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 well as chefs, restauranteurs, and foodies alike) to network and share ideas to improve the food world.
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.
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...
Scaleup and Commercialization of a Gas Fermentation Technology October2019SBE Special SectionRachel BrencA newly commercialized gas fermentation platform could be key to addressing climate change by enabling biological conversion of waste gases to products.
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.
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.
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.
Shining a Light into the Unknown September 17, 2019Optogenetics is opening new doors, thanks to discoveries about how neurons function and their role in various conditions and behaviors.
Impact of Fire Exposure on Gas Filled Vessels Archived Webinar Sep 10, 2019 This 60-minute program is designed for process safety professionals or managers who play a key role in managing process safety.
Reactive Chemical Hazards Archived Webinar Aug 28, 2019 Incidents due to reactive chemical hazards continue to occur in the manufacturing industry, resulting in loss of life, property damage, and environmental impacts. There are many federal regulations...
Upcoming Face-to-Face Course Pilot: RAPID's Emerging Membrane Processes for Water Purification January 7, 2020University of Arizona's WEST CenterJoin us on January 7-10, 2020, for RAPID’s Emerging Membrane Processes for Water Purification Course Click here for more info or to register.
Graphene Can Prevent Mosquito Bites August 30, 2019Researchers at Brown University have shown that multilayer graphene can provide a defense against mosquito bites in two ways.
Ammonia as a Fuel Cell Alternative? August 26, 2019Fuel cells continue to be a hot topic, and as hydrogen fuel cell technology advances, we are also seeing fuel cell alternatives.
Cashews Could Soon Make Your Sunscreen Work August 23, 2019Researchers have found a compound derived from cashew shells that offers UV-absorbing properties with many applications.
The New Homegrown August 16, 2019Space exploration and habitation will require new ways of producing food, oxygen, and more, and chemical engineers are already hard at work.
Ethylene Decomposition Tutorial Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyApril 3, 2019Ethylene decomposition is a rather subtle hazard that can occur when ethylene is exposed to elevated pressure and temperature. This paper will...
Impact of Nutrients on Water Environment: Control Technologies and Policy Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyApril 3, 2019Effluent streams of domestic origin contain nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) that are essential nutrients for the growth and metabolism of microbial...
Aligning Business Drivers to Create Win-Win Water Reuse Partnerships between Refineries and Municipalities Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyApril 3, 2019Background Historically, water has been a low-cost utility for many refiners â one that required little consideration and...
Proposed Stationary Source Testing and Ambient Monitoring Requirements for Ethylene Production Facilities Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyApril 3, 2019In April 2016, EPA issued an Information Collection Request (ICR) for ethylene production facilities under the statutory authority of Section 114 of...
Application of Plate Heat Exchangers into Crude Oil Preheat Trains Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyApril 3, 2019Heat exchanger enhancement technologies have been widely used into heat exchanger networks (HENs) retrofit of crude oil preheat train. However, the...
Managing Reliability of Ethane Crackers Using Dmr, RBI, and Iows Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyApril 3, 2019Ethane crackers are subject to severe operating conditions that pose reliability issues and require high maintenance which can have a significant...
Minimizing CO2 production during Syngas Catalysis Mediated By Nano-Sized Iron Supported on Silica Spheres Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyApril 3, 2019Minimizing CO 2 prodcution in chemical reactions is a desirable pathway to low-carbon processes. Our approach encompasses two aspects: 1) use nano-...
3D Printing- Unique Hazards When Metal Dust Is Created Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyApril 2, 2019Over the past several years, manufacturers in the additive industries have employed 3D printing to increase efficiency on plant floors. Materials...
Heavy Oil Reforming Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyApril 2, 2019Heavy Oil Reforming TDA Research is developing a reforming process capable of converting nearly any hydrocarbon feedstock into H 2 . Our process has...
The Origin, Development and Commercialization of the UOP OleflexTM Process, Bipin Vora's Vision and Leadership in Making It Happen Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyApril 2, 2019Since its commercialization in 1990, the UOP Oleflex TM process has become the worldâs dominant technology for on-purpose olefin...
Role of Fire Codes and Standards in Hazard Management for Fire, Explosion and Reactivity Hazards Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyApril 2, 2019The hazard nature of materials found in chemical processes, whether raw materials or finished products, begins with an understanding of the inherent...
Embracing Complexity and Managing Risk: PSM Challenges in Specialty Chemical Innovation Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyApril 2, 2019Success in the specialty chemical business is dependent upon bringing highly specialized products to market quickly, often to meet very specific...
Enabling Transfer Line Exchanger Utilization Optimization Based on Advances Data Analytics Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyApril 2, 2019Transfer line exchangers (TLE), their operation and reliability are critical components in the production of Ethylene and the economics of the plant...
Transforming Abundant Data into Improved Process Reliability Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyApril 2, 2019Today, processing facilities are beginning to effectively utilize the abundance of process and asset health data and information as part of an...
Harnessing Ethylene Plant Manufacturing Operations Reliability Using Data Driven Analytics Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyApril 2, 2019Availability of the Ethylene plant asset is an important factor that determines the Overall Manufacturing Asset Effectiveness. It is not uncommon for...
Using Big Data Techniques to Tackle Refining Reliability and Optimization Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyApril 2, 2019I think we all recognize there is journey to get to Industry 4.0 or Refining 4.0. How do we get to the smart refinery? The smart refinery includes...
Multi-Variable LNG Optimization Using Parallelized Simulator with Integrated Optimizer Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyApril 1, 2019LNG liquefaction is an energy-intensive process, and thus lends itself to optimization. Our work highlights the propane/mixed refrigerant (C3MR)...
An Overview of Recycle Streams As a Source of Contamination Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyApril 1, 2019To minimize waste, steam crackers tend to feature a range of recycle streams, either internally within the plant, or externally from neighboring...
High Cycle Fatigue in Steam Turbines Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyApril 1, 2019Review the impact of high cycle fatigue for steam turbine blades especially in high stress areas Discuss the presence of inclusions, especially those...
Ethylene Product Pump Mechanical Seal Upgrade ֠Lessons Learned Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyApril 1, 2019LyondellBasellâs Corpus Christi Olefins unit experienced an increased number of seal failures during a plan 11/72/76 seal upgrade (...
Refrigeration Compressor Dry Gas Seal Panel Vent Header Design Consideration Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyApril 1, 2019LyondellBasellâs Corpus Christi Olefins plant recently underwent a debottleneck which included a new gas seal package for the...
Consideration & Recommendations for Ethylene Producers When Specifying API Standard 692 Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyApril 1, 2019The summer of 2018 saw the highly anticipated release of API Standard 692, Dry gas Sealing Systems for Axial, Centrifugal, Rotary Screw Compressors...
Improved Coatings to Efficiently Prevent Fouling in Centrifugal Compressors Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyApril 1, 2019Ethylene Producersâ Committee Improved coatings to Efficiently Prevent Fouling in Centrifugal Compressors Sergio Ghezzi Centrifugal...
For Robust, Maintainable Advanced Control, Keep It Simple Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyApril 1, 2019For Robust, Maintainable Advanced Control, KEEP IT SIMPLE (âSimpleâ does not mean easy!) by Lou Ann Perry, Sr...
Multidisciplinary Teamwork Identifies a Machine Performance Issue in an Ethylene Process Gas Compressor Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyApril 1, 2019The Process Gas Compressor (PGC) is one of the most critical pieces of operating equipment in the ethylene manufacturing process. When there is a...
Renewable Hydrogen for Sustainable Ammonia Production August2019Special SectionTrevor BrownMore than half of all produced hydrogen is consumed in ammonia plants. Ammonia’s potential as a carbon-free fuel, hydrogen carrier, and energy store represents an opportunity for renewable hydrogen technologies to be deployed at an even greater scale.
New Products: August 2019 August2019New ProductsMATERIALS AND CHEMICALS Binder for Textile Coating Strengthens Wet and Dry Materials Appretan NTR is a water-based textile coating binder made of renewable ingredients for applications such as tea bags, coffee filters, and capsules. Approximately...
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.
MMAIChE and Their Winning Brew July 25, 2019The AIChE Beer Brewing Competition is not only fun, but it has also proven a good way to energize local sections. It's also a way to help improve the next craft brew.
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...
CEP: News Update August2019News UpdateNew Report Looks to the Future of Separation Science The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) has released a new report detailing a research agenda for the future of separation science. The memo outlines major...
Catalyzing Commercialization: Synthetic Bait Restores Fish Populations and Revitalizes Fishing Communities July2019Catalyzing CommercializationForty billion pounds of wild fish are used as crustacean fishing bait every year, consuming approximately one-third of the global catch of such forage fish. This $20-billion bait market plays a critical role in the vibrancy of commercial fisheries...
CEP: News Update July2019News UpdateAI Gives the Fragrance Industry a New Nose In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has found its way into the fragrance industry. The union sometimes seems at odds with the world of scent, which is often tied to human emotion. Yet, as the...
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...
CEP: News Update June2019News UpdateCould Cannabis Help Treat Brain Disease? Cannabidiol (CBD) is a non-psychoactive compound derived from cannabis, lacking the tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) that gives marijuana users a carefree high. CBD has become wildly popular for recreational...
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)
Catalyzing Commercialization: Fermentation for Biodegradable Superabsorbent Polymers June2019Catalyzing CommercializationSuperabsorbent hydrogels — capable of absorbing liquids and swelling up to several hundred times their initial mass — can be used within topical personal care products, in the cores of absorbent hygiene products such as disposable diapers, and in...
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.
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...