Engineering Practice: Managing temperature change in batch systems When scaling up batch processes, engineers are often required to find ways to increase the heat transfer rate. This author reviews several alternative approaches, and discusses in detail how adding an external heat exchanger loop can accelerate temperature change in jacketed, stirred tanks.

Empowering your workforce It's almost a given that empowered employees those who have been given more freedom and authority to carry out their tasks improve workplace productivity. But managers often fear they may lose control, and workers not used to the added responsibility may not know how to handle it. This author offers practical advice on how to empower workers, and discusses the benefits of doing so.

Move your standard operating procedures onto the Web Doing so provides a range of new capabilities to improve both safety and productivity. This article tells you how to go about it.