Varying economic pressures and the degree of change within the global chemicals landscape, mean decommissioning activity has never been so commonplace. But how can these high-hazard projects be executed safely, cost effectively, and with maximum respect for the environment and surrounding...

A bachelor's degree in chemical engineering may not seem like the obvious background for medical school, but the author of this column argues it may be just what the doctor ordered.

This article covers the current state of technology and practices in modeling vapor cloud releases, as well as selecting and using respiratory protective devices by first responders for such releases.

Scale-up is a critical part of research and pilot plant work. The movement from laboratory-scale equipment to laboratory units, pilot plants, and demonstration units creates numerous technical and safety challenges. Research staff often recognize and discuss the technical issues, but overlook...

Process engineers face by many technical challenges and, while they will solve some of these problems, others must simply be managed safely. This article shares some of the lessons learned from the author's first project exploring a solution to an LNG plant’s slop oil disposal problem.