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Process modelling has come (and will continue to go) a long way
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Making Wind Power More Sustainable
Designed to withstand decades of strong winds and harsh weather conditions, wind turbine blades are built to last – a problem when it comes to recycling. Kerry Hebden spoke to two innovative companies with contrasting solutions
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The Engineering Mindset Part 3: Complex or Complicated? Adapting Strategies
Chris and Penny Hamlin on how a complexity-based approach can be helpful in avoiding and mitigating unintended consequences
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Challenges for recycled polymers in Europe
An analysis of the increasing pressure faced by the recycled plastic supply chain in Western Europe
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Alexandra Meldrum reports on IChemE’s increased involvement in policy consultations
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Adapting Hazard Studies for Extreme Weather
The original HAZOP methodology developed by ICI has been expanded over time. Mike McKay and George Watson believe the eight study stages provide the perfect blueprint to identifying potential Natechs
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IChemE Matters: Elevating Member Engagement – the Next Level
Andrea Hosey reflects on the achievements of the inaugural Member Engagement Committee and highlights what’s next to support IChemE’s ambitions for sustainable member growth and engagement
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Airborne PFAS: The Next Frontier for Detection and Mitigation
Mike Chang on why tackling PFAS in the air could become a defining test of analytical and engineering collaboration
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Industry and universities have a plan to boost process safety awareness among students
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An innovative gas-fed fermentation process provides an alternative protein source for the aquaculture industry
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Rio Tinto completes transition of heavy machinery to renewable diesel at US California borax site
RIO Tinto has completed the full transition of heavy machinery from fossil diesel to renewable diesel at its borax operation in Boron, California, US. The mining giant said this is the first open pit mine in the world to achieve this milestone.
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Vanda Jones discusses how you can cut your compressed air energy consumption
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Net Zero: Alternatives to Hydrogen
An alternative view for how the UK can achieve net zero for housing and other users, without the wholesale use of hydrogen.
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Ali Mokhber, Christopher Ross, and Pablo Garcia-Trinanes describe how layers of protection analysis might be applied to the coronavirus
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UK gives international students two years to stay following graduation
INTERNATIONAL students at UK universities will now be able to extend their stay up to two years after graduating, under new visa rules.
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ExxonMobil and medical product accelerator collaborate to produce PPE
EXXONMOBIL and the Global Center of Medical Innovation (GCMI) have initiated multi-sector and joint-development projects to rapidly redesign and manufacture reusable personal protection equipment (PPE), such as face shields and masks, for healthcare workers. This will help to meet demand for products in short supply due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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CAPE Crusaders: Exploring Career Opportunities in Computer-Aided Process Engineering
ESCAPE-33 attendee Tom Cowley provides his key takeaways from the IChemE-hosted panel discussion at the computer-aided process engineering symposium in Greece
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Ban the Steam Engine and Build Ten Hinkleys
As products improve and prices fall, the take-up of petrol-electric hybrids and 'pure' electric vehicles (EVs) might come much sooner. Today’s ‘conventionals’ will become obsolete long before they’re banned.
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