ISSN 1476-3397 Process Engineer November 2014 For Engineers… by Engineers
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Taking Control From inlet-to-outlet
Contents Process Engineer For Engineers… by Engineers
Interlocks cut human error
Hot or cold – don’t forget to top up
Containing dust contamination
Simulation targets compressors
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7 PROCESS EQUIPMENT UPDATE 4Increased rates of heat transfer from latest heat exchangers 4Hot or cold – don’t forget to top up
19 PLANT MANAGEMENT 4Simulation targets compressors, consumption and emissions 4Operations monitoring
29 MATERIALS HANDLING 4Containing dust contamination 4Versatile valves
35 SAFETY IN THE PLANT 4Interlocks minimise opportunities for human error 4The danger from within
60 CHEMICAL FOCUS 4Parts cleanliness : choice of cleaning agent is key
13 Coke goes Green 14 Release the Pressure 26 Ensuring Steel Quality 41 Flange Protection 44 Flow Measurement 47 Tackling High Flow
50 GSM-based Measuring 52 Better Knowledge 55 Process Water Filtration 57 Taking Control 63 Chemical ‘Golden Age’ 66 Index of Advertisers
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