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Renewables – not fossil fuels – are strongest link in the energy supply chain, new study finds
RESEARCHERS have developed a method to thoroughly assess the risks associated with fuel supply chains, showing in a UK case study that renewables are less risky than fossil fuels and nuclear power, in contrast to previous studies which imply that renewables carried a greater risk.
Type: News
Developing a Justification for a DCS Migration
Why modern distributed control systems are increasingly important
Type: Feature
Mike Cloke reflects on his volunteer role, and discusses opportunities for others to get involved
Type: Feature
Viewpoint: Embracing New GenAI-enabled Teaching
Far from replacing teachers, Christopher Honig says GPTs could blend learning and evaluation into seamless, dynamic experiences
Type: Feature
Exxon partners with IBM to advance quantum computing
EXXONMOBIL has become the first energy company to join the IBM Q Network, a worldwide community that aims to advance quantum computing and explore science and business applications. Advancement could lead to the development of next-generation energy and manufacturing technologies.
Type: News
Engen to convert SA refinery into terminal
AFRICAN-based energy group Engen has announced that it will be progressing plans to convert its 120,000 bbl/d refinery in Durban, South Africa into a terminal, as the refinery is not commercially viable and considered unsustainable in the long term.
Type: News
Digitalisation in the Process Industries
Zaid Rawi reviews the process engineering applications set to be reshaped by digitalisation technologies
Type: Feature
Book Review: Petroleum Refining, Design and Applications Handbook
A Kayode Coker; ISBN: 9781118233696; Wiley-Scrivener; 2018; eBook £200.99; Hardcover, £223.00
Type: Feature
Volunteer Spotlight: Zaid Rawi
Shining a light on the valuable work of IChemE volunteers
Type: Feature
Addressing the Grand Challenges
Claudia Flavell-While looks at learned society priorities
Type: Feature
Why Should Cybersecurity Matter to You?
IChemE has launched fact files on the importance of cybersecurity in the process industries. Helen Kilbride explains why cybersecurity must be on your radar
Type: Feature
IChemE opens for entries to its 30th Global Awards
ENTRIES have opened for IChemE’s Global Awards, which feature three new categories for 2024.
Type: News
Powering the future: the lithium battery that doesn’t get thrown away
Amanda Doyle speaks to Amrit Chandan, CEO of Aceleron, about the company’s battery pack design which allows lithium-ion batteries to be recycled
Type: Feature
Toolkit launched to promote DiscoverChemEng message at school careers fairs
The new Young People’s and Student Engagement Team at IChemE, led by Jo Cox, are developing resources and initiatives to attract and develop an extensive talent pool of future chemical engineers, kicking off with a careers fair toolkit to support members working with schools
Type: Feature
Re-engineering Food Engineering
In the UK alone, the food sector accounts for 19% of total manufacturing turnover and generates a gross value addition of £28bn (US$35bn) to the UK economy, which – according to a recent report published by the Institute of Physics1 – is bigger than the automotive and aerospace industries put together! You might wonder how can the food industry, which is such a key industrial sector within our economy, does without properly trained and qualified food engineers?
Type: Feature
BP Texas City: Lessons learned?
A look at how the process industries have changed, more than a decade on
Type: Feature
