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Weirauch, Wendy

<i>Hydrocarbon Processing</i> Staff, Houston, Texas

HP Impact: HPImpact: Antioxidant demand to grow 3.4% annually

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Weirauch, Wendy

U.S. antioxidant demand is forecast to increase 3.4% annually to over 540 million pounds by the year 2000. It is valued at $1.5 billion, according to a new report by The Freedonia Group, Inc., Clevela..

HP Impact: HPImpact: Device network technology offers expanding total plant benefits

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Weirauch, Wendy

Shipments of device network nodes are forecast to increase at more than 31% annually over the next five years, says a report from Automation Research Corp. (ARC), Dedham, Massachusetts. The study attr..

HP Impact: HPImpact: Better magnetic paint enhances tape quality

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Weirauch, Wendy

Engineers at the University of Alabama are studying magnetic particles dispersion to improve magnetic paint. Understanding this paint's properties at the nanometer level can enhance its performance. M..

HP Impact: HPImpact: Outlook strong for acetic acid

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Weirauch, Wendy

Acetic acid holds a strong methanol demand for the next five years due to its diverse range of direct and ultimate end uses. Fig. 1 shows acetic acid's universe of applications. These include: ..

HP Impact: HPImpact: Updated standards guide now available

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Weirauch, Wendy

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) offers a Guide to NIST. This updated information resource describes hundreds of different research projects, grants, industry outreach program..

HP Impact: HPImpact: Environmental advocacy subject of survey

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Weirauch, Wendy

A recent Roper Starch poll indicates a gender gap on the question of environmental protection. The poll, commissioned by the National Environmental Education and Training Foundation, showed that 23% o..