COMPUTATIONAL METHODS: Understand Thermodynamics to Improve Process Simulations
Selecting a thermodynamic model is an important step in process simulation -- one that many engineers overlook. This overview of applied thermodynamics can help you choose the right model for your process.
BACK TO BASICS: Learn to Effectively Operate and Maintain Pumps (click here to read this article now)
Centrifugal pumps play a central role in chemical processing. Proper pump operation and maintenance can improve a facility's productivity, reduce downtime, and trim costs.
MANAGEMENT: Evaluating the Economics of Energy-Saving Projects
Uncertainty in fuel prices makes it difficult to assess the potential financial return on such investments.
GLOBAL OUTLOOK: The Chemical Industry of South Korea: Progress and Challenges
South Korea's chemical industry is entering a position of leadership in the world market. However, new investments in energy resources, a shift to higher-value-added products, and development of core environmentally friendly technologies are needed for South Korea to better compete with the most advanced chemical economies.
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The December 2011 issue of CEP is now available online. AIChE members receive access to CEP, including a searchable archive of issues dating back to 2001, online at http://www.aiche.org/cep.