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Energy Conservation Part 5 – Innovation
Posted on January 24th, 2017 by David W. Spitzer, P.E. in Chemical Manufacturing Excellence
Instrumentation and control professionals are knowledgeable in various disciplines and are typically in a good (and sometimes unique) position to improve the utilization of energy in their plants. Continue reading “Energy Conservation Part 5 – Innovation” »
Energy Conservation Part 1 – Culture
Posted on December 30th, 2016 by David W. Spitzer, P.E. in Chemical Manufacturing Excellence
Previous posts discussed the various domains of sustainability as related to instrumentation and control. Continue reading “Energy Conservation Part 1 – Culture” »
Sustainability in instrumentation and process control: Culture as a key factor
Posted on July 22nd, 2016 by David W. Spitzer, P.E. in Chemical Manufacturing Excellence
Various aspects of the culture in which a plant operates can affect its sustainability. The culture in the plant can often be the most exhilarating or burdensome cultural force affecting the sustainability. Continue reading “Sustainability in instrumentation and process control: Culture as a key factor” »
Sustainability in Instrumentation and Process Control: Don’t Forget the Politics
Posted on June 23rd, 2016 by David W. Spitzer, P.E. in Chemical Manufacturing Excellence
Overwhelmingly, instrumentation and control professionals focus on identifying problems, solving them and ensuring that the solutions remain operational. Continue reading “Sustainability in Instrumentation and Process Control: Don’t Forget the Politics” »
