Some ignition sources are obvious. A glowing cigarette, an active oxyacetylene torch, and a cascade of sparks and burning metal from a grinder are hard to miss. Others ignition sources may be hidden, such as glowing particles from past hot work, hot...
Bow tie diagrams are useful for visualizing process safety risks and safeguards. Although typically used after an incident has occurred, bow tie diagrams can also be employed during a process hazard analysis.
December
2016
As experienced individuals retire or leave your organization, make sure business objectives can still be met by establishing a succession plan.
December
2016
Natural gas is a key resource that has many uses, from serving as a feedstock for producing useful chemicals to generating heat and electricity to fueling vehicles. Consumption of natural gas is increasing globally as new uses are discovered and...
December
2016
For Siddhartha “Sid” Roy, watching the Flint water crisis unfold and listening to the stories of its residents has emphasized the role the public should play in engineering and public health. “If we as engineers have a public-focused mindset, we...
December
2016
The cornerstones of patentability are novelty, utility, and nonobviousness. A fourth requirement, however, and one that inventors and patent holders face with increasing frequency, is subject matter eligibility. As a matter of public policy,...
December
2016
Product Focus: Pumps Multistage Pump Reduces Carbon Dioxide Emissions The Xylem e-HM line of multistage pumps features modular construction and horizontal orientation that is suitable for industrial washing and refrigeration, food and beverage,...
December
2016
This is an expanded version of the Editorial that appeared in the print version of Chemical Engineering Progress, December 2016. The December solstice is right around the corner — marking the beginning of winter in the Northern Hemisphere and...
