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Chemical Processing Distilled

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The Chemical Processing Distilled podcast extracts essential elements to serve engineers designing and operating plants in the chemical industry.

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17:23

Does Font Size Matter?

Chemical Processing Distilled ·

2023/11/21

In this episode of Chemical Processing's Distilled Podcast, host Traci Purdum and guest Dave Strobhar, founder of Beville Engineering, discuss the importance of font size in operator training. They highlight concerns related to small font sizes on computer monitors used in control rooms, particularly with the increasing resolution of displays. Strobhar mentions the military's Mill Standard 1472, specifying preferred character heights for legibility and readability. The conversation covers issues

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13:03

Solutions Spotlight: Avoid Data Overload For Better...

Chemical Processing Distilled ·

2023/11/13

In the chemical industry, understanding the health of rotating equipment is crucial for safety and productivity. Regular inspections, compliance with regulations and proactive maintenance are vital for equipment reliability. Ares Panagoulias, the director of condition monitoring and test lab at Hydro Inc., emphasizes the importance of data in assessing equipment health. He advises using remote monitoring to prioritize maintenance and diagnose emerging problems before they become serious and costly

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18:32

Operator Training: Unlock Efficiency, Enhance Safety...

Chemical Processing Distilled ·

2023/11/09

In this episode, Traci and Dave discuss the importance of reducing emergency procedures in chemical processing for better operator training and performance. They explore the benefits of streamlining procedures, emphasizing that about 90% of emergency steps are common across various situations. Dave advocates for simplified, condition-based procedures to enhance operator response during high-stress situations. They also touch on the significance of testing procedures in the field, involving junior

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26:02

Low-Cost Ways to Improve Operator Decision-Making

Chemical Processing Distilled ·

2023/10/17

Helping operators learn from past incidents and use pattern recognition to make better decisions faster will improve safety and efficiency.

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08:45

Solution Spotlight: Looking Inward at Chemical...

Chemical Processing Distilled ·

2023/10/10

SICK AG's David Inward on Chemical Industry Emissions Monitoring

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22:11

Podcast: Expert Insights on Calculating Operator...

Chemical Processing Distilled ·

2023/09/14

In this podcast episode, Dave Strobhar discusses an innovative approach to calculating operator needs and the impact of automation on staffing in the process industry. He emphasizes the importance of assessing the consequences of tasks not being performed rather than just counting tasks. Special conditions and cross-training are also explored as factors influencing operator requirements.

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21:12

Chemical Processing Notebook: PFAS Regulations and...

Chemical Processing Distilled ·

2023/09/05

Chemical Processing Notebook is a new column and associated podcast presenting talking points from various industry experts on a wide range of topics. This first CP Notebook column focuses on the impact PFAS regulations are having on the supply chain, from the upstream chemical producers to the downstream manufacturers using per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in their products.

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22:22

Episode 30 Podcast: Unlocking Effective Alarm Management

Chemical Processing Distilled ·

2023/08/26

In this episode, we're tackling the misconceptions around alarm targets and operator workload. Dave Strobhar debunks the myth that hitting a specific alarm target means operators are maxed out. He emphasizes that these targets are tools to assess alarm systems, not workload indicators.

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16:54

Solution Spotlight: Race-Ready Project Development...

Chemical Processing Distilled ·

2023/08/08

In the evolving world of chemical processing, companies face a formidable challenge as they strive to keep pace with ever-evolving industry demands, develop novel formulations and deliver innovative products to market. Meeting customer needs often requires adjustments to production processes, including new plants, facility expansions and equipment upgrades. The successful execution of such projects hinges upon comprehensive planning, particularly when it comes to evaluating process safety

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22:50

Solution Spotlight: Alternative Fuels Pose...

Chemical Processing Distilled ·

2023/07/14

The physical properties of hydrogen differ highly from other gases. Plant operators are therefore faced with major challenges due to the necessary adaptations that need to be made. To help us understand the challenges and options available, Chemical Processing spoke with Frank Flow, head of analyzer products and chemical industry at Flexim Americas Corporation.

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15:42

Podcast: Study Reveals Advanced Process Control Can...

Chemical Processing Distilled ·

2023/05/31

In this podcast episode, Traci and Dave discuss a study that shows advanced process control (APC) can lead to a degradation of operator skills. The study found that after just a week of using APC, there was a 10% loss in skill level, and after two weeks, there was a 50% loss. The data suggests that operators should periodically run the plant without APC to maintain their skills. The Center for Operator Performance is researching interventions such as simulators, micro-learning and improved graphics

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16:10

Solution Spotlight: Process Monitoring Maintains...

Chemical Processing Distilled ·

2023/05/15

Analytical equipment needs to be robust, reliable and responsive in order to detect change and enable corrective action. It also should be easy to use and provide high uptime. When considering process organics monitoring, there’s a lot to unpack. To help make sense of all the capabilities, Chemical Processing spoke with Amanda Tyndall, senior product manager at Veolia Water Technologies and Solutions, which sponsored this episode.

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13:58

Solutions Spotlight: Proper Communication Devices Are...

Chemical Processing Distilled ·

2023/05/07

Keeping workers safe in hazardous environments requires constant communication. Add to the equation that many locations are also harsh industrial settings means ensuring the right communication equipment is appropriately rated while providing the needed functionality is paramount. To better understand how to select the right equipment, Chemical Processing spoke with Ryan Brownlee, product manager and hazardous locations expert at Pepperl+Fuchs.

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15:34

Podcast: Cybersecurity Requires Teamwork And...

Chemical Processing Distilled ·

2022/10/26

In this final episode of our three-part cybersecurity series with Matt Malone, ICS/OT cybersecurity consultant at Yokogawa, we talk about team strategy and old notions.

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12:06

Podcast: Cybersecurity -- Don’t Get Caught In Your...

Chemical Processing Distilled ·

2022/10/19

Malware programs or endpoint protection programs are great tools. But in the same way that if you're a king sending an army out to battle, you're not going to have your soldiers storming the battlefield in a helmet and their underwear.

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21:10

Solution Spotlight: Tips To Manage Cyber Risks

Chemical Processing Distilled ·

2022/10/10

Part one of a three-part series aimed at helping you develop a sound cybersecurity plan focuses on assessments and training.

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23:42

Solutions Spotlight: Proper Training, Equipment Are...

Chemical Processing Distilled ·

2022/10/03

In this episode, we're going to try and get our arms around understanding and addressing risks and how proper equipment and training are key for safe operation in hazardous areas. Joining me to share his expertise is Ryan Brownlee, Global Compliance and Technology Consultant with Pepperl+Fuchs. In that role, he provides guidance in regard to current and new technology and product compliance trends for industrial automation applications, especially for those targeting hazardous or classified

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22:50

Solutions Spotlight: Structured Workflows Turn Data...

Chemical Processing Distilled ·

2022/09/08

In this episode of Solution Spotlight Traci Purdum, executive editor of Chemical Processing, speaks with Floyd Baker, vice president of Antea, a global software and services company specializing in asset integrity management software with digital twin. Floyd has been working in the asset integrity management industry for his entire career of over 40 years, with half of that time spent on the owner user side and the other half on services and technology.

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32:44

Solutions Spotlight: AI Transforms Sustainability,...

Chemical Processing Distilled ·

2022/08/25

No longer a warm-fuzzy concept, sustainability is increasingly becoming as good for the bottom line as it is for the environment. To explain how AI-driven solutions that target machine and process health can help with strategy and results, Chemical Processing spoke with James Newman, head of product and portfolio marketing with Augury, a production health solutions provider that combines advanced sensors with AI capabilities and human expertise.

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37:24

Solutions Spotlight: Heat-Transfer Tech Cuts Costs,...

Chemical Processing Distilled ·

2022/07/22

For corrosion-resistant heat-transfer materials in harsh and high-temperature processes, there are additional requirements to consider. To help explain existing and emerging technologies to meet specific process and plant conditions, Chemical Processing spoke with Gregory C. Becherer, senior vice president of Twinsburg, Ohio-based CG Thermal.

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