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I'm currently looking to buy a new GPU and just because of the driver situation under linux when using AMD it is simply not an option for me. I have been there before and I am not making the same mistake again.
WARNING: long post full of rants and anger.
I'm really, really interested to see if AMD does any testing to their drivers at all.
I'm using Xubuntu 11.10 64-bit architecture (yep, on AMD Phenom II CPU).
I also have 2 x HD5770 cards (quite identical ones).
Now my recent AMD driver experience follows. Basically, I want to both run desktop and also use them for computations using OpenCL.
Here is some "adventures" and resulting rants.
Part 1 - default Ubuntu driver.
- Even default Ubuntu proprietary driver install fails to add ALL adapters to xorg.conf. Then upon reboot there is no acceleration. I have a very little idea why driver installation can't launch aticonfig --initial --adapter=all on their own.
- There are more annoying issue: only one GPU detected by OpenCL instead of 2 cards .
I tried APP SDK 2.4 and 2.6, and they're not anyhow different in this regard and the problem is quite the same.
The idiocy is that some ATI driver parts, etc can properly see that I have 2 GPUs (most notably everything that uses ADL).
Say, aticonfig --odgc --adapter=all will see both GPUs:
Basically, all calls to ADL libs will claim there are 2 GPUs (which is true).Code:$ aticonfig --odgc --adapter=all Adapter 0 - ATI Radeon HD 5700 Series Core (MHz) Memory (MHz) Current Clocks : 157 300 Current Peak : 850 1200 Configurable Peak Range : [600-960] [1200-1445] GPU load : 0% Adapter 1 - ATI Radeon HD 5700 Series Core (MHz) Memory (MHz) Current Clocks : 157 300 Current Peak : 850 1200 Configurable Peak Range : [600-960] [1200-1445] GPU load : 0%
So I can see smth like this via calling ADL stuff:
0: ATI Radeon HD 5700 Series (load:0%, temp:40C)
1: ATI Radeon HD 5700 Series (busy:0%, temp:39C)
ADL libs can clearly recognize there are 2 GPUs.
On other hand, OpenCL calls will lie me that I have only 1 GPU.
clGetDeviceIDs( ..., &devices_num) will return 1 in devices_num. And only 1 device "Juniper" is listed via those calls. Should I admit this really suxx since I can't use second card for computations?
Actually it's a big surprise for me how AMD managed to achieve this weird behavior at all. Can at least someone explain me how AMD opencl lib goes to thinking there are only 1 GPU? On previous OS install in the very same configuration OpenCL properly detected there are 2 GPUs. How the heck it can lose 1 GPU?
Well, part2. The story continues:
Attempt to install AMD driver from their site in hope it will do better. Ugh, AMD driver 11.12 (8.92) - last available from AMD site (ati-driver-installer-11-12-x86.x86_64.run).
Well, it has proven to be a worst evil thing I ever seen at all.
- This crap can build DEB package for Ubuntu 11.10. In theory, I should be able to install this crap in civilized way, having a good way to rollback changes to my system if I dislike them. On practice, package generation is broken beyond repair. It not just fails to generate xorg.conf properly. It also does not triggers initrd update so crappy fglrx module is never included to ramdisk at all and so ... guess what. No acceleration. H3ll yea. Ubuntu's own package is THIS dumb and does ramdisk trick. Why the heck huge AMD corp can't give a single run to their crap to see how it works? Basically, packages are useless.
- Standard install will also do not create xorg.conf - sure, it's so hard to launch single command from installer if user lacks xorg.conf at all. Gah.
- Well, issue with only 1 GPU for OpenCL persists as before.
1) AMD does not tests their drivers. Shame on you, AMD!
2) AMD officially supports some moron redhat stuff but who uses it on desktop? Are you nuts, AMD? There are 20 millions of Ubuntu users! And redhat desktop users are something that I never seen at all.
3) It's amazing how the same driver from the same vendor can see one or two GPUs depending on API part. That's a h3ll on the earth.
4) I'm very sad that Nvidia does not suites my needs, unfortunately.
5) AMD is a clear winner in a "Worst Drivers I Ever Seen" nomination.
6) I'm really hope opensource driver will perform better that this utter crap.
I'm currently looking to buy a new GPU and just because of the driver situation under linux when using AMD it is simply not an option for me. I have been there before and I am not making the same mistake again.
First of all, you should know what you do. Even with nvidia a 2 card sli/multigpu setup would not be enabled by default. sli would not even work with fermi. in general it is best to have got just 1 fast card instead of 2 or multigpu solutions. Best:
That should work when you really installed only debs but never ran the installer without creating a deb. After reboot you can try to enable 2 cards. Then reboot again. Usually update-initramfs is only triggered automatically, but it does only work correctly for 1 kernel, if you have got more you need:Code:sudo -i rm -f /etc/X11/xorg.conf* wget -N http://kanotix.com/files/install-fglrx-debian.sh sh install-fglrx-debian.sh -z update-initramfs -utk all reboot
as in some cases the initrd is not updated for the current kernel. it is no problem when you install a new kernel later, dkms and update-initramfs is triggered then correctly. best get rid of all old kernels...Code:sudo update-initramfs -utk all
Not an option for me. Nvidia is really bad for computations. They lose as h3ll to AMD on most computation types I will ever need. Furthermore, in general I like how opensource AMD driver works and in a long term I would prefer opensource driver (the only remaining issue is that it lacks OpenCL at the moment). Nvidia is exremely hostile to opensource driver devs by refusing provide neither sources, nor specs. I think it's a wrong way to do the things. And their blob haves their own bugs. Which are out of scope because Nvidia can't compute well with any driver. But anyway I do not wish to stick to bugged proprietary blobs forever.
Intel? Well, their GPUs are weak and they lack discrete GPUs at all. So I can't have more than 1 GPU in system, which is impractical if you plan to do some heavy computations on GPUs.
Well, I'm able to get things running, one way or another. I'm only unable to understand why AMD declares some packages generation for Ubuntu while being unable to install driver properly via these packages. It's neither too hard to put post-install script to package and trigger initramfs update (like ubuntu does), nor it's hard to ask some 1 or 2 testers to check how it works. Granted that *buntus are used by ~20M of users, AMD is pretty bad on their management if they can't afford a couple hours of 1-2 persons to simplify life of millions of their customers.Originally Posted by Kano
The most daunting issue to the date is that no matter how I install driver and what I do, it has somehow "remembered" that I have 1 GPU in OpenCL and while ADL-based stuff can see both GPUs and their states, OpenCL stuff can only see 1 GPU. I have a very little idea how to troubleshoot this (in previous installation all 2 GPUs were visible to OpenCL). xorg.conf contains 2 entries. I can see driver loads 2 times and hooks to 2 boards. But this not seems to be enough. If it was opensource, I could try to see cards detection algo in opencl stuff as last resort, but that's a huge blobs and so I do not see easy ways to fugure out why their opencl detects only 1 card.
p.s. this is not a sli/crossfire setup. From what I got, for computations it is generally better to go with 2 independent GPUs and for desktop and even games I'm definitely happy with single 5770 GPU horsepower. And this setup has worked for me... untill I got new SSD and reinstalled system from scratch on it. Now I have this idiotic situation, losing half of computation power due to some AMD driver bug(?).
Well, as for me, it works good and improves with each version. Actually, I'm able to play most Linux games with it and it will work for me (though somewhat slower than proprietary but still very stable and without any real bugs I can see, except maybe somewhat strange power management which is inactive by default for some weird reasons). Unfortunately it does not supports GPU computations at the moment. That's the only issue which forces me to use this awkward proprietary driver.Originally Posted by Qaridarium
The packaging with --buildpkg is basically from the same ppl who do the standard u packages. and there IS a trigger for the initrd. But compared to the command i showed you it does not use -t, which means if it happens that the initrd was altered somehow it will not get updated automatically.
Isn't this due to the fact that AMD is a big sponsor of Opensuse that uses the "moron redhat stuff"? I have always thought that AMD does everything on opensuse and tests everything on it also. (I might be wrong but it is only my belief).2) AMD officially supports some moron redhat stuff but who uses it on desktop? Are you nuts, AMD? There are 20 millions of Ubuntu users! And redhat desktop users are something that I never seen at all.
Hmm, then it could be due to previous driver uninstall or so? But anyway, as user I would expect reliable and successful installation, in absolutely any valid combination of actions. I do not see any obviously invalid actions from my side. So I'm basically considering this as drvier installation bug/flaw. What's wrong with installing new debs after removing previous older packages?Originally Posted by Kano
As an extra "bonus", if I would do installation via launching .run file and just installing driver, driver installation wizard + aticonfig --initial --adapter=all will produce absolutely weird xorg.conf where more than 1 screen defined while I have only 1 monitor attached. This leads to silly bug: my logon screen is no longer on my monitor at all and rather will be rendered by 2nd GPU (which lacks monitor connection at all, so I can only see logon screen by reattaching it to 2nd GPU). Which leads me to thinking that AMD does not performs any serious testing on their drivers at all. On the other hand if I'll trash this xorg.conf and allow aticonfig --initial --adapter=all to rebuild it from scratch, screens are defined properly, so I have logon screen on my monitor (EPIC FAIL, since I have to do console logon to correct the problem, which is not user friendly at all!). This leads me to thinking that the best thing AMD could do during driver install is to run aticonfig --initial --adapter=all automatically if xorg.conf is completely missing. Since 2-phase xorg.conf generation by installer + aticonfig is one huge bug on it's own and could lead to unpleasant results.
From what I know, redhat haves nothing to do with (Open)SUSE which are rather developed by Novell (now part of Attachmate). Also OpenSUSE is rather a community project while SLED/SLES (Suse Enterprise desktop&server) are commercial versions from Novell. Redhat systems supported by AMD driver are enterprise versions of redhat systems. The "issue" here is the fact that RedHat does not really fights for desktop market and only sells desktop versions of their systems if customer explicitly demands it. Granted that it also costs, this thing isn't really popular and there are quite few people who using this. In no way this could anyhow compare to ~20 000 000 *buntu installations. Which means far more GPU users than redhat could ever offer, lol. However, for some weird reason AMD would rather fully support redhat's systems (most of which are used on servers and do not need GPU at all). As for me, it looks like corporate idiocy of some AMD managers or so. I think they should rethink their priorities in official OS support. Such a poor level of support for MILLIONS of customers leads to a poor reputation for sure.Originally Posted by vein
p.s. after all, all these bugs/issues have some workarounds. Except one, most silly one. I'm still can see only 1 GPU in all opencl apps while ADL and opengl apps can see both GPUs, which is really odd. Can someone give me a hint how the heck it could happen that devices detection is different for ADL and OpenCL and what has been different before, when I've been able to use both of these GPUs in OpenCL? That's the only issue I was not able to troubleshoot to the date and it costs me half of computation power in OpenCL, which is really unpleasant.
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quote: Well that's a good approach. You in your infinite wisdom cannot think of an approach to draw people out of poverty so we should give up on the problem and let the poor people deal with it and hope it doesn't bite the rest of us in the arse down the road when poverty is truly out of control. Reply Back to Top |
Posted by bdevill on 10/5 at 1:33 pm to LakeViewLSU quote: I saw a girl's post on her facebook page today, that the shoulder surgery she was scheduled for has been indefinitely postponed because of this. So now she can't work, she'll get on financial assistance and stay on morphine until she can get her surgery scheduled. Kinda F-ed Reply Back to Top |
Posted by ThatsAFactJack on 10/5 at 1:40 pm to jeffsdad quote: quote: BINGO! Lafayette General is expanding its ER and OR wings to add additional 40,000 er visits per year because of the cuts at UMC. We would not be expanding to add volume if these patients would suck us dry. Reply Back to Top |
Posted by ThatsAFactJack on 10/5 at 1:54 pm to LongueCarabine quote: quote: Not sure what hopsital you work at, but where I work, we make a nice margin on Caid NICU babies, in fact we are always looking how to drive that business to our facilities. Reply Back to Top |
Posted by Keltic Tiger on 10/5 at 2:24 pm to ThatsAFactJack Privatization sounds great till you factor in the all the political ramifications & with La. politics, that is seldom done with full disclosure. Which is one reason Bobby has tightened up what his office has to disclose. As an example, Bobby, thru his DOA flunky Angelle Davis ( at that point in time)privatized the State's Office of Risk Mgt. The company that got the contract, according to its own website, had made significant , but admittedly not illegal, campaign contributions to Bobby's campaign.That contract cost the State, initially, $20 M; it has subsequently risen to $60M. After a calendar yr, that company's work product was audited & it got a resounding 90% failure rating. That contract was subsequently sold 2 more times, with the same principals involved in the "new" company each time.Approximately 88 state employees were laid off, with promises that the company would guarantee them a job for at least one yr. After one yr, there were less than 10 still hired. But for $80M, Bobby got his privatization, 88 employees off the books...but the State ends up the loser thru that company's poor work product.Think of all the lawsuits filed against the State in a yr. Then consider that the handling of that product resulted in 90% failure. Care to take this over to the medical field???Reply Back to Top |
Posted by stapuffmarshy on 10/5 at 2:27 pm to Keltic Tiger quote: kinda like River Birch giving the dude tons of cash and biff boom bam, the competition for RiverBirch got shut down but nothing to see here, Bobby is a good Christian man Reply Back to Top |
Posted by tigerfan4120 on 10/5 at 2:32 pm to lsu777 quote: LMAO Yeah, a private company is going to take care of the mentally handicapped. Sounds like a great business model. I read a lot of stupid stuff on here but that takes the cake. Reply Back to Top |
Posted by stapuffmarshy on 10/5 at 2:33 pm to tigerfan4120 quote: the level of ignorance shown in this thread confirms it is time for me to move.......again Reply Back to Top |
Posted by bomber77 on 10/5 at 2:44 pm to Tchefuncte Tiger quote: I agree, as well as drinking alchohol, speeding, driving and texting or while drousy, eating fried foods, not getting enough exercise. Ban them all from healthcare. Reply Back to Top |
Posted by RealityTiger on 10/5 at 2:46 pm to stapuffmarshy quote:All kidding aside, when you live in a different state and get some perspective, you realize how backwards this state is, in every political respect. Regardless of whether there's a (D) or an (R) behind their name. Reply Back to Top |
Posted by junkfunky on 10/5 at 2:47 pm to VerlanderBEAST quote: Those poor black people are so out of touch. Reply Back to Top |
Socialize the losses and privatize the profits bitches. It's a business model and he;s just copying what he's seen the big banks do. Winning! Reply Back to Top |
Posted by stapuffmarshy on 10/5 at 3:06 pm to RealityTiger quote: Oh I know. I've moved away three times before and grew as a man. I love my home state but I just can't stay here, it drags me down. But I'm always drawn back by the beauty and the wonderful things to do and the people (I never discuss politics with ppl in the public) but it's just so backwards in thinking and so many of our people are fooled by people they think are for them Reply Back to Top |
quote: Sorry, but it is painfully obvious that you have no idea what you are talking about. Over 20% of the class of 2016 is from out of state. I have friends here from Kentucky, Ohio, Harvey Mudd, MIT, etc. Reply Back to Top |
Posted by tgrbaitn08 on 10/5 at 3:51 pm to MrLSU They should get rid of LSU, "the charity" system all together b/c it is run so inefficiently. All private hospitals/clinics should then split the burden of taking care of those patients. Things would be run in a more cost effective way that way. Reply Back to Top |
Posted by RealityTiger on 10/5 at 3:56 pm to tgrbaitn08 quote:Quick, you better contact Skanska/Mapp. They're working on a huge project right now for LSUHSC. And by huge, I mean a square block of downtown NOLA. Reply Back to Top |
Posted by tigerfan4120 on 10/5 at 3:57 pm to cwil177 quote: That is only recently true however, so I could see where that poster acquired what is now somewhat of a misconception. Last year, for the first time ever and in a direct response to budget short falls, LSU opened up applications to OOS students and took 25% of the class from out of state. Prior to last year you had to be an MD/PhD student to be considered from out of state. So before this freshman class, basically all LSU med students were from in state or at the least had acquired La residence from their years at an La undergrad college. Basically everyone in my class is from La. Obviously, you can charge out of staters higher tuition. Reply Back to Top Refresh |
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Process Engineering White Papers
Eastman Deploys ProjectWise to Drive Collaboration, Greater Efficiency, and Cost Savings
Eastman Chemicals, one of the world's largest chemical companies, recently decided to strengthen their information security and reliability, as well as develop a path forward to lower software maintenance costs. This Case Study shows how Eastman achieved their goals by globally standardizing on Bentley's ProjectWise software in order to replace an aging, but critical, in-house records management system. The ProjectWise solution has enabled Eastman to significantly reduce their IT costs, and is helping them achieve greater security of their vital plant information while providing a modern data-centric environment to move beyond engineering records into asset performance improvement.
04/14/2015CP eHandbook: Waylay Wastewater Worries
The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), London, has released its Global Water Report 2014. Water challenges, especially in the chemicals industry have not diminished and in fact, are becoming an increasingly larger concern for processors. As stated by Paul Simpson, CEO of the CDP , "Leading companies increasingly recognize that business-as-usual approaches to water management are no longer sufficient." Download this Chemical Processing eHandbook for:
- Additional findings from the latest CDP report – with a focus on the chemicals industry
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03/18/2015Not all CPVC Piping Systems Perform the Same
Since its introduction to the market in 1959 by The Lubrizol Corporation, chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (better known as CPVC) has proven to be an attractive alternative to traditional industrial metallic piping systems in a wide variety of chemical process environment by offering a more reliable, long-term performance than many other materials.
02/04/2015Chemical Processing's eHandbook: Improve Flow Management
Half the battle with flow is choosing the proper equipment. Indeed, flow meter selection and specification is crucial. With the wrong choice you'll be floundering or worse. In addition, process engineers identify "oversizing" as the number one control valve problem. In this Chemical Processing Flow eHandbook, we identify tips to improve flow including:
- How to match the flow meter to the service
- How to handle more flow
- How to properly size control valves
- How to tackle biogas flow measurement challenges
Learn more about these best flow practices. Download your copy of this Chemical Processing Flow eHandbook now.
01/28/2015Special Report: Consider these Safety Instrumented Best Practices
For chemical processors, assuring safe operations is always top of mind. In this Chemical Processing Special Report we take a look at three distinct areas of operations and steps to insure best safety practices in each.
- HIPS for Reactive Processes – how this safety-instrumented systems offer advantages over pressure relief valves
- HART DIAGNOSTICS - in safety instrumented system (SIS) field devices have been used for many years by several different SIS vendors. HART diagnostics provide much more information on the health of a field device than can be determined from a standard 4–20 mA signal.
- Proof testing - how this modern method improves efficiency, reduces errors, and meets compliance requirements
01/20/2015The Five Myths of Refining Precious Metals
Precious metals are often present in hydrocarbon, petrochemical, and chemical catalysts. Techniques for recovering precious metals have been around for many years; yet many catalyst owners have misconceptions about how their refining organizations work. In "The Five Myths of Refining Precious Metals", critical information is shared about the chemical processing industry:
- Crucial aspects of weighing
- Sampling and analysis of catalysts
- Methods of catalyst recovery
- What to look for in a proposal from a precious metals refiner
- Understanding the cost of quality
- How to ensure maximum precious metals return value
- Environmental, ethical, and regulatory compliance issues
01/13/2015CP eHandbook: Consider These Water Best Practices
Water is a critical utility at process plants, often serving both as a heating and a cooling medium. Many process plants rely on this water for processing and other applications. Providing the water, usually by heating via steam coils or direct steam injection nozzles, takes significant energy. In this Chemical Processing Water eHandbook we take a look at water best practices including:
- How to cut energy consumption in water systems in both hot and cold water applications
- Polymer piping - we identify benefits over metallic systems
- TOC analysis challenges - techniques that address barriers to standard online TOC measurement methods
Download your copy of this Chemical Processing Water WasteWater eHandbook now.
12/12/2014Special Report: Pay Attention to Water
Economic growth, industrialization and population growth are driving the increasing demand for water, while factors such as climate change, pollution and regulation are affecting the supply and costs related to water." The chemical industry, being highly water intensive, certainly is exposed to water-related risks. Any efforts to manage these risks and capitalize on opportunities begin with the measurement and appreciation of how water may impact business, followed by the development of strategies to protect the business both now and in the future. In this Chemical Processing Special Report we take a look at water challenges and potential solutions for chemical processors including:
- Water-related risks and opportunities
- How chemical makers strive to cut water consumption and improve treatment
- The Importance of visible TOC levels
11/18/2014Chemical Processing Special Report: Seize Water Conservation Opportunities
Chemical makers increasingly are focusing on water-related issues. In particular, concern over availability is spurring leading operating companies to implement a host of novel strategies and technologies to optimize water use. In this Chemical Processing Special Report we take a look at what it takes for chemical companies to identify and implement water conservation strategies and practices including:
- Operating companies step up conservation and re-use efforts - real world example
- Tank cleaning - how a more-effective method can offer significant water conservation benefits
11/18/2014CP Reliability eHandbook: Manage Your Assets
Reliability programs are now standard business practice in companies that rely heavily on machines, equipment and other physical assets. However, plants are continually challenged in identifying new and cost-effective ways to ensure their assets are performing and that they are managing to minimize operational risks. In this Chemical Processing Reliability eHandbook we take a look at proactive approaches for improving reliability and maintenance in today's processing plant including:
- Rotating equipment - how to take advantage of improved internals and better seals
- Meeting process requirements and protecting equipment with strainers
- Insights from surface temperature measurements and the critical role IR thermography is to maintenance
Download your copy of this Chemical Processing Reliability eHandbook now.
11/14/2014Powder eHandbook: Preclude Powder Problems
Process design and process safety are critical considerations in chemical production and processing. With design and safety paramount at the outset of any new development or equipment retrofit, firms can minimize risk exposure, maximize productivity and position themselves to remain compliant and competitive. Whether retrofit or new, chemical processing is continually challenged by combustible dust. Combustible dust can pose a hidden hazard when accumulation occurs in unseen locations such as in mechanical spaces, above false ceiling, ventilation systems and dust collection systems. In this Chemical Processing Powder eHandbook, we take a look at strategies and solutions for mitigating combustible dust hazards including:
- Identifying hidden hazards - a case study outlining how a facility finds danger from accumulated dust and effectively addresses it
- Powder flowability - how new measurement methods now make it easier to evaluate flow
- Process safety - properly designed weigh model can optimize safety and improve efficiency
- A multivariate approach to powder processing - an overview of several methods that can help determine which powder properties have the greatest influence on performance
Learn how to preclude powder problems. Download your copy of this Chemical Processing Powder eHandbook now.
11/11/2014Filtering Samples to On-Line Process Analyzers
Increasingly precise process control strategies, often linked to computer control, have accelerated the use of sophisticated on-line chemical composition analyzers in plant applications. Instruments such as gas and liquid chromatographs, ion chromatographs, laser optic instruments, atomic absorption instruments and specific ion analyzers, which were rarities in laboratories ten years ago, are now found routinely in plant settings.
While continuing miniaturization and "rugged-ization" of the electronics are making the instrumentation circuitry more tolerant of the plant environment, the level of contamination in plant samples compared to laboratory samples continues to plague the process. This white paper reviews the factors in plant operation that may affect the deliverability of acceptable samples and provides guidelines for addressing these factors.11/04/2014Special Report: Protect Process Control Systems
In the decade before Stuxnet attacked process control systems in Iran, there were just five known supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) vulnerabilities for all control systems in the world, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Industrial Control Systems Cyber Emergency Response Team (ICS-CERT). In 2011, the year after Stuxnet, that vulnerability count jumped to more than 215. Last year, it reached 248. No surprise then that Chemical makers are increasingly focusing on protecting their process control systems from intrusion both from the inside and outside. In this Chemical Processing Special Report: Protect Process Control Systems, we take a look at:
- How to better protect your control system - "Defense in depth" is crucial, and new and maturing technologies may help
- Cyber Security Challenges - learn about countermeasures to protect control systems
- Case Study: A vulnerability assessment reveals critical gaps in the security of a natural gas pipeline
- How to mitigate security risks in legacy process control systems - several steps can help protect against threats and extend the life of legacy equipment
Learn how to secure your process control systems - and your plant. Download your copy of this Chemical Processing Special Report: Protect Process Control Systems now.
10/29/2014eHandbook: Take the Pressure Off Your Process
When thinking of the processing of chemicals, we think of any activity including storing, using, handling, manufacturing, or moving chemicals at a site, and any combination of these activities. A common state in many of these activities is the flow - or rate - at which the chemicals are moving through a process. Accurately measuring flow can be a challenge for many chemical processors since so many factors can influence the chemical properties and subsequently the rate of flow. In this Chemical Processing Pressure eHandbook, we discuss considerations for flow management including:
- Pressure transmitters - how noise can pinpoint process problems
- The use of orifice plates - how insufficient flow conditioning often undermines measurement accuracy
- Robust Inferential Sensors - easier-to-develop-and-maintain sensors offer significant benefits for chemical processes
Download your copy of this Chemical Processing Pressure eHandbook now.
10/29/2014Special Report: Avoid Common Vessel Errors
Welded vessels play a key role in most processes. However, few plants now have in-depth expertise in materials selection, fabrication and design of such vessels. As a result, plant staff often make errors that can be costly as well as compromise the suitability and life of the vessel. This three-part special report provides practical pointers that can help you avoid common mistakes and get the most appropriate, durable and cost-effective vessel.
- Part 1 looks at a dozen important factors to consider in materials selection, including metal selection and appropriate use of corrosion allowances and coatings. It includes pointers gleaned from first-hand experiences that can help you avoid costly mistakes and delays.
- Part 2 provides tips on how to avoid delays and achieve savings in the fabrication process. It also covers techniques that can improve vessel reliability and thus forestall costly repairs down the road.
- Part 3 gets into design issues. It condenses the 5,000+ pages of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code into a simple guide when specifying vessels, heat exchangers and tanks. It focuses on 10 key factors.
Download your Chemical Processing special report now.
10/28/2014Chemical Processing's eHandbook: Improve Plant Safety
Systems are becoming more complex. This complexity is changing the nature of the accidents and losses we are experiencing. Process design and process safety are critical considerations in chemical production and processing. With design and safety paramount at the outset of any new development or equipment retrofit, firms can minimize risk exposure, maximize productivity and position themselves to remain compliant and competitive. Advanced automation technologies continue to drive productivity improvements. In this Chemical Processing Improve Plant Safety eHandbook, we provide tips for safer processing including:
- The role of senior management including six important steps senior management should take to insure safer processing
- Optimizing process safety and efficiency through modern weighing design
- The fundamentals of blast-resistant building
Download your copy of this Chemical Processing Improve Plant Safety eHandbook now.
10/22/2014Chemical Processing's eHandbook: Take Advantage of Tips for Better Flow
With more demanding applications than most, chemical processing requires systems and infrastructure that can maintain efficiency and safety. Relative to flow, chemical processors need to address challenges such as corrosion, leak detection and mitigation, flow pressure and volume. In this Chemical Processing Flow eHandbook, we identify tips to improve flow including:
- Distillation columns - how gravity-flow loop can enable measuring internal liquid flow in a column
- The importance of the Process Design Basis
- Flowmeters - monitor, detect and neutralize phosgene leaks
- Polymer Piping - Material offers numerous benefits over metallic systems and spans various applications
Learn more about these best flow practices. Download your copy of this Chemical Processing Flow eHandbook now.
10/15/2014Important facts you should know about drying compressed air in hazardous environments
Hazardous locations have or could potentially have high concentrations of flammable gases, vapors, combustible dusts, etc. A small spark can lead to a horrific explosion dangerous to equipment and workers in the area. Equipment located in hazardous areas must be specifically designed to prevent ignition and explosion.
Read this White Paper to learn:- Types of hazardous areas
- Conditions classified as hazardous
- Hazardous substances
- Specifications for equipment located in hazardous areas
- Explosion proof dryers designed for compressed air systems
09/30/2014eHandbook: Improve Your Maintenance Practices
More than 25% of maintenance done today is unnecessary and can introduce additional failure risks. Developing and implementing predictive maintenance strategies and practices can lead to improved safety and reduced operating costs. In this Chemical Processing eHandbook, we take a look at strategies and solutions for overcoming predictive maintenance challenges including:
- Asset management software - identifying the most relevant and accurate data on which to build maintenance and repair strategies
- The importance of maintenance on smaller component - using gauges as early warning devices can improve uptime, safety and profits
- Uncovering important insights from your data and the use of statistics such as regression analysis for emulating pump curves or control valves
Download your copy of this Chemical Processing Predictive Maintenance eHandbook now.09/26/2014Unexpected Value Across Three Industries
Corrosion and premature piping failure are two problems that plague chemical piping applications everywhere. Metallic systems are necessarily limited in their life spans by corrosion concerns, and operations managers must always face the question of when their pipes will eventually need repair or replacement. Polymer piping systems have made great strides across multiple industries in the past few decades, and investigating the benefits that can be realized by making the switch from metallic systems can help to bring unexpected value to many applications.
This paper will specifically evaluate the benefits of polymer piping systems in three industries: power generation, chemical processing, and mineral processing.09/22/2014


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Pulmonary HypertensionMedical Author:
George Schiffman, MD, FCCP
George Schiffman, MD, FCCPDr. Schiffman received his B.S. degree with High Honors in biology from Hobart College in 1976. He then moved to Chicago where he studied biochemistry at the University of Illinois, Chicago Circle. He attended Rush Medical College where he received his M.D. degree in 1982 and was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. He completed his Internal Medicine internship and residency at the University of California, Irvine. Medical Author:
Siamak N. Nabili, MD, MPH
Siamak N. Nabili, MD, MPHDr. Nabili received his undergraduate degree from the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), majoring in chemistry and biochemistry. He then completed his graduate degree at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). His graduate training included a specialized fellowship in public health where his research focused on environmental health and health-care delivery and management. Medical Editor:
William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACR
William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACRDr. Shiel received a Bachelor of Science degree with honors from the University of Notre Dame. There he was involved in research in radiation biology and received the Huisking Scholarship. After graduating from St. Louis University School of Medicine, he completed his Internal Medicine residency and Rheumatology fellowship at the University of California, Irvine. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology.
What are pulmonary arteries?The human body has two major sets of blood vessels that distribute blood from the heart to the body. One set pumps blood from the right heart to the lungs and the other from the left heart to the rest of the body.
The left ventricle of the heart pumps oxygenated blood (blood that has been reloaded with oxygen in the lungs) from the lungs into the systemic circulation. When a doctor or a nurse measures the blood pressure on a person's arm, he/she is measuring the pressures in the systemic circulation. When these pressures are abnormally high, the person is diagnosed as having high blood pressure (hypertension). What is pulmonary hypertension?Reader Stories
The right ventricle pumps blood returning from the body into the pulmonary arteries to the lungs to receive oxygen. The pressures in the lung arteries (pulmonary arteries) are normally significantly lower than the pressures in the systemic circulation. When pressure in the pulmonary circulation becomes abnormally elevated, it is referred to as pulmonary hypertension. This most commonly occurs when the pulmonary venous pressure is elevated, so called pulmonary venous hypertension (PVH). This pressure is transmitted back to the right side of the heart and the pulmonary arteries. The result is elevated pulmonary pressure throughout the pulmonary circulation. Some of this is a direct pressure transmission from the venous system backward and some can result from a reactive constriction of the pulmonary arteries. Less commonly, pulmonary hypertension results from constriction, or stiffening, of the pulmonary arteries that supply blood to the lungs, so called pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Whether it is PVH or PAH, it becomes more difficult for the heart to pump blood forward through the lungs. This stress on the heart leads to enlargement of the right heart and eventually fluid can build up in the liver and other tissues, such as the in the legs. Medically Reviewed by a Doctor on 2/19/2015 Patient CommentsViewers share their comments
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12.12.2013 | HP News Services
The bill will change Mexico's charter to allow international companies such as ExxonMobil and Chevron to develop the largest unexplored crude area after the Arctic Circle.
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Rebecca Dalmas 12.14.2013
But we all know a GDP means what is raped from a land and turned into profit, otherwise why change the venue to a smaller hall, and why diminish the union members.So many happy positive words placed before destructive self interested practice, trying to change values that in the end do not support life. Especially the lies as the words " could" instead of " will," an escape to later justify what were from the beginning empty promises.Practices that do harm and create inequality destroy life, and as such cannot work, will never work. Best practices lead to autonomy and respect life which means money can no longer be allowed to determine life and must be given to all to bring ease to mankind who then will choose in common sense instead of profit before life. Stop suppressing life, it is here, lets use the gift that it is and stand together to create an earth we can all enjoy.
Jack Sajjad 12.13.2013
I congratulate and salute the great nation of Mexico and his excellency the dynamic, persistent and bold President Mr Enrique Pena Nieto for his achievements. This will lead Mexico into a fastest growing economy in North and entire Latin America and will make the lives of average citizen much better from new jobs creations and free flow of wealth from increased production of oil and natural gas. The proven example of Colombia success is based on similar footstep of freedom in exploration and drilling and today we can see how successful is the economy of Colombia. This will be the case of Mexico in weeks and months ahead of us those objecting to this bill are truly not the patriot of Mexico and want Mexico to remain a third world under developing country with poverty. This bill will change all this for good and bring abundance of prosperity to Mexico. We wish all the best to Mexico and its great people.
Marino Sanchez Parra 12.13.2013
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A searchable database of project activity in the global hydrocarbon processing industry
Engineers and designers are highly skilled individuals. Forcing them to enter design changes using tables, forms and spreadsheets is unproductive and uneconomical, and it increases the likelihood of human error—this is the way that most instrumentation software systems currently work. For too long, software vendors have denied engineers and designers the simple practicality of a graphical visual engineering interface with "drag and drop" capability and inbuilt intelligence, ensuring changes are automatically replicated into all the associated data and databases.
Will previously-planned downstream investments be cut back in 2015 due to lower global oil prices?
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- Batman's Gadgets: Accessorize to terrorize
- Walkthrough: A guide through Arkham City's storyline
- Side Quests: A look at the optional objectives inside Arkham City
- Xbox 360 Achievements: Boost your Gamerscore with a huge list of Achievements
- PlayStation 3 Trophies: Gain new Trophies for your collection
What's New:
- October 27, 2011: Version 1.2. The walkthrough now heads to Joker's movie theatre. We've also started the side quest section with a few Riddler Trophies. However, there will be more in the future.
- October 21, 2011: Version 1.1. The walkthrough now goes into the TYGER base with more videos.
- October 19, 2011: Version 1.0 of the Batman Arkham City Walkthrough is here. We are starting off with Batman's Gadgets and a look at boss encounters. Check back later for more info.
Batman's Gadgets
In Arkham City Batman will have a multitude of gadgets at his disposal. Many of these items can even be used during a fight.
Batman's most iconic gadget is of course the Batarang, a high flying double bladed shuriken that stuns enemies. It can be used in the midst of combat or to knockout unsuspecting targets. Don't let the Batarang's name fool you though, it doesn't actually bounce back or arc--that is until you purchase the Reverse Batarang upgrade. This pre-programmed Batarang will swoop passed enemies and knock them in the back, making it handy even if you've been spotted.
Don't fret, there is more than just the vanilla Batarang and a few sprinkles. Add a little chocolate to your bat arsenal with the remote control Batarang. This device will let you fully steer the Batarang's destination mid flight. But the true mint cookie dough rocky road rum raisin is the Sonic Batarang.
Super Villains provide their best thugs with Heartbeat Monitors. The high pitched noise of the Sonic Batarang will disrupt the armband, distracting and alarming any henchmen wearing the device. And for added pacemaker in the microwave hilarity, the Sonic Shock Explosion will preoccupy guards with temporary comas.
Batclaw and Linelauncher
If you're looking for a gadget with a little more ballistics try the Batclaw. Its main application is to grapple between roofs and ledges; but the Batclaw has many more uses besides a counterfeit webswing. Use it to tug on objects, grab far off trophies, disarm enemies, and perform tricky pull attacks during combat. Be warned, that using the Batclaw in the heat of battle is slow and can leave you vulnerable when facing multiple enemies.
Maybe a gadget that isn't directly offensive is down your alley. The Line Launcher serves as a slight improvement over the Batclaw for traveling across buildings. It will fire a horizontal cable that can be zipped across or used as a tightrope. By balancing in place, you can easily spot enemies, or descend with extreme prejudice.
Smoke Pellets and Explosive Gel
If you're taking on more than you can chew, it's ok to run away. The Smoke Pellets with shroud the caped crusader in a velvet fog, allowing for a quick escape. Use this to bewilder foes and get the jump from a good vantage point.
Speaking of explosions, Wayne's used his connections to smuggle explosive gel into Arkham City. The Explosive gel is mostly used to destroy walls, opening up secret passages where the Riddler has littered his trophies. You can also place down gel during battle, detonating one or more to stagger the enemy.
Cryptographic Sequencer
Maybe you're no fighter, more of a thinking man. For such a scholar, the Cryptographic Sequencer will allow you hack passed doors and breech radio signals. Most every device in Arkham City runs on Wayne Security, and thankfully you just happen to be Wayne. However, Hugo Strange has also placed in TYGER Security in the more restricted areas, so those doors and lockers will be inaccessible until you gain the mastercodes.
Unlocked Gear
Batman not only wields gadgets he starts with, but is resourceful enough to brandish new devices within Arkham city. One of the first is the Remote Electric Charge. This blaster can fire both positive and negative energy, making it handy to open or close doors, or magnetize metal. Like many of the Dark Knight other toys, the REC can be used during a fight to shock criminals, even those protected by beefy armor.
If you really want to grief the inmates of Arkham City, the Disruptor is just the item. Point and click at your victim and the rifle or shotgun in their hands will jam, leaving them confused as they fail to cap your bat behind. Further the Disruptor can even detonate mines within the prison, allowing you to turn an enemy's traps against them.
Last is a gift from good old Victor Freeze. His paten pending freeze grenades will instantly incase foes, leaving them open to a punchy-kicky combo. The Freeze Blast will also turn water to ice, creating platforms and bridges. Don't worry, Batman's on a diet so the ice won't break under his weight. But make sure the surface doesn't melt, or you'll be in a situation more fitting of Aqua Man.
Boss Beat Down
The hardest situations in Arkham City are the Storyline boss fights. From the super natural zombie Solomon Grundy to the cold hearted Mr. Freeze, you'll need to change your tactics and gadget use for the specific foe you're facing.
The Penguin and Solomon Grundy
The Penguin isn't one to get his flippers dirty--that's work for the hired mooks. And there's no better lackey than giant zombie gangster Solomon Grundy. This brute is far too tough to take on and even worse, he's healed by electric shocks. But his lifeblood is also his weakness. Lay down some of your bat mine and detonate each of the generators. This will leave Grundy open to a pounding.
The Penguin has back up generators, so you'll need to repeat this process a few times. Each time the machines are rebooted, Grundy will be a little more deadly. However, with some added quick dodging, your strategy should remain the same. If a generator lid shuts, you can still lay down an explosive to detonate once it reopens. Once Grundy is slain, the Penguin will attempt to take you on. He's easy to avoid and it only takes a quick combo to send him back to the Arctic.
Ra's al Ghul
The strange realm of Ra's al Ghul will distort Batman's senses, flashing between the dream world and the struggle in reality. You'll first need to win a bout with a group of sand assassins. Their blades should be avoided or dodged before being countered with a strong combo. Ra's will next make an appearance in the center of the map; dodge his giant swords and ninja stars, before shocking him with the REC. Quick dodging is key here, as being staggered by Ra's attacks will leave you open to another hit.
After a direct assault, it's back to the gaggle of sand ninjas. Tap the counter attack for each of them, or you'll be suffering from more than nicks and scratches. Ra's will teleport in for a rush down attack, so be extra swift about leaping out of harms way.
Ra's will once again take center stage, but with even more protection. You'll now need to be extra quick and accurate with the REC to gun down the immortal. After another counter and beat down, use your reverse batarang to send Ra's to his knees.
Mr. Freeze
Victor Fries is far too strong to take out in a direct fight. Instead, you must prove to be a master of stealth in order to cool down the good doctor. Freeze will catch on to your strategy and block off locations, making each of these sneak attacks a one time deal. First hide within the grates and pop out with and underground takedown. Second, you can also take the high route and bounce on Freeze from the upper banisters.
You can also use the standard slow and sneaky back attack; destroying one of the sculptors of Nora is a guaranteed way of distracting Freeze. However, after executing this maneuver Mr. Freeze will deploy icy shards from his backside, making him unapproachable.
Freeze is also susceptible to electric shocks and there are two excellent places to add some sparks. First wait for freeze to stand next to the generator and fire out a REC blast. A great spot to wait across the room out of view. The second electric zone is in the pool of water in the center. This time you'll need to lure the villain out and tap the button on the side.
After five sneaky beat downs, Mr. Freeze will come to his senses and will even reward to you with a parting gift: the Freeze Blast grenade.
Joker, Mr. Hammer and Titan
The fight with the Joker is stacked against you. The villain is not only a tough fighter but has help from an army of goons, a one armed mercenary, and a Titan mutant. Thinning the herd quickly is the key to surviving the fight, and thankfully you can manipulate the unique foes.
Abramovici will twirl when hit by the REC. This doesn't hurt him, but the spin can damage any smaller foe standing around him. You'll need to be fast with your shots, as not only do the clowns come in swarms, you'll have to be mindful of the funhouse cars plowing through the arena.
What really helps is riding the Titan. First clear enough space around your target and follow up with an Ultra stun. Pounce on his back and gallop through the opposition.
The Joker will often grab boxes and knives, making him both a nuisance and a threat as you attempt deal with his two largest lackeys. Put the clown Prince on ice with a Freeze blast to lower your chance of being distracted. After the help is gone, end your session by introducing Joker to your designer bat boots.
Grab some popcorn and soda, as the final reel is about to play. Actor extraordinaire Clayface will do is best to smash and slice you, but with quick footwork and evasion his blows are easily dodged. Your Freeze Blast grenades are the key to dealing damage. Once Clayface is downed, brandish Ra's sword and premiere the final cut.
But the Joker has one last laugh in the Lazarus pit. Chop down the clay constructs and Clayface will spring from his puddle. Toss a freeze grenade to make the blob frosty. Each time you chill out Clayface you'll need to destroy an even larger wave of goo soldiers. Breach through the crowd and toss one last ice bomb to finish Arkham City.
Medical Hostages
The Joker has increased the stakes in his war against the Dark Knight. Not only is he willing to take a shot at Catwoman, but has also captured TYGER guards and medics. Our video clip shows tips on how to save them.
You'll find the first of these hostages inside the church. Harley Quinn and a few armed guards will give you a warm welcome to the festivities. Unfortunately you can't just pound down enemies that have superior fire power. Instead, it's time to make use of those ninja skills. Throw down a smoke bomb that will automatically take you into Detective Mode. Be mindful of the Smoke Density meter on the right, as this will display how much cover you actually have from the cloud.
Quickly use the batclaw to grapple to the platforms on top. Swing the camera to get a lock on your next destination. You'll first want to take out the guard on the right by using a descending takedown. Now swoop ahead to the left side of the room. Here, you can use a takedown to smash through the barrier. Now once again ascend to the top before dropping behind the last two guards. Be careful to not alert any of the four Joker goons, as they will instantly kill a hostage.
The medics in the church are safe for now, but the Joker has traps inside the tower. Head up and investigate. After hearing Joker's recording, quickly smash out the window to avoid being cindered. It might have been risky, but this will lead the way to the Joker's base.
Hostage Inside Joker's Base
Inside the Industrial plant, Joker's got an army of gun wielding cronies. It's a little too much to take on this early, so use the tight tunnels under the grates to slip passed the large mob. You'll come across a smaller team of unarmed enemies that won't pose much of a threat.
Passed these goons will be another kidnapped doctor. Once again stealth is key here. Move slowly and use quiet takedowns. However, you can also lure the enemies by opting for drop attacks and louder takedowns. If you do get spotted, drop a smoke pellet and swing around the top to lose the enemies. When it's down to just the last thug, you can bust through the nearby window or just try a direct punch out. Rescue the doc and collect a new toy, the REC.
Mr Hammer and the REC
With the REC you have the means of getting into Joker's tree house. It has both positive and negative energy that you can use to swing the crane within the room. However, opening the Joker's doors will unleash the first of the Abramovici Twins: Mister Hammer. The above video clip will show how to combat him.
He's a one armed monster who can slam down with powerful force. It's best to avoid Mr. Hammer and concentrate on the many thugs supporting him. However, the easiest way to thin this herd is by targeting Hammer with the REC. Shocking him with your bat blasts will send the clown into a whirlwind, bashing into any allies around him. You can even set down explosive gel to stun other enemies that get in your way.
Once the smaller foes are knocked out, take on Mister Hammer with a combination of stuns and quick attacks. When he doesn't have help, this big oaf isn't much of a problem. With Abramovici devastated, head up to meet with the clown prince.
Penguin's Jammers
The door to the Penguin's lair is wide open. Unfortunately, within the first foyer is a gate powered by a Wayne security terminal. Under normal circumstances you could simply hack through this, but Penguin has jammed all hacking devices. Head back outside and sidetrack yourself by questing for the three jamming terminals. Our video clip shows locations and how to best the thugs.
The first of these is in a small nook directly north of the museum. What's nice here is none of these guards are armed at first, making them quick pickings. Watch out though, there is a bin full of machineguns that these guards can grab. If this happens keep an eye on them with detective mode. Guns in a fistfight is simply too unbalanced to leave unattended, so take them down quickly.
A short ways north east of here is the second jammer. All of these guards are packing heat, so you'll need to be stealthily. Pick each of them off one by one, but watch out for the heartbeat monitors. Each time you take out a thug, the others will quickly run to his locations. Either get away quick or use this time to set up a sneaky trap.
The last jammer is deep in the Akrham City subway. Once again stealth is great here. Use the rafters and train cars to stay hidden; dash quickly and escape if you're caught, and of course use the heart beat monitors to scare and entrap the Penguin's men.
With all three jammers taken down, you can safely waltz into Penguin's base of operations.
Titan and Mr Sickle
The Penguin hardly has the time to personally deal with the Caped Crusader. He'll deploy an army of foes both loyalty to himself and those vying to join the ranks. The first wave isn't so bad, as the plethora of enemies aren't actually strong. You can clear the group with just quick counter attacks.
However, Penguin has a Titan mutant to sic on you. To deal with brute go for an ultra stun. This will allow you climb on board and manipulate the beast. Make use of both the ground pound and charge to take out additional waves of enemies. The former is easier to use, as steering the giant can be troublesome. Once all the lesser enemies are down, take down the Titan with a final combo. Our video clips shows how to take down the Titan and the next major enemy.
Escape from the rage in the cage with help of your remote batarang. You can steer your bat toy right over the gates and into the switches controlling the doors. Proceed onward, up the elevator and into the second floor.
This pool of water is covered in thin ice. Move very slowly over the frozen water and near the rafts. Use your batclaw to pull and tug to your intended destination. To the left room is Mr. Freeze, while is suit is to the right. You will need to traverse both eventually, but to avoid backtracking go to Freeze first.
Freeze seems to be guarded by a few meager thugs. You can even get the jump on them by brandishing the cryptographic sequencer and disabling the alarm systems. This is a good idea either way, as sounding the alarm would most likely summon more trouble. Passed the first group of thugs will be Mr. Freeze locked in a display. However, the second Abramovici Twin will be waiting there for an assault.
Mr. Sickle fights very similar to his other half, Mr. Hammer. The strategy remains the same where you can use the REC to spin the one armed man and force him to knock out his helpers. This fight is rather short as only a handful of Penguin thugs are there to assist Abramovici.
Once the second brother is downed, unlock Mr. Freeze to discover your next task. It's now time to track down Freeze's suit through the other room passed the frozen water.
Ninjas and Robots
Mr. Freeze needs a special ingredient to finalize the serum, and it seems our lovely ninja friend has the answer. Switch to detective mode and you'll be able to track the ninja's blood trail. This will eventually lead you to the roofs of Arkham city where you will need to perform a counterattack and place a tracker on the ninja. If you want to see the actual location, check out the video clip above.
This tracker will lead you to a hole guarded by the Joker's men. Wait for them to disburse before dive bombing through the gap and down into the Gotham sewers. As you follow the tracker signal you'll need to make use of your line launcher to get over some of the various fractures.
Joker's thugs are huddled in key locations. For the first of these positions you can drop down the wooden flooring or use explosive gel to take on several enemies. This will eventually lead to to a TYGER elevator where more of Joker's gang is stationed. One of them has a jammer backpack that will halt the use of detective mode. Not being able to see your target's locations is a giant hindrance, so the backpacker should be your first target. Clear out the rest of Joker's team and you can continue your pursuit of the ninja.
You'll soon enter Wonder City and will need to scan all of the broken robots within the area. Once again detective mode will make this rather easy. Be ready for combat though, as each time you download enough information from the robots, ninjas will ambush you. Dodging and blade countering is the best way to deal with these surprise attacks and overall aren't much of a challenge. Once you decode all the robots, head to the secret entrance and meet with the assassin leaders.
Demon Flight
So this is how an al Ghul sees the world. To prove your worth as a successor to the Lazarus pit you will need to fly across the crystal platform within this dream realm. To build up momentum for these long flights you will actually need to quickly dive bomb before quickly pulling back up. In most cases diving deeper will allow you to glide higher in the end. If you happen to fall a bit short of your landing, you can always take out the batclaw and grapple the remaining distance.
If you're having trouble with the glding timing, check out the above video. On some of the crystal platforms Ra's will summon up sand assassins to deal with. These enemies act similar to the ninja you faced in the real world, so use the same strategy of dodging and blade counters. You can also push the assassins off the sides to quickly eliminate them; overall this is among the most effective strategies.
Joker Waterways
The Joker has beefed up his security, so the only means of getting back inside is through the waterways under the industrial facility. First toss down your freeze blast grenade to make an ice raft. You'll need to ride rather close to some spinning blades, but if you climb up the ridged panels quickly you will advance shortly before your ride is broken.
The water's currant isn't very strong, so you'll be required to use both the batclaw and line launcher to reach further platforms. About half way through will also be a locked door and a fuse box on the other side. Toss your remote control batarang through the small hole, into the electric wave, and quickly U-turn back to the fuse box.
After your little detour, you'll be back inside the Joker's base. It's the exact same rooms you fought in to recover the REC and rescue the doctor so long ago. This time around there are even more enemies, some with even night vision. Since staying hidden is so important, be sure to take out any enemy that is equipped with special goggles or other devices.
In the next area will be a lone sniper. Use can easily get through by just ducking, but the batclaw disarm is also an excellent means of turning the shooter docile. Soon you'll find Harley Quinn, who can be interrogated to learn about Joker's location. Pursuing the clown prince will lead to the next boss beat down.
TYGER Hunt
You'll need to find the TYGER mastercodes by scanning one of the active helicopters flying around Arkham City. Using detective mode everywhere will help the most to keep things sorted. Orange helicopters are the ones yet to be scanned, while blue ones are the ones that have been scanned yet lack the code. Our video clip shows where we found the TYGER code.
Be sure to grapple on to each helicopter from the side. If you attempt swinging from the front, the chopper pilot may open fire. In these cases get away fast to avoid the rapid speed bullets. The radio will let you know when the nearby pilots have you in view or are interested in other targets. Further, get away from any building or location that the TYGER guards are about to bomb. Even with high armor, these explosions can be powerful enough to turn you into bat dust.
Inside the TYGER faculty you'll have to fight through enemies with a variety of different weapons and gears. Some of them will opt for the rather annoying shields, thrown items, or even machineguns. However, the new toy is the stun rod. You can't directly attack anyone wielding these, but can instead dodge and use a back attack. Check the above video if you want more tips for this fight.
To make things worse, at least one of the enemies will be armored, making it hard to both disarm and knock them out. It's easy to spot the armored TYGER guard by his gaudy red vest and matching beret. It's actually easier to ignore this armored enemy until you've cleared everyone else out. Until then, let him grab up a less lethal weapon (such as a stun rod or shield), as this will prevent the other foes from arming themselves with an extra weapon.
Wondrous Hugo Strange
After the fight with the TYGER guards it's time to head up to the top of Wonder Tower to face Strange himself. From the TYGER facility, head into the sewers. You'll emerge back at the elevator where you saved the nurse from Joker's enemies. TYGER guards are all around, so it's time once again to make use of your predator skills. They have night vision goggles but are otherwise the same as every other stealth section encountered up to this point. If you have the upgrade to cancel out night vision this encounter will be even easier.
Once these enemies are eliminated, head up the elevator. Don't wait for it to stop at the top floor, though. Instead use your batcalw to ascend even higher. In the mean time TYGER guards will be setting up an ambush. However, if you used your batclaw to make it to the top, it will be you who gets in the surprise attack. As always, defeat the enemies that have weapons first. If the armored TYGER guard gets his hands on a rifle, be sure to stun him right away. Nothing is worse than a heavily defended foe that can dish out fast damage.
After these guards, it's time to climb the rest of Wonder Tower. This section is very straight forward, though you can use your batclaw to grapple onto ledges if you happen to fall. There are a few TYGER helicopters flying around, but as long as you stay out of their lights you'll be able to ascend unnoticed.
You'll finally locate Hugo Strange, who is guarded by a few more guards. Since they are armed, predator stealth is the safest way to take them out. Hiding in the grates or lurking on the outside ledges is the easiest method for handling these enemies. If you do get noticed, throw down a smoke pellet and get away. You can even hang from the balconies and escape through the lower vents. Check out the above video if you're still having problems.
Joker Snipers
The last confrontation is inside the movie theatre. To keep you busy, the Joker has set up a gang of snipers to guard his last stand. Our video clip shows how we took care of this problem.
The best method is to use silent takedowns. This will avoid any form of cross fire from the other snipers. If you do get detected, get out of their quickly. Even with upgraded armor you can only withstand a few sniper headshots. The easiest target is standing just across from the bar and lounge pictured above. After taking him out, head over to the left and take out the guard on the lower bridge (Near the Arkham billboard and live nudes sign). From here it's just a matter of moving around clock wise to take out the rest of the snipers.
You can use the same method on the last two Joker thugs outside the main doors. However, for some extra joy switch to the disruptor and disable their weapons. With their guns out of order, drop down and smash their skulls in. Ahead is the final boss battle, which can be seen in the boss beat down section.
Riddler Trophies Part 1
After meeting the Joker for the first time you can head back to the church that safe housed the medical team. Upon returning you'll gain a message from the Riddler. You'll need to solve his puzzles and locate trophies to rescues the medics.
You could walk around and try to locate evey trophy on your own, but it's much faster to interrogate Riddler informants. These enemies will always appear in green, even out of detective mode. Get in a fight with their allies, but leave the informant standing last. A prompt will appear to interrogate them, even if they are armed or armored. Obviously this process can get tough if the informant has a stun rod, gun, or knife. Try to disarm them, but don't knock them out. The informant will reveal all the nearby secrets, including quizzes and trophies.
The above clip shows some of the trophy solutions in the northern section of Arkham City, spreading from Park Row to the edge of Amusement Mile. You'll need to use a mix of gliding, gadgets, and sheer speed to solve these. There are several hundred secrets in Arkham City, and will try to cover as many as possible.
Xbox 360 Achievements
Achievements Name | How To Earn | Reward |
50x Combo | Complete a combo of 50 moves (any play mode, any character) | 5 |
Acid Bath | Save the damsel, but is she in distress? | 10 |
Aggravated Assault | Stop all assaults in Arkham City | 15 |
AR Knight | Complete all augmented reality training exercises | 25 |
Bargaining Chip | Reunite the separated couple | 15 |
Brainteaser | Rescue the fifth hostage from Riddler | 40 |
Broken Toys | Destroy it all | 25 |
Bronze Revenge | Obtain 24 medals on the original Arkham City ranked maps (as Batman) | 10 |
Campaign Bronze | Obtain 24 medals on the original Arkham City campaigns (as Batman) | 10 |
Campaign Gold | Obtain all 108 medals on the original Arkham City campaigns (as Batman) | 40 |
Campaign Silver | Obtain 72 medals on the original Arkham City campaigns (as Batman) | 20 |
Catch | Find someone to play remote Batarang catch with | 5 |
Chimney Sweep | There is only one way in | 10 |
Communication Breakdown | Clear the airwaves | 10 |
Contract Terminated | Stop the contract operative | 25 |
Conundrum | Rescue the first hostage from Riddler | 20 |
Dial Z for Murder | Stop the phone booth killer | 25 |
Distress Flare | Answer the call for help | 5 |
Exit Stage Right | All the world is a stage | 50 |
Flawless Freeflow Fighter 2.0 | Complete one combat challenge without taking damage (any character) | 5 |
Forensic Expert | Collect enough evidence to locate the gun for hire | 10 |
Freefall | Don't look down | 25 |
Fully Loaded | Collect all of Batman's gadgets and upgrades | 10 |
Gadget Attack | Use 5 different Quickfire gadgets in one fight (any play mode) | 5 |
Genius | Rescue all the hostages from Riddler | 50 |
Ghost Train | Fight for survival | 25 |
Gladiator | Last man standing | 10 |
Gold Revenge | Obtain all 72 medals on the original Arkham City ranked maps (as Batman) | 40 |
Gotham Base Jumper | Jump off the tallest building in Arkham City and glide for 1 minute without touching the ground | 5 |
Hide and Seek | A deadly game of hide and seek | 25 |
I'm Batman | Become the Bat | 10 |
Intellectual | Rescue the fourth hostage from Riddler | 30 |
IQ Test | Solve the first riddle | 10 |
Lost And Found | Uncover the secret of Arkham City | 10 |
Mastermind | Rescue the second hostage from Riddler | 20 |
Mystery Stalker | Reveal the mystery watcher | 15 |
One Armed Bandit | Hammer the point home | 10 |
Pay Your Respects | A moment of remembrance | 5 |
Perfect Freeflow 2.0 | Perform a perfect combo including all of Batman's combat moves (any play mode) | 5 |
Perfect Knight - Day 2 | Main Story, Side Missions, Upgrades, Collectables, New Game Plus and Riddlers Revenge (as Batman) | 75 |
Puzzler | Rescue the third hostage from Riddler | 30 |
Ring Ring | Answer a ringing phone | 5 |
Sand Storm | We are legion | 25 |
Savior | Save the medical volunteers | 10 |
Serial Killer | Track down the serial killer | 25 |
Silver Revenge | Obtain 48 medals on the original Arkham City ranked maps (as Batman) | 20 |
Stop the Clock | Time is running out | 15 |
Story Teller | Have 12 murderous dates with Calendar Man | 10 |
Twice Nightly | Complete New Game Plus | 75 |
Wrecking Ball | Stop the unstoppable | 25 |
PlayStation 3 Trophies
Trophy Name | How To Earn | Reward |
50x Combo | Complete a combo of 50 moves (any play mode, any character) | Bronze |
Acid Bath | Save the damsel, but is she in distress? | Bronze |
Aggravated Assault | Stop all assaults in Arkham City | Bronze |
AR Knight | Complete all augmented reality training exercises | Silver |
Bargaining Chip | Reunite the separated couple | Bronze |
Brainteaser | Rescue the fifth hostage from Riddler | Silver |
Broken Toys | Destroy it all | Silver |
Bronze Revenge | Obtain 24 medals on the original Arkham City ranked maps (as Batman) | Bronze |
Campaign Bronze | Obtain 24 medals on the original Arkham City campaigns (as Batman) | Bronze |
Campaign Gold | Obtain all 108 medals on the original Arkham City campaigns (as Batman) | Silver |
Campaign Silver | Obtain 72 medals on the original Arkham City campaigns (as Batman) | Bronze |
Catch | Find someone to play remote Batarang catch with | Bronze |
Chimney Sweep | There is only one way in | Bronze |
Communication Breakdown | Clear the airwaves | Bronze |
Contract Terminated | Stop the contract operative | Silver |
Conundrum | Rescue the first hostage from Riddler | Bronze |
Dial Z for Murder | Stop the phone booth killer | Silver |
Distress Flare | Answer the call for help | Bronze |
Exit Stage Right | All the world is a stage | Silver |
Flawless Freeflow Fighter 2.0 | Complete one combat challenge without taking damage (any character) | Bronze |
Forensic Expert | Collect enough evidence to locate the gun for hire | Bronze |
Freefall | Don't look down | Bronze |
Fully Loaded | Collect all of Batman's gadgets and upgrades | Bronze |
Gadget Attack | Use 5 different Quickfire gadgets in one fight (any play mode) | Bronze |
Genius | Rescue all the hostages from Riddler | Silver |
Ghost Train | Fight for survival | Silver |
Gladiator | Last man standing | Bronze |
Gold Revenge | Obtain all 72 medals on the original Arkham City ranked maps (as Batman) | Silver |
Gotham Base Jumper | Jump off the tallest building in Arkham City and glide for 1 minute without touching the ground | Bronze |
Hide and Seek | A deadly game of hide and seek | Silver |
I'm Batman | Become the Bat | Bronze |
Intellectual | Rescue the fourth hostage from Riddler | Bronze |
IQ Test | Solve the first riddle | Bronze |
Lost And Found | Uncover the secret of Arkham City | Bronze |
Mastermind | Rescue the second hostage from Riddler | Bronze |
Mystery Stalker | Reveal the mystery watcher | Bronze |
One Armed Bandit | Hammer the point home | Bronze |
Pay Your Respects | A moment of remembrance | Bronze |
Perfect Freeflow 2.0 | Perform a perfect combo including all of Batman's combat moves (any play mode) | Bronze |
Perfect Knight - Day 2 | Main Story, Side Missions, Upgrades, Collectables, New Game Plus and Riddlers Revenge (as Batman) | Gold |
Puzzler | Rescue the third hostage from Riddler | Bronze |
Ring Ring | Answer a ringing phone | Bronze |
Sand Storm | We are legion | Silver |
Savior | Save the medical volunteers | Bronze |
Serial Killer | Track down the serial killer | Silver |
Silver Revenge | Obtain 48 medals on the original Arkham City ranked maps (as Batman) | Bronze |
Stop the Clock | Time is running out | Bronze |
Story Teller | Have 12 murderous dates with Calendar Man | Bronze |
Twice Nightly | Complete New Game Plus | Silver |
Wrecking Ball | Stop the unstoppable | Silver |
Platinum | Congratulations! | Platinum |