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Safety in the LNG Value Chain

Dec 12, 2012
Georges Melhem, Henry Ozog

In this webinar, presenters describe and examine potential LNG (liquefied natural gas) hazards and risk-reduction methods for the LNG value chain ― production and consumption.

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Center for Energy Initiatives (CEI)

The Center for Energy Initiatives is an AIChE Industry Technology Group devoted to the development, design and efficient use of energy by chemical engineers and related professionals.

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Future Fuels and Chemicals: Grand Challenges and Opportunities

Apr 2, 2012
To insure a Sustainable Future, CO 2 emissions must be reduced despite strong future growth in demand. “Easy oil” from conventional production will be less abundant, though coal and natural gas, as well as unconventional hydrocarbon reserves will remain in strong supply for decades to come. Carbon...

Fracking: The Hydraulic Fracturing of Shale

AIChE Web Forum
Nov 15, 2011
Dale Keairns, Lee Fuller, Michael Domach, Stephen A. Holditch, P.E.

Led by experts from academia, government and industry, this interactive Web Forum presents an overview of the history, the current state of development and a look into the future of natural gas shale and its extraction, along with implications of

The Impacts of Tight Gas and Shale to Global LNG Market and Gas

Mar 14, 2011
Jonathan T. Kwan
“Do we have enough gas?” This question asked by former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan in 2003 had prompted him to declare that the US did not have enough natural gas and would be necessary to import liquid natural gas (LNG) to fill the gap of US gas consumption. Many energy companies...

The Water-Energy Nexus: Emerging Issues and Challenges

AIChE Webinar
Aug 18, 2010
Michael Hightower

This webinar provides an overview of water and energy interdependencies, as well as examples of emerging US and international water and energy related challenges, and discusses the potential local and regional conflicts that could emerge.

CEP: Update

December
2012
News Update
Oxide Catalysts Get Selective; New Catalyst Challenges Platinum; Quick-Release Tape Peels with Ease; Electronic Skin Mimics the Human Epidermis

Engineering Complex Phenotypes in Industrial Strains

November, 2012
This book explains current trends and developments in engineering biocatalysts for the production of bulk chemical and biofuels from renewable biomass. The authors guide readers through the engineering of the complex traits and phenotypes needed for particular biocatalysts and bioprocesses.

Biofuels: Metrics and Challenges

AIChE Webinar
Aug 22, 2012
John Carberry

Learn about the critical economic, environmental and social issues that will impact a biofuels project along with the technical programs that could enhance a particular project.

Algae - The New Green Crude

South Texas Section Webinar
Mar 1, 2012
Barry Cohen

Algae provides one solution to help the US reduce its dependence on foreign oil and create new green jobs. Barry Cohen and Will Thurmond will discuss both the technology and the commercial framework for the New Green Crude.

How the EPA's Boiler MACT Rules Will Impact Your Business

AIChE Web Forum
Jan 12, 2012
Brian Shrager, David Mahler, Dr. Richard Siegal

AIChE and the Air & Waste Management Association (A&WMA) join forces in this 90-minute panel discussion about how EPA’s Boiler MACT rules will change business operations.

Opportunities and Challenges of Waste-To-Energy

AIChE Web Forum
Dec 8, 2011
Bob Brickner, Darlene Schuster, John Williams, Lise Laurin, Marco Castaldi

Wider adoption of waste-to-energy technology promises to bring changes to industries beyond energy generation and waste management.

The Changing Feedstock Landscape and the Hurdles of Alternative Feedstocks

Virtual Local Section Webinar
Nov 17, 2011
Mark Stewart

Understand the underlying issues behind these alternative feedstocks needed for chemical manufacturing. Separation issues that need to be solved before some alternatives can become economically competitive with traditional feedstocks will also be highlighted.

Emerging Water Treatment Technologies: An AIChE Web Forum

AIChE Web Forum
Jun 14, 2011
David Klanecky, Jeffrey McCutcheon, Nancy White

Clean water is an essential resource for all life and economic activity. Yet it is becoming increasingly scarce as populations and economies grow. Join the experts and dive into current issues in the science and technology of water treatment.

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