This issue's special section, "An Evolution of Chemical Engineering: The Journey Ahead," takes a look at the continuing evolution of chemical engineering. It begins with reflections on the past and continues to the present, where it profiles a dozen engineers in different stages of their careers. This segues into a glimpse of the future -- first with an analysis of data on where chemical engineers are employed, and then with an opinion piece on refocusing chemical engineering.
January 2002Vol. 98, No. 1
This issue's special section, "An Evolution of Chemical Engineering: The Journey Ahead," takes a look at the continuing evolution of chemical engineering. It begins with reflections on the past and continues to the present, where it profiles a dozen engineers in different stages of their careers. This segues into a glimpse of the future -- first with an analysis of data on where chemical engineers are employed, and then with an opinion piece on refocusing chemical engineering.
In This Issue
A Rich and Diverse History
This look at the continuing evolution of chemical engineering starts with reflections on the past. Irene Kim -
Profiles
These profiles of a dozen engineers in different stages of their careers offer snapshots of where chemical engineers are employed. Margaret Clarke Hunt - Alexis Geier -
Employment of Chemical Engineers
An analysis of past employment data can help identify future trends in chemical engineering. Freeman Self - Ed Ekholm -
Refocusing Chemical Engineering
To adapt to changes in the industry, chemical engineers will require a change in mindset, as well as an enhanced skillset. Edward L. Cussler - David W. Savage - Anton P.J. Middelberg - Matthias Kind - Matthias Kind -
Clean Up Contaminated Sites
Risk-based monitored natural attenuation effectively monitors the extent of contamination, the associated risk, and the effectiveness of natural clean-up processes. Faisal I. Khan - Tahir Husain -
The Chemical Industry and Toulouse: Lessons After Bhopal
Thoughts on how to prevent another catastrophic accident from occurring. Benjamin R. Schuster -
Prevent Fires in Thermal Fluid Systems
Follow these design and operating guideines for a safe heat-transfer-fluid system. Jim Oetinger -
Solve the 5 Most-Common Pneumatic Conveying Problems
Does your system suffer from plugging? Bottlenecking? Abrasion? Poor venting? Degraded product? Here are remedies. Paul E. Solt -
Reduce Solvent Usage During Batch Distillation
Operating at a constant level can reduce the loss of the replacement solvent to the distillate by 50–70%. Michael J. Gentilcore -
Synergistic Design Approach to Safety and Reliability Yields Great Benefits
Merging the design processes of inherent safety and operational reliability reduces the total technial resources, while improving both parameters. Dennis C. Hendershot - Robert L. Post - Patrick Kers -
Tune Control Loops for Minimum Variability
The Robbins tuning rules can reduce the variability of control loop response to about 60% of that observed with Ziegler-Nichols tuning rules. Lanny A. Robbins -
Close Out - The Forgotten Phase
In the long run, taking the time to close out a project properly will save time and reduce the chances of making the same mistake twice. Paula K. Martin - Karen Tate -
Get What's Coming to You
Here's how to negotiate the best possible severance package. Kate Wendleton -