NDEW-ChE: National Diversity Equity Workshop for Chemical Engineering Academic Leaders June 28-30, 2020Baltimore Marriott Waterfront, Baltimore, MDThe National Diversity Equity Workshop for Chemical Engineering Academic Leaders, funded by The AIChE Foundation and powered by OXIDE , aims to develop practical steps to improve diversity, equity and inclusion in the discipline. Registration will open late December 2019/early January 2020 Submit...
2020 Chemical Ventures Conference June 16-17, 2020Janice and Robert McNair Hall, Loop Rd, Houston, TX 77005The chemical space has a large untapped opportunity. This conference will focus on Innovation, Investment, and Deal Flow in the chemical space.
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 Registration Info Conference Flyer
2nd Space Travel: Adaptive Research and Technologies from Biological and Chemical Engineering (STAR Tech) November 18-20, 2019Hyatt Regency Boston, 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. Submit an Abstract Registration Info Conference Flyer
2019 Annual Meeting Honors Ceremony Recap November 12, 2019Photos and details from the 2019 Institute and Board of Directors' Awards.
Engineers Without Borders USA Grant Winner Ava Reed Discuss Her Project [Interview] November 10, 2019Ava talks about the project in Tanzania she worked on with her EWB USA chapter at the University of Cincinnati.
New Products: November 2019 November2019New ProductsBioprocessing Advanced Pipetting Heads Streamline Cell Culture Workflows The VIAFLO 96/384 has been improved with the addition of two new 24-channel pipetting heads. Designed to make cell biology workflows more efficient and reliable, these handheld...
Purchase a Qualified Valve for Your Operation November2019Back To BasicsJason JablonskiQualification testing benefits both the valve purchaser and manufacturer, as it ensures valves meet certain standards and functionality expectations.
CEP: News Update November2019News UpdateCutting to the Core of the Pulp and Paper Industry Modern papermaking began in 19th-century France with the invention of the Fourdrinier machine, a device that allowed papermakers to produce sheets continuously, rather than one at a time. Today’s...
Advanced Manufacturing and Processing Conference September 28-30, 2020Hyatt Regency Bethesda, MDThe Advanced Manufacturing and Processing Conference 2020 will bring together academics, industry, and government representatives to highlight the development of process intensification, smart manufacturing and AI that impact manufacturing at large.
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. The 2020 FPST will bring together practitioners and researchers in the field of particle science and...
Pre-Start Up Safety Review Live Webinar Live Wednesday, November 20, 2019, 2:00pm-3:00pm EST This live presentation explores the role and importance of PSSR, the many challenges industries face when performing PSSR and various mitigation paths.
October 2019 Featured Engage Discussions October 30, 2019Have good advice to share? Want to see what other chemical engineers and chemical engineering students are up to? Check out the latest discussions.
How Damage Mechanism Reviews Impact Operations Archived Webinar Oct 23, 2019 This 60-minute live webinar will walk you through the components of a damage mechanism review, the team and documentation it requires, the evaluation process and resulting information. The presenter...
Meet Process Engineer Christopher Johns October 22, 2019Learn about the jobs and varied work experiences that have allowed Christopher to develop skills and advance in his career as a process engineer.
Nima Yazdanpanah on Next-Gen Manufacturing October 21, 2019Sharing next-generation manufacturing knowledge and experiences among different chemical process industries has the potential to unlock advances for many.
James Swartz on Cell-Free Systems October 17, 2019Hear from James about promising career paths in cell-free systems, and get a preview of his upcoming talk at the Cell Free Systems Conference.
Time-Scale Analysis: A Process Intensification Tool Archived Webinar Oct 16, 2019 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...
Chaitanya Khare on Process Industry Digital Transformation October 7, 2019The process industry is undergoing a digital transformation, and the right advice and insights can help you find the best path to transforming your operation.
Madhu Khanna on the Potential of Cellulosic Biofuels October 3, 2019Madhu Khanna discusses cellulosic biofuels, their economic and sustainability benefits and tradeoffs, and what's needed to see cellulosic biofuels thrive.
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.
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...
Catalyzing Commercialization: Tiny Optical Fiber Sensors Offer Continuous, In situ Measurement of Humidity October2019Catalyzing CommercializationHumidity is a very important parameter to monitor and control when drying food products, pulp and paper products, chemicals, and other semi-moist, porous materials. It can impact drying optimization and, ultimately, product shelf life. However,...
New Producs: October 2019 October2019New ProductsFluids And Solids Handling Agitation and Rotation Promote Uniform Mixing and Drying The Comber Pressofiltro Nutsche Filter-Dryer meets stringent current good manufacturing practices (cGMP) and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines. It...
Applying Scaling Laws in Process Engineering October2019Back To BasicsChris BurkCapital cost estimation techniques in the chemical process industries (CPI) rely largely on scaling relationships. Understanding how scaling relationships relate to equipment characteristics enables you to use them more effectively, even when specific data is not available.
2019 AIChE Salary Survey: Overview June2019Salary SurveyThe results of AIChE’s biennial salary survey are in, revealing positive advances for the chemical engineering profession. The median annual salary of respondents to the 2019 survey is $126,000 — a 1.6% increase over the 2017 median of $124,000.
CEP: News Update October2019News UpdateAIChE Diversity Report Highlights Gaps in Inclusion Researchers at the Univ. of Michigan (UM) recently published a study that examines the experiences of women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and...
AIChE Journal Highlight: Decomposing Control and Optimization Problems Using Network Structures October2019Journal HighlightControl and optimization problems are ubiquitous in process design and operations. However, the scale and complexity of these problems are constantly increasing. Decomposition is a common approach to reduce the complexity of such problems...
Advanced Manufacturing Progress: Distributed Manufacturing for the Process Industries October2019Advanced Manufacturing ProgressWilliam J. GriecoAt the RAPID Manufacturing Institute, we spend a great deal of time thinking about how we can shape the future of the U.S. chemical process industries (CPI). This means working with RAPID members to define both the technical concepts that underpin...
CHISA 2020 August 23-27, 2020Prague, Czech RepublicThe 24th International Congress of Chemical and Process Engineering CHISA 2020 held in Prague from 23 to 27 August 2020. As all the CHISA Congresses in the past, also this one will cover a range of attractive topics and will offer many interdisciplinary links.