Abstract: A method and system for introducing a new project initiative into a business. Once it has been decided that a need exists and that an initiative should be developed, a computer system receives project information from a requesting party and lays out all required elements to successful project implementation in a systematic series of stages, milestones and checklists. A variety of milestone and checklists are completed for each stage and relevant documentation is electronically attached and referenced in the computer system. A stage approver is then electronically notified by the computer system that a stage approval needs to be made. In response to this notice, the stage approver reviews the collected information and makes a determination as to whether the project should advance to the next stage. If a stage approval is received, the requesting party is electronically notified and the various milestones and checklists corresponding to the next stage are undertaken.

Abstract: A paracumylphenol endcapped polycarbonate resin having a Kasha Index of from about 2800 to about 3400 centiseconds.

Abstract: The invention relates to polymer mixtures which comprise a polyphenylene ether, a polyamide and an agent to improve the impact resistance.

Abstract: A liquid distribution system for chemical engineering apparatuses comprises a liquid dividing means and an apertured distribution plate disposed below the liquid dividing means. The peripheries of the apertures in the plate are raised with respect to the surface of the plate.The liquid dividing means may comprise elements such that the liquid flows along an inclined wall to the periphery of the apertured plate and the peripheries of the holes of the plate are raised with respect to its surface, e.g. by using tubes or bar members above the surface or grooves in the surface. The raised portions are provided with grooves or apertures.This system is particularly suitable for absorbers of falling film, block or tube type, and for filled columns.

Abstract: Disclosed are graphite articles impregnated with resin and having on at least a part of their surface a reinforcement of resin-impregnated fibers wherein the resin serves to integrally unite the graphite with the reinforcement. The articles are made by placing the reinforcement on at least a part of the graphite article, impregnating the resulting assembly with a heat-hardenable or thermoplastic resin and allowing the resin to harden.