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Each issue of CEP is packed with practical information you can apply to current or future projects. Gain insight on technical issues like safety, environmental management, fluids and solids handling, reactions and separations, information technology, and more.

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CEP: July 2020

The cosmetics industry produces more than just the multihued lipsticks and eyeshadows for which it is traditionally known. This fast-paced industry innovates and develops nearly every product you use on your skin and hair today. This special section introduces readers to the fascinating world of...
CEP: June 2020

Cryogenic air separation units (ASUs) use some of the largest compressors ever built to separate atmospheric air into its primary components, nitrogen and oxygen, as well as argon and other inert gases. This article uses multiple methods to estimate the compression, separation, and liquefaction...
CEP: May 2020

This special section on battery energy storage covers the economic, environmental, and social drivers that are motivating the adoption of grid-level energy storage, as well as the impact this has on safety and grid resilience. It also introduces some battery chemistries that could challenge...
CEP: April 2020

Nitrogen and phosphorus are essential nutrients for the growth and metabolism of microbial populations in biological wastewater treatment processes. This month's environmental management article examines nutrient control technologies and describes the biochemical reactions involved in treating...
CEP: March 2020

The articles in this month's special section on process intensification offer insight into the fundamentals that underpin PI and provide examples of the exciting work being done in this field.
CEP: February 2020

Heat exchangers can be employed to heat or cool a range of products in applications such as food processing, chemical processing, energy production, and waste treatment. This month's Back to Basics article provides an introduction for new engineers, plant managers and operators, or anyone else who...
CEP: January 2020

This month's Back to Basics article on flares details two case studies in which changes were made to a flare system without an adequate understanding of the potential process safety hazards associated with the changes. It also discusses some common process safety issues related to flare systems that...
CEP: December 2019

Vertical farming, or urban farming, involves growing plants in vertically stacked layers. Most indoor farms utilize hydroponics, which is an engineered way of raising crops with enriching nutrient solutions rather than soil. Read "Going Against the Grain: Vertical Farming in the City" in this...
CEP: November 2019

Communication style needs to be adapted to changing scenarios and applications. This month's Career Catalyst feature includes two articles — Get Your Research Published and Best Practices for Video Presentations — that can help you adapt your communication style to unique but common writing and...
CEP: October 2019

Read about recent developments in the field of industrial biotechnology. This series of articles highlights new products, sustainable feedstocks, and deployment strategies. Other topics in this issue include implementing ISO 50001, scaling laws, and Canada's chemical industry. ...
CEP: September 2019

Space is the latest frontier of human exploration, and chemical engineering is expected to play a large role in galactic travel and extraterrestrial inhabitation. Many scientists have set their sights on Mars, looking for answers about human existence and contemplating potential colonization.
CEP: August 2019

This issue of CEP highlights the H2@Scale initiative, including critical analyses performed by the DOE’s national laboratories to assess the impact of the growth of hydrogen on our economy and the safety aspects required to sustain a large-scale hydrogen distribution and utilization network in the...

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