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Chemical Processing Distilled

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The Chemical Processing Distilled podcast extracts essential elements to serve engineers designing and operating plants in the chemical industry.

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39:50

What If James Bond/Nancy Drew Was a ChemE?

Chemical Processing Distilled ·

2024/10/04

Today’s episode highlights Chemical Processing’s other podcast series, Process Safety with Trish and Traci. We recently celebrated five years with that brand, and to commemorate that achievement, we hosted a fun show that featured a talented crime writer and well-respected chemical engineer, Fiona Erskine. I like to think about her book series as a glimpse into what James Bond/Nancy Drew would look like as a chemical engineer.

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06:40

Trending News: Pipeline Fire; Exxon Goes To Court; In...

Chemical Processing Distilled ·

2024/09/27

What were the hot topics in September 2024? Executive Editor Jon Katz runs through all the attention-getters.Our monthly roundup of trending stories on ChemicalProcessing.com focuses on what your peers were reading. Executive Editor Jon Katz does his best Walter Cronkite impression as he bring the news to life. If you want to follow along, here are the stories he highlights.

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27:59

Diversity Isn't A Dirty Word -- Defining DEI

Chemical Processing Distilled ·

2024/09/23

In the second installment of our five-part series on the chemical industry workforce, "Chemical Industry Workforce: Shaping Tomorrow's Talent," Dennis Banks, vice president of Syncrude Maintenance at Suncor Energy Inc., offers his definition of DEI. “I grew up in a place where there were drive-by shootings — I have bullet holes in my childhood home,” says Dennis Banks, vice president of Syncrude maintenance at Suncor Energy Inc., who grew up in Detroit, went to college in Louisiana and now resides

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26:27

Solution Spotlight: Vacuum Conveying Moves the Meter...

Chemical Processing Distilled ·

2024/09/20

Vacuum conveying systems automate the movement of dry materials, offering numerous benefits in industrial processes. They improve safety by controlling dust, reducing spills and handling combustible powders more securely than pressure-conveying systems. These systems enhance quality control through consistent ingredient ratios and efficient packaging, which is crucial for consumer brand management and avoiding costly recalls. However, there are considerations to factor in when selecting a system. To

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23:28

Importance of Testing Operator Knowledge

Chemical Processing Distilled ·

2024/09/13

Objectively assessing operator knowledge and skills is important. The Center for Operator Performance developed a validated 47-question test on distillation knowledge administered across multiple companies. The test revealed variations in knowledge between companies and individuals, helping identify areas for improvement. The goal is to create more tests on different topics. Key findings include: Simulation-based training correlated with better performance Years of experience didn't necessarily

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04:37

Famous Chemical Engineers in Movies & Real Life

Chemical Processing Distilled ·

2024/09/06

While watching the movie "Christmas Vacation" for the 67th time, I finally realized that Clark Griswold was a chemical engineer. I leaped down the rabbit hole looking for more famous ChemEs in real life and movies. I found several.

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04:26

Trending News: Whiskey for the Win, Eco-Friendly...

Chemical Processing Distilled ·

2024/08/30

The top trending news stories from August 2024 as reported on ChemicalProcessing.com.Cheers! Whiskey Waste Becomes Biochemicals A new method to extract valuable bio-based chemicals from whiskey distillery waste streams could be worth up to £90 million ($US 115 million) in global chemical manufacturing markets. Rice Engineers Design Eco-Friendly Ammonia Reactor New electrochemical process could revolutionize ammonia production, reducing carbon emissions and water pollution BASF to Produce

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17:07

Solution Spotlight: Service Takes Pressure Off Level...

Chemical Processing Distilled ·

2024/08/23

Level indicators and pressure applications are crucial in ensuring efficient operations and safety. From basic visual indicators to advanced electronic transmitters, the range of technologies available is vast and constantly evolving. Chemical Processing chatted with Jason Kuzmiak, Chemical Industry Manager at VEGA Americas, to delve into the world of level measurement and pressure instrumentation, exploring the various solutions, the challenges faced in implementation and the factors that drive

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06:28

Operator Safety: Winter Is Coming Be Prepared

Chemical Processing Distilled ·

2024/08/16

As winter approaches, you should assess how well your plant is protected from problems that frigid conditions can pose. In this episode, Managing Editor Amanda Joshi reads a column from Dirk Willard. If you don't have a mother or spouse nagging you to wear a coat, give this a listen. And don't forget to take out the trash! Original column: Safety: Winterization Goes Beyond Equipment Articles referenced in this podcast: Get Ready for the Next Big Freeze Time to Prepare for Winter Prevent Accidents

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20:23

Next Generation of Chemical Operators Need Different...

Chemical Processing Distilled ·

2024/08/09

Operator roles have expanded beyond valve-turning. Future operators will need broader understanding of chemistry, equipment and instrumentation to effectively troubleshoot and communicate issues.In this podcast we discuss the changing landscape of operator training. Three key factors are driving change: a new generation of workers comfortable with mobile technology, emerging technologies like virtual reality and evolving job expectations.

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03:34

Trending News: Ignoring safety recommendations,...

Chemical Processing Distilled ·

2024/08/02

Here is a look at the three top trending stories as reported on ChemicalProcessing.com.Explosion at Honeywell Plant Occurred Two Years After Replacement Recommendation, CSB Reports --Management approved the project but did not purchase or install a replacement shell before the Jan. 23, 2023, explosion. Dow Reports Power Outage at Freeport Operations Due to Hurricane Beryl -- Company says it's working to restore power to the plant. What Ditching The Chevron Deference Means for the Chemical Industry

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05:40

Combat Fine Particle Challenges

Chemical Processing Distilled ·

2024/07/26

In Case You Missed It brings the written word to life. In today’s episode, Editor-in-Chief Traci Purdum will be reading an article from Tom Blackwood, Chemical Processing’s Solids Advice columnist. This article “Combat Fine Particle Challenges -- What makes them good is also why they’re bad” was published to ChemicalProcessing.com July 22, 2024.Here is the full column

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05:17

Tips To Get Your Motor Running

Chemical Processing Distilled ·

2024/07/19

Readers ask questions about their motors and our expert responds.Proper troubleshooting is important. Here are a few questions that were posed to our motors expert, Tom Bishop, over the years. Bishop is a senior technical support specialist with the Electrical Apparatus Service Association (EASA). He joined the EASA staff in 2002 with over 30 years of hands-on engineering experience at electrical machinery manufacturing and apparatus service firms. He has a BS in Electrical Engineering and is a

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20:18

Fixing Fixation Problems in the Chemical Industry

Chemical Processing Distilled ·

2024/07/12

This cognitive bias has operators clinging to beliefs despite contrary evidence.In this episode, we discuss fixation, also known as confirmation bias or tunnel vision. It’s a cognitive bias in which people cling to beliefs despite contrary evidence. Dave Strobhar and Traci Purdum discuss how fixation can be problematic in industrial settings, citing examples like the Yom Kippur War and the Three Mile Island incident. Dave offers strategies to combat fixation, including the two-strike rule, testing

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05:53

How to Write Engineering Reports Right

Chemical Processing Distilled ·

2024/07/05

Focus on clarity in an engineering report. While such reports fall into several types — cost estimates, engineering calculations, proposals and studies (e.g., related to laboratory work or calibration, failures and inspections, or optimization) — all benefit from a clear discussion and conclusion. Sometimes this requires flexibility to stray from a company’s set format.This ICYMI episode revisits a column from contributing editor Dirk Willard. You can read the column here:

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08:05

June Roundup: Great Molasses Flood, Barbie Impacts...

Chemical Processing Distilled ·

2024/06/28

Distilled News examines the top three stories trending on chemicalprocessing.com. Hosted by Jonathan Katz, executive editor of Chemical Processing.Safety Lessons from the Great Molasses Flood of 1919 Regulatory Burdens, Barbie and Taylor Swift Impact the Chemical Industry EPA Tightens Grip on Toxic Chemicals, Industry Feels the Heat

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22:04

Hackers Target Manufacturing For Intellectual...

Chemical Processing Distilled ·

2024/06/21

Hackers are targeting manufacturing to leverage intellectual property for big money. In a recent episode of Automation Chat, from Chemical Processing's sister publication The Journal from Rockwell Automation, Teresa Houck, executive editor and host of Automation Chat, digs deep into a study regarding advancing digital transformation in a time of unprecedented cybersecurity risk. If you’re not already a subscriber to Automation Chat, you can subscribe to it

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22:50

Operator Training Do’s and Don’ts

Chemical Processing Distilled ·

2024/06/14

Operator training hasn’t really changed in the past 50 years, relying heavily on on-the-job training with experienced operators as instructors. However, these operators often lack formal training in teaching methods and techniques. In this episode, we highlight the potential benefits of simulation-based training and the use of dedicated trainers, as well as the advantages of a five-crew rotation system that allows for dedicated training time. We also stress that facilities should focus on sending

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06:07

Management: Keep Cool When Thawing Projects

Chemical Processing Distilled ·

2024/06/07

In this ICYMI episode Amanda Joshi, managing editor, reads a column from Dirk Willard on project management.Filed and forgotten, that’s the fate of too many proposals I’ve had to work on. Usually, they relate to somebody’s pet project, an itch that production wanted to scratch, or a worthwhile concept that proved uneconomic. I’m kept busy for a week or two developing the scope, estimating the cost and laying out the schedule. Then, when eyes pop over the price, the project is entombed in a

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05:08

Drawbacks of Single-Use Tech; Digitalization for...

Chemical Processing Distilled ·

2024/05/31

In this episode, Jonathan Katz, executive editor of Chemical Processing, talks about the top stories in May 2024. We learn that you can’t fight climate change without chemistry, the rise of biological drugs is driving explosive growth in the single-use technologies and In an era where decarbonization and digitalization are increasingly recognized as pivotal forces shaping industries, the chemical sector stands at a critical junction.

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