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Fireworks & Filtration. Happy 2016.

  fireworksPhoto by MIO ITO on Unsplash With 2015 drawing to a close, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the year. The release of the first edition of my Solid-Liquid Filtration Practical Guide for Chemical Engineers prompted me to start this blog. So far, it’s been great. I’ve enjoyed…


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The Engineer in the Wild

hikePhoto by Jake Melara on Unsplash Business Week recently featured an excellent feature detailing the tragedy of Kate Matrosova. But what does that have to do with filtration technology? Well, let's consider her story first. The 32-year-old trader with a love for adventure set out on an…


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Don't Jump. Look Behind the Data.

  jumpingPhoto by Larry George II on Unsplash Engineers from all over the world have the same interests and problems: how to increase production, how to save costs, how to improve operations, etc.  My recent presentation at the Middle East Process Engineering Conference (MEPEC)…


Let's Get Rating!

  starsPhoto by Glen Carrie on Unsplash College Football has its AP Poll, Coaches Poll and the BCS. College Basketball uses the RPI-Rating Percentage Index and Strength of Schedule. Soccer sees teams ranked by FIFA based on their success in their games over a four year period. Plus we…