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<< Check out the top 10 articles for 2007 Sustainability and security head the list of top articles DECEMBER IS JUST AS GOOD A TIME AS EVER TO review what you found to be the most helpful and interesting articles for all of 2007 on www.ChemicalProcessing. com. Out of more than 200 articles, several shot straight to the top of the list shortly after being added. However, a few made it to the list within the last month or two. Read on to find the most popular articles for 2007. 1. “Chemical industry sees green” With more than 4,000 page views, this article clearly points out that going green and sustainability are at the top of industry leaders’ minds. www.ChemicalProcessing.com/articles/2007/003.html 2. “Get ready to comply with new security mandates” This article addresses the new anti-terrorism standards that Bridget Schoonover, senior improvement specialist for Dow in Freeport, Texas. www.ChemicalProcessing.com/articles/2007/073.html 6. “Optimize pump life cycle” Getting the most out of your equipment is becoming more and more important in the chemical industry. Lean staffs, high energy costs, and market pressures are driving manufacturers to carefully look at the ubiquitous pump. www.ChemicalProcessing.com/articles/2007/076.html 7. “Properly install column internals” Good installation is crucial for trouble-free startups and optimum tower performance. Experienced installers share their practical knowledge. The advice also applies to absorbers and strippers. www.ChemicalProcessing.com/articles/2007/030.html 8. “Make your portable mixer work for you” Understanding the fundamentals of fluid agitation can help meet the customer’s requirement and the processor’s need for efficiency. www.ChemicalProcessing.com/articles/2007/040.html 9. Biofeedstocks see real growth Contributing Editor C. Kenna Amos discusses the how economics, as well as increasing corporate emphasis on sustainability and environmentally friendly products, are spurring the use of biofeedstocks to make chemicals and fuels. www.ChemicalProcessing.com/articles/2007/177.html 10. “Where is wireless going?” Editor at Large Mike Spears says increasing interest in wireless equipment will translate into far more monitoring applications. Vendors are responding and key concerns are being addressed, and this article covers it all. www.ChemicalProcessing.com/articles/2007/012.html Your clicks drove these articles to the top of the list. Do you agree with our count? What topics do you think will soar to the top in 200? Anyone dare to gaze into their crystal balls? Let us know what you think of our Top 10. Does it match yours? CP Jill Russell, managing editor, Digital Media jrussell@putman.net www.chemicalprocessing.com Out of more than 200 articles, several shot to the top of the list. require the Department of Homeland Security to identify and regulate “high-risk chemical facilities.” Read on to find out where your plant fits in with the new standards. www.ChemicalProcessing.com/articles/2007/095.html 3. “Find the perfect steam trap” This article considers a variety of factors to help you select a steam trap that closely meets your criteria. What such units lack in size, they make up for in numbers. www.ChemicalProcessing.com/articles/2007/013.html 4. “Chemical industry starts to shine through clouds” Just one of Chemical Processing’s original research articles in the top 10, our third annual online salary and job satisfaction survey results provide reasons for optimism. www.ChemicalProcessing.com/articles/2007/055.html 5. “Dow engineer wins the 3rd Plant Innovation Award” Another Chemical Processing exclusive is our annual Plant Innovation Award to honor engineers who met a challenge with a creative solution. This year’s winner, is • December 2007 http://www.chemicalprocessing.com http://www.ChemicalProcessing.com/articles/2007/073.html http://www.chemicalprocessing.com http://www.chemicalprocessing.com http://www.ChemicalProcessing.com/articles/2007/076.html http://www.ChemicalProcessing.com/articles/2007/003.html http://www.ChemicalProcessing.com/articles/2007/030.html http://www.ChemicalProcessing.com/articles/2007/040.html http://www.ChemicalProcessing.com/articles/2007/095.html http://www.ChemicalProcessing.com/articles/2007/177.html http://www.ChemicalProcessing.com/articles/2007/013.html http://www.ChemicalProcessing.com/articles/2007/012.html http://www.ChemicalProcessing.com/articles/2007/055.html http://www.chemicalprocessing.com

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Chemical Processing - December 2007 Contents From the Editor ChemicalProcessing.com Field Notes In Process Energy Saver Compliance Advisor 2007 Vaaler Award - The Quest Ends Take Equipment Diagnostics to a New Level Better Bellows Boosts Blending Process Puzzler Plant InSites Equipment & Services Product Spotlight/Classifieds Ad Index End Point

Chemical Processing - December 2007

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