March 2014

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Vanquish Vacuum Distillation Difficulties

Readers recommend a variety of improvements.
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Piping Design: Carefully Consider Nozzle Loads

Choices can impact piping design as well as equipment reliability.
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Plant Assesses Alarm Displays

Trial finds that many operators prefer an alternative visualization approach
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Process Control Systems: Widespread Wireless Beckons

Unprecedented amounts of data promise real value but security remains a concern
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Get To The Root Of Accidents

Systems thinking can provide insights on underlying issues not just their symptoms

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Workplace Training: Do Your Homework

Evaluate a variety of factors before embarking upon continuing education.
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Photoreaction Provides High Enantioselectivity

The technique may suit selective synthesis of many different substances.
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Rest Easy With a Good BEDD

A basic engineering data document establishes ground rules.
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Dual Catalysts Boast Unprecedented Reactivity

Sequential reactions promise more-efficient conversion of alpha-olefins to chiral compounds
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Break Energy Audits into Phases, Part II

After approval of projects, implementation can begin
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CSB Urges Tougher Safety Regulations

Investigation of a deadly refinery blast reveals inefficient industry-wide safety standards
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Operations: How Are You Dealing with the Four Ds?

Dull, dirty, dangerous and distant operations pose complex challenges
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Optimize Water Cleanup with Activated Carbon

Follow a few pointers to make the most of your adsorption system