August 2019 CEP Preview August 15, 2019This month the future of hydrogen, a look at advances in distillation, uses for dynamic simulations, and much more.
Mitigating Risk: A Commercializing New Catalyst Technology in a World Scale Ethylene Plant Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyApril 2, 2019Bringing a new ethylene plant on stream and to full capacity quickly and smoothly is a tremendous undertaking. This is especially true in ethylene...
Large-Scale Hydrogen System Safety Issues August2019Special SectionChris LaFleur, P.E.As hydrogen’s applications grow and develop across many sectors, industrial systems must identify the necessary precautions to be able to safely handle the material.
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.
Research and Development to Enable Hydrogen at Scale August2019Special SectionSunita SatyapalThe Dept. of Energy’s H2@Scale initiative promotes the development, growth, and implementation of technologies based on hydrogen’s versatility.
Hydrogen Deployment (Complete 28-Page Special Section) August2019Special SectionAdvancements in Hydrogen Deployment; Research and Development to Enable Hydrogen at Scale; Hydrogen's Expanding Role in the Energy System; Large-Scale Hydrogen System Safety Issues; Hydrogen for Sustainable Ammonia Production.
Hydrogen’s Expanding Role in the Energy System August2019Special SectionMark Ruth, Bryan Pivovar, Josh EichmanRealizing the vision of H2@Scale will require research and investment in efficient hydrogen production methods and upgraded infrastructure. Advances in hydrogen production will allow new applications, such as steelmaking, biofuels production, and fuel cell electric vehicles, to thrive.
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.
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...
Innovative Zoneflow® Reactor Technology- Gearing for Future in Steam Reforming for Hydrogen Generation Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyApril 25, 2018
Smart Equipment Integration for Improved Process Yield Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyApril 25, 2018A process design is presented where integration of key equipment within a hydrogen production unit produces increased process benefit. A utility...
Catalyst Could Eliminate Need for Hydrogen in Fuel Cells March 15, 2018A new catalyst that is eight times as fast as current technology could change the world of fuel cells.
Carbon-based Catalyst May Be Key Step to Clean Hydrogen January 17, 2018As efficient as current platinum-based catalysts, the nanostructured composite material sidesteps costly platinum.
AIChE Journal Article on Liquid-metal Membrane Technology Tops Altmetrics Charts September 5, 2017New liquid-metal membrane technology may help make hydrogen fuel cell vehicles viable, read this AIChE Journal article for FREE
Solar Thermo Microchemical Reforming of Natural Gas for Sustainable, Distributed Production of Hydrogen Conference PresentationAIChE Annual MeetingNovember 11, 2015The recent growth in usable reserves of natural gas (NG), domestically and globally, could provide a tremendous boost for clean, carbon-free energy...
Hydrogen Production Using Miec Membranes for Water Thermolysis with Partial Oxidation of Methane Conference PresentationAIChE Annual MeetingNovember 11, 2015In this presentation, we will discuss hydrogen production using oxygen permeable MIEC (mixed ionic-electronic conducting) membranes for water...
Catalytic Production of Hydrogen and Carbon Monoxide Via Methane Dry Reforming Reaction over Hydrotalcite-Derived Ni/Mg/Al Mixed Oxides Promoted with Zr and/or Ce Conference PresentationAIChE Annual MeetingNovember 11, 20151. Introduction The reaction of dry reforming of methane (DRM) might become of a great importance in the near future since it is a method of CO 2...
Risk Assessment for a Gas and Liquid Hydrogen Fueling Station Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyApril 27, 2015Fuel cell vehicles (FCVs) have been developed for years to cut dependence on fossil fuel and significantly reduce carbon dioxide emissions toward a...
Production of High-Purity Hydrogen from Glycerol for Fuel Cell Applications Conference PresentationAIChE Annual MeetingNovember 19, 2014
Development of Fe-Cu Oxygen Carriers for Solid Fuel Gasification and Hydrogen Production Conference PresentationAIChE Annual MeetingNovember 7, 2013Carbon dioxide emission from fossil energy conversion is a major contributor to the greenhouse effect. Therefore , development of processes to...
Sol-Gel Derived Fe2O3-Based, Al2O3 Supported Oxygen Carriers for Hydrogen Production Via a Chemical Looping Cycle Conference PresentationAIChE Annual MeetingNovember 7, 2013Sol-gel derived Fe2O3-based , Al2O3 supported oxygen carriers for hydrogen production via a chemical looping cycleNur Sena Yüzbasi , Qasim Imtiaz ,...
Component Development for Decentralized Sustainable Hydrogen Production Conference PresentationAIChE Annual MeetingOctober 31, 2012Component Development for decentralized sustainable hydrogen production Stephan Nestl, Manfred Wegleiter, Viktor Hacker Institute of Chemical...
New Reactor Concept for Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution Under Sunlight Irradiation Conference PresentationAIChE Annual MeetingOctober 31, 2012New reactor concept for photocatalytic hydrogen evolution under sunlight irradiation M. Schröder, M. Schwarze, K. Kailasam, A. Thomas, R. Schomäcker...
Hydrogen Release Characterization and Simulation for Safe Design of Hydrogen Fueling Station Conference PresentationAIChE Annual MeetingOctober 30, 2012Hydrogen is a prominent fuel for a renewable and environment-friendly energy carrier. It can simultaneously reduce a country's reliance on foreign...
Investigation of Phase Stability of Magnesium Alanate for Hydrogen Storage From First Principles Conference PresentationAIChE Annual MeetingOctober 30, 2012Complex hydrides including alanates ([AlH 4 ] – ) have recently gained attention as alternative hydrogen storage materials. Many of these materials...
Hydrogen Production From Deliquescence of Ammonia Borane Conference PresentationAIChE Annual MeetingOctober 18, 2011Chemical hydride is one of the most potential hydrogen storage materials which can effectively increase hydrogen storage capacity. To meet the new...
Hydrogen Production Via Fermentation of Avicel and Corn Stover In a Sequencing Batch Reactor Conference PresentationAIChE Annual MeetingOctober 17, 2011When produced from waste lignocellulosic materials, hydrogen is one of the most promising options for a long-term, net-zero emission energy carrier...
Inorganic Catalytic Nanofibers for the Production of Hydrogen Via Alkaline Hydrolysis of Biomass Conference PresentationAIChE Annual MeetingOctober 17, 2011Here we propose to develop a farm-scale biorefining system that can convert cellulosic biomass into useable hydrogen gas. In particular, we focus on...
Energy Optimization of Hydrogen Production From Biomass Conference PresentationAIChE Annual MeetingOctober 17, 2011Energy optimization of Hydrogen production from biomass Mariano Martín a,b , Ignacio E. Grossmann b [1] mariano.m3@usal.es ; grossmann@cmu.edu a...
Hydrogen Production, Storage and Utilization Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyApril 28, 2009Papers on challenges and opportunities in hydrogen from renewable resources. The U.S. Dept of Energy Hydrogen Program: Status and Performance Gaps of...
Kawasaki Industries Wants to Make Dirty Lignite Coal Useful and Clean April 26, 2017Ask scientists to name the the world's dirtiest fuel and lignite coal wins hands-down.
Special Section: Energy - Fuel Cells and the Hydrogen Economy July2016Special SectionNoah Meeks, Steve Baxley, P.E.Hydrogen fuel cells are already a reality, but obstacles must be overcome before a hydrogen economy can be realized.