CEP Magazine

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.

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 are often overlooked during MOC reviews.
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 month's News Update. Other topics in this issue include protecting tank farms, steam tracing design, hybrid distillation-membrane systems, and working with local government.
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 U.S. It also reviews and discusses the value proposition and technology advancement of H2@Scale happening globally around ammonia produced from renewable hydrogen.
CEP: July 2019

Single-use equipment is becoming increasingly commonplace across the biopharmaceutical industry. Advancement in such systems is relevant for new product niches within the biopharma space. Other topics in this issue include vapor intrusion mitigation, combustion control, commissioning smart...
CEP: June 2019

AIChE’s 2019 Salary Survey reports on the impact of factors such as age, gender, experience, industry, and location on the salary of chemical engineers nationwide. This year, we took a closer look at recent graduates, in an attempt to understand the transition from student to young professional....
CEP: May 2019

Chemical engineers in the food industry are tackling the challenges presented by changing consumer demands and environmental issues. Better understanding of process and technologies, as well as applications of totally new innovations will help the industry transform.
CEP: April 2019

CPI facilities can reduce the risk of natural disasters by adopting wind and flood mitigation measures and creating detailed catastrophe-response plans. Other topics in this issue include designing industrial fermenters, biosafety levels and combined heat and power.
CEP: March 2019

Process Intensification (PI) is the application of novel process design, technologies, and equipment to substantially increase yield, reduce energy consumption and waste generation, and lower capital and operating costs. This special section underscores how PI-enabled technologies and new tools are already impacting manufacturing.
CEP: February 2019

Reverse osmosis is a pressure-driven desalination technique that is generally used to remove water from a solution. This month's Back to Basics article covers the basics of the technology and provides guidance on troubleshooting performance issues, cleaning, and more.

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