Good communication is vital in the workplace. Listening is one half of good communication, but it is a challenge for many of us. Learn why listening is so difficult, as well as tips for becoming a better listener.

The process industry has changed dramatically, but chemical engineering education has not kept pace. This article looks at three topics at the core of chemical engineering education — process design, separations, and process control — to highlight the gaps between academia and...

This article will explore how to estimate and maximize the effective heat transfer rate in agitated vessels with viscosities in the 50,000 to 10 million cP range. ...

With the significant growth in developing shale-gas monetization technologies, there is a critical need for quickly estimating the cost of proposed technologies and manufacturing pathways before detailed design and cost estimates are carried out. The objective of this paper is to develop an...

The Philippine chemical industry is highly diverse, supplying chemicals used in agriculture (fertilizers, pesticides), food processing (preservatives, flavorings, shortening, colorants), textiles (dyes, resins, finishes), construction (paints, coatings, adhesives, cement additives, mastics,...

The primary industry sectors that form the backbone of the chemical industry in Colombia are hydrocarbon refining and production (oil); coal, gold, and ferronickel mining; cement production; chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing; and consumer product (e.g., food, beverages, personal...

The investment needed to maintain a high-quality steam system through a proactive and sustainable trap management program is easily justified. This article evaluates the internal rate of return for different scenarios of nonperformance, partial performance, and full maintenance response action...

The investment needed to maintain a high-quality steam system through a proactive and sustainable trap management program is easily justified. This article evaluates the internal rate of return for different scenarios of nonperformance, partial performance, and full maintenance response action...