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UNSUNG HEROES OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING By: S H Shesha Krishna “God is a Chemical Engineer” - Prof. G. D. Yadav Chemical Engineering has produced many pioneering figures whose names are synonymous with innovation and progress, such as George E. Davis and Carl Bosch. However, many equally significant...Read more
Ben Horwitz will guide us on his journey through life in the chemical engineering profession. We will benefit from his experience and wisdom gained over the years from the “trial by fire” path we all have traveled or will travel during our working years. Ben has offered his personal story and approach on problem solving to illustrate cause-and-effect actions we are subject to with events that are both beyond our control as well as those we have minimal control over. Ben has methodically approached problem solving with an outcome that will optimize the next level of opportunities.
Marcos has over 28 years of experience in the chemical industry with Birla Carbon and The Dow Chemical Company. He is experienced in both chemical manufacturing as well as in research and development. Today, at Birla Carbon, he leads the Process Innovation team: a global team of researchers tasked to drive development of a diverse technology portfolio, which includes sustainability (circularity, carbon footprint reduction) driven projects, new technology development, and technology targeted at improving Birla Carbon’s existing asset base. His manufacturing...Read more
Greg retired from Chevron Phillips Chemical Company as a Senior Fellow Engineer. He worked in the Research and Technology Center providing technical support to the operating facilities for over 30 years. This support included process development, troubleshooting, hazard analysis, and incident investigations. His activities included identification of overpressure scenarios, two-phase pressure relief evaluations, and consequence modeling. He was a key contact for complex pressure relief system analyses and implementation of corporate flare and pressure relief system standards.
Rocky C. Costello, P.E. is a chemical engineer who has over 25 years of experience in the chemical process industries and the hazardous waste business. His diverse background includes process engineering, project engineering, plant operations & troubleshooting, plant management, project management and sales management....Read more
Are you aware of the critical safety risks associated with flammable gas accumulation in your facility? Understanding these risks can significantly enhance your safety measures and protect your...
