Cell Free Systems Conference December 4-6, 2019Hyatt Regency Boston, Boston, MAThe Cell Free Systems Conference will focus on understanding, harnessing and expanding the capabilities of biological systems without living intact cells. Abstract Deadline: Thursday, October 31, 2019 Submit an Abstract Conference Flyer
Polymers and Textiles Conference 2019 November 19-21, 2019Lowell, MassachusettsThis conference will cover manufacturing and innovations, advancements in materials and fibers, workforce development, advanced textiles applications, business developments for advanced materials and products and aspects of sustainability.
2019 Space Travel: Adaptive Research and Technologies from Biological and Chemical Engineering (STAR Tech) November 18-20, 2019Boston, MAThis conference will focus on space travel technology and capability needs, in an effort to accelerate the development of commercial and non-commercial space exploration.
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.
Conference on Engineering Cosmetics and Consumer Products (ECCP 2019) November 9-10, 2019Hyatt Regency, Orlando, FLThe Conference on Engineering Cosmetics and Consumer Products (ECCP) will discuss research and development as well as process engineering, product engineering, innovation, and packaging. Abstract Deadline: Monday, September 30, 2019 Submit an Abstract Spread the Word!
Time-Scale Analysis: A Process Intensification Tool Live Webinar Live Wednesday, October 16, 2019, 2:00pm-3:00pm EDT When developing chemical process modules or analyzing a plant flow-sheet diagram one needs a tool to recognize the elements of the process where process intensification is needed and in what...
11th AIChE Southwest Process Technology Conference October 1-2, 2019Sugar Land Marriott Town SquareThe South Texas Section of the AIChE, in partnership with AIChE HQ, is hosting its 11th Southwest Regional Process Technology Conference, now in Sugar Land.
2019 Process Development Symposium Europe September 25-26, 2019DECHEMA-Haus, Frankfurt/Main, GermanyThe Process Development Symposium (PDS) Europe is a place to exchange wisdom, knowledge, tips, and personal experiences in the development and scale-up of chemical and related processes, specifically targeted to a European audience.
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. Submit an abstract here
Optimize your Continuous Process Campaign Live Webinar Live Wednesday, June 26, 2019, 2:00pm-3:00pm EDT Did you know there are simple tools that can significantly improve your process campaign strategy? Or reduce turnaround costs? Join this 60-minute webinar to learn how to optimize your continuous...
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
A Chat with Shell's Joseph Powell about Process Development May 20, 2019Hear from chemical engineer Joseph Powell, Shell's Chief Scientist, about the growth of process development and the technology that will bring more change to the field.
Meet Process Engineer Ogochukwu Enekwizu May 17, 2019Welcome to the latest in a series of AIChE blog posts profiling process engineers, a diverse group of professionals spanning multiple industries and regions.
May 2019 CEP Preview May 15, 2019This month, a look at chemical engineering in the food industry, along with tips for industrial insulation, dealing with vapor-phase idealities in chemical process simulations, and more.
Rui Cruz Invites You to the 2019 Process Development Symposium May 13, 2019Dow's R&D Director for Industrial Solutions shares a preview of the upcoming 2019 Process Development Symposium, where he will deliver the keynote address.
A Chat with CPFD’s Peter Loezos about Fluidization May 10, 2019CPFD's vice president of operations discusses recent advances in fluidization as well as how the company is helping industry solve fluidization challenges.
AIChE Journal Looks to the Future May 7, 2019A special issue will shine the spotlight on early-career chemical engineers and their pioneering research.
Gavin Towler of Honeywell on Taking Safety Performance to the Next Level April 5, 2019Hear Gavin discuss how integrated safety management can enhance safety performance.
Chevron's Bruce Chinn on Inclusion and Diversity April 3, 2019Bruce Chinn, President of Chevron Oronite Company LLC, discusses highlights of his talk and shares his take on how diversity and inclusion fuel innovation.
Introduction to Industrial Insulation May2019Back To BasicsKim Melton, Jack BittnerDesigning an insulation system is more nuanced than simply selecting a material that has a maximum use temperature above the operating temperature of your system.
Putting Pressure on Food May2019SBE Special SectionV.M. (Bala) Balasubramaniam, Nitin Nitin, Kathiravan Krishnamurthy, Alifdalino SulaimanThe food industry has embraced high-pressure processing (HPP) as a food safety technology. HPP may also help satisfy consumer demand for clean-label products that are safe, nutritious, and don’t include synthetic chemicals.
Vapor-Phase Nonideality: When to Worry May2019Computational MethodsJohn P. O'ConnellShould you account for vapor property nonidealities in chemical process simulations? The answer will depend on the degree of uncertainty allowed in your system.
AIChE Journal Highlight: Elucidating the Behavior of Particle Suspensions in Viscoelastic Fluids May2019Journal HighlightThe principles of suspension mechanics in Newtonian fluids (particularly at low Reynolds number) have been investigated for the past 40 years. George Batchelor and coworkers began research in the field in the 1970s, decades later giving scientists...
CEP: News Update May2019News UpdateA Transparent Polymer Skull Lets Scientists Peek into Mice Brains Researchers at the Univ. of Minnesota (UM) have developed a transparent, 3D-printed polymer skull that can be implanted in mice to study a wide swath of the cerebral cortex — the...
Catalyzing Commercialization: Low-Power Hazardous-Gas Sensing Integrates with Consumer Electronics May2019Catalyzing CommercializationCommercial chemical sensing technologies face severe limitations. Poor sensitivity makes it difficult to detect very low gas concentrations (less than 100 ppb), and poor selectivity may generate a false-positive signal when interfering gases are...
SBE Special Section: Food Engineering (Complete 30-Page Section) May2019SBE Special SectionChanging Tastes; Challenges and Opportunities in a Legacy Sector; Engineering Frozen Desserts; Small-Scale Winemaking; Single-Cell Proteins as Aquaculture Feed; Functional Surfaces in Food Processing; Putting Pressure on Food
New Products: May 2019 May2019New ProductsMaterials and Chemicals New Materials Enhance Properties of Plastics The XPB 633 BEADS universally conductive carbon black is intended for use with thermoplastics that must be conductive and have antistatic properties. This carbon is easy to...
Functional Surfaces in Food Processing May2019SBE Special SectionStephen M. C. Ritchie, Mainara Costa-Teixeira, Ryan M. SummersFood contacts many inert surfaces that direct flow or induce turbulence during processing. These surfaces could be modified to provide additional capabilities. The feed spacer material of spiral-wound membranes used in dairy applications is one such surface that could be functionalized to mitigate bacterial growth.
2020 Frontiers in Particle Science and Technology March 30 - April 1, 2020Hilton Americas, Houston, TXThe 2020 Frontiers in Particle Science and Technology (FPST), hosted by the AIChE Particle Technology Forum (PTF) is proud to announce a conference focused on particle design in product engineering.
5th Middle East Process Engineering Conference & Exhibition (MEPEC 2019) October 14-16, 2019Bahrain International Exhibition & Convention Center, Manama, Kingdom of BahrainMEPEC 2019 is the 5th edition of the premier process engineering conference and exhibition in the Middle East. The conference & exhibition will be held at the Bahrain International Exhibition Centre on the 14th to 16th of October 2019.
Featured Engage Discussions: April 2019 April 29, 2019Wondering what others are talking about? Check out the latest technical and career discussions on AIChE Engage.
Meet Process Engineer Shahzeb Hassan April 18, 2019Learn about the work Shahzeb does as a process engineer, and hear what he has to stay about his greatest responsibilities and challenges on the job.
Biotechnology for Aquaculture Archived Webinar Apr 17, 2019 Are you interested in learning about the emerging industry of aquaculture? Join this 60-minute KnipBio webinar, to learn examples of engineering solutions based on biotechnology.
April 2019 CEP Preview April 12, 2019In this month's issue, a look at managing severe weather and flood risks (open access article), tips for optimizing industrial fermenters, bioprocessing safety, and much more.
Women in Process Safety April 11, 2019An impressive lineup of women leaders gathered at GCPS in New Orleans to discuss career paths, challenges, and and more.
Center for Hydrogen Safety Launches at Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process Safety April 9, 2019On April 2, AIChE formally unveiled its new Center for Hydrogen Safety with a slate of sessions held at the 2019 AIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process Safety in New Orleans, LA.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Meet Process Engineer Michael Tanzio October 16, 2018Hear about Mike's career as he shares his insights on working as a process engineer.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Distillation Technology for Operators eLearning (online) CourseGain an understanding of the theory of successful distillation practices. In addition, learn about what actually happens in a column with this online...
New Products: April 2019 April2019New ProductsInstrumentation Single-Gas Monitors Boast Long Lifespan These robust single-gas monitors provide reliable readings under harsh operating conditions. The Pac 6000 and Pac 6500 monitors detect common gases such as carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulfide,...
Introduction to Deep Learning: Part 2 October2018On The HorizonAmit GuptaA truly intelligent system is one that can learn on its own. This article delves into more-complex neural networks that underpin deep learning — the technology that is revolutionizing artificial intelligence.
Create a Strong Safety Awareness Across Biosafety Levels April2019BioprocessingPhil N. MoléUnderstanding differences in microbial hazards and handling procedures is key to ensuring occupational safety when working with biohazard materials.
Optimize Aspect Ratio in Industrial Fermenters April2019Reactions and SeparationsGregory BenzThe ratio of a fermenter’s liquid height to diameter can impact its heat-transfer surface area, blend time, and required agitator power. This article describes the factors that go into determining the optimum aspect ratio for a given set of conditions.
PID Explained for Process Engineers: Part 1 - The Basic Control Equation January2016Back To BasicsCecil SmithThe differential equation for PID control contains three possible modes: proportional, integral, and derivative. This article describes the control equation in language that process engineers can readily understand.
Design Principles for Liquid-Liquid Extraction November2015Reactions and SeparationsJoerg Koch, Glenn ShivelerMany factors must be evaluated when developing a liquid-liquid extraction process. Here are some of the important parameters to consider as you go from laboratory testing to commercial-scale operation.
AIChE Journal Highlight: Striking the Right Balance Between Model Detail and Experimental Data April2019Journal HighlightIn developing new chemical processes and intensifying existing ones, researchers require comprehensive kinetic models that provide insight into the underlying reaction mechanism that steers the overall process.
Advanced Manufacturing Progress: Membranes Are a Flexible Intensification Solution April2019Advanced Manufacturing ProgressIgnasi Palou-RiveraMembranes can be used in a diverse array of industries and applications. They are an inherently intensified technology that are typically constructed as small units that can be numbered-up to increase scale. Membranes are an obvious focus area for the RAPID Manufacturing Institute, which is working to further their development and application.
Summer Heat Transfer Conference July 15-18, 2019Hyatt Regency Bellevue, Bellevue, WACo-programmed by ASME and AIChE, the 2019 Summer Heat Transfer Conference (SHTC) will bring together international researchers and engineers focusing on heat and mass transfer in a variety of applications. The program of SHTC2019 will include technical paper sessions, plenary lectures, committee...
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.
Trending Styles: Advanced Materials in the Garment Industry February 20, 2019From the development of pigments and dyes, to production scaleup, chemical engineers have lots to contribute to R&D in the garment and textile industries.
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.
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,
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...