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For Engineers… by Engineers
December 2010
Tough Materials
For speciality solutions
For Engineers… by Engineers December 2010
Detailed diagnostics cuts production downtime
Predictive behaviour optimises plant operations
Control system migration
From aircraft interiors to outdoor furniture, the demand for lighter, tougher materials continues to drive demand. See page 24.
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27 CHEMICAL EQUIPMENT UPDATE 4 Control system migration without disruption 4 Exploring the potential of carbon capture and storage
12 COMPUTERS & CONTROL 4 Automation solutions key to process management and optimisation 4 Better control through predictive behaviour
22 PLANT MANAGEMENT 4 Intelligent motor centres help reduce downtime
24 MATERIALS 4 New materials offer speciality solutions 4 Maximising heat exchanger uptime in aggressive environments
28 SAFETY IN THE PLANT 4Personal protection equipment for plant safety 4 Zero fugitive emissions
8 Metering pumps 9 Tank containers
15 Materials management 16 Optimising piping systems 18 Pressure relief systems
21 Failsafe measurements 26 Control of flow properties 30 Reverse acting rupture disc 33 Gas-tight gauges 34 Reader services
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