What Type of Engineer Are You?
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There are may different types of engineer. Recently, I read some interesting articles about defining engineers by their skills and depth of knowledge. This blog asks you to consider, what’s your skill shape: I…T…or Key?
In the 1970’s, companies wanted…
Troubleshooting Filter Aids and Filtration Systems
Filter aid pretreatment can improve filtration properties and efficient removal of fine solids. Whether the filter aids are used in Plate-and-frame filter presses, horizontal and vertical pressure leaf filters, candle or tubular filters, Nutsche filters, or rotary vacuum drum filters, these practical tips can help this part of the process run smoothly. We typically see diatomite, perlite and cellulose filter aids today. They meet the requirements of a filter aid in that they: Consist of rigid,…
Summer Workplace Safety & Testing Assumptions
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Summer is here! That means swimming, barbecues, and watermelon. I’ve got to admit, though, I’ll be looking at watermelons a lot differently this season.
Recently, I came across a Black & Veatch video illustrating the importance of wearing your…
Removing Catalyst Fines From Raney Nickel Catalyst Reactions
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Whether you call it Raney nickel or Raney mud, this alloy of aluminum and nickel is a reagent common to many organic processes. Currently, most Raney nickel catalyst slurries are clarified with the use of manual plate or nutsche filters, bag filters, or…
Chemical Engineers & Our Superstitions
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Superstitions surround us: Touching wood? Carrying a rabbit’s foot? Collecting lucky pennies? Not stepping on any cracks? The list goes on and on.
On one of my many chemical filtration business trips (many people have superstitions making flights safer), I read…