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  1. dogtop

    Total Cost of Ownership for Valves and Pumps

    Dear Eng-Tipers: I have been tasked with the production of TCOs for Valves and Pumps for a new chemical plant project. I have never done these TCOs. Can some knowledgeable engineering expert versed in this type of calculations point me to publications, books, standards, guidelines, etc to get...
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    Liquid Extraction - Early stages of process development

    Eng-Tipers, I am scaling up a liquid-liquid extraction process. I have data obtained in separation funnels using Treybal's guidelines. I am wondering if there are any NEWER books, articles, guidelines in the development of the process. I need to design the pilot plant to test the commercial...
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    Particle Size Distribution

    All, I have a product which requires a Particle Size Distribution determination. I currently use Laser Diffraction to get this information. I am looking for another different analytical technique to double-check the results from the Laser Diffraction. Can anyone make any suggestions about...
  4. dogtop

    Layout of Distillation Column

    Eng-tipers, I am facing a distillation challenge. I need to know procedures, tips, rules-of-thumb, on how to layout a distillation column. Yes, I have seen Kister's books. Are there any other resources such as articles, papers, books, pamphlets on the subject? TIA
  5. dogtop

    Data for a plant design

    How does one verify that data from pilot plant and laboratory experiments are good and suitable to design a commercial chemical plant. Thanks in advance, dogtop
  6. dogtop

    Good quality data - what does it mean?

    Hello colleagues, I am involved in the scale-up of a new chemical process. I am writing the specifications for the semi-works scale. I am looking for technical opinions of what constitutes "good quality data" from the pilot plant. Is there a statistical component in this "good quality"? Some...
  7. dogtop

    Slurries - Flow and instrumentation - Info?

    Dear Eng-Tipers, I am looking for information on how to handle slurries in pipes and what kind of instruments are applicable to measure flow of such slurries. Books, papers, magazines, websites, company names? Thanks in advance,
  8. dogtop

    Liquid Extraction - Vertical Mixer Settler

    Dear Eng-Tipers: I am searching (I already googled..) for vertical mixer-settlers for a small pilot operation. They look like graduated cylinders. Though, they have connections for tubing for adding and withdrawing fluid phases. I have seen pictures of them in old magazines, however, those...
  9. dogtop

    Steel prices for fabricators - Where?

    Dear Eng-Tipers, Happy New Year to all. I am looking for prices of carbon steel to fabricate pressure vessels. Where could I get this information at low cost (or, preferably, free.) TIA
  10. dogtop

    Distributors for piping (tubing) - List?

    Dear Eng-Tipers: Where could I find a list of distributors for piping? I tried GOOGLE. No good. TIA
  11. dogtop

    Rating of Heat Exchangers - Procedure?

    Dear Eng-Tipers, Is there somewhere a procedure, practice, standard, or guideline for the rating of heat exchangers of any kind? TIA
  12. dogtop

    ASME B31. - pipe design standard - when first available

    Dear Eng-Tipers, These questions are for the highly experienced pipe designers, When did ASME B31 standard become available, year? What was it first called? What was the scope? Is there a place to find its history? Regards and thanks in advance. dogtop
  13. dogtop

    Book recommendation - Engineering applications

    Dear Eng-Tipers, Can anyone recommend a book that actually shows spreadsheets or techniques to solve engineering problems? I need it for a practicing engineer. TIA.
  14. dogtop

    Writing an Engineering Proposal - Need advice

    Dear Eng-Tipers, I am looking for information (books, articles, newspapers, magazines) on how to write an Engineering Proposal for clients who want design engineering done by a consultant. Can anyone out there suggest sources of information or personal advice on how to write an Engineering...
  15. dogtop

    Ch. E. Reference Manual for PE exam - which one is best?

    Dear Eng-Tipers, I would like to know opinions regarding the suitability of the Chemical Engineering Reference Manual, by either of two authors, for the PE Exam? The authors are: 1. Michael R. Lindeburg 2. Randall N. Robinson Regards and TIA.
  16. dogtop

    Decimal Point Alignment

    Dear Eng-Tipers, How do I align numerical data using the decimal point in Excel 2004 for Mac? i.e.: 32.4 412.32 0.354 TIA
  17. dogtop

    Enlightenment needed

    Dear Eng-Tippers, I would like guidance in understanding the following terms and their relationship. Pointers to published materials would be greatly appreciated. Front-End Engineering Design Basic Engineering Design Phase Zero Engineering Design Preliminary Engineering Design TIA
  18. dogtop

    Terms & Conditions

    Dear Entrepreneurial Eng-Tippers, I am looking for a "Standard" set of Terms & Conditions that can be used for contracts in which engineering services are provided. Does anyone have such an item or know where to look for one? I need one for an international job. I'm USA based. The lawyers I...
  19. dogtop

    References for Steam Systems Design

    Dear Eng-Tipers, Can someone suggest books, articles, pamphlets, etc. (printed information) that give guidelines on how to design steam distribution systems for chemical plants? TIA, dogtop
  20. dogtop

    Ester Quats

    Does anyone know how to make ester quats? I am looking for articles, papers, symposia proceedings, books, etc. TIA

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