2018 Spring Meeting and 14th Global Congress on Process Safety April 22-26, 2018 Orlando World Center MarriottThe 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.
2017 AIChE Annual Meeting October 29 - November 3, 2017Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis, MNHilton Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MNThe AIChE Annual Meeting is the premier educational forum for chemical engineers interested in innovation and professional growth. Save the date!
New H1N1 Flu Virus Sensor Is Rapid and Highly Sensitive June 1, 2017A new biosensor is capable of rapid detection of the H1N1 flu virus, a strain which poses a strong treat for pandemic outbreak. The new sensor, developed by researchers at Tokyo...
Flow of Solids in Bins, Hoppers, Chutes and Feeders Public (classroom) CourseGet up-to-date on proven design and troubleshooting principles for handling bulk solids in bins, hoppers, chutes and feeders for safe and trouble-...
New Nanomaterials Switch from Hydrophobic to Hydrophillic June 9, 2017Researchers at Swansea University have developed a new class of nanomaterials with tunable wettability that have wide ranging applications from antifouling to waterproofing. The...
Pneumatic Conveying of Bulk Solids Public (classroom) CourseGain a better understanding of pneumatic conveying problems and principles, allowing you to evaluate and troubleshoot your in-plant systems to...
Catalyzing Commercialization: Sustainable Production of Bricks Promises to Curb Global Emissions June2017Catalyzing CommercializationbioMASON, a start-up located in Research Triangle Park, NC, has developed a process for “growing” bricks at room temperature rather than firing them in kilns. The process employs bacteria to grow the building materials without emitting greenhouse gases, and without depleting nonrenewable resources.
Programa de Certificación SAChE® – 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...
New Products: June 2017 June2017New ProductsFluids and Solids Handling Bulk Bag Filler Is Equipped with a Pallet Dispenser This bulk bag filler automatically places an empty pallet under a bulk bag prior to filling. Between 14 and 16 pallets can be loaded into the pallet dispenser. The filler...
4th Middle East Process Engineering Conference & Exhibition (MEPEC 2017) October 9-11, 2017Bahrain International Exhibition & Convention Center, Manama, Kingdom of BahrainMEPEC 2017 is the 4th 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 9th to 11th of October 2017.
10th World Congress of Chemical Engineering and Chem-E-Car Competition October 1-5, 2017Gran Via Convention Center, Barcelona, SpainThe 10th World Congress of Chemical Engineering in Barcelona will feature an AIChE International Chem-E-Car Competition®.
Sponsored Webinar: 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 sponsored webinar, learn an approach to identifying and characterizing reactive materials and how to...
Scarcity of Emission Reduction Credits (ERCs) and Potential Effects on Expansions in Petrochemical and Refinery Sector Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyMarch 30, 2017Emission Reduction Credits (ERCs) are required for companies with new projects or expansions that exceed certain emission thresholds in nonattainment...
The Impact of Discharge Criteria on Spent Caustic Treatment Options Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyMarch 30, 2017Sodium hydroxide, in caustic solutions, is used in the hydrocarbon processing industries to extract and neutralize gases such as hydrogen sulfide and...
How Big a Future Cracker Should You Consider? Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyMarch 29, 2017The plant capacity of ethylene plants has evolved over more than last six decades. Every time businesses have struggled with the same question - how...
Examining Combustion Control Options for Fired Heaters and Boilers Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyMarch 29, 2017Energy efficiency, safety, and environmental impact are all important issues concerning any type of combustion operations. Variability in the...
Converting Propane and Butane (LPG) in to High-Value Products Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyMarch 29, 2017Shale oil and gas operations in North America generate abundant and low-cost supplies of LPG. At the same time, high production levels of shale oil...
How Non-Condensables Affect Your Ethane/Ethylene Liquefaction Process – Different Concepts to Reduce Power Consumption and Product Losses Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyMarch 29, 2017How Non-Condensables Affect Your Ethane/Ethylene Liquefaction Process - Different Concepts to Reduce Power Consumption and Product Losses The...
Increasing Refining Margins with More Flexibility in Use of High Tan Crudes Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyMarch 29, 2017High TAN crudes offer significant opportunities for margin improvement. Historically, refiners have preferred to use metallurgy as the primary...
Impact of Light Tight Oils on Distillate Hydrotreater Operation Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyMarch 29, 2017Light Tight Oil (LTO, also known as Shale Oil) formations are providing a new crude source to North America and soon to the world, with the recent...
Process Event Avoidance: Using Identification of Process Faults to Avoid Abnormal Process Events Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyMarch 29, 2017Process faults are a significant concern in the chemical and petrochemical industry. Process operators typically become aware of process faults only...
New High Capacity Adsorbent for Oxygenate, Nitrogen, and Sulfur Compound Removal from Olefinic C4 Streams Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyMarch 29, 2017Demands placed upon C4 olefin producers have been pressed in light of the global petrochemical market and has led producers to re-evaluate...
Challenges in the Application of Adsorbent Technologies for Midstream Contaminants Control Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyMarch 28, 2017Adsorbent technologies have been used in the midstream industry for contaminant purification from natural gas. Molecular sieves are the product of choice for the deep dehydration required by Liquefied Natural Gas and midstream facilities. Also, adsorbents can remove other impurities such as carbon dioxide, hydrogen sulfide, mercaptans, and mercury. There are different mechanisms for adsorption, some of which are regenerable and some are not. Advances in adsorbents provides a technology overview and high level guidelines to design, operation, and troubleshooting.
Improof: Integrated Model Guided Process Optimization of Steam Cracking Furnaces Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyMarch 28, 2017IMPROOF: Integrated model guided process optimization of steam cracking furnaces Authors: Van Geem Kevin M.1,*, Battin-Leclerc F.2, Bellos G.3,...
Ageing Assets in the Process Industry - an Holistic View Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyMarch 28, 2017Introduction: Ageing is something natural. Everything is ageing including us as human beings. When we get older we will visit a doctor more often, we...
Case Study Evaluation of End of Life Condition of Cracking Tubes with Anticoking Barrier Technology Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyMarch 28, 2017This paper examines the end of life condition of ethylene cracking tubes which use an anticoking barrier technology. As new technologies are applied...
Impact of Impurities on Carbon Molecular Sieve Membranes for Applications in Olefins Units Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyMarch 28, 2017The separation of olefins from paraffins is important in the petrochemical industry.The current dominant technology, cryogenic distillation, is...
Criteria for Determining the Need for Installation of Fixed FIRE and Gas Detectors in Petroleum Refineries Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyMarch 28, 2017CRITERIA FOR DETERMINING THE NEED FOR INSTALLATION OF FIXED FIRE AND GAS DETECTORS IN PETROLEUM REFINERIES One of the most important aspects of...
Effectively Addressing Damage Mechanism Reviews in a Process Hazard Analysis: A Checklist Approach Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyMarch 28, 2017Effectively Addressing Damage Mechanism Reviews in a Process Hazard Analysis: A Checklist Approach Tazim S. Rehmat, ABSG Consulting Inc., 300...
Solid-Liquid Separation Technology for Removing Contaminant Fines from Water Scrubbing, Clarifier Effluents and Grey Water Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyMarch 28, 2017Treating water for environmental and process benefits is becoming more important in the oil and gas, energy, bioenergy, biochemical and chemical...
Automation: Integrating Capital Projects with Turnarounds Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyMarch 28, 2017The traditional view of turnarounds is that they are just maintenance events. In reality, these planned shutdown events are very strategic...
Modeling and Optimization of a Cracked Naphtha Post-Treater Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyMarch 28, 2017FCC cracked naphtha is a valuable component of the gasoline pool that, when untreated, is characterized by high olefin and sulfur content. The...
Deep Desulfurization Guardbeds for Hydrocarbon Processing Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyMarch 27, 2017Traditionally sulfur removal from hydrocarbon feeds is carried out in a two-step process: hydrodesulfurization (HDS) of the organic sulfur compounds...
the Journey Towards 2030, the Impact of the 2030 Vision and the 2020 Transformation Program on the Energy, Infrastructure and Other Projects in the Region Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyMarch 27, 2017Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries announced their vision for 2030 being so ambitious and trying to have better future for next generations and...
Oil-Free Screw Compressors in Ethylene Storage Boil Off Gas Service Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyMarch 27, 2017Major Ethylene production facilities utilize large atmospheric tanks to store liquid Ethylene at its cryogenic saturation temperature of -155 °F...
Feedstock Contaminants in Ethylene Plants - 2017 Update Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyMarch 27, 2017Ethylene plant operators were polled for their responses on a wide range of feedstock contaminant issues. This paper presents the responses to this...
Compressor Fouling Monitoring Methods Identify Changes in Fouling Mechanism to Direct Mitigation Performance Improvement Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyMarch 27, 2017Fouling within an olefin plantâs cracked gas compressor is a relatively common occurrence. Almost all gas crackers report some concern with...
Large Steam Turbine Overspeed Trip Mitigation in Large Olefins Plans Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyMarch 27, 2017Steam turbine overspeed events in large olefins plants can happen from a sudden loss of load in the driven equipment or instantaneous loss of coupled...
Carbon Disulfide Removal to Help Meet New Specifications for Petrochemical Grade Naphtha Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyMarch 27, 2017Ethylene producers have linked carbon disulfide (CS 2 ) in petrochemical grade naphtha (PCN) to corrosion in locations downstream of the cracker and...
Technical Challenge of Compressors and Steam Turbines for Super Mega Ethylene Plant Efficient and Sustainable Operation (MHI) Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyMarch 27, 2017Turbomachinery OEM have been going forward to apply challenging technologies for critical components in order to provide higher efficient and more...
Steam Turbine 101/201 Combined, Basic Knowledge of Steam Turbine Short Course (MHI) Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyMarch 27, 2017It is shown as the outline in this short course that the role of steam turbine, history, classification, basic structure, components and their...
New Cumene Alkylation Technology Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyMarch 27, 2017Selective benzene alkylation to cumene using a variety of propylene derived feeds is an important process for production of phenol as a building...
Benefits of Novel Cooling Water Chemicals on Refinery Economics Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyMarch 27, 2017Some 35 years ago phosphate and zinc based programs emerged as the cooling water treatment technology of choice when the industry was strongly...
Alkylation and Other Processes for Refinery Propylene Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyMarch 27, 2017Propylene, originating from catalytic and thermal cracking processes like Fluid Catalytic Cracking, FCC and Delayed Coking, DCU, presents a...
Last Line of Defense - Improving Our Step Back 5x5 Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyMarch 27, 2017Last Line of Defense - Improving Our Step Back 5x5 Â Step Back 5x5 is our last layer of defense and perhaps our most important. This paper shows how...
Trace Contaminant Removal in Petroleum Refining Processes Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyMarch 27, 2017Adsorbents are widely utilized for trace contaminant removal in petroleum refining processes, including fluid catalytic cracking, catalytic reforming...
Energy-Industry Trends and Insights from the Wellhead to Downstream Products Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyMarch 27, 2017HSB Solomon Associates LLC (Solomon) has conducted Comparative Performance Analyses™ (CPA™), also known as the Solomon studies, for over 35 years. These studies benchmark the Refining, Petrochemicals, Midstream, Upstream, and Electric Power industries, with the earliest studies starting in 1980.
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Ethylene Plant Operation Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyMarch 27, 2017Ethylene plants represent a large capital investment and have many operational factors that can be controlled and or accounted for. In this talk we...
Tailoring Big Data Analytics for Optimizing Ethylene Plant Asset Performance Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyMarch 27, 2017Getting the best out of the existing ethylene assets is a key result area for manufacturers. Enhancing the capability to run the plant reliably and...
2017 AIChE Spring Meeting and 13th GCPS AGILE Award Keynote Address Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyMarch 27, 2017The 2017 AIChE Spring Meeting and 13th GCPS AGILE Keynote Address will be presented by AGILE award recipient John Y. Televantos, Partner, Arsenal Capital Partners.
Particle and Bulk Solids Characterization Technology Public (classroom) CourseGiven the wide range of technologies available today for powder and particle characterization, selecting the best option for an application is not...
Laser-induced Graphene Exhibits Antibacterial and Anti-Fouling Properties May 26, 2017The spongy graphene known as laser-induced graphene (LIG) is extremely resistant to biofilm formation and exhibits antibacterial properties, according to researchers at Rice...
Particle Technology eLearning (online) CourseDifficulties in handling or processing powders are often overlooked and can result in production stoppages. Gain a practical introduction to particle...
Catalyzing Commercialization: Next-Generation Polymer Coatings for Harsh Environments May2017Catalyzing CommercializationWires and optical fibers are covered with coatings to protect them against harsh environmental conditions. These coatings often serve as the last line of defense against damage, and their protective capability can define the lifetime of a product...
Basics of the Chemical Industry eLearning (online) CourseThe chemical industry value chain is complex. In this online course, you’ll gain a high-level review of the manufacture and markets for roughly 70...
New Products: May 2017 May2017New ProductsInstrumentation Miniature Multichannel Detectors Withstand Harsh Environmental Stressors The cap of conventional multichannel detectors usually includes sensitive narrow-bandpass channel filters. Instead, these sensors include a central window — a...
SAChE® 证书课程–氮在过程安全的作用 eLearning (online) Course这门SAChE安全证书课程重点讲化学工业中的基本物质-氮气。因为是惰性气体，氮气在化工生产、加工、处理和运输等各个方面有着广泛的应用。氮封使可燃物的安全储存和使用成为可能，还有助于防止可燃粉尘爆炸。但是，它也是一个明显的窒息性气体，在其处理和使用中必须应用安全原则。
Flow of Solids/Pneumatic Conveying Combo Course Public (classroom) CourseCombination of Flow of Solids in Bins, Hoppers, Chutes, and Feeders (CH032) and Pneumatic Conveying of Bulk Solids (CH033)
Programa de Certificación SAChE® – 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...
Crystallization Operations Public (classroom) CourseA practical overview of the basics of crystallization and precipitation and how to apply the fundamentals of crystal growth and nucleation to...
Crystallization Process Development eLearning (online) CourseAn in-depth overview of what theories, methods and techniques should be on the radar of every engineer involved in crystallization processes and...
Fluid Mixing Technology, Part 1 March 9, 2017Gain an overview of basic design principles for blending fluids in a stirred tank.
Programa de Certificação SAChE® – O papel do Nitrogênio em Segurança eLearning (online) CourseEste Certificado em Segurança de Processos SAChE se concentra em nitrogênio o qual é um ponto de atenção da indústria química. Por se tratar de um...
Pneumatic Conveying of Bulk Solids eLearning (online) CourseLearn design and troubleshooting strategies that result in trouble-free flow. This online course addresses challenges like wear, attrition, rate...
Fluid Mixing Technology, Part 2 May 3, 2017Learn the basics of choosing an appropriate impeller for blending fluids in a stirred tank.
Flow of Solids in Bins, Hoppers, Chutes and Feeders eLearning (online) CourseIdentify strategies for alleviating problems, improving design and optimizing flow. Learn the bulk material flow strategies you need and how to apply...
CEP: News Update May2017News Update4D Printing Creates Shape-Shifting Materials Scientists at Georgia Institute of Technology and Singapore Univ. of Technology and Design have developed a way to 3D-print objects that can easily change shape when they are heated. The process could...
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.
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.
Meet Chemical Engineer and MIT Professor Paula Hammond April 20, 2017As part of the ongoing series "Storied Women," MIT recently featured Paula T. Hammond , who is the David H. Koch Chair Professor of Engineering in the Chemical Engineering...
Simple Technique Strengthens Polymers April 28, 2017A chemical engineer and chemist at MIT have discovered how to reduce the "loops" that weaken polymer structures.
Catalyzing Commercialization: A Cyanide-Free Green Process to Recover Gold April2017Catalyzing CommercializationGold is in high demand for products ranging from jewelry to electronics and medical devices. To extract gold from ore, mining companies typically use the sodium cyanide process, in which the gold is converted into a water-soluble coordination...
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 the course along with their valuable perspective on potential pitfalls to watch out for. This webinar...
Sponsored Webinar: 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 to market and improve quality. In 60 minutes, you’ll review the latest trends in the chemicals...
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 of the Moringa oleifera tree to clean water. Hear her scientific results and lessons learned while...
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 catalysts and precious metal catalysts from a cost, toxicity and supply risk perspective. You’ll...
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 explore how the Flint, Michigan water crisis arose. You’ll learn about the decision to switch to the...
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 simulations of surfactants, lipids and polymers. You’ll consider the range of time and length scales...
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. Surfactants can be found in a wide range of products we use every day such as personal care products, cleaners...
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 in integration of magnetic and ferroelectric materials “from the atoms up” serve as an example of...