Chemical engineering progress

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  Año 2002, Vol. 98, Número 98

  • Evaluating the Economics of Desalination This article presents an in-depth analysis of thermal and membrane desalination economics and outlines a simple procedure for calculating the unit product cost for various desalination processes

    H. M. Ettouney, H. T. El-Dessouky, P. J. Gowin, R. S. Faibish

    págs. 32-40

    

  • Apply Bus Technologies in Process Control This article highlights the practical applications and economics of various buses

    E. Smigo

    págs. 41-47

    

  • Understand the Capabilities of Bio-Oxidation Relatively uncomplicated design and simple operation and maintenance requirements make biofiltration a good option for many types of air emissions control

    J. Boswell

    págs. 48-53

    

  • General Rules for Aboveground Storage Tank Design and Operation Various codes and regulations dictate the specification and construction of these tanks, helping to ensure optimum design and safe operation

    L. Montemayor, K. Gursahani, R. Lee, Y. Amrouche, C. Dave

    págs. 54-59

    

  • Shortcut Distillation Calculations Via Spreadsheets This method uses a numerical solution to a McCabe-Thiele diagram to find the theoretical number of stages for binary and pseudo-binary systems, then calculates the actual number of stages, reflux ratio and column dimensions

    M. E. Fayed, J. Jevric

    págs. 60-67

    

  • Decommissioning Process Plant Facilities Whether the intent is to shut down an entire plant, or just a portion of it, a definitive plan must be in place. Here is a step-by-step procedure to guide you through the process

    L. T. Phillips

    págs. 68-85

    

  • Use E-mail Effectively These tips will help improve your e-mail style and make sure that your e-mail is effective intrinsically, as well as fitting the new electronic expectations of a wide range of cyber colleagues

    G. Blake

    págs. 86-88