Webinars
Exploring Space and Investing in the Future: Perceptions and Experiences of a NASA Astronaut
Archived Webinar
Oct 3, 2013
The US space program began with dreams of reaching the Moon in the 1960’s. We succeeded and the effort transformed the American cultural and technological landscape. Without Apollo, there might...
Patent FAQ’s - What You Really Need To Know
Archived Webinar
May 2, 2013
This presentation will cover the definition of a patent, types of patents, criteria used to obtain a patent, the duration of the patents, the new patent law, and disclosure issues.
The Right and the Wrong - Two Process Design Optimization Examples
Archived Webinar
Oct 4, 2012
James Turner talks about two interesting case histories from his personal experience.
Algae - The New Green Crude
Archived Webinar
Mar 1, 2012
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...
Impact of Shale Gas Development on NGL Supplies and Petrochemical Feedstocks
Archived Webinar
Feb 2, 2012
Development of shale gas and oil resources in the United States has resulted in significant byproduct production of natural gas liquids, which has reversed the declining trend in US NGL production...
Integrated Complexes - A Luxury or Business Necessity?
Archived Webinar
Sep 1, 2011
The presentation will cover the refining and petrochemical industry trends, the challenges to staying in business and be profitable in the marketplace, industry impacts, the opportunities for synergy...
The Extended History of PRICAT(TM) 468 for C4 Acetylene Hydrogenation
Archived Webinar
May 5, 2011
Step three of the 'Eight Steps to Specify a Catalyst Bed' is selecting the catalyst. The process of developing and selecting catalysts is often shrouded in mystery. Examining the history of a product...
Natural Gas Future
Archived Webinar
Apr 7, 2011
Natural gas, at prices significantly below BTU parity with oil for a long time to come, will certainly play a pivotal role in world energy supply and will move towards becoming the premier fuel of...
Achieving "Superior Energy Performance"
Archived Webinar
Apr 7, 2011
This Webinar, sponsored by South Texas Section of the AIChE, Texas Industries of the Future and AIChE Center for Energy Initiatives, was presented at the 15th Texas Industrial Energy Management Forum...
Energy (South Texas Section March 2011 Meeting)
Archived Webinar
Mar 4, 2011
Dr. Holtzapple will describe the challenges of providing energy to a growing world. To address energy needs, he will show how the MixAlco process converts waste biomass into bio-gasoline. Further, he...