2019 Spring Meeting and 15th Global Congress on Process Safety March 31 - April 4, 2019Hilton New Orleans RiversideThe AIChE Spring Meeting is the year’s key technical conference for practicing chemical engineers. A wide range of subjects relevant to the current needs of industry is covered.
2018 AIChE Annual Meeting October 28 - November 2, 2018David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh, PAThe AIChE Annual Meeting is the premier educational forum for chemical engineers interested in innovation and professional growth. Academic and industry experts will cover wide range of topics relevant to cutting-edge research, new technologies, and emerging growth areas in chemical engineering.
10th AIChE Southwest Process Technology Conference October 9-10, 2018Moody Gardens Hotel and Convention Center, Galveston, TXThe South Texas Section of the AIChE, in partnership with AIChE HQ, is hosting its Tenth Annual Southwest Regional Process Technology Conference. This conference highlights 8 core programming areas of chemical engineering, and 2 keynote addresses. Register Now! Book Your Hotel
When Is It Time for Fresh Catalyst? Live Webinar Live Wednesday, July 18, 2018 - 2:00pm-3:00pm Is the performance of catalysts in your plant declining with age? Is it time to replace them? Take this webinar for help in deciding. In 60 minutes, you’ll consider how catalyst performance declines with age and how its replacement becomes an economic necessity. Using the tools and rules of thumb...
PI Principles: Energy - Dynamic Continuous Flow Reactors Live Webinar Live Wednesday, June 27, 2018 - 11:00am-12:00pm Date Change This webinar is now taking place on Wednesday, June 27, 2018. In this 60-minute webinar, the 5 th in our 10-part series, you’ll take an in-depth look at a practical example of innovation in the thermodynamic domain of process intensification. This webinar focuses on a relatively new...
DECHEMA/AIChE's Flow of Solids/Pneumatic Conveying Combo Course Face-to-Face CourseCombination of Flow of Solids in Bins, Hoppers, Chutes, and Feeders (CH032) and Pneumatic Conveying of Bulk Solids (CH033)
June 2018 CEP Preview June 18, 2018This month, CEP looks at the neural networks of deep learning and delves into Fourier transform infrared (FITR) spectroscopy, plus much more.
Patent Update: When Patent Enforcement Becomes Explotation June2018Patent UpdateM. Henry HeinesPatents are intended to promote and reward advances in technology, but they can also be a nuisance to both startups and established companies if the patent owner uses the threat of burdensome litigation to coerce companies into paying licensing fees.
Chemical Engineering for Non-Chemical Engineers Face-to-Face CourseDo you work with chemical engineers and need to speak their language? Learn the fundamentals of chemical engineering in just 3 days.
DECHEMA/AIChE's Chemical Engineering for Non-Chemical Engineers Face-to-Face CourseDo you work with chemical engineers and need to speak their language? Learn the fundamentals of chemical engineering in just 3 days.
Evaluate Project Success June2018Plant OperationsNat D. SchatzTraditional methods of determining project success take into account only whether the project met its budget and schedule. A more meaningful assessment evaluates the impact of the project on the organization.
Flow of Solids/Pneumatic Conveying Combo Course Face-to-Face CourseCombination of Flow of Solids in Bins, Hoppers, Chutes, and Feeders (CH032) and Pneumatic Conveying of Bulk Solids (CH033)
DECHEMA/ CCPS' HAZOP Studies/Advanced PHA Concepts Combo Course Face-to-Face CourseThis course is a combination of HAZOP Studies and Other PHA Techniques for Process Safety and Risk Management (CH157-d) and Advanced Concepts for...
Flow of Solids in Bins, Hoppers, Chutes and Feeders Face-to-Face CourseGet up-to-date on proven design and troubleshooting principles for handling bulk solids in bins, hoppers, chutes and feeders for safe and trouble-...
FTIR: A Flexible Tool for Industrial Gas Analysis June2018InstrumentationNenne Nordström, Jim CornishFourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy identifies and quantifies gas and vapor samples. This article outlines how FTIR analyzers work and how they are commonly used in field applications.
DECHEMA/AIChE's Flow of Solids in Bins, Hoppers, Chutes and Feeders Face-to-Face CourseGet up-to-date on proven design and troubleshooting principles for handling bulk solids in bins, hoppers, chutes and feeders for safe and trouble-...
Pneumatic Conveying of Bulk Solids Face-to-Face CourseGain a better understanding of pneumatic conveying problems and principles, allowing you to evaluate and troubleshoot your in-plant systems to...
HAZOP Studies/Advanced PHA Concepts Combo Course Face-to-Face CourseThis course is a combination of HAZOP Studies and Other PHA Techniques for Process Safety and Risk Management (CH157) and Advanced Concepts for...
Kelly Barb and John Cirucci: Doing a World of Good In this episode of the Foundation’s Doing a World of Good podcast, you'll meet Kelly Barb and John Cirucci, co-chairs of AIChE's Global Social Initiatives Committee, a working group dedicated to promoting volunteerism and social action within the organization. Listen on the Giving site or subscribe in iTunes. This podcast is supported by a generous donation from Raj & Kamla Gupta.
Introduction to Deep Learning: Part 1 June2018On The HorizonAmit GuptaAlthough deep learning, a branch of artificial intelligence, has become prominent only recently, it is based on concepts that are familiar to chemical engineers. This article describes artificial neural networks — the algorithms that enable deep learning.
DECHEMA/AIChE's Pneumatic Conveying of Bulk Solids Face-to-Face CourseGain a better understanding of pneumatic conveying problems and principles, allowing you to evaluate and troubleshoot your in-plant systems to...
Featured Engage Discussions: June 2018 June 18, 2018Discussions on Engage range from technical subjects to career advice. Read on for more details about some of the current top discussions.
Gilda Barabino, Christine Grant, and Paula Hammond: Doing a World of Good In this episode of the Foundation’s Doing a World of Good podcast, you'll meet Gilda Barabino, Christine Grant, and Paula Hammond, all of whom are active in AIChE’s Minority Affairs Committee. Listen on the Giving site or subscribe in iTunes. This podcast is supported by a generous donation from Raj & Kamla Gupta.
New Products: June 2018 June2018New ProductsValves Durable Butterfly Valve Is Available in a Variety of Materials The Type-57P butterfly valve incorporates a full-seat and spherical-disc design that eliminates gaskets and prevents overtightening of the seat. Dual O-rings extend the life of...
2019 AIChE Annual Meeting November 10-15, 2019Hyatt Regency, OrlandoThe AIChE Annual Meeting is the premier educational forum for chemical engineers interested in innovation and professional growth. Academic and industry experts will cover wide range of topics relevant to cutting-edge research, new technologies, and emerging growth areas in chemical engineering.
Pressure Swing Adsorption: A Ubiquitous Gas Separation Technology Archived Webinar Aug 6, 2014 This webinar provides an overview of the ubiquitous pressure swing adsorption (PSA) technology. Adsorption is classified as a unit operation in chemical engineering that exploits the ability of a solid surface to concentrate species selectively from a fluid phase onto its surface. Adsorption...
Hoda Mehrpouyan on Cybersecurity and Chemical Engineers April 26, 2018Hoda Mehrpouyan of Boise State University discusses cybersecurity from the point of view of chemical engineers.
Heat Exchanger Design and Operations Face-to-Face CourseThis course is ideal for chemical and mechanical engineers who are engaged in plant operations, technical services, and project design; or with...
Principles and Practices of Chemical Reactor Design and Operations Face-to-Face CourseImprove your ability to design unconventional reactor configurations – even when equations for them are not available – by adopting a new outlook and...
Heinrich Jaeger on Contact Charging of Particles May 4, 2018ChEnected sat down with Heinrich Jaeger of the University of Chicago to discuss new findings in the area of contact charging of particles.
University of Tulsa Engineers Without Borders Project in Bolivia [Interview] October 30, 20172016 EWB grant recipients Donny Gross and Chris Royal of University of Tulsa sat down with us to discuss their project in Machacamarca, Bolivia.
Rob Ivester on Advanced Manufacturing April 25, 2018Dr. Robert W. Ivester currently serves as the deputy director of the EERE Advanced Manufacturing Office, U.S.
Excel VBA Programming for Chemical Engineers Face-to-Face CourseIf you know your way around Microsoft Excel and you’re ready to learn Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) Programming this course is for you.
Distillation in Practice Face-to-Face CourseLearn essential distillation techniques and developments and how to apply them to solve difficult distillation problems.
Spreadsheet Problem-Solving for Chemical Engineers Face-to-Face CourseThis course provides a comprehensive, hands-on overview of spreadsheet applications, focused on the needs of chemical engineers.
Featured Engage Discussions: May 2018 May 24, 2018A summary of the latest and most active discussions on AIChE's Engage.
Crystallization Operations Face-to-Face CourseA practical overview of the basics of crystallization and precipitation and how to apply the fundamentals of crystal growth and nucleation to...
The Essentials of Continuous Evaporation May2018Back To BasicsBryan W. Hackett, P.E.Evaporation is a standard thermally driven unit operation. Learn three methods to improve evaporator efficiency.
Students Explore Particle Technology May 15, 2018Solids handling and processing is very important in the chemical processing industries. Students learned the basics of this field at the World Congress on Particle Technology.
Jinghai Li on Mesoscience: Opening a New Paradigm of Particle Technology [Interview] May 3, 2018Jinghai Li is a professor & vice president of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and was a plenar
Spreadsheet Problem-Solving and VBA Programming Combo Course Face-to-Face CourseTake advantage of a three-day immersion into Spreadsheet Problem Solving and Excel VBA Programming specifically covering chemical engineering...
Gayle Gibson: Featured LGBTQ ChemE Professional May 16, 2018A Texas A&M graduate and newly retired engineer, Gayle discusses working in various areas at DuPont, including engineering design, plant improvement, and manufacturing as well as her experiences as an LGBTQ professional.
New Products: May 2018 May2018New ProductsPlant Operations and Maintenance Display Screen Improves Industrial Performance The Simatic IPC377E basic panel PC offers a platform specifically developed to optimize cost for PC-based applications in industrial environments. It has an antiglare,...
Meet Process Engineer Venkat Subramanian May 14, 2018Learn about this process engineer's diverse career experience working in the hydrocarbon industry.
Project Evaluation: Operating Cost Estimating Combo Course Face-to-Face CourseThis AIChE course is a combination of Conceptual Development & Capital Cost Estimating (CH139) and Project Evaluation: Operating Cost Estimating...
14th GCPS Welcome Plenary Keynote Michael J. Graff on Sustainability April 25, 2018Following his welcoming keynote for the 14th GCPS Welcome Plenary Session, Michael Graff discussed main themes of his talk "Process Safety for a Sustainable World."
Value Propositions for Your Chemical Process Project eLearning (online) CourseYour project proposals must capture and quantify the multiple benefits of operational or technology improvements if you’re to avoid costly project...
May 2018 CEP Preview May 18, 2018This month, brush up on the essentials of continuous evaporation, learn new uses for hydrofoil impellers, enjoy the special section on translational medicine, and more.
Integrated Process Synthesis Face-to-Face CourseAs a chemical engineer, before you can make proposed process alterations you must consider the potential investment return. Yet, typically this...
Greg Yeo: Doing a World of Good In this episode of the Foundation’s Doing a World of Good podcast, you'll meet Greg Yeo who talks about how "grit" has impacted his role as Chief Engineer at ExxonMobil Chemical Company.
Consider Hydrofoil Impellers for Laminar-Flow Mixing May2018Fluids and Solids HandlingGregory BenzHydrofoil impellers are typically associated with turbulent-flow mixing. Simple calculations, computational fluid dynamics, mixing software, and laboratory testing reveal that they are also effective in laminar-flow applications.
Alissa Park on Carbon Capture Technology Trends May 4, 2018Ah-Hyung (Alissa) Park, Lenfest Chair in Applied Climate Science and associate professor at Columbia University, was Wednesday
Marc-Olivier Coppens on Nature-Inspired Chemical Engineering May 7, 2018Marc-Olivier Coppens discusses major particle technology themes from his plenary keynote.
Conceptual Development and Capital Cost Estimating Face-to-Face CourseDon’t let an inaccurate cost estimate threaten the funding of an engineering project. Save money and time, and optimize your projects, with proven...
AIChE’s Modeling Techniques in Excel eLearning (online) CourseDevelop the deeper knowledge of spreadsheets, especially Excel, which you need to improve your financial and evaluation modeling and analysis. This...
Keynote Speaker Invites You to 2018 Process Development Symposium (PDS) May 23, 20183M's Cristina Thomas will deliver the keynote address at this year's PDS: "3M Science: Combining 46 Core Technologies to Improve Daily Life."
Control System Techniques in Equipment Design and Operations Face-to-Face CourseA high level of automation and sophistication is required to control process parameters and detect equipment faults in today’s petrochemical plants...
Maintenance & Reliability for Improved Uptime and Lower Operating Costs eLearning (online) CourseNewly Updated for 2018 Equipment performance is vital to meeting safety, productivity, reliability and cost goals. In this course, you’ll learn how...
Jun Mutoh of JXTG on Establishing a Solid Safety Culture April 27, 2018Jun Mutoh, representative director and executive vice president of JXTG Holdings, Inc, presented “Beyond Operations Management Systems -
Basic Emergency Relief System Design Face-to-Face CoursePreparing to use DIERS technology in your emergency relief system design - but not sure where to start? Attend this instructor-led, 3-day course for...
Karl Jacob on Trends in Solids Processing Research and Education May 2, 2018Dow's Karl Jacob discusses promising trends in particle technology research and education.
Project Evaluation: Cost Estimating and Financial Analysis Face-to-Face CourseYour goal is to improve your ability to make economic evaluations of projects, designs, ideas and alternatives, or to better understand evaluations...
Particle and Bulk Solids Characterization Technology Face-to-Face CourseGiven the wide range of technologies available today for powder and particle characterization, selecting the best option for an application is not...
What Every New Engineer Needs to Know about Process Safety eLearning (online) CourseGain a broad overview of what process safety is, why it is important and its applications in the process industries
Laura Turci on Her Career in Process Safety May 10, 2018Laura Turci of Ashland discusses career challenges and successes, with advice for young women entering the field.
Crystallization Process Development eLearning (online) CourseAn in-depth overview of what theories, methods and techniques should be on the radar of every engineer involved in crystallization processes and...
Electrochemical Engineering Archived Webinar Apr 25, 2018 Are you involved in the design and/or operation of electrochemical devices? This webinar is for you. In 60 minutes, you’ll gain a basic understanding of the hardware, operation and architecture of an electrochemical system and the advantages and challenges of electrochemical processes. Through real...
Mixer Simulations, Modeling Nonideal Reactors and Mixers Archived Webinar Apr 4, 2018 Continuous stirred tank reactors, batch reactors, and mixers are frequently used in the consumer product, food, pharmaceutical, and fine chemical industries. Processes using these devices usually require carefully controlled environments, where conditions such as temperature and composition are...
New Products: April 2018 April2018New ProductsFiltration and Separations Dust Filter Meets Sanitary Standards The Hygienic Round Top Removal (HRT) filter is a pulse-jet filter designed for dust collection in low-capacity pneumatic conveying systems. The unit has a top-hinged dome and uses snap-...
Meet Process Engineer Monica Wilson April 20, 2018Monica Wilson discusses what led her to the career choice of process engineer and talks about her work at Union Carbide and AkzoNobel.
Spreadsheet Problem-Solving for Chemical Engineers eLearning (online) CourseA basic course tailored specifically to chemical engineers. Improve your productivity while solving day-to-day ChemE problems.
Employ Static Mixers for Process Intensification March2018Special SectionKevin J. Myers, Eric E. Janz, Neil Cathie, Mark A. JonesStatic mixers can efficiently and effectively accomplish an increasing number of process objectives, expanding the opportunities to apply them for process intensification.
Editorial: Our Cybersecurity Wake-Up Call April2018EditorialCynthia MasconeA Google search for “cybersecurity wake-up call” turns up more than 2 million hits; adding “industrial controls systems” narrows the search to a bit under 300,000 hits. So I hesitated when I wrote that headline, because I don’t want to come across...
Profile: Keeping Pace with the Changing Landscape of Automation April2018ProfileReflecting on a career in the oil industry that has spanned more than four decades, Steve Elwart, the Director of Systems Engineering at Ergon Refining, finds that many of the positive changes in industry have occurred on the human side of...
Technical Entity Trends: A Water Roadmap for Chemical Engineers April2018Technical Entity TrendsMichelle BrynerWater is one of the most important resources in the chemical process industries (CPI) — presenting both opportunities as well as compliance obligations. It is involved in a broad range of operations, including separations, product recovery,...
Best Practices for Pilot Plant Layout April2018Process DevelopmentRichard PalluziFollow these recommendations to ensure your pilot plant has sufficient space to achieve your research and development goals.
Designing Hoppers, Bins, and Silos for Reliable Flow April2018Fluids and Solids HandlingGreg Mehos, Mike Eggleston, Shawn Grenier, Christopher Malanga, Grishma Shrestha, Tristan TrautmanFollow a guided approach to measure solids properties, choose bin shapes, and calculate hopper angles and outlet sizes for effective storage and use.
Process Intensification (Complete 27-Page Special Section) March2018Special SectionProcess Intensification: Its time is now; Realize the Potential of Process Intensification; Modularization in Chemical Processing; Employ Static Mixers for Process Intensification; Infographic: Process Intensification – A New Paradigm.
Chemical Engineering for Non-Chemical Engineers eLearning (online) CourseDo you interface with chemical engineers? Gain a practical overview of chemical engineering principles and how they are applied in the real world.