Innovative Thinking, Sustainability & Tequila
January 31, 2017Innovation Mindset
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Over the years, I have had the opportunity to travel and do a lot of business in Mexico. I have learned a great deal not only about our field, but also about various tequila. Customers often have different favorites, and there's always time to discuss the…
2017 & Looking into the Future
January 10, 2017Industry Focus
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Welcome to 2017.
I hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable holiday season. Speaking of safety, several of my blogs in 2016 discussed safety in chemical plants, refineries and personally. Let’s all keep safety at the forefront for 2017 too!
In…
The Roots of Innovation
December 20, 2016Innovation Mindset
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Lately, I’ve been paying attention in this blog to examples of innovation that may not be the first on the process engineers’ radar — such as from surfer Kelly Slater or Ford’s use of tequila plant fibers in partnership with Jose…
Being a Doer and The Blues Brothers.
November 29, 2016Industry Focus
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Loyal followers of this blog already know some of my background and likes. Now, you get to learn that I’m a big fan of John Belushi and The Blues Brothers. I link this to my years spent living in Chicago and my Master’s Degree earned from…
Process Engineering Choices
November 8, 2016Industry Focus
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Have you ever heard of “analysis paralysis?” It’s a state process engineers might know well. Being confronted with so many different approaches and varied equipment available, we can be left stuck wondering what to do next.
The recent BHS…







