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.
Chemical Ventures Conference 2019 April 23-24, 2019Delaware Innovation SpaceThis conference will focus on Innovation, Investment, and Deal Flow in the chemical space.
2019 North-Central Student Regional Conference April 12-13, 2019University of Toledo, Toledo, OHConference Highlights include Regional Chem-E-Car Competition, Regional ChemE Jeopardy Competition and Regional Student Paper and Poster Competitions. Conference Website
2019 Rocky Mountain Student Regional Conference April 5-6, 2019Colorado School of Mines, Golden, COConference Highlights include Regional Chem-E-Car Competition, Regional ChemE Jeopardy Competition and Regional Student Paper and Poster Competitions. Conference Website
2019 Western Student Regional Conference April 5-6, 2019University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CAConference Highlights include Regional Chem-E-Car Competition, Regional ChemE Jeopardy Competition and Regional Student Paper and Poster Competitions. Conference Website
2019 Spring Meeting and 15th Global Congress on Process Safety March 31 - April 4, 2019Hilton New Orleans RiversideThe AIChE Spring Meeting is the year’s key technical conference for practicing chemical engineers. A wide range of subjects relevant to the current needs of industry is covered.
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.
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...
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...
2019 Pacific Northwest Student Regional Conference April 26-28, 2019University of Idaho, Moscow, IDConference Highlights include Regional Chem-E-Car Competition, Regional ChemE Jeopardy Competition and Regional Student Paper and Poster Competitions.
2019 Mid-America Student Regional Conference April 12-14, 2019Missouri University of Science and TechnologyConference Highlights include Regional Chem-E-Car Competition, Regional ChemE Jeopardy Competition and Regional Student Paper and Poster Competitions. Conference Website
2019 Mid-Atlantic Student Regional Conference April 5-7, 2019Pennsylvania State University, College, PAConference Highlights include Regional Chem-E-Car Competition, Regional ChemE Jeopardy Competition and Regional Student Paper and Poster Competitions. Conference Webpage
2019 Southern Student Regional Conference March 28-30, 2019Mississippi State University, Starkville, MSConference Highlights include Regional Chem-E-Car Competition, Regional ChemE Jeopardy Competition and Regional Student Paper and Poster Competitions. Conference website
3rd Ethylene Middle East Technology Conference & Exhibition (EMET) February 13-14, 2019Bahrain International Exhibition & Convention Centre, Manama, BahrainEthylene Middle East Technology (EMET) Conference & Exhibition is the event for professionals looking to develop their technical knowledge and optimize their position in the fast-evolving Ethylene Industry by increased operational efficiency, sustainability and excellence.
Middle East Fine & Specialty Chemicals Conference & Exhibition (ME-SPEC) February 13-14, 2019Bahrain International Exhibition & Convention Centre, Manama, BahrainThe Middle East’s flagship Specialty Chemicals event provides a regional forum for Petrochemical Suppliers, Converters, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and potential investors to showcase, network, and share knowledge & experiences across the whole value chain.
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...
2019 Southwest Student Regional Conference March 29-30, 2019Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TXConference Highlights include Regional Chem-E-Car Competition, Regional ChemE Jeopardy Competition and Regional Student Paper and Poster Competitions.
2019 Eckhardt Northeast Student Regional Conference March 29-31, 2019University of Massachusetts, AmherstConference Highlights include Regional Chem-E-Car Competition, Regional ChemE Jeopardy Competition and Regional Student Paper and Poster Competitions.
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.
"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
2018 Official Chem-E-Car Competition® Video October 30, 2018See the official video for the 2018 Annual Student Conference Chem-E-Car Competition®.
David Mackanic, PhD student, Stanford University October 6, 2018As part of our celebration of AIChE's 110th year, David Mackanic of Stanford University shares his predictions for chemical engineering's next 25 years.
Joshua D. Howe, Postdoctoral Researcher, Georgia Tech: The Future of Chemical Engineering October 2, 2018From the perspective of his specialty in the computational study of materials, Josh takes us through his vision of chemical engineering's future.
Concepción “Conchita” Jiménez-Gonzalez, GlaxoSmithKline: The Future of Chemical Engineering September 27, 2018GlaxoSmithKline's Conchita Jiménez-Gonzalez shares a pharmaceutical perspective on chemical engineering's future.
Christopher J. Ellison, University of Minnesota: The Future of Chemical Engineering September 25, 2018Chris Ellison is Associate Professor and Piercy Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science at th
Vicky Lange, Postdoc, University College London: The Future of Chemical Engineering September 11, 2018As part of our celebration of AIChE's 110th year, Vicky Lange, a postdoctoral research associate at University College London, shares her predictions for chemical engineering's next 25 years.
Billy B. Bardin, the Dow Chemical Company: The Future of Chemical Engineering September 6, 2018As part of our celebration of AIChE's 110th year, Billy Bardin of the Dow Chemical Company shares his predictions for chemical engineering's next 25 years.
James A. Stapleton, University of Oregon: The Future of Chemical Engineering September 4, 2018James revisits his 2008 predictions and looks at the next 25 years, with an eye on how chemical and biological engineers will play a role in solving the world's greatest challenges.
Cristina U. Thomas, 3M: The Future of Chemical Engineering August 11, 2018Christina Thomas, senior technical leader at 3M's Corporate R&D Services Center, sees enormous progress in the next 25 years, thanks to chemical engineers and new technology.
An Interview with the DOE's Mark Johnson for RAPID's Official Launch March 29, 2017DOE's Mark Johnson shares some success stories of smart manufacturing institutes and the critical role people play in that success. Watch his interview here.
An Interview with F&PD Keynote Speaker Claire Cagnolatti March 28, 2017Following her welcoming keynote for the Fuels and Petrochemicals Division, Claire Cagnolatti joined ChEnected for a short conversation.
AIChE Journal Highlight: Characterizing Complex Nanostructured Catalysts November2018Journal HighlightSweeping advances in the synthesis and characterization of new and complex nanomaterials have been made in the past decades, buoyed by the launch of the U.S. National Nanotechnology Initiative in 2000. Scientists and engineers have made great...
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...
Technical Entity Trends: The Food Industry Responds to Consumer Demands November2018Technical Entity TrendsSean LiuConsumers have grown used to having information at their fingertips, which has bred greater awareness about healthy eating and demand for transparency. The food industry must contend with global population growth that will require increased output,...
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 December2018News UpdateArmy Research Lab Uses Discarded Plastic to 3D Print Supplies Researchers at the U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL) have developed a way to use discarded plastic waste as starting material for additive manufacturing on army bases. Wristband Can...
Crystallization Operations Face-to-Face CourseA practical overview of the basics of crystallization and precipitation and how to apply the fundamentals of crystal growth and nucleation to...
2018 Annual Meeting Honors Ceremony Recap October 29, 2018Photos and details from the 2018 Institute and Board of Directors' Awards.
AIChE Fellow Frances Arnold Is One of Three Winners of 2018 Nobel Prize in Chemistry October 3, 2018Dr. Arnold's research has produced methods now routinely used to create new catalysts. Her work has led to new enzymes for pharmaceuticals, sustainable biofuels, and other environmentally friendly products.
New Products: October 2018 October2018New ProductsMaterials and Chemicals Acrylates Are Suitable for Food Packaging Applications Designed for use in indirect food contact applications, these four low-migration (LM) acrylate monomers and oligomers comply with Swiss Ordinance, Nestlé Guidance Notes...
CEP: News Update September2018News UpdateUnderwater Device Captures Deep Sea Creatures Engineers at Harvard Univ. have developed a 12-sided self-folding device capable of capturing creatures from the darkest depths of the ocean, an innovation that has the potential to revolutionize our...
CEP: News Update October2018News UpdateResearchers Make First Electrical Contact with Molecules In the beginning, there were room-sized computers. Over the course of mere decades, they shrank down to bulky desktops and suitcase-sized laptops. Pagers turned into chunky mobile phones by...
AIChE Journal Highlight: Multiphasic Liquids as the Basis of Nanomaterials Manufacturing October2018Journal HighlightMany industrial processes and consumer products involve systems containing multiple liquid and solid phases — including emulsions, suspensions, suspo-emulsions, solid/liquid gels, and others. These systems are finding a place in the synthesis of new...
September 2018 CEP Preview September 18, 2018This month, a guide to distillation tower inspections, a close look at epigenetics, challenges for rare earth elements and other specialty metals, and much more.
21st Century Products: A Challenging Economic Future September2018Critical IssuesHerbert Cooper, Bodo AlbrechtThis article discusses how rare earth elements (REEs) and precious and specialty metals — collectively known as critical materials (CMs) — are sourced as well as some issues and engineering challenges that may lie ahead.
AIChE Journal Highlight: Challenges and Future Outlooks for Protein-Polymer Conjugates September2018Journal HighlightProtein-polymer conjugates are created either by covalently attaching synthetic polymers to proteins or by growing polymers directly from the protein surface. The latter is known as a “grafting-from” approach, which takes advantage of radical...
Interview with Author and Keynote Speaker Thomas Hager August 6, 2018Involved in the manufacture of ammonia and related chemicals? Check out what this year's Annual Safety in Ammonia Plants and Related Facilities Symposium has in store.
Structural Analysis of Design of Process Equipment June, 2018This book offers comprehensive coverage of the analysis and design of both API equipment and ASME pressure vessels.
CEP: News Update August2018News UpdateNew CRISPR Findings Raise Concerns Before Technology’s Clinical Debut A pair of studies that investigated the effect of CRISPR-Cas 9 on a key protein that regulates cell growth and protects against cancer has sent shockwaves through the growing...
Catalyzing Commercialization: High-Performance Adsorbent Captures Natural Gas and Reduces Emissions August2018Catalyzing CommercializationNatural gas combustion produces less greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions than the burning of other fossil fuels. For example, GHG emissions from shale gas can be 6% lower than conventional natural gas, 23% lower than gasoline, and 33% lower than coal...
CEP: News Update July2018News UpdateNanomaterials Restore Aged Canvases Researchers at Chalmers Univ. of Technology in Göteborg, Sweden, have developed a new method to provide structural support to canvas using nanomaterials. The method, called consolidation, treats the degraded...
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.
Repackaging the Planet June 14, 2018Current plastic recycling efforts just aren't enough, but new solutions are evolving in response to public awareness and outrage.
Catalyst Characterization in the Molecular-Level Kinetic Modeling of Hydroprocessing Reactors Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyApril 25, 2018The commercial upgrading of conventional and unconventional hydroprocessing feeds to valuable petrochemicals and fuels usually involves a series of...
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...
Advances in Utilizing Data to Improve Operations Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyApril 24, 2018Big data and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) are relevant topics of discussion in many commercial and industrial applications, and it also...
Improving Profitability By Solving Crude and Fuel Blending Challenges Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyApril 24, 2018The global refining industry has faced constant change in recent years most significantly around the increased availability of opportunity crudes and...
Catalytic Processesprocess Safety Requirements Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyApril 24, 2018
Improving Catalytic Reformer Heaters Duty Using New Technologies Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyApril 24, 2018Catalytic Reformer Units are one of the most important units and are always being run at the maximum capacity. The multi stage heater used in the...
Impact of Cracked Gas Drier Adsorbent Pressure Drop Increase on Plant Profitability Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyApril 24, 2018The impact of pressure losses on the profitability of a steam cracker are important and can be quantified. This is illustrated with the changes SABIC...
Troubleshooting Vacuum Operation of an Inter-after Condenser Unit in Ethylene Plant Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyApril 24, 2018An ethylene refrigeration compressor in ethane cracker unit is powered by surface condensing steam turbine that operates under vacuum. The vacuum is...
Decision Automation for Lubes and Asphalt Production Scheduling Using MILP with Sequence-Dependent Switchovers Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyApril 23, 2018Hydrocarbon fractions for lubes and asphalts are produced in vacuum distillation units (VDU) by feeding reduced streams or atmospheric residue from...
Data-Driven Real-Time Estimation and Optimization for Integrated Pre-Heat Exchange Trains and Distillate Cutpoints in Multiple Fractionation Columns Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyApril 23, 2018
Pressure Relief Design for Reactive Systems Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyApril 23, 2018Abstract: Pressure relief design for reactive systems requires a different way of thinking than standard non-reactive designs. Reactive systems are...
Automation Strategies for Crude Feedstock Optimization Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyApril 23, 2018
Zero Waste/Polymer Disposal from Caustic Tower Saves $1MM/Year in Versalis Ethylene Unit Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyApril 23, 2018The process gas in ethylene plants contains acid gases, namely carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulphide, due to the cracking and coking/decoking...
Oxy Dehydrogenation of Paraffin's to Olefins Using Co5MgAlO Catalyst Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyApril 23, 2018OXIDATIVE DEHYDROGENATION OF LIGHT PARAFFINS (C 2 â C 5 ) INTO OLEFINS: using Co (5) MgAlO as catalyst Abstract Olefins have...
AIChE Journal Highlight: Renewable Biomass-Derived Precursors for the Polymer and Materials Industries June2018Journal HighlightBiomass is an abundant source of renewable carbon that can produce functionalized oxygenated chemicals, which can be used as feedstocks to create high-performance polymers, surfactants, polymer additives, and other materials.
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-...
Catalyzing Commercialization: A New Generation of Bio-Based Adhesives from Bioadvantaged Monomers June2018Catalyzing CommercializationBiopolymers, produced at least partially from renewable resources, have gained attention as society, industry, and governments realize the need to move away from petroleum-based materials. There are two main types of biopolymers — bioreplacement polymers and bioadvantaged polymers.
Meeting Nitrogen Demand June2018Back To BasicsRobert Lewis, Timothy LebrechtOn-site nitrogen generation can be a cost-effective option for a wide range of purity and flow requirements.