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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
Advances in Mathematical Programming Models for Enterprise-wide Optimization Archived Webinar Apr 26, 2012 Enterprise-wide optimization (EWO) has become a major goal in the process industries due to the increasing pressures for remaining competitive in the global marketplace. EWO involves optimizing the...
Spreadsheet Techniques and Problem-Solving for Chemical Engineers Archived Webinar Oct 27, 2010 Many chemical engineers are self-taught in the use of spreadsheets for day-to-day problem-solving, which is testimony to the inherent usefulness of this tool.
Drive Out Complexity, Streamline Operations in the Fuels Value Chain -- How BP’s integrated supply chain increases profitability and efficiency Archived Webinar Oct 1, 2009 AIChE thanks Aspen Tech for the kind donation of this Webinar. Blair Wheeler of Aspen Tech introduces Mike Knight from BP, who discusses ongoing global supply chain initiatives and how they enable...
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...
February 2019 CEP Preview February 12, 2019Learn to incorporate the bowtie model in HAZOP analysis, brush up on reverse osmosis, understand fire risks of CIBCs, and more.
AIChE Journal Highlight: When Will AI Play a Greater Role in Chemical Engineering? February2019Journal HighlightGiven the current excitement surrounding artificial intelligence (AI), particularly machine learning (ML), many chemical engineers are interested in exploring its potential in our field. AI could offer a next-generation approach to challenging, long-standing problems in chemical engineering.
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.
Optimize Plant Water Use from Your Desk February2019Computational MethodsDominic C. Y. Foo, P.E.Water pinch analysis and mathematical programming can be carried out using only a spreadsheet to determine the optimal water system for your plant. Examples, including a shale gas to ethylene process, illustrate the concepts.
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.
Excel VBA Programming for Chemical Engineers eLearning (online) CourseAre you already familiar with Excel and ready to learn Visual Basic Applications (VBA) Programming? This course is for you.
October 2018 CEP Preview October 18, 2018This issue, learn how to give a great presentation, look at top chemE's predictions for the future of the profession, delve into deep learning, and much more.
AIChE Journal Highlight: Using Machine Learning for Catalyst Design July2018Journal HighlightMachine learning is beginning to make a large impact in catalysis research, according to Bryan Goldsmith, Jacques Esterhuizen, and Jin-Xun Liu of the Univ. of Michigan, Christopher Bartel of the Univ. of Colorado Boulder, and Christopher Sutton of the Fritz Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society in their July AIChE Journal Perspective article, “Machine Learning for Heterogeneous Catalyst Design and Discovery.”
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.
Living on the Edge with Distributed Embedded Model Predictive Control Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyApril 25, 2018
Advanced Process Modelling for Refinery-Petrochemical Integration Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyApril 25, 2018Oil refineries focus primarily on producing transport fuels. Feedstocks that flow to petrochemical plants from refineries tend to be consequential...
To Cloud or Not to Cloud: That Is the Question Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyApril 25, 2018
Optimal Synthesis of Integrated Reactive Distillation Systems for Fischer-Tropsch Process Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyApril 24, 2018
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.
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.
February 2018 CEP Preview February 15, 2018Learn how to optimize pilot plant testing for liquid-liquid extractions, analyze the performance of pump networks, get an update on the chemical industry in Hungary, and much more.
Combine Dimensional Analysis with Educated Guessing February2018Computational MethodsCedric J. Gommes, Tristan GiletUse dimensional analysis and educated guessing to simplify experimentation and simulation, gain physical insight from empirical relationships, and extrapolate data.
Dynamic Analysis of Feed Gas Control in LNG Plants Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyMarch 29, 2017In an inlet facility of a natural gas plant, the feed gas or mixture of gas and condensate are received by means of high pressure pipelines. The...
Real Time Optimal Control and State Estimation in Semi-Batch Free-Radical Polymerization Reactors Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyMarch 28, 2017State estimation is a powerful tool for calculating indirectly important on-line properties of products during polymerization reactions. In free-...
Advances in Asset Health Monitoring and Predictive Analytics Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyApril 11, 2016Big data is a hot topic in many commercial and industrial applications, and it also applies to the operation of refineries and petrochemical plants...
Hybrid Cell Culture Models for Efficient Process Development Conference PresentationAIChE Annual MeetingNovember 12, 2015Cell culture processes are dynamic systems governed by a large number of influential and highly interacting process variables. Despite the stringent...
A Multi-Fidelity Mechanistic Modeling Framework for Wet Granulation Processes: Characterization and Technology Transfer Conference PresentationAIChE Annual MeetingNovember 12, 2015Although wet granulation processes are widely used in a range of industries, they are typically designed empirically and operated inefficiently. In...
From in-Vitro Data to Virtual Patients: Development of an in-Silico Model of Acne Pathogenesis for Prioritizing Targets for Novel Acne Therapies and Prediction of Late Stage Clinical Outcomes Conference PresentationAIChE Annual MeetingNovember 10, 2015Quantitative Systems Pharmacology (QSP) is an integrated systems-level modeling approach that combines the fields of pharmacology and systems biology...
Oxy-Coal Power Boiler Simulation and Validation through Extreme Computing Conference PresentationAIChE Annual MeetingNovember 10, 2015Coal remains the low-cost but high carbon power generation option around the globe. We have studied the design of a 500 MW pulverized-coal boiler...
Uncertainty Quantification of Properties Models: Application to a CO2-Capture System Conference PresentationAIChE Annual MeetingNovember 20, 2014
Thermal Efficiency of Combined Cycle Power Plants Involving Chemical Looping Based Systems Conference PresentationAIChE Annual MeetingNovember 20, 2014
Modeling and Simulation of Autothermal Chemical Looping Reforming Conference PresentationAIChE Annual MeetingNovember 20, 2014Steam Methane Reforming (SMR) is widely used for the mass production of synthesis gas and hydrogen. The heat required for the strongly endothermic...
Modeling of Residence Time Distribution in Continuous Solid Oral Dose Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Processes Conference PresentationAIChE Annual MeetingNovember 20, 2014Modeling of Residence Time Distribution in Continuous Solid Oral Dose Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Processes M. Sebastian Escotet-Espinoza, Amanda...
Hydrodynamics Study on Wind-Box and Gasifier Zone of Dual Fluidized-Beds By CFD Simulation Conference PresentationAIChE Annual MeetingNovember 20, 2014The hydrodynamic characteristics in a wind-box and gasifier zone of dual fluidized-bed (DFB) are investigated by a computational fluid dynamics (CFD...
Simulation of Stirred Tank Hydrodynamics Using Mesh and Meshless Methods Conference PresentationAIChE Annual MeetingNovember 20, 2014Smoothed particle Hydrodynamics (SPH) is a mesh-free method based on the lagrangian formulation, used in the simulation of fluid flow. SPH relies on...
Pour Point Calculation for Fuels and Lubricants in Different Model Systems Conference PresentationAIChE Annual MeetingNovember 19, 2014
Continuous Regime of Clc/CLOU Reactivity and Its Impact on the Dynamic and Steady State Performance of CuxOy Oxygen Carriers Conference PresentationAIChE Annual MeetingNovember 19, 2014A detailed kinetic network that captures the continuous regime of Cu-based oxygen carrier reactivity in chemical-looping combustion (CLC) and/or...
A Generalized Framework for the Assessment of Solar Fuels Technologies Conference PresentationAIChE Annual MeetingNovember 19, 2014
In-Process Particle Size Analysis for Commercial Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Conference PresentationAIChE Annual MeetingNovember 19, 2014Particle sizes of drug substances, excipients, and intermediates are of great importance for most of solid oral dosage forms and are traditionally...
Mathematical Modeling of Macromolecular Release of Stimuli-Responsive Polyelectrolyte Multilayer Films Conference PresentationAIChE Annual MeetingNovember 19, 2014Polyelectrolyte multilayers (PEMs) prepared via the layer-by-layer (LbL) assembly technique have gained attention in many research fields due to...
Process Simulation of Integrated Liquid-State and Solid-State Anaerobic Digestion of Dairy Manure and Crop Residues Conference PresentationAIChE Annual MeetingNovember 19, 2014Dairy manure is the most common agricultural digester feedstock in the United States. The bioenergy from dairy manure is produced by producing biogas...
Empirical Approaches to Predict Fast-Pyrolysis Products By Feedstock Characterization and Py-MBMS Analysis Conference PresentationAIChE Annual MeetingNovember 19, 2014
A Computational Analysis of a Combined Cooling Anti-Solvent Continuous Crystallization Cascade: A Paracetamol/Methanol/Water Case Study Conference PresentationAIChE Annual MeetingNovember 18, 2014Abstract With increased attention being given to the development of continuous crystallization systems to replace existing batch crystallizations,...
Quantitative Structure-Activity Relationship (QSAR) Study on Carbonyl Inhibition of Microbial Fermentation Conference PresentationAIChE Annual MeetingNovember 18, 2014Biomass pretreatment generates significant amount of fermentation inhibitors from the degradation of cellulose, hemicellulose, lignin and extractives...
Neural Network Controller for Regulation of a Water-Cooled Fuel Cell Stack Conference PresentationAIChE Annual MeetingNovember 18, 2014Fuel cells are readily available for use as backup generators for residential applications in the 5 kW range. The advantages these generators have...
Dynamic Process Modeling of a Sustainable Coal, Wind, and Small Modular Reactor Hybrid Energy System Conference PresentationAIChE Annual MeetingNovember 17, 2014
Thermodynamic and Economic Analysis of an Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle (IGCC) Plant with Various Carbon Capture Technologies Conference PresentationAIChE Annual MeetingNovember 17, 2014The levels of CO 2 emitted by coal combustion raise enormous concerns about its utilization as energy source because of the copious effects on global...
Method for Prediction of Pharmaceutical Solubility for Solvent Selection Conference PresentationAIChE Annual MeetingNovember 17, 2014A method is described for modeling the solubility of organic, non-electrolyte solutes in common solvents and mixtures. This has applications for...
Flare Minimization of Boil-Off Gas during LNG Production Conference PresentationAIChE Annual MeetingNovember 17, 2014Flare Minimization of Boil-off Gas during LNG Production Yogesh Kurle and Qiang Xu Dan F. Smith Department of Chemical Engineering Lamar University,...
Purification and Concentration of Wood Extracts By Membrane Filtration Conference PresentationAIChE Annual MeetingNovember 17, 2014Ultrafiltration and nanofiltration were applied to remove impurities and increase sugar concentrations of wood extracts and/or hydrolysates. A series...
Process Modeling of Shale Oil Extraction in Rotary Reactor Using Aspen Simulation Conference PresentationAIChE Annual MeetingNovember 17, 2014
Amp Up Your Engineering Toolkit with Modeling Skills! Conference PresentationSouthwest Process Technology ConferenceOctober 10, 2014Modeling and simulation are essential tools in every facet of the process industry with applications continually increasing. The ready availability...
Look at the "Black-Box" BEFORE the Crash...The Use of "Black-Box" Reviews in PHA Scenario Development and Validation Against Vessel Limits Conference PresentationSouthwest Process Technology ConferenceOctober 9, 2014This presentation will review examples of fitness for service limitations and the potential process safety hazards presented if exceeded. The use of...
Fundamental Properties and Simulation Results - The Importance of Having the Foundation Correct Conference PresentationSouthwest Process Technology ConferenceOctober 9, 2014Most simulations are done using models based in equations of state. The quality of the parameters (Tc, Pc, and acentric factor) used by most...
Automation Solutions for Processing Light Tight (Shale) Oil Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyApril 2, 2014Opportunity crudes from shale are more readily available in North America with incentives on cost. However, these typically lighter crude oils don’t...
Equations for Flammability Parameters, Pmax and KG Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyApril 2, 2014The maximum pressure of gas combustion, P max , and the deflagration index, K G ,are very important flammability parameters that are used for risk...
The Novel Cal-C Process for Single-Stage Removal of CO2, SOx and NOx ? Experimental Studies and Process Analysis and Integration Conference PresentationAIChE Annual MeetingNovember 7, 2013A multiple-gas cleanup process is proposed for the removal of CO 2 , SO x and NO x from coal combustion flue gas. This cleanup occurs at high...
Implementing a Flexible Recipe Management Strategy for Development of Biopharmaceuticals Conference PresentationAIChE Annual MeetingNovember 6, 2013Optimizing the process of developing novel biopharmaceutical products is an area of great promise to deliver value to patients and clinicians. A key...
Aggregation and Solubilization Phenomena During Ionic Liquid Co-Solvent Based Lipid and Phorbol Ester Extraction From Biomass Conference PresentationAIChE Annual MeetingNovember 6, 2013The use of ionic liquids to separate oils , proteins , and phorbol esters from biomass is a significant achievement in efficiently separating high...
Application of An Advanced Process Controller to a Continuous Mixing, Direct Compression Process Conference PresentationAIChE Annual MeetingNovember 6, 2013A Model Predictive Controller (MPC) has been applied to a pilot-scale continuous mixing , direct compression manufacturing process. This process...
Computational Tools to Accelerate the Development of Carbon Capture Technology Conference PresentationAIChE Annual MeetingNovember 4, 2013The U.S. Department of Energy’s Carbon Capture Simulation Initiative (CCSI) was initiated in 2010 to develop and deploy state-of-the-art...
An Open-Source Code for Simulating Biomass Pyrolysis in Fluidized-Bed Reactors Conference PresentationAIChE Annual MeetingNovember 4, 2013A numerical framework named BIOTC (BIOmass Thermochemical Conversion) for simulating biomass fast pyrolysis is developed in this study. Fast...
Some Perspectives On the Impact of BIG Data On Process Systems Engineering Conference PresentationAIChE Annual MeetingNovember 3, 2013This presentation offers some advice to young researchers based on my own experiences in industry and academia. It also provides a personal...
Multivariate Image Analysis and Regression (MIA/MIR) in the Process Industries Conference PresentationAIChE Annual MeetingNovember 3, 2013Multivariate Image Analysis (MIA) was first introduced by Esbensen and Geladi in the mid-late 80’s [1] when they proposed to apply Principal...
Chemical Engineering Calculations in Microsoft Excel: The Maximum Likelihood Principle Conference PresentationSouthwest Process Technology ConferenceOctober 4, 2013The Maximum Likelihood (MLH) Principle is a powerful statistical tool which can be easily employed in Microsoft Excel without the need for Visual...
Linking SPYRO Rigorous Stream Cracking Model Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyMay 2, 2013Furnace simulations are currently used in all layers of process control from planning and scheduling down to the APC layer. However in the DCS...