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    Process Puzzler: Avert Dryer Difficulties

    Dealing with moisture is key to stopping clumping and corrosion
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    Plastic Waste Yields Hydrogen And Nanotubes

    Researchers have developed a two-stage process to convert difficult-to-recycle waste plastic.
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    Poll Results: Work From Home

    We asked readers: If allowed to work from home on an ongoing basis, how frequently would you work from home?
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    Nanoscale Membranes Boost Organic Separations

    Tunable pores enhance selectivity and energy efficiency
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    3D Printing Builds Plant Role

    Fast turnaround and ability to produce complex parts are spurring acceptance

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    Process Safety Management Audits Unmask Myriad Mistakes

    James R. Thompson and James A. Klein
    This final part in our series covers a broad variety of commonly found issues
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    Greenhouse Gases: See The Forest Not Just The Trees

    Mark Rosenzweig
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    Fluid Handling: Don’t Push Piping Flow Too High

    Andrew Sloley, Plant InSites columnist
    Understanding velocity limits to prevent erosion and corrosion is crucial
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    Small Modular Reactors Pose Waste Handling Issues

    Seán Ottewell
    Study reveals small modular reactors produce more nuclear waste than traditional ones
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    Chemical Compliance: Get Ready For Superfund Excise Tax

    First deposit of reinstated tax used to fund cleanup of hazardous waste sites is due July 29
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    Energy Saver Projects: Yes, It Does Matter

    Alan Rossiter
    Incorrect installations can hinder recouping any energy savings
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    Safety Advice: Get Fired Up About Combustible Dust

    Dirk Willard
    Take adequate steps to defuse dangers posed by such particles
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    Use Wireless Tools To Increase Plant And Worker Safety

    Kevin Stultz and Jacob Tardoni
    Take advantage of toxic gas monitoring and location tracking
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    Novel Approach Improves Ammonia Process Efficiency

    Takuto Nakai
    Use of artificial intelligence and first principles hybrid modeling provides gains

    Dry Your Solids Properly

    Tom Blackwood, Solids Advice columnist
    Focus on the characteristics essential to the final product