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.
Enterprise and Infrastructure Resilience Conference August 12-13, 2019Kingsgate Hotel and Conference Center, Cincinnati, OHThis conference explores multifaceted resilience strategies for the modern enterprise that address dependence on external systems, such as the environment, stakeholders, shareholders, and society.
2019 Process Development Symposium June 11-13, 2019Houston Marriott Westchase, Houston, TXThe 2019 Process Development Symposium is a place to exchange wisdom, knowledge, tips, and personal experiences in the development and scale-up of chemical and related processes. Register Now
2019 Pacific Northwest Student Regional Conference April 26-28, 2019University of Idaho, Moscow, IDConference Highlights include Regional Chem-E-Car Competition, Regional ChemE Jeopardy Competition and Regional Student Paper and Poster Competitions. Conference Website
Chemical Ventures Conference 2019 April 23-24, 2019Delaware Innovation SpaceThis conference will focus on Innovation, Investment, and Deal Flow in the chemical space.
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.
Meet Process Engineer Marc Clithero March 19, 2019Learn about Marc's work overseas, some of the challenges he currently faces working in Kazakhstan, and how he got into process engineering.
John Sofranko on Building a Chemical Startup March 1, 2019Chemical industry entrepreneur John Sofranko talks about his background, building a business, and about his company's goals and challenges.
Meet Process Engineer Sundara Viswanathan January 14, 2019Learn about the career path that led Sundara to Fluor Corporation and about the challenges and rewards of his career as a process engineer.
Chemical Process Design and Simulation: Aspen Plus and Aspen Hysys Applications January, 2019Chemical Process Design and Simulation is an accessible guide that offers information on the most important principles of chemical engineering design and includes illustrative examples of their application that uses simulation software.
Meet Process Engineer Brent Sherman December 19, 2018Hear from Brent about his work as a senior process engineer at Dow and about his career path and choices.
Modeling Membrane Separation Archived Webinar Dec 12, 2018 Are you interested in simulating membrane dialysis? Could you use tools to help you analyze designs, better understand the processes occurring
Academic Competition using AVEVA Simulation Platform Archived Webinar Dec 5, 2018 AVEVA is hosting its first academic competition based on SimCentral,
Meet Process Engineer Jacob Albrecht November 21, 2018Jacob Albrecht discusses the challenging but enjoyable road to manufacturing new medicines, and the creative aspects of process engineering.
A Matter of Frequency: The Benefits of 80 GHz Radar for Liquid Level Measurement Archived Webinar Oct 17, 2018 Radar technology has advanced swiftly in the past 20 years and the trend is toward instruments with higher tranmission frequency. The advent of 80 GHz radar sensors represents the latest sea change...
Meet Process Engineer Michael Tanzio October 16, 2018Hear about Mike's career as he shares his insights on working as a process engineer.
Optimize Plant Performance with Real-Time Process Monitoring Archived Webinar Oct 10, 2018 Process analyzers are indispensable for ensuring safety and optimizing production operations with real time process monitoring. Real time analysis and result transmission keep process conditions...
Four Steps to Managing Complex Development Programs Archived Webinar Oct 3, 2018 This webinar describes four steps for managers to take before embarking on product development programs or projects. In chemical and other industry enterprises new and better products and processes...
Meet Process Engineer Delia Contreras September 7, 2018Welcome to the tenth in a series of AIChE blog posts profiling process engineers, a diverse group of professionals spanning multiple industries and regions.
Techno-Economic Analysis for New Technology Development Archived Webinar Sep 5, 2018 Does developing new technology make economic sense?
Modeling CO2 Removal via Hollow Fiber Modules Archived Webinar Aug 30, 2018 Are you involved in CO2 removal? Are you focused—like many engineers—on the use of solvents? There’s another method of CO2 removal using highly selective membranes.
Meet Process Engineer Ecevit Bilgili August 13, 2018Professor Bilgili shares an insider's view into his role as a process engineer developing blockbuster drugs and how he later transitioned to academia.
Challenges and Opportunities in Big Data Archived Webinar Aug 8, 2018 Big Data promises opportunities for diagnostic, prognostics and decision making. But with it comes challenges that first must be resolved.
When Is It Time for Fresh Catalyst? Archived Webinar Jul 18, 2018 Is the performance of catalysts in your plant declining with age?
PI Principles: Energy - Dynamic Continuous Flow Reactors Archived Webinar Jun 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...
Meet Process Engineer Denis Fallon June 21, 2018Want to know more about process engineering? Hear about this process engineer's career and profit from his insights on finding success in industry.
Meet Process Engineer Venkat Subramanian May 14, 2018Learn about this process engineer's diverse career experience working in the hydrocarbon industry.
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...
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.
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...
Meet Process Engineer Mirza Ahmad March 28, 2018Welcome to the third in a series of AIChE blog posts profiling process engineers, a diverse group of professionals spanning multiple industries and regions.
Conceptualization of Solids Processing Flow Sheets Archived Webinar Mar 14, 2018 Struggling with the process of constructing a solids processing-intensive flow sheet? Take this webinar. In 60 minutes, look at how each step in the construction of a flow sheet is made more...
Five Things to Ensure Compliance and Efficiency with Your Mechanical Integrity Program Archived Webinar Mar 7, 2018 Explore mechanical integrity and how a programmed implementation of activities can ensure that critical equipment will be suitable throughout the life of the process.
Meet Process Engineer Mike Ulowetz March 2, 2018Welcome to the second in a series of AIChE blog posts profiling process engineers, a diverse group of professionals spanning multiple industries and regions.
Applied Statistics - Exploratory Data Analysis Archived Webinar Jan 10, 2018 Using statistics without understanding the data? Learn why and how to do exploratory data analysis first. In 60 minutes, you’ll learn how to understand the one-dimensional data by doing exploratory...
Meet Process Engineer Robert Nunley January 8, 2018Welcome to the first in a series of AIChE blog posts profiling process engineers, a diverse group of professionals spanning multiple industries and regions.
Modeling Packed Bed Reactors Archived Webinar Oct 19, 2017 Do you work with investigations of packed bed reactors? Are you still modeling using the traditional approach of semi-analytical approximations? Learn why and how to model in the COMSOL software. In...
An Introduction to Process Instrumentation and Control Archived Webinar Oct 4, 2017 Don’t let lack of education or experience in process instrumentation/control hold you back. Take this quick introductory webinar. In 60 minutes, you’ll gain an easy-to-understand...
Mixing and Reaction without Stirred Tanks: Part 2 Archived Webinar May 31, 2017 Are you working with mixing and reaction processes in stirred tanks? It may be time to switch to pipelines. This is the second part of a two-part webinar series. Click here to also register for Part...
Fundamentals of Laminar Mixing and Applications Archived Webinar May 17, 2017 Do you know how to characterize a mixing system for power and blend time? Determine the best geometry for required mixing conditions or product specifications? Tune into this webinar. Join this...
Mixing and Reaction without Stirred Tanks: Part 1 Archived Webinar Apr 26, 2017 Are you working with mixing and reaction processes in stirred tanks? It may be time to switch to pipelines. This is the first part of a two-part webinar series. Click here to register for Part 2...
Studying Multiphase Flow and Liquid-Liquid Extraction in COMSOL Multiphysics® Archived Webinar Apr 13, 2017 Tune into this webinar to learn how to use two-phase flow models for studying liquid-liquid extraction processes and phenomena in COMSOL Multiphysics®. Liquid-liquid extraction is a separation method...
Process Control Considerations in Process Design Archived Webinar Feb 8, 2017 What does a process design engineer need to know about process control? Here’s a quick introduction to what you need to know to be able to complete a process flowsheet and understand the impact...
How to Start a Young Professionals Local Section Archived Webinar Jan 19, 2017 The AIChE Young Professionals Committee shares information on how a recent graduate from college or a young professional AIChE member can start an AIChE local section in their area. This webinar...
Distillation Trays as Mechanical Equipment Archived Webinar Dec 14, 2016 Further your understanding of the mechanics of vapor-liquid handling on the tray, how trays are laid out and installed, and how this knowledge helps to avoid common problems.
AIChE & NAMS Webinar: Membrane Materials Perspective Archived Webinar Aug 17, 2016 In 60 minutes you’ll gain a better understanding of membrane technology and why you should consider it as an alternative to conventional separation technologies.
Chemical Reaction Engineering Modeling and Simulation in COMSOL Multiphysics® Archived Webinar Jul 7, 2016 Are you working with the modeling and simulation of re-acting systems? Explore a more cost-effective and efficient way to understand their design and operation. In this 60-minute, COMSOL-sponsored...
Modeling of Turbulent and Laminar Reacting Flows Archived Webinar May 26, 2016 Are you involved in reaction flow modeling? Do you wonder if simulation may be helpful in your work? Get the answer here. In 60 minutes, this COMSOL-sponsored webinar delves into the simulation of...
Fundamentals of Agglomeration Archived Webinar May 18, 2016 Refresh your knowledge of the basic principles of agglomeration and why and how to incorporate them into your production. This 60-minute webinar begins with a look at how agglomeration is used to...
Using Ethics to Support Excellence in Reliable and Safe Operations Archived Webinar May 4, 2016 Working to improve your organization and achieve excellence? Trans-formation begins with an understanding of the relationship between ethics, safety and good operations. In 60 minutes, you’ll...
Optimizing Heat Transfer Fluid Performance Through System Design Archived Webinar Mar 9, 2016 Avoid the costly consequences that can occur when careful consideration is not given to heat transfer fluid performance during the design process. In this Eastman Chemical Company sponsored webinar,...
Fugacity Demystified Archived Webinar Mar 2, 2016 Trying to understand fugacity, but feeling uncertain? Clear up your confusion in just one hour. This webinar provides a concise review of fugacity that boils this important concept down to its...
Real-Time Data and Process Simulator Integration Archived Webinar Feb 10, 2016 Start solving operational problems differently using tools you already have in your facility. In this Radix Engineering and Software sponsored webinar, you’ll explore the why and how of integrating...
Molecular Simulations of Surfactants, Lipids, and Polymers Archived Webinar Jan 20, 2016 Explore the growing power of molecular simulations to address a variety of problems. In 60 minutes, you’ll delve into the basics of molecular simulations and see examples of their applications to...
The Political Exploitation of the Scientific Illiteracy of the American Public Archived Webinar Dec 17, 2015 Neil Yeoman speaks to the VLS about his experience working to help educate the general public about scientific issues that cross over to the political arena.
Introduction to Surfactants Archived Webinar Dec 9, 2015 This session is a basic introduction to the types of surfactants found in industry, their properties, and how those properties translate into improved performance in specific applications...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The Dow Chemical Story Archived Webinar Jun 25, 2015 Dow Chemical was founded in 1897 by Herbert Henry Dow. Learn about the history of this chemical giant as it grows and merges into the top company it remains more than 100 years later, and hear some...
Introduction to Particle Characterization Archived Webinar Jun 10, 2015 Particle characterization is essential for anybody who must handle or process particulate materials. This webinar reviews the variety of methods for characterizing key particle parameters such as...
Energy and Entropy, Concepts and Balances Archived Webinar May 20, 2015 Energy and entropy balances are central to process thermodynamics calculations. This presentation reviews the principles for each balance. Examples are provided for valves, compressors, turbines,...
Process Spray Applications and Spray Science Archived Webinar May 13, 2015 This presentation is about achieving improved spray performance by better integrating the operational requirements, key fluid properties, and spray nozzle capabilities. Sprays are crucial to the...
Look Who's 213: The DuPont Story Archived Webinar Apr 23, 2015 One of the oldest companies in the world, DuPont has invented thousands of materials, played critical roles in both World Wars, and has indirectly saved the lives with its aramid fibers, Nomex®...
Through a Glass, Darkly - Early Chemical Technologies Archived Webinar Mar 26, 2015 Dr. Jennifer Brand will introduce the history of chemical industries that have shaped the world since time immemorial and the ways they changed lives, often in unforeseen ways. She will also discuss...
Law Careers for Chemical Engineers Archived Webinar Mar 4, 2015 Joshua Stowell discusses the different career opportunities that are available to chemical engineers who pursue careers as attorneys. He reviews specialty law fields for chemical engineers as well as...
Strategies for the Design and Production of Particulate Materials Archived Webinar Dec 10, 2014 The number of potential options for the particle production step can be many and selection of a “good” process can be very difficult. This webinar examines what options are available to...
The Eight Steps to Specify a Catalyst Bed Archived Webinar Nov 12, 2014 This webinar outlines the eight basic steps in specifying a hydro-genation catalyst: performance specification, process configuration, catalyst selection, mass balance, heat balance, calculating...
Transport Phenomena: Mass Transfer Archived Webinar Nov 5, 2014 This webinar covers the basic concepts of Mass Transfer illustrating the key topics with practical examples. Concepts include the molecular mass transfer, Fick's Law, diffusion through pores, the...
Optimizing Adsorption Process Design and Operation Archived Webinar Oct 29, 2014 This webinar describes new model-based approaches that allow the rapid and accurate design and operational analysis of complex adsorption cycles. Periodic adsorption processes, such as PSA or TSA,...
Process Safety Data Management Best Practices Archived Webinar Oct 8, 2014 Presenters share best practices on how to tackle PSM IT projects including the development of functional requirements and “To Be” workflows, along with supporting management systems. This PSM IT...
Introduction to Size Reduction of Bulk Solids Archived Webinar Sep 10, 2014 Size reduction or comminution of bulk solids is a very common and important unit operation found across the process industries. Liberation of a key species (ores), improved chemical activity or...
Assessing Sustainability with Metrics and Methods Archived Webinar Sep 3, 2014 This presentation is about making an attempt to apply sustainability principles to engineering processes and products. Sustainability has been accepted as an organizing principle in most engineering...
Selected Pressure Relief Systems Heuristics Archived Webinar Aug 27, 2014 In this webinar, you learn heuristics for a few common overpressure scenarios including blocked pump outlet, low-pressure vent piping losses, fire relief, and more. Estimating relief loads for...
Transport Phenomena: Heat Transfer Archived Webinar Aug 13, 2014 This webinar provides an overview of the basic concepts of Heat Transfer illustrating the key topics with practical examples in the areas of energy conservation, conduction, convection and radiation...
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...
Processing Challenges with Tight Oil Archived Webinar Jun 4, 2014 This presentation provides insight into processing challenges with tight oil. Opportunity crudes from shale are more readily available in North America with incentives on cost. However, these...