Chemical engineering 2011 №13 December

Editor's Page
CE's Growing LinkedIn Presence CE invites you to participate in the magazine's growing online discussion group on LinkedInChementator
Commercialization is set for a new alkylation process; An in-pipe turbine system generates energy from water effluent; A car company moves closer to making cellulosic ethanol econmically; Detecting steam-trap leaks gets easier; Recover oil from messy spills with this mesh; Optical-cavity furnace can boost solar cell efficiency; and moreNewsfront
Transporting Energy Through Time A portfolio of new energy-storage technologies is poised to tackle applications on the next-generation power gridNewsfront
Simulation Spreads its Wings Simulation software is not just for designing plant layouts anymore. Enhancements and integration capabilities allow it to help out in any number of ways around the facilityThe Fractionation Column
Lessons learned in R&D R&D projects should be undertaken thoughtfully, with involvement from marketing staff and with cognizance of profit motiveFacts at Your Fingertips
Using Rupture Disks with Pressure Relief Valves
This one-page reference guide outlines considerations for using rupture disks in conjunction with pressure safety relief valvesCover Story Part 1
Thermal Fluid Systems: Design Considerations
Single-fluid heat-transfer systems require specific design considerations for trouble-free operationCover Story Part 2
Troubleshooting Heat-Transfer Fluid Systems
Real cases illustrate how to analyze problems in heat-transfer systems — sometimes symptoms can be misinterpretedFeature Report
Turnarounds:
Shorter, Safer, Simpler Wireless networks are easily justified in a turnaround budget, and keep paying off after startupEngineering Practice
Solubility of Water in Benzenes as a Function of Temperature Accurately determining the solubility of water in hydrocarbons is important for several reasons, including product quality. A new correlation is compared to experimental dataEngineering Practice
Preventing Tank Corrosion Why a tank's coating-application process makes all the difference