Virtual Local Section Share The Virtual Section functions much as any local section does, we hold monthly meetings to encourage the professional growth of chemical engineers, we provide opportunity for networking with meeting attendees, and we serve our local communities, states, country and world using our hands, heads and hearts. The virtual section isn't limited by geography so geographically isolated ChEs can be supported. But there are some differences that make us unique... Read more about us, join the VLS and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook & Twitter. Announcements Deadline Extended: Call for VLS Leadership Nominations The Nominating Committee is looking for VLS members to run for: Chair, Senior Vice-Chair, Vice-Chair, Treasurer, and Director (two open positions). If you are interested in running for one of these positions or wish to nominate another VLS member, please contact Dan Miller by September 7 at... All announcements Upcoming Events August 2018 Webinar: Atomically Precise Manufacturing David Forrest, Ph. D., Technology Manager, Department of Energy’s Advanced Manufacturing Office (AMO) Thursday, August 16, 2018, 9:00pm-10:00pm EDT Posted by Paul Adamson Atomically Precise Manufacturing (APM) refers to newly emerging capabilities to produce materials and devices that are virtually defect-free. Atomically precise products will provide game- changing advances in energy applications and beyond. The presentation will describe the Dept. of Energy...Read more UPDATED: Student Co-op and Internship Presentation Competition Thursday, September 27, 2018, 9:00pm-10:00pm EDT Posted by Paul Adamson Submit Abstract for the 2018 Student Co-op and Internship Presentation Competition: https://www.aiche.org/community/sites/local-sections/virtual-local-secti... Did you enjoy your time as an intern or co-op, and work on a unique or exciting project? Then enter for a chance to share your experience,...Read more Flameless Oxidation for Heating Ethylene Furnaces Thursday, October 18, 2018, 12:00pm-1:00pm EDT Posted by Paul Adamson Flameless Oxidation (FLOX®) is a combustion method which was invented and developed 30 years ago in Renningen, Germany. In this presentation Sebastian will provide an overview of the fundamental working principles and provide examples of burner installations in various industries. Image: ceramic...Read more Recent Events Evaluating Methods for Determining the Vapor Pressure of Heavy Refinery Liquids January 2018 Webinar/Meeting Thursday, January 25, 2018, 9:00pm-10:00pm EST Posted by Experience Nduagu Heavy refinery liquids such as fuel oil no. 6 and liquid asphalt are generally stored in heated tanks because at ambient temperatures they are too viscous to be pumpable. Studies have suggested that volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from heated tanks may be underreported and may be...Read more Control of pathogens in low water activity foods VLS December Meeting/Webinar Thursday, December 7, 2017, 9:00pm-10:00pm EST Posted by Experience Nduagu Abstract: Low water activity foods are foods which are naturally low in moisture or where moisture has been purposefully reduced to a water activity less than 0.85. This broad category of foods has often been considered ‘safe’ as they cannot support the growth of pathogenic...Read more See all Events
Deadline Extended: Call for VLS Leadership Nominations The Nominating Committee is looking for VLS members to run for: Chair, Senior Vice-Chair, Vice-Chair, Treasurer, and Director (two open positions). If you are interested in running for one of these positions or wish to nominate another VLS member, please contact Dan Miller by September 7 at...
August 2018 Webinar: Atomically Precise Manufacturing David Forrest, Ph. D., Technology Manager, Department of Energy’s Advanced Manufacturing Office (AMO) Thursday, August 16, 2018, 9:00pm-10:00pm EDT Posted by Paul Adamson Atomically Precise Manufacturing (APM) refers to newly emerging capabilities to produce materials and devices that are virtually defect-free. Atomically precise products will provide game- changing advances in energy applications and beyond. The presentation will describe the Dept. of Energy...Read more
UPDATED: Student Co-op and Internship Presentation Competition Thursday, September 27, 2018, 9:00pm-10:00pm EDT Posted by Paul Adamson Submit Abstract for the 2018 Student Co-op and Internship Presentation Competition: https://www.aiche.org/community/sites/local-sections/virtual-local-secti... Did you enjoy your time as an intern or co-op, and work on a unique or exciting project? Then enter for a chance to share your experience,...Read more
Flameless Oxidation for Heating Ethylene Furnaces Thursday, October 18, 2018, 12:00pm-1:00pm EDT Posted by Paul Adamson Flameless Oxidation (FLOX®) is a combustion method which was invented and developed 30 years ago in Renningen, Germany. In this presentation Sebastian will provide an overview of the fundamental working principles and provide examples of burner installations in various industries. Image: ceramic...Read more
Evaluating Methods for Determining the Vapor Pressure of Heavy Refinery Liquids January 2018 Webinar/Meeting Thursday, January 25, 2018, 9:00pm-10:00pm EST Posted by Experience Nduagu Heavy refinery liquids such as fuel oil no. 6 and liquid asphalt are generally stored in heated tanks because at ambient temperatures they are too viscous to be pumpable. Studies have suggested that volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from heated tanks may be underreported and may be...Read more
Control of pathogens in low water activity foods VLS December Meeting/Webinar Thursday, December 7, 2017, 9:00pm-10:00pm EST Posted by Experience Nduagu Abstract: Low water activity foods are foods which are naturally low in moisture or where moisture has been purposefully reduced to a water activity less than 0.85. This broad category of foods has often been considered ‘safe’ as they cannot support the growth of pathogenic...Read more