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.
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. Abstract Deadline: October 18, 2019 Submit an Abstract Registration Info Conference Flyer
RAPID Peer Review Taking Place at AIChE Annual Meeting November 13-14, 2019Hyatt Regency OrlandoThe RAPID Manufacturing Institute will host its annual peer review on November 13-14, 2019 in conjunction with the AIChE Annual Meeting. Click here for more information about the event and a link to register.
Join RAPID@Annual! November 10-14, 2019RAPID members are cordially invited to attend AIChE’s 2019 Annual meeting in Orlando, FL. RAPID will be hosting a number of events and PI Topical Conference sessions - click here to view the full schedule.
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, FLOrganized by the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), the Conference on Engineering Cosmetics and Consumer Products (ECCP) will offer scientists, engineers, and academic researchers a window into the latest technologies and approaches for manufacturing, packaging, and engineering...
Polymers and Textiles Conference 2019 November 6-8, 2019Alumni Hall, University of Massachusetts, LowellThis 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.
Industry 4.0: Digital Transformation Conference (IDTC19) October 30-31, 2019Baltimore Marriott Waterfront HotelPlease join us at the Industry 4.0: Digital Transformation Conference (IDTC19) for an exclusive process-industry event dedicated to utilizing data-analytics guidance and decision making solutions as part of Industry 4.0 programs to deliver operational performance improvement and competitive advantage.
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.
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.
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...
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...
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...
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.
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, powered by OXIDE , aims to develop practical steps to improve diversity, equity and inclusion in the discipline. Submit an abstract
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...
5th CCPS China Regional TSC Face to Face Meeting November 2, 2019Le Méridien Suzhou, Suzhou BayWe encourage CCPS Member company employees attending the conference to also attend the TSC meeting!
How Damage Mechanism Reviews Impact Operations Live Webinar Live Wednesday, October 23, 2019, 2:00pm-3:00pm EDT Damage Mechanism Reviews (DMR) are becoming the first step for most companies looking to implement a risk-based inspection (RBI) program in response to the API acknowledging the validity of RBI...
New Bioengineering & Translational Medicine Article Climbs Altmetrics Charts! September 27, 2019The new article “Nanoparticles in the Clinic: An Update” by Samir Mitragotri (Harvard) and Aaron C. Anselmo (UNC Chapel Hill) is already generating lots of attention.
September 2019 Featured Engage Discussions September 26, 2019Have good advice to share? Want to see what other chemical engineers and chemical engineering students are up to? Check out the latest discussions.
Day in the Life of a ChemE: Ryan Mowers September 20, 2019Hear about the daily work life of Ryan Mowers, an industrial sales engineer at The Kahl Company.
Meet Process Engineer Ranjit Hirode September 19, 2019Hear from Ranjit about how he became interested in chemical engineering and learn about his career and current work.
September 2019 CEP Preview September 13, 2019This month in CEP, learn about NSF grants, get tips for safe scaleup, learn about planning a plant decommissioning, and much more.
USC Goes Beyond the Basics for Freshmen September 10, 2019UCS upperclassmen have developed a design challenge program for chemical engineering freshmen.
The Process Safety Case for Automation Cybersecurity Archived Webinar Sep 4, 2019 This 60-minute webinar will provide the necessary foundation for understanding and mitigating cybersecurity risk to improve safety and security.
Michael Graham to Deliver Inaugural Schowalter Lecture September 3, 2019Graham presents his lecture, "Flowing Complex Fluids, from Blood to the Buffer Layer,” at the 2019 AIChE Annual Meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 13.
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...
Patent Update: That Was My Invention, Not Yours! September2019Patent UpdateM. Henry HeinesThe law permits only one patent per invention, but occasionally, two individuals separately apply for patents on the same invention. This can occur when each individual independently conceives of the invention without knowledge of the other. But, it...
Atmospheric Models Guide Emergency Response Decisions September2019SafetyJoselito IgnacioAtmospheric dispersion models are critical tools for informing emergency management decisions when an uncontrolled chemical release occurs with little or no warning.
Ensure Safe Scaleup September2019Back To BasicsRichard PalluziMinor hazards in the laboratory could turn out to be major safety concerns as the process is scaled up. Follow this guidance to ensure each stage of scaleup is safe.
How to Begin Chemical Plant Decommissioning September2019Plant OperationsRichard VannDecommissioning activity has expanded in response to economic pressures and rapid change across the global chemicals landscape. Execute these high-hazard projects safely, cost-effectively, and with maximum respect for the environment and the surrounding communities.
Introduction to Gas Separation Membrane Technologies September2019On The HorizonKen LopreteSeparating industrial gases using membranes at large scale is a relatively new concept, but has potential to greatly impact the chemical process industries (CPI).
2019 Chem Show Expo Preview September2019New ProductsThe Chem Show features the latest process equipment, products, and services — bringing together manufacturers and innovative new suppliers with executives, process engineers, production teams, and plant personnel throughout the chemical process...