We all know that the sun can provide more than enough energy to supply the world’s energy needs. Mother Nature has been using sunlight for millennia to make a myriad of chemicals from carbon dioxide and water via photosynthesis. Research work is currently underway to utilize sunlight in a variety...Read more
The U.S. Army has a need for more powerful propellants with balanced / stoichiometric amounts of fuel and oxidant to provide an advantage to its warfighters. In addition to improved power, balanced propellants have reduced blast force and secondary flash, an important advantage in terms of...Read more
Please join us for an AIChE webinar, featuring: Dr. Richard Hartel – University of Wisconsin - Madison Chocolate - it’s a lot more complex than it looks. In 60 minutes, delve into the chemical properties of chocolate and the difference they make in the final product. Learn how chocolate contains 50...Read more
Brian K. Sullivan is Director of Aftermarket Services at Lummus Technology, where he specializes in technical and operational support (including troubleshooting process control issues) for petrochemical plants throughout the world. He has nearly 40 years of experience in the hydrocarbon process industries and has been with Lummus Technology for the past 20 years. Previously, he was Director of Advanced Control for ABB Simcon, where he specialized in implementation of process control projects for hydrocarbon processing plants. Sullivan holds a BS in chemical engineering from Rensselaer...Read more
Join us for our two-part Spring Symposium on carbon-capture technologies. Part 1: Driving forces 2nd Generation (beyond enhanced oil recovery and carbonation) The Cost Problem What’s already out there? Amine-based Improvements in technology Modularization Non-amine based technologies Enzyme based...Read more
Baeed on his book: "Steam Coffin: Captain Moses Rogers and the Steamship Savannah Break the Barrier" , historian and author John Laurence Busch will attempt to re-calibrate your mind before showing why the proposition of making the first crossing of the Atlantic Ocean on a "steamship" was met with...Read more
Now that you know all about chemical engineering, there are some things that aren’t taught in school that are important for your career and hopefully can help you avoid pitfalls. Also, a few words about AIChE. Our featured speaker, Chris Seymour, is the 2018 AIChE President. She is a Director in...Read more
Cogeneration, the process of using steam to turn turbines and generate power, allows a plant to reduce its reliance on external electricity purchases. A good understanding of steam turbine operation and power generation cost can help improve overall cogeneration profitability. This presentation...Read more
It’s time to take a break from our busy schedule, relax and reconnect with our friends and associates, and recognize those members who have worked so hard to keep the Section operating. Please join us also in recognizing our 50-year member(s) for 2017. Arrangements have been made for a private tour...Read more
