Changing from Batch to Continuous Processing
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Our approaches to process engineering must always be evolving. Otherwise, we’ll never grow and innovate. Recently, I contributed a feature to The Chemical Engineer on making the change from batch to continuous processing. Here's an edited version of that…
Road Warrior's First Business Travel after 96 Days
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First, let me say that in these challenging times, we all must be diligent in our approaches to our business and personal lives. My heart goes out to everyone who has been impacted by COVID-19. To help in my own way, I wanted to offer my recent experience…
The Wisdom of Silence this Summer
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2020 has gotten off to a really weird start. Many of us have been working remotely, trying to continue to design projects and meet with clients. But, even in the best of situations, we can lose track of ourselves in the…
Contribute to a Holistic Approach to Unit Operations Book
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As the chemical industry changes and becomes more integrated worldwide, there is a need for information exchange. This must include not only principles of operation but practical…
Dryer Selection and Bulk Solids Handling
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Solids handling is not a unit operation. Therefore, it’s not covered in engineering courses. This leaves process engineers struggling to understand the “flowability” of bulk solids. This blind spot is huge. So, let’s talk about dryer selection and…