March 2017 CEP Preview
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.
Symposia Chair Invites You to 32nd Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS) International Conference
Fluid Mixing Technology, Part 1
Gain an overview of basic design principles for blending fluids in a stirred tank.
David Breslauer from Bolt Threads on Next-Generation Fibers
We caught up with David Breslauer, PhD, of Bolt Threads. David is the chief scientific officer and co-founder of Bolt Threads, a young company that is working to create next-generati
Westinghouse's Huge Loss Ends the Short-lived US Nuclear Renaissance
It's 2017 and America should be in the midst of a total, multi-state nuclear renaissance.
Improved Catalyst Promises Energy Savings and Reduced Pollution
A discovery that improves on a commonly used catalytic reaction used to break down methane could lead to significant energy savings and pollution reduction.
"Junk" RNA May Actually Be Functional
While widely seen as "junk" RNA, human non-coding RNAs may actually be functional, according to findings resulting from the recently completed atlas of human long non-coding RNAs.
Lasers Could Provide Improved Cancer Detection
Biomedical engineers at Duke University have devised an improved method for detecting the signs of cancer in a single cell using lasers and a camera.
Excel Tip #5: Take Advantage of Data Tables for Case Studies
Forget copying and pasting calculation results to build a case study—there's a better way with Excel's Data Table tool.
Could Caribbean Snail Battle Opioid Addiction?
A compound found in a snail's venom yields pain-fighting effects in testing, presenting a possible opioid alternative.
Highlight Guide to 2017 Spring Meeting & 13th GCPS
There's a lot planned for San Antonio, so get a head start planning your time with these links.
Nanostraw Tool Samples Cells without Destruction
Using nanostraws, scientists can now sample cell contents without disrupting a cell's natural processes.
Business Basics: The Balance Sheet
In this video we look at the balance sheet, one of the three key financial statements.
Tesla's New Battery Storage Farm in California Is a Big Deal
California is the only state in the country coping with too much solar power, and it's a problem that's still getting worse as each new utility-scale solar farm is built
Tony Butterfield: Featured LGBTQ ChemE Professional
As part of its continuing efforts in diversity and inclusion, AIChE is introducing a series focused on LGBTQ chemical engineers.
Excel Tip #4: Set Up Calculations in Natural Sequence and Employ Targeting Methods
Many problems have a natural sequence, but for some, you may need to find one or more starting values that yield a desired final result.
February 2017 CEP Preview
This month, CEP looks at compressors for ethylene plants, data science for chemical engineers, risk-based calibration, and much more.