April 2019

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Check Sample System Pressure Drop

Correctly calculating and managing the loss is crucial for proper performance
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Head Off Heat Exchanger Headaches

Finding the best way to maintain temperature in a new tank requires better analysis.
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10 Steps To Jumpstart Your Digital Transformation

Taking these steps in a pilot project can lead to better results
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Fertilizer Plant Solves Flow Problem

Revamping of hopper improves discharge of phosphate powder
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Take A Fresh Look At Your Distillation Columns

Many towers may benefit from potential improvements

More content from April 2019

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Tri-bore Fiber Membranes Enhance Water Treatment

A new type of hollow fiber membrane underpins a novel water treatment system that potentially may reduce toxic waste and associated waste disposal costs.
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Algae To Biocrude Process Gets A Boost

Novel extraction method reduces energy needed to separate lipids from biomass

Combat Cybersecurity Threats To Process Safety

Effective change management for control systems is key to avoiding vulnerabilities
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Identify Orifice Plate Issues

Various culprits can compromise flow measurements
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Play Your Part to Bolster Process Safety

Keep up-to-date on relevant issues and incidents
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Foil HAZOP Failings

Poor preparation and follow-up undermine safety reviews
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Enhanced Organic Solvent Filtration Beckons

Synthetic approach improves structural and chemical stability in liquid separation
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Why You Should Consider A Thermocompressor

This unit offers potential opportunities for improving energy efficiency
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GAO Downgrades EPA Performance

Government accountability office downgrades agency’s progress on assessing toxic chemicals

Comical Processing Celebrates 10 Years

Readers have relished cartoons wryly relevant to their work