2019 Food Innovation and Engineering (FOODIE) Conference December 8-10, 2019DoubleTree by Hilton Philadelphia Center CityThe Food Innovation & Engineering Conference (FOODIE), hosted by AIChE’s Food, Pharmaceutical & Bioengineering Division (Division 15), will offer a chance for people from multiple disciplines (including food engineers, neurobiologists, physiologists, members of supply chain, and more, as...
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 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.
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...
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...
Thailand’s Petrochemical Industry May2019Global OutlookWiroon Tanthapanichakoon, P. E.Thailand has one of the most well-developed petrochemical industries in Asia. This article provides insights into past and present trends, challenges, and key success factors for the Thai chemical industry.
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.
Modeling and Simulation in Food Engineering Archived Webinar Apr 3, 2019 Are you interested in understanding how to overcome challenges and difficulties in the food industry by utilizing multiphysics modeling? In just about every industry, modeling and simulation are...
Meet Process Engineer Varun Harikumar February 7, 2019Varun shares his experiences as a young process engineer, discussing his career path, challenges of his work in process engineering, and more.
Catalyzing Commercialization: Creating Novel Bimetallic Catalysts for Methanol Fuel Cells April2019Catalyzing CommercializationImprovements in direct-methanol fuel cells (DMFCs) have been achieved at the Univ. of South Carolina based on a new, easy-to-scale method to synthesize bimetallic catalysts.
March 2019 CEP Preview March 12, 2019This month, an up-close look at process intensification, plus an intro to dividing-wall columns, a look at catalyst replacement economics, and more.
Edible Demos and Sweet Class Activities Archived Webinar Feb 20, 2019 Thermodynamics, transport, reaction kinetics, materials, mass and energy balances, and design. Sounds like the ChemE undergraduate curriculum but can just as well describe what millions of people do...
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.
Daniel MacEachran on Commercializing Industrial Biotechnology [Interview] February 19, 2019Daniel will speak about brand owner engagement and how it's essential for the adoption of renewable materials and chemicals in the marketplace.
"EM-101" An Introduction to the DOE Office of Environmental Management Archived Webinar Nov 7, 2018 The mission of the US DOE's Office of Environmental Management (EM) is to complete the safe cleanup of the environmental legacy
The Kitchen Chemist Archived Webinar Feb 28, 2018 In this webinar, Dr. Hartings explores several areas where home cooks have performed intricate and amazing chemistry while developing new recipes. His presentation focuses on examples of kitchen...
Chocolate Engineering: Structure, Rheology, and Bloom Archived Webinar Jan 25, 2018 Chocolate - it’s a lot more complex than it looks. Take this webinar to better understand the properties of chocolate and the difference they make. In 60 minutes, delve into the chemical properties...
Engineering of Smart Materials: Stimuli-Responsive Fluids, Gels, and Capsules Archived Webinar Nov 29, 2017 It’s now possible to engineer fluids and soft materials that show dramatic changes in their properties when exposed to external stimuli. What are the principles behind the engineering? Learn...
Engineering a Delicious Thanksgiving Feast Archived Webinar Nov 15, 2017 Cooking Thanksgiving dinner this year? Don’t leave out the science—the most important ingredient in a delicious Thanksgiving feast. Tune in to learn food scientist Guy Crosby’s...
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...
Protective Materials for First Responders, Football Players, and Astronauts: Shear Thickening Fluids Archived Webinar Aug 30, 2017 Listen in on a discussion of the successful formation, unique properties and evolving development of commercial applications of shear thickening fluids (STFs). Learn how STFs are novel field-...
Chemical Reactivity Management Archived Webinar May 10, 2017 Could there be potential reactive hazards in your facility you’re not aware of? Don’t let undesired reactions lead to uncontrolled situations and reactive chemical incidents. In this ioKinetic...
A Survival Guide to Chemical Engineering and a Guided Tour of Elementary Principles of Chemical Processes Archived Webinar Jan 11, 2017 Enrolling in Material & Energy Balances, the first course in your ChemE major? Nervous? This webinar is for you. Dr. Lisa Bullard shares the observations of students who successfully completed...
Introducing a Collaborative Framework for Chemicals Product Innovation Archived Webinar Oct 6, 2016 As product life cycles shrink, you need a product innovation process that keeps you ahead of the curve. Find out how a new collaborative framework for chemicals product innovation can speed your time...
Purifying Water in Developing Countries Archived Webinar Sep 21, 2016 Engineers know how to produce safe drinking water, but transferring it to those in need is another story. In this webinar, Dr. Velegol discusses her experience developing a technology using the seeds...
Advancing Base Metal Catalysis in Pharma Archived Webinar Sep 7, 2016 Involved in metal catalysis in the pharmaceutical industry? Relying on precious metal catalysts? This webinar is for you. In 60 minutes, this webinar will discuss the pros and cons of base metal...
The Flint Water Crisis - Explore What Occurred and How Archived Webinar Apr 8, 2016 The Flint water crisis created a perfect storm of drinking water issues, exposing 100,000 residents to unsafe drinking water. Join us to revisit what happened and how. In 60 minutes, you’ll...
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...
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...
From Atoms to Holographs: Chemical Engineering in the Electronics Industry Archived Webinar Jul 22, 2015 This presentation shows the ever-increasing role of chemical engineering in a diversifying electronics industry that shows continued growth and increasing variety for the future. Our current research...
Mixer Simulations, Modeling Non-Ideal Reactors and Mixers Archived Webinar Jun 25, 2015 Mathematical modeling and simulations of reactors and mixers can be done at different levels of detail for different purposes. The initial use of a model may be to run simulations in order to...
Engineering Adventures from Outer Space To Patient Safety And Then Some Archived Webinar May 28, 2015 Dr. James P. Bagian will share some of his career experiences, from his diverse "jobs" as astronaut, engineer, doctor, and patient-oriented healthcare delivery expert. Dr. Bagian is a...
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...
Intro to Maintenance and Reliability Archived Webinar Mar 11, 2015 This presentation provides those in the process and discrete manufacturing industries an introduction to the best practices in Maintenance and Reliability aimed at improving uptime and productivity...
Green Chemistry and Materials Archived Webinar Apr 24, 2014 Many advanced composite materials use hazardous chemicals in the adhesive resin and use inorganic fibers for strength. A typical composite like fiberglass might use a styrene-polyester co-polymer, a...
Treating Hydraulic Fracturing Flowback Waters Archived Webinar Dec 11, 2013 This presentation reviews membrane separation processes that could be used to treat hydraulic fracturing flowback waters. The advantages and limitations of these processes are highlighted. Data from...
Emissions of Mercury and Other Air Toxics: Compliance Strategies for Coal Combustion Archived Webinar Jan 23, 2013 What do you need to know about mercury, HCI, metals and other toxics control? This webinar will address technical and permitting issues from two perspectives: what is required (by Nick Hutson of...
Failure Mechanisms in Lithium Ion Batteries: Opportunities for Materials Development Archived Webinar Sep 19, 2012 This presentation will focus on the primary failure mechanisms for lithium ion batteries, how those mechanisms are affected by material selection, and vehicle applications for batteries and their...
Chemical Product Design Archived Webinar Jun 20, 2012 This webinar will discuss whether the skill set of chemists and chemical engineers is appropriate for this altered chemical industry.
Electrofuel Production Using Ammonia or Iron in Reverse Microbial Fuel Cells Archived Webinar May 29, 2012 The production of electrofuels requires the efficient transport of electrons from an electrochemical system into a biological system. We have approached this challenge by identifying natural chemical...
Understanding Why Bulk Solids Behave Differently Than Liquids Archived Webinar Apr 25, 2012 Providing insights into why bulk solids behave differently than liquids, this webinar introduces concepts regarding powder flow testing, bin/silo design, feeder integration, and mechanisms of powder...
Algae - The New Green Crude Archived Webinar Mar 1, 2012 Algae provides one solution to help the US reduce its dependence on foreign oil and create new green jobs. Barry Cohen and Will Thurmond will discuss both the technology and the commercial framework...
Cheers! The Chemistry of Wine Archived Webinar Feb 1, 2012 This webinar provides all the necessary information to fully appreciate this best companion of good food. It presents the history of wine as well as the chemical aspects of fermentation and of aging.
Molecular Gastronomy: The Science of Flavor Archived Webinar Oct 26, 2011 What gives food its flavor? What makes some foods taste really good while others can be mediocre or even disgusting? How far can science go in answering these and other questions that are so...
International Year of Chemistry Archived Webinar Sep 22, 2011 Learn about the International Year of Chemistry (IYC 2011), a worldwide celebration of chemistry and its contributions to the well-being of humankind.
Carbon Nanotubes and Other Nanostructured Materials Archived Webinar Jul 28, 2011 The discovery of fullerenes in 1985 sparked the interest of researchers in novel crystalline forms of carbon. Nobel laureate Richard Smalley, co-discoverer of fullerenes, was a strong advocate of...
Crystal Engineering for Size and Shape Archived Webinar Jul 20, 2011 This webinar is intended to provide a survey of the fundamental concepts and methods for understanding crystallization from solution.
Chemical Engineering Essentials from Academic Authors - Session Eight - Fundamentals of Crystal Nucleation and Growth: Equilibrium Considerations Archived Webinar Jul 13, 2011 This webinar is intended to provide a survey of the fundamental concepts and methods for understanding crystallization from solution.
The Extended History of PRICAT(TM) 468 for C4 Acetylene Hydrogenation Archived Webinar May 5, 2011 Step three of the 'Eight Steps to Specify a Catalyst Bed' is selecting the catalyst. The process of developing and selecting catalysts is often shrouded in mystery. Examining the history of a product...
Tapping into the Chemistry of Beer and Brewing Archived Webinar Apr 6, 2011 This webinar puts the complexity of malting and brewing into readily accessible terms. Anyone interested in understanding the journey from grain, hops and yeast through to the world’s favorite...
Gasification: Opportunities and Challenges Archived Webinar Apr 21, 2010 This webinar gives an overview of global and domestic (U.S.) applications and current markets for gasification technologies.
Using Catalytic Nanoparticles to Clean Water Archived Webinar Apr 15, 2010 In this talk, I will describe our work in improving the feasibility of these NP catalysts for groundwater remediation and in understanding how the gold enhances the Pd catalytic activity so...
The Wonderful World of Carbon Nanotubes Archived Webinar Dec 17, 2009 The combination of remarkable mechanical properties and unique electronic properties of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) offers significant potential for revolutionary applications in electronics devices,...
The Ubiquitous Hydrocyclone Separator: Theory and Practice Archived Webinar Feb 10, 2009 The hydrocyclone separator, which was invented in 1891 (see E. Bretney, “Water Purifier”, U.S. Patent 453,105) is widely used in process engineering as a classifier, a clarifier, or a thickener. The...
Nanotechnology: What is it? What are the opportunities? Archived Webinar Mar 11, 2008 Nanotechnology deals with the creation of materials, devices and systems through the manipulation of nanoscale matter, and takes advantage of novel and interesting properties that may arise. This is...
AIChE Journal Highlight: Quantitatively Assessing the Structural Effect of Hierarchical Zeolites March2019Journal HighlightZeolites are microporous catalysts that are widely used in industry. However, for molecules with sizes similar to the micropores, mass-transfer resistance may limit the accessibility to catalytic sites. Introducing mesopores and/or macropores into...
Evaluate Catalyst Replacement Economics: Part 2 — Continuous Replacement March2019Reactions and SeparationsGary Sawyer, P.E.Reaction conversion and selectivity can deteriorate as a catalyst ages. Optimize continuous catalyst makeup and replacement rate to improve profitability.
Technical Entity Trends: Trending Styles: Advanced Materials in the Garment Industry February2019Technical Entity TrendsLucy AlexanderAs chemical engineers, we are involved in many different industries and our work is critical to research and development (R&D) initiatives. From the development of pigments and dyes, to the scaleup that enables product affordability, the textiles and fabrics industry is no exception. The materials used in sports, outdoor, defense, and medical applications have rapidly progressed since the initial development of synthetic fibers. Ongoing research across academia and industry is backed by large-scale collaborations, such as Advanced Functional Fabrics of America (AFFOA), a member of the Manufacturing USA initiative. Here’s a look at some of the innovative clothing technology that manufacturers, designers, and bloggers forecast will shape our future.
Flow of Solids in Bins, Hoppers, Chutes and Feeders Face-to-Face CourseGet up-to-date on proven design and troubleshooting principles for handling bulk solids in bins, hoppers, chutes and feeders for safe and trouble-...
Pneumatic Conveying of Bulk Solids Face-to-Face CourseGain a better understanding of pneumatic conveying problems and principles, allowing you to evaluate and troubleshoot your in-plant systems to...
Flow of Solids/Pneumatic Conveying Combo Course Face-to-Face CourseCombination of Flow of Solids in Bins, Hoppers, Chutes, and Feeders (CH032) and Pneumatic Conveying of Bulk Solids (CH033)
CEP: News Update February2019News UpdateA Hub for Appalachia’s Emerging Petrochemical Industry A recent U.S. Dept. of Energy (DOE) report highlights the potential benefits of Appalachia Development Group’s (ADG) proposed infrastructure project, the over $3 billion Appalachian Storage and...
Catalyzing Commercialization: Flexible Ceramic Membranes Enable Low-Cost Energy Storage February2019Catalyzing CommercializationMolecular separations are at the heart of chemical engineering, and nanostructured membranes are emerging as a low-cost alternative to traditional separation processes. However, most membranes struggle to maintain performance in harsh environments...
Introduction to Ammonia Production September2016Back To BasicsVenkat Pattabathula, Jim RichardsonAmmonia is critical in the manufacturing of fertilizers, and is one of the largest-volume synthetic chemicals produced in the world. This article explores the evolution of ammonia production and describes the current manufacturing technologies.
New Products: February 2019 February2019New ProductsHeat Transfer Small Spray Dryer Fits In Laboratory Hoods The Model 0.1 PolarDry electrostatic spray dryer has a design that follows current good manufacturing practices (cGMPs) enforced by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The dryer is...
A Better Burger January 22, 2019Join us for a detailed look into meat alternatives for a healthier environment.
Revisiting the 63rd Annual Safety in Ammonia Plants and Related Facilities Symposium January 15, 2019If you missed the last Ammonia Safety Sumposium, check out this excellent summary of highlights.
January 2019 CEP Preview January 11, 2019Determine the best catalyst replacement interval for fixed-bed reactors, boost fan performance and efficiency, meet the Caltech 6, and much more.
Chemical Engineer Helps Devise Drug Sponge to Reduce Chemo Side Effects January 10, 2019Chemical engineering and polymer science played a significant role in creating this new blood-filtering cancer treatment technology.
AIChE Journal Highlight: Nanoparticulate Polymer Brushes: A Gateway for Complex Fluids Engineering January2019Journal HighlightNanoparticulate polymer brushes are emerging as potent agents for complex fluids engineering, says Robert D. Tilton (Carnegie Mellon Univ.) in his AIChE Journal Perspective article, “Opportunities for Complex Fluids Engineering with Nanoparticulate...
New Products: January 2019 January2019New ProductsMaterials and Chemicals Filament Enables Implant Printing This polyether ether ketone (PEEK) filament is based on VESTAKEEP i4 G, a highly viscous implant-grade material. It can be used in fused filament fabrication (FFF) technology and enables...
Evaluate Catalyst Replacement Economics: Part 1 — Periodic Replacement January2019Reactions and SeparationsGary Sawyer, P.E.When is it time for fresh catalyst in your fixed-bed reactor? This article gives you the tools to determine the optimal replacement interval.
SAChE® Programa de Certificación – Aspectos Básicos de la Seguridad de Laboratorios eLearning (online) CourseEste curso proporciona una revisión completa de seguridad en laboratorios que manejan químicos peligrosos. Cubre el uso seguro de equipos de...
SAChE® Programa de Certificación – el Rol de Nitrógeno en Seguridad eLearning (online) CourseEste certificado Sache se enfoca en nitrógeno, un elemento básico de la industria química. Debido a que es un gas inerte, el nitrógeno es adecuado...
CEP: News Update January2019News UpdateAn Embroidered Battery for Wearable Biosensors Engineers at the Univ. of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass Amherst) have developed a thread-based battery that can be stitched into fabric and used to power wearable biosensors for health monitoring...
Catalyzing Commercialization: Innovative Catalysts for Low-Temperature Automotive Exhaust Abatement December2018Catalyzing CommercializationExhaust from automotive engines consists of hydrocarbons (HCs), carbon monoxide (CO), particulate matter (PM), and nitrogen oxides (NOx), most of which are converted to CO 2 , steam, and nitrogen (N 2 ) by a catalytic converter. The catalytic...
The Food Industry Responds to Consumer Demands November 28, 2018Consumers have grown used to having information at their fingertips, which has bred greater awareness about healthy eating and demand for transparency.
Harold Schmitz on Food Innovation and Engineering [Interview] November 26, 2018We speak with Harold Schmitz of Mars, Incorporated about food innovation and engineering.
MMAIChE Saison Wins Grand Prize at 2018 AIChE Beer Brewing Competition November 8, 2018See all the results from this year's beer brewing competition, and check out competition photos.