Hoda Mehrpouyan on Cybersecurity and Chemical Engineers Apr 26, 2018 . by Douglas B. Clark Hoda Mehrpouyan of Boise State University discusses cybersecurity from the point of view of chemical engineers.
14th GCPS Welcome Plenary Keynote Michael J. Graff on Sustainability Apr 25, 2018 . by Jing Chen Following his welcoming keynote for the 14th GCPS Welcome Plenary Session, Michael Graff discussed main themes of his talk "Process Safety for a Sustainable World."
Rob Ivester on Advanced Manufacturing Apr 25, 2018 . by Gina Gatto Dr. Robert W. Ivester currently serves as the deputy director of the EERE Advanced Manufacturing Office, U.S.
Meet Process Engineer Monica Wilson Apr 20, 2018 . by Stephanie Viola Monica Wilson discusses what led her to the career choice of process engineer and talks about her work at Union Carbide and AkzoNobel.
3/3 in the series Meet the Process Engineers Meet Process Engineer Mirza Ahmad Mar 28, 2018 . by Stephanie Viola Welcome to the third in a series of AIChE blog posts profiling process engineers, a diverse group of professionals spanning multiple industries and regions.
Join @ChEnected Using #AIChESpring, #GCPS and #WCPT8 Mar 27, 2018 . by John Vasko @ChEnected will be live tweeting throughout the 2018 AIChE Spring Meeting and the 8th World Congress on Particle Techn
Video Tutorial: Circular Calculation in Excel Mar 23, 2018 . by Douglas B. Clark This tutorial on using Excel for circulation calculations shows how to use Excel and the Colebrook equation to create Moody diagrams.
Polystyrene Reused to Filter Toxic Pollutants from Water Mar 19, 2018 . by Douglas B. Clark Researchers from Brazil and the UK are fighting water pollution two ways with a method that reuses polystyrene to filter toxic and carcinogenic waste chemicals from water.
Chemical Engineers Develop Metal-Organic Frameworks to Cut Petrochemical Energy Consumption Mar 16, 2018 . by Douglas B. Clark Chemical engineers have developed an MOF that promises to greatly reduce energy consumption in the propylene-propane separation process.
March 2018 CEP Preview Mar 13, 2018 . by Douglas B. Clark This issue delves into process intensification, modularization in chemical processing, and takes a look at characterizing adsorbents for gas separations—plus much more.
AIChE Journal Article on “Green” Catalysis Technique Aiming to Boost Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Efficiency Tops Altmetrics Charts Mar 5, 2018 . by Arthur Baulch New green catalyst draws attention for its speed and efficiency.
2/3 in the series Meet the Process Engineers Meet Process Engineer Mike Ulowetz Mar 2, 2018 . by Stephanie Viola Welcome to the second in a series of AIChE blog posts profiling process engineers, a diverse group of professionals spanning multiple industries and regions.
Manufacturing USA: Opportunities for Chemical and Biological Enterprises Feb 20, 2018 . by ChEnected Guest The Manufacturing USA initiative is creating exceptional opportunities in a wide range of manufacturing, and AIChE's RAPID is playing an important role.
February 2018 CEP Preview Feb 15, 2018 . by Karen Simpson Learn how to optimize pilot plant testing for liquid-liquid extractions, analyze the performance of pump networks, get an update on the chemical industry in Hungary, and much more.
Self-Cleaning Nanocrystal Material Stops Spread of Disease Feb 14, 2018 . by Douglas B. Clark By targeting surfaces people touch frequently throughout the day, this self-cleaning material kills microbes to stop the spread of disease.
Video Tutorial: Working with Histograms in Excel Feb 12, 2018 . by Douglas B. Clark If you need to visualize a distribution or estimate probability, then a histogram in Excel is probably what you’re looking for.
Chemical and Biological Engineers Create Filter for Highly Selective Chemical Separations Feb 8, 2018 . by Douglas B. Clark Previously impossible separations become reality; new filter operates with lower cost and emissions, compared to conventional separation methods.
Announcing A Community of Process Engineers Jan 26, 2018 . by John Vasko We're looking for process engineers across all industries to join a community dedicated to them. Sign up now to have online discussions or share your profile.
New Catalyst Efficiently Turns Methane into Fuels Jan 10, 2018 . by Douglas B. Clark Researchers have devised a single-atom alloy catalyst that requires significantly less energy to turn shale-gas methane into hydrocarbon fuels.
1/3 in the series Meet the Process Engineers Meet Process Engineer Robert Nunley Jan 8, 2018 . by Stephanie Viola Welcome to the first in a series of AIChE blog posts profiling process engineers, a diverse group of professionals spanning multiple industries and regions.
Studying Detergents to Solve Problem of Stray Silver Nanoparticles Dec 27, 2017 . by Douglas B. Clark Silver nanoparticles from clothing are ending up in waterways, but science is looking for ways to remove them.
December 2017 CEP Preview Dec 20, 2017 . by Karen Simpson This month, methods for order-of-magnitude cost estimation for shale-gas, optimized heat transfer of viscous fluids, the chemical industry in the Philippines, and more.
ASME and AIChE Hold Congressional Briefing to Promote Advanced Manufacturing in America's Heartland Dec 14, 2017 . by John Vasko Today at the Capitol Visitors Center (CVC 217) from12:00-1:30PM, ASME & AIChE will hold a congressional briefing entitled Strengthening Manufacturing's Heartland (Through Innovation, Standards,
Interview: Dominic and Nick Nguyen Introduce Their ChemE App Dec 5, 2017 . by Douglas B. Clark The two brothers' new app, Refyne, uses an interactive refinery game to teach basic chemical engineering concepts.
Lizzy Zimmerman on Taking STEM Education to the Next Level Nov 21, 2017 . by Stephanie Viola John Cirucci, an AIChE Foundation Trustee, sat down with ChemE senior and AIChE volunteer Lizzy Zimmerman for a chat about her efforts at the University of Iowa, her insights on STEM outreach and her plans for the future.
November 2017 CEP Preview Nov 13, 2017 . by Karen Simpson Chemical engineers' response to the addiction epidemic, cogeneration operation basics, an overview of Colombia's chemical industry, and more.
Oxygen Sponge May Also Function as Hydrogen Sponge Nov 9, 2017 . by Douglas B. Clark The discovery could improve catalysts for selective hydrogenation reactions that are vital to the production of plastics and fuels.
Purdue's Rex Reklaitis on Process Systems Engineering Contributions in Pharma [Interview] Nov 3, 2017 . by Stephanie Orvoine-Couvrette 2017 Prausnitz Institute Lecturer Rex Reklaitis speaks with long-time Purdue colleague Dr. Rakesh Agrawal.
Antonios G. Mikos on Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering Nov 3, 2017 . by Gabriel Levesque-Tremblay Hear why chemical engineers need to get involved in tissue engineering and learn about some of the key insights for bioengineers.
Christopher Jones on Engineering Amine-Modified Silicates for CO2 Separations and Catalysis Nov 2, 2017 . by Stephanie Orvoine-Couvrette Chris discusses with Samir Mitragotri of Harvard the work presented in the 2017 Andreas Acrivos Award lecture.
2017 YP Social and Beer Brewing Winners [Photos] Oct 31, 2017 . by Monica Mellinger More than 200 young chemical engineers from around the world met up for the Young Professionals (YP) social at
University of Tulsa Engineers Without Borders Project in Bolivia [Interview] Oct 30, 2017 . by John Vasko 2016 EWB grant recipients Donny Gross and
UConn Engineers Without Borders Project in Ethiopia [Interview] Oct 29, 2017 . by John Vasko The UConn grant recipients discuss their experiences in helping a town in Ethiopia develop its water resources.
Ian Glasgow Invites You to AIChE's Southwest Process Technology Conference Oct 3, 2017 . by Gina Gatto Hear from conference chair Ian Glasgow about why you should attend this year's SW Process Technology Conference.
September 2017 CEP Preview Sep 18, 2017 . by Karen Simpson This month, a focus on safety and applying human factors considerations to improve alarm systems. Also, a look at computational methods, and much more.
AIChE Journal Article on Liquid-metal Membrane Technology Tops Altmetrics Charts Sep 5, 2017 . by Arthur Baulch New liquid-metal membrane technology may help make hydrogen fuel cell vehicles viable, read this AIChE Journal article for FREE
Nanotube Tech Could Revolutionize Water Desalination Aug 30, 2017 . by Douglas B. Clark Researchers at Northeastern University have discovered a way to use carbon nanotubes to desalinate water.
RAPID Manufacturing Institute Announces Call for R&D Project Proposals Aug 29, 2017 . by John Vasko Early-stage research and development projects sought—act now to meet the September 18 deadline.
August 2017 CEP Preview Aug 21, 2017 . by Karen Simpson Meet the 35 ChemEs honored in the AIChE 35 Under 35, brush up on adsorption, learn about condition monitoring, and much more.
Board Member Robert Collins Invites You to the 2017 Ammonia Conference Aug 18, 2017 . by Idell Bryan Hear from conference board member Robert Collins what you can expect from this year's event.
2/6 in the series AIChE's 35 Under 35 Interview Series AIChE 35 Under 35: Chemicals & Education Aug 17, 2017 . by AIChE's Young Professionals Committee (YPC) Meet these seven impressive young chemical engineers and learn about their professional journeys.
Committee Chair Invites You to 62nd Annual Safety in Ammonia Plants and Related Facilities Symposium Aug 2, 2017 . by Idell Bryan I recently caught up with Harrie Duisters, Technology Director of OCI N.V., a
July 2017 CEP Preview Jul 10, 2017 . by Karen Simpson This month features a special section on solar energy, with a look at concentrating solar thermal (CST), solar thermochemical energy storage (CSP), and more.
June 2017 CEP Preview Jun 12, 2017 . by Karen Simpson This month, results of the biennial salary survey of chemical engineers, ways to improve spreadsheet productivity, cybersecurity tips, and more.
New Nanomaterials Switch from Hydrophobic to Hydrophillic Jun 9, 2017 . by Douglas B. Clark Researchers at Swansea University have developed a new class of nanomaterials with tunable wettability that have wide ranging applications from antifouling to waterproofing.
Engineers Use Nanotube Tech to Recover Fresh Water from Waste Brine May 30, 2017 . by Douglas B. Clark Engineers at the University of California, Riverside have developed a novel technique to recover nearly all water from brine waste.
Laser-induced Graphene Exhibits Antibacterial and Anti-Fouling Properties May 26, 2017 . by Douglas B. Clark The spongy graphene known as laser-induced graphene (LIG) is extremely resistant to biofilm formation and exhibits antibacterial properties, according to researchers at Rice University.
RAPID Manufacturing Institute Announces First Call for Pre-proposals May 24, 2017 . by Douglas B. Clark The RAPID Manufacturing Institute is announcing the first step in a call for research and development program proposals in the areas of process intensification and modular chemical processing that
Video Tutorial: Introduction to Hydrostatic Pressure May 15, 2017 . by Douglas B. Clark This video tutorial from the YouTube series LearnChemE looks at hydrostatic pressure.
May 2017 CEP Preview May 8, 2017 . by Karen Simpson Understand the pros & cons of modular design, learn to optimize compressed air systems, reduce produce contamination, and more.
2/2 in the series Fluid Mixing Technology Fluid Mixing Technology, Part 2 May 3, 2017 . by Douglas B. Clark Learn the basics of choosing an appropriate impeller for blending fluids in a stirred tank.
Jubail Industrial City Hosts 6th Saudi Arabian Local Section Young Professional Team & AspenTech Workshop on Refinery Planning Apr 14, 2017 . by Mohammed Alyanbaawi
April 2017 CEP Preview Apr 12, 2017 . by Karen Simpson This month: a special feature on becoming a better writer, which anyone can read in full online.
1/2 in the series Chemical and Biological Engineering Author Series Interview with Henry Kister on Distillation Troubleshooting Apr 10, 2017 . by Douglas B. Clark AIChE's Kristine Chin joined Henry Kister at the 2017 AIChE Spring Meeting in San Antonio to discuss his book,
3/6 in the series 2017 Spring Interview Series An Interview with the DOE's Mark Johnson for RAPID's Official Launch Mar 29, 2017 . by John Vasko DOE's Mark Johnson shares some success stories of smart manufacturing institutes and the critical role people play in that success. Watch his interview here.
RAPID Manufacturing Institute Officially Launches at 2017 #AIChESpring in San Antonio [Photos] Mar 29, 2017 . by John Vasko AIChE’s RAPID Manufacturing Institute officially launched on Monday, March 27, at the Spring Meeting and Global Congress in San Antonio.
7/6 in the series 2017 Spring Interview Series An Interview with F&PD Keynote Speaker Claire Cagnolatti Mar 28, 2017 . by Douglas B. Clark Following her welcoming keynote for the Fuels and Petrochemicals Division, Claire Cagnolatti joined ChEnected for a short conversation.
Programming Co-Chair Invites You to the Process Development Division at #AIChESpring & #GCPS Mar 27, 2017 . by Gina Gatto A chat with Juben Chheda, programming co-chair for the Process Development Division at #AIChE Spring & #GCPS.
Symposia Chair Invites You to the Kister Distillation Symposium at #AIChESpring & #GCPS Mar 23, 2017 . by Gina Gatto I recently caught up with Henry Kister, Symposia Chair for the Kister Distillation Symposium at the
March 2017 CEP Preview Mar 13, 2017 . by Karen Simpson This month's CEP Magazine looks at managing a healthy and enjoyable work-life balance, along with features on safely servicing relief devices and on improving production scheduling for increased energy efficiency, among many other topics.
1/2 in the series Fluid Mixing Technology Fluid Mixing Technology, Part 1 Mar 9, 2017 . by Douglas B. Clark Gain an overview of basic design principles for blending fluids in a stirred tank.
February 2017 CEP Preview Feb 14, 2017 . by This month, CEP looks at compressors for ethylene plants, data science for chemical engineers, risk-based calibration, and much more.
New Breath Monitor Detects Flu Virus Feb 13, 2017 . by Douglas B. Clark A new tool has been developed to sniff out the flu: a hand-held breath monitor that detects the flu virus.
Saudi YPs & AspenTech Jointly Train Young Professionals on Plant Design & Optimization Technologies Feb 8, 2017 . by Mohammed Alyanbaawi The Saudi Local Section YPs organized a technical workshop on the topic of “Plant Design: Optimization and Feasibility Studies Utilizing AspenTech Software” on January 18, 2017.
World's Largest Carbon Capture Project Launches in Texas Jan 31, 2017 . by Kent Harrington Without the existence of carbon pricing, any company bold enough to develop carbon sequestration technology has to find a creative business model as a workaround.
Video Tutorial: Feedforward Control, part 2 Jan 20, 2017 . by Douglas B. Clark This video tutorial from the LearnChemE YouTube series features an example of a dynamic feedforward control.
Graduate Research Spotlight: Meet Nicholas Thornburg Jan 16, 2017 . by Douglas B. Clark Learn about the innovative work that Nicholas is doing in the area of catalysis at Northwestern University.
Saudi YPC Educates Young Professionals about Process Safety and Hazard Recognition Jan 13, 2017 . by Mohammed Alyanbaawi Saudi YPC organized an interactive workshop that demonstrated the “Importance of Process Safety and the Recognition of Incident Warning Si
January 2017 CEP Preview Jan 9, 2017 . by This month CEP looks at troubleshooting, offers a feature on process safety management don'ts (read full text online), looks at air-cooled heat exchanger performance, and much more.
Video Tutorial: Intro to PID Controllers Dec 29, 2016 . by Douglas B. Clark One of the very latest screencasts from LearnChemE discusses the PID family of controllers, what they do, and how they work. The tutorial covers P-only, I-only, PI, D-only and PID.
1/7 in the series Excel Tips for Chemical Engineers Excel Tips for Chemical Engineers in 2017 Dec 23, 2016 . by Douglas B. Clark Over the last few years, one of our most popular series has been Excelling With Excel, which takes a look at some incredibly usef
Karen Fletcher speaks at Manufacturing USA White House Event Dec 22, 2016 . by John Vasko Karen Fletcher, CEO of AIChE's RAPID Institute, which focuses on modular chemical process intensification, spoke yesterday at the Manufacturing USA Stakeholder Event at the White House.
Graphene Detects Brain Cancer Cells Dec 20, 2016 . by Douglas B. Clark Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago have used graphene to identify a single hyperactive cancerous brain cell, according to a
Novel Nanotechnique Traps Harmful Emissions Dec 19, 2016 . by Douglas B. Clark Researchers at the University of Texas Dallas have developed a new way of capturing potentially harmful gasses in a me
Greener Concrete Possible through "Programmed" Nanoparticles Dec 15, 2016 . by Douglas B. Clark Researchers at Rice University have recently published work that makes greener concrete a
Yanbu Industrial City Hosts 4th Saudi YPC & AspenTech Workshop on Economic Assessments for Process Engineers Dec 13, 2016 . by Mohammed Alyanbaawi The Saudi YPC organized a technical workshop on the topic of economic assessments for process engineers on November 15, 2016.
December 2016 CEP Preview Dec 7, 2016 . by Douglas B. Clark This month, CEP features a look at business planning, as well as pump sizing, reducing process safety risks with the bow-tie diagram, and much more.
Nanotechnology Growing in Importance with New Advances Dec 6, 2016 . by Cory Jensen Nanotechnology advances continue to accelerate as researchers produce an increasing amount of incredible new materials and products.
14/12 in the series 2016 AIChE Annual Meeting Interviews Interview: John Prausnitz on Molecular Thermodynamics and Careers Nov 30, 2016 . by Gordon Ellis John Prausnitz is considered the founder of molecular thermodynamics, which transformed the ways in which chemical engineers learn and practice their profession. His humanistic approach to scholars
11/12 in the series 2016 AIChE Annual Meeting Interviews Interview: Joseph DeSimone on Advances in 3D Manufacturing Nov 23, 2016 . by Douglas B. Clark Joseph DeSimone is the CEO of Carbon in Silicon Valley after co-founding the company based on a recent breakthrough in 3D printing called continuous liquid interf