Five innovative technologies that were commercialized in the past two years have been selected as finalists for the 2015 Kirkpatrick Award for Chemical Engineering Achievement. The winner will be announced on November 18 at the Chem Show in the Jacob…
The explosion of electronic devices that surround us greatly influences the way we function, particularly in the area of communication — how we find entertainment, get information and make connections with others. Video screens seem to be everywhere: at work,…
On my way home from the office I have heard, on numerous occasions, fellow commuter-train riders lament about how their jobs are requiring them to do more and more with fewer people. It seems that this trend exists across the…
If you’ve been noticing something different about your recent issues of Chemical Engineering — you are right. We have changed our look. With the February 2015 issue, we unveiled our newly redesigned print magazine. This May issue is our fourth,…
Recently, a research report titled “Intelligence Driven Cyber Defense,” was issued by Ponemon Institute (Traverse City, Mich.; www.ponemon.org) with the purpose of elucidating if and how organizations were improving their ability to reduce cyber-related risks. The report, which was sponsored…
In the chemical process industries (CPI), dust can present an issue far more menacing than a housekeeping nuisance. Combustible dust is in fact, much too often listed as a cause of serious, and even fatal accidents. Incidents In January…
Good role models can greatly influence the path of a person’s career. While role models don’t always receive awards, recent announcements of award recipients describe a number of professionals in chemistry and chemical engineering who have been singled out for…
As this new year opens, we at Chemical Engineering are looking forward to the wide variety of articles, activities and offerings that we have lined up for our readers. A highlight of 2015 is to honor the most-noteworthy chemical engineering…
Technology continues to change at a rapid pace — particularly when we look at recent advances to our personal computers and mobile devices. As such, we at Chemical Engineering have been working on improving our online presence by taking advantage…
Spray nozzles are very useful tools with a simple concept and sometimes complex design. Earlier this year, I attended the 26th Annual ILASS (Institute for Liquid Atomization and Spray Systems; www.ilass.org) Conference in Portland, Ore., which was held on May…