Working Abroad: A Discussion Archived Webinar Nov 10, 2015 Daniel Sujo and Experience Nduagu speak about their experiences immigrating for work, and share advice for those both working abroad or who have teammates from other countries.
Wax Deposition: Experimental Characterizations, Theoretical Modeling, and Field Practices Archived Webinar Nov 4, 2015 This talk provides a detailed description of the thermodynamic and transport theories for wax deposition modeling and a comprehensive review of the laboratory testing to help establish appropriate control strategies for the field. Wax deposition has become one of the most common flow assurance...
How PSM Programs of the Past Should Shape a Better PSM Future Archived Webinar Oct 28, 2015 Process Safety Management has been the “law of the land” in the U.S. for over 20 years, and while it may be perceived differently by different parts of your organization, one aspect is almost universally agreed on: If we had to do it over again, we would approach implementation and practice of PSM...
Program Management: Techniques and Pillars Archived Webinar Oct 22, 2015 Vice Admiral Joseph Dyer, USN (ret) speaks to the VLS about creating successful programs. He will provide insight on his view that programs – be they fighter planes, pharmaceutical production lines, or major construction projects have much in common. This talk will provide insights and give you a...
Pressure Relief System Design of Reactive Systems Archived Webinar Oct 14, 2015 This webinar covers the basics of pressure relief system sizing for reactive systems; review of the operating procedure, adiabatic calorimeter test design, how to apply data generated to design the pressure relief systems. Also covered will be kinetic modeling and we will highlight some short-cuts.
Phase Equilibria Concepts Archived Webinar Oct 7, 2015 Phase equilibria usually determines what type of separation process will be economical. Modeling of phase equilibria relies upon mathematical representation of chemical potential or fugacity; such abstract terminology can be intimidating. To avoid getting bogged down in theory, this webinar...
AIChE & A&WMA Web Forum: OAQPS Update on Multipollutant Science and Policy Considerations Archived Webinar Sep 30, 2015 In the first part of this presentation, (presented by Bryan Hubbell), EPA discusses the current state of multipollutant air quality research with an emphasis on the most policy relevant research. Challenges in conducting and interpreting multipollutant health studies are also discussed, as well as...
Modeling of Laminar and Turbulent Reacting Flows Archived Webinar Sep 29, 2015 This presentation focuses on the simulation of reacting flows. Reacting flow and fluid dynamics may heavily influence the residence time distribution of chemical species and the reaction distribution in a non-ideal reactor or reacting system. In this webinar, we will show how multiphysics modeling...
Capital Project Process Management Archived Webinar Sep 16, 2015 A major challenge faced by PSM-covered sites is addressing the process safety management needs of capital projects. This webinar covers specific concepts and underlying principles pertaining to this issue, with samples of currently popular technologies shown. Many companies are already effective at...
Process Control: Using Simulation-Based Modules to Motivate Basic Concepts Archived Webinar Sep 9, 2015 This presentation provides an overview of benefits achieved by teaching dynamics and control during the junior year, enabling better integration of basic dynamic modeling, simulation and control concepts throughout the chemical engineering curriculum. Process dynamics and control courses are often...
How Our Communities Collect Waste and Recyclables Archived Webinar Sep 2, 2015 The presentation provides an overview on collecting solid waste (SW) from the curb in front of your home to the point of processing and/or disposal. It includes a brief history of how the industry has transitioned from horse and buggy to modern collecting methods. We discuss the various methods...
European Efforts in Process Intensification Archived Webinar Aug 19, 2015 European Union (EU) efforts to develop Process Intensification (PI) for the chemical industry have been more focused and organized than US efforts. The Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is currently applying Process Intensification and Smart Manufacturing (SM) to several initiatives within...
Rigorous vs. Simplified Simulations: How to Accurately Predict Relief Rates Archived Webinar Aug 12, 2015 The key message of the presentation is that operating companies should rigorously simulate distillation columns in order to economically design the relief system, which includes individual relief devices, flare headers and network components. Attendees will learn: The benefits of performing steady...
Planning and Conducting Effective Performance Appraisals Archived Webinar Aug 5, 2015 Performance appraisals are an essential part of any supervisor’s position whether they have one or many direct reports. However, most managers dread the thought of conducting formal (often annual) performance appraisals. In this webinar, we review the essential elements in preparing and conducting...
Benefits of Intelligent Drawing Practices Archived Webinar Jul 29, 2015 This presentation details how to identify opportunities for improved drawing practices and how these practices can shape your facility’s ability to maintain and evaluate Process Safety Information (PSI). Hundreds of thousands of PSI data points are stored on various types of drawings at a given...
AIChE Fellows - Who, Why & How? Archived Webinar Jul 23, 2015 John P. O'Connell tells of this history and criteria of the AIChE Fellow membership class, and hosts a panel of Fellows to speak about becoming a Fellow.