May 24, 2011
If you go to almost any forum, conference or trade show relating to our industry, you will find an overwhelming amount of conjecture and pontification about one—or all—of these subjects:
Out With the Old and… You Know the Rest
May 5, 2011
Over the years we have seen many changes in sanitary processing equipment, especially with smaller items like pumps, valves, etc. What is the reason for this? Let’s examine some possibilities.
Viruses in Biotech Production
Apr 21, 2011
With competent suppliers for media and process gases and given all the documentation/certifications that come with them, should biotech companies be concerned about virus contamination of these raw materials?
Cracked: The Secrets of Stress Corrosion Cracking
Mar 16, 2011
The most common corrosive species that has caused failures in chemical plant is the chloride ion. Chloride Stress Corrosion Cracking (CSCC) can occur in hot acid chloride solutions, sodium chloride/peroxide solutions, and seawater. Other neutral halides such as bromides, iodides and fluorides can also cause SCC of the 300 series stainless steels.
FA&M Conference and Expo
Mar 1, 2011
I will be attending this event and thought I would pass along the info. Food Engineering’s Food Automation & Manufacturing Conference and Expo (FAM) is a 2 ½ day event that brings food and beverage processors and suppliers together to gain valuable information on the latest trends and technologies in manufacturing, automation, sustainability and...
How Do You Prepare for a Plant Audit?
Feb 17, 2011
In the processing world, one of the major hurdles we must face is a plant audit. Whether by a regulatory agency or a customer, this can be daunting and time consuming. When an audit is scheduled in your plant, what is your game plan? Share with us your best tips for a successful performance, whether it’s meetings with operators, checklists, or key items you...
