Process Engineering Partnership Provides a Holistic Approach to Operations
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Process engineering cannot succeed in a silo. As I often say, it’s best to take a holistic view of process operations. To that end, I’m pleased to announce my new collaboration with Procegence. Let me tell you more about our process engineering approach.
Happily, one of my blogs on batch to continuous processing prompted Nima Yazdanpanah,…
So Many Choices. Where to Begin?
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Selecting the right type of filtration equipment to use in liquid and solid separation is its own kind of sleuthing.
With such a wide range of equipment available, and only several basic principles of solid/liquid separation (pressure, vacuum and centrifugation), there are many considerations to weigh in determining the best, most cost effective, and…
Pertaining to Particle Size Analysis Methods
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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 reads on the topic. Focusing on particle size and shape and their impacts on solid-liquid separation, we share…
Application of Separation Techniques & Full Containment
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Process engineers devote their time to finding the appropriate application of separation techniques. There's need for effective solid-liquid separation, cake washing, and drying steps across industries. In many chemical and pharmaceutical processes, the production operations are further complicated by the nature of the process, especially if the…
Get Out There and Learn!
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Years ago, when I was an MBA candidate at the University of Illinois, we were introduced to the MBWA (Management By Walking Around) principle. In Japan, the principle is known as “Genchi Genbutsu.” Toyota, in particular, is known for this “actual place, actual thing” philosophy. Ultimately, in all aspects of engineering — from operational efficiency to…