4,984 results found

Order by:

Solving the Right Problems

Process modelling has come (and will continue to go) a long way

Type: Feature

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

Type: Feature

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

Type: Feature

Challenges for recycled polymers in Europe

An analysis of the increasing pressure faced by the recycled plastic supply chain in Western Europe

Type: Feature

Policy Progress

Alexandra Meldrum reports on IChemE’s increased involvement in policy consultations

Type: Feature

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

Type: Feature

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

Type: Feature

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

Type: Feature

Safer Together

Industry and universities have a plan to boost process safety awareness among students

Type: Feature

Turning Fuel into Food

An innovative gas-fed fermentation process provides an alternative protein source for the aquaculture industry

Type: Feature

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.

Type: News

Lilly Kinsale made Gold Corporate Partner

Recognises site’s support of Irish engineers

Type: News

Waste Not Want Not

Vanda Jones discusses how you can cut your compressed air energy consumption

Type: Feature

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.

Type: Feature

LOPA Versus Covid

Ali Mokhber, Christopher Ross, and Pablo Garcia-Trinanes describe how layers of protection analysis might be applied to the coronavirus

Type: Feature

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.

Type: News

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.

Type: News

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

Type: Feature

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.

Type: Feature