Solar Energy Systems Conference '19 December 12-13, 2019Baylor Research and Innovation Collaborative, Waco, TXThe AIChE Center for Energy Initiatives, in collaboration with other entities, is hosting a 2 day symposium to focus on solar energy innovation, challenges and opportunities for engineers and other stakeholders. Submit an Abstract Register Now Conference Flyer
Interview: WISE Intern Tomas Wesley Green, Univ. Kansas November 16, 2016Tomas Wesley Green from the University of Kansas used his WISE internship in Washington to study how agricultural resources can contribute to the energy supply and bioeconomy. He looked a
Introduction to Hydrogen Safety for First Responders eLearning (online) CourseThis introduction to Hydrogen Safety for First Responders is a Web-based course that provides an "awareness level" overview of hydrogen for fire, law...
Rust and Saltwater Used to Generate Electricity August 1, 2019While it’s often seen as a nuisance, new research finds rust can be used to generate electricity in combination with saltwater, thanks to an electrokinetic phenomenon.
DOE's Sunita Satyapal on Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology May 14, 2019Hydrogen fuel cell technology continues to advance and show great promise. Sunita Satyapal of the US DOE discusses advances with Nick Barilo of AIChE's Center for Hydrogen Safety.
Center for Hydrogen Safety Launches at Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process Safety April 9, 2019On April 2, AIChE formally unveiled its new Center for Hydrogen Safety with a slate of sessions held at the 2019 AIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process Safety in New Orleans, LA.
Battery Basics Archived Webinar Jan 13, 2016 This session takes a look at the electrochemistry behind batteries to get a sense of where the field is moving. Massive electricity storage would offer huge benefits to today’s grid, reducing price...
Economics of Waste Management in the U.S. Archived Webinar Nov 18, 2015 This webinar provides an overview of integrated solid waste management in the U.S., and the economics that drive the systems. It focuses on the current state of solid waste management, data about...
CCUS Pathways to Synergistic Fossil and Renewable Energy Infrastructure Archived Webinar Oct 15, 2014 This presentation focuses on practical and reliable solutions to climate change issues associated with power plants and how such solutions can enable far more effective use of both renewable and...
Mid-Scale LNG Processes Archived Webinar Oct 16, 2013 This Webinar presents the need for natural gas liquefaction (LNG), the LNG value chain, and compares several technologies such as the PRICO® single mixed refrigerant process.
Development of a Commercially Viable Algae Biofuels Process Archived Webinar May 8, 2013 This presentation will provide an overview of a process to produce algae bio-crude from algae grown in open ponds using non-potable water and non-arable soil.
From Wet Algae to Liquid Fuels Archived Webinar Mar 20, 2013 The presentation provides some general background on biofuels and on the use of algae as a biomass source for making liquid fuels. The presentation focuses on R&D efforts related to processing...
Carbon Nanomaterials for Energy-Related Applications Archived Webinar Mar 7, 2012 Get an overview of research activities in the area of nanostructured carbon materials with a focus on supercapacitors and other energy-related applications.
The Changing Feedstock Landscape and the Hurdles of Alternative Feedstocks Archived Webinar Nov 17, 2011 Understand the underlying issues behind these alternative feedstocks needed for chemical manufacturing. Separation issues that need to be solved before some alternatives can become economically...
Fracking: The Hydraulic Fracturing of Shale Archived Webinar Nov 15, 2011 Led by experts from academia, government and industry, this interactive Web Forum presents an overview of the history, the current state of development and a look into the future of natural gas shale...
Natural Gas Future Archived Webinar Apr 7, 2011 Natural gas, at prices significantly below BTU parity with oil for a long time to come, will certainly play a pivotal role in world energy supply and will move towards becoming the premier fuel of...
Achieving "Superior Energy Performance" Archived Webinar Apr 7, 2011 This Webinar, sponsored by South Texas Section of the AIChE, Texas Industries of the Future and AIChE Center for Energy Initiatives, was presented at the 15th Texas Industrial Energy Management Forum...
Biological Synthesis of Fuels and Chemicals Archived Webinar Jul 22, 2010 Global energy and climate problems have stimulated increased efforts in synthesizing fuels and chemicals from renewable resources. Compared to the traditional biofuel, ethanol, higher alcohols offer...
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.
Burgeoning Prospects for Waste-to-Energy in the United States Archived Webinar Mar 10, 2010 In this session, we take an in-depth look at federal legislation and regulations currently under consideration, and examine what potential impacts they will have on waste-to-energy.
Waste Management: From Major Environmental Problem to Source of Materials and Energy Archived Webinar Jan 27, 2010 This webinar discusses the principal means for dealing with what has become a major environmental issue.
Energy Efficiency, Smart Grids, and Chemical Engineering Archived Webinar Jan 13, 2010 Energy efficiency is beginning to receive increased attention as a way to reduce the use of fossil fuels and the resulting production of greenhouse gases.
Challenges for Global Energy Archived Webinar Apr 21, 2009 This presentation describes and evaluates the technical, political, and economic challenges involved with widespread adoption of renewable energy technologies. It discusses what it would take, on a...
Changes in the Energy Market and Their Impact on the Chemical Industry Archived Webinar Apr 14, 2009 Unprecedented volatility in the price of feedstocks and concerns over global warming have spurred the search for economically viable and environmentally sound alternatives. How are these forces...
A Perspective on the World's Energy Challenge Archived Webinar Apr 6, 2009 Modern life depends upon the availability of plentiful energy at reasonable cost. Life styles, industries, agriculture, health care all assume availability of energy on demand. Is this situation...
TJ Wojnar and Kamel Ben-Naceur on the Future of Energy in the Region, Nation, and World November 7, 2018Watch a discussion on the future of energy.
Moving to Mars November 5, 2018Headlines boast liquid water, potential for life, and successful unmanned missions, but manned travel to Mars will require an enormous amount of work—and many chemical engineers.
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.
Jeffrey J. Siirola, Eastman Chemical (ret.); Purdue University: The Future of Chemical Engineering August 23, 2018Jeff Siirola retired in 2011 as a Technology Fellow at Eastman Chemical Company, where he had been for more than 39 years, and is no