particle wave

Pertaining to Particle Size Analysis Methods

  particle wavePhoto by Richard Horvath on Unsplash When I say “Particle Size,” you say “Analysis.” When I say “Particle Size,” you say _________. Who says we can’t have fun with particle size analysis methods? I know BHS-Sonthofen’s latest A&SoF newsletter has some interesting…


cookies

Cookies are yummy, but avoid cookie-cutters.

cookiesPhoto by Christina Branco on Unsplash We can all agree that cookies are yummy. Cookie monster is not the only creature out there who loves to chow down on a tasty chocolate chip or oatmeal raisin (my favorite are Thin Mints). What is not so good, though, is using a cookie-cutter…


library

Build Your Library with Basics

libraryPhoto by Paul Melki on Unsplash With the advent of e-books and our ability to access archives of trade magazines online, it’s become easier for engineers to have ready access to a rich, professional library. This is especially good if you had to complete some work during March Madness;…


investigation

Sleuthing CIP Process Solutions

investigationPhoto by Markus Winkler on Unsplash For years, my focus as a process engineer has been thin-cake filtration, cake washing and drying technologies. I am continually engaged by the people I work with and the ongoing need to find new process solutions to problems. There are…


lab

Scaling Upwards & Onwards

labPhoto by Talha Hassan on Unsplash Technology is always changing. That is part of what makes our job and CPI process so interesting. Keeping up with new processes helps us to stay on our toes. The AICHE recently focused a special section on Scaling Up Bioenergy Technologies. Author David…