April 2014

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2014 Salary Survey Yields A Mixed Bag

Annual survey shows salaries are up but job satisfaction remains unchanged
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Additional 2014 Chemical Processing Salary Survey Data

Learn even more about your peers with extra information that wouldn't fit in the print issue.
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Process Puzzler: Fix a Fluidized Bed

Addressing the problems may mandate multiple measures.
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Rethink Nitrogen Supply for Chemical Blanketing

Generating the gas on-demand may offer significant benefits.
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Chemical Processing Economic Snapshot Ending January 2014

Shipments and capacity utilization slumped but the CAB rose slightly. Source: American Chemistry Council.

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Electrocatalyst Promises Higher Selectivity

Highly selective catalyst can electrochemically convert carbon dioxide (left) to carbon monoxide with 92% efficiency.
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Device Puts New Spin on Enzyme Reactions

Novel process-intensification unit promises unparalleled performance
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Phenol Plant Solves Flow Measurement Problem

Non-contact ultrasonic meter eases maintenance and improves accuracy
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Real-time Monitoring Picks Up Steam

Wireless devices help cut energy losses by detecting failed steam traps.
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Control Steam System Energy Costs, Part I

Steam system losses can silently drain profits.
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Plant Safety: Leaks Don't Lie

Treat them as calls for action against the underlying problem.
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European Union Chemicals Output Stalls

Critics blame energy policies for lag in Europe’s chemical industry growth.
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Toxic Substance Control Act Reform Nears

House releases discussion draft of Toxic Substance Control Act reform legislation.
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Powder Handling: Make the Most of Flow Additives

Optimization requires understanding their impact on overall powder behavior.
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Chemicals CEOs' Optimism Grows

New survey shows executives' outlook has become even rosier.
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Consider VFDs for Centrifugal Pumps

Such drives may provide energy savings and avoid operating problems.