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What Do Chemical Engineers Do, Anyway?

Concentrate On Critical Thinking

Microplastics, Leadership Shifts and Industry Honors: April's Top Stories

Operator Training: When the Subtask Is the Whole Task

Water Is Water — And Other Costly Myths

The Alchemist Signs Off

Strait of Hormuz Chaos, TSCA Reform and More — March 2026 in Chemical Processing

The Hidden Costs and Risks of Cross-Training Operators

CP Notebook: ACD's Eric Byer on Iran, Tariffs, and the Fight Over Rail

Solutions Spotlight: Don't Let the Wrong Mag Meter Cost You

When Experience Becomes a Blind Spot

Distilled News: Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump Tariffs, Dow's AI Bet and the EPA's Climate U-Turn

Train Operators for Real-World Chaos, Not Perfection

eChem Expo Brings High-Value Training to Manufacturers

Most Read: Amid Regulatory Uncertainty, Chemical Industry Navigates Innovation

What Topped Chemical Industry News in January 2026?

Chemical Compliance: What to Expect in 2026

Master 5 Critical Guidelines for Effective Operator Training

2026 Chemical Industry Outlook

EPR and Recycled Plastics: Why Chemical Safety Is the Next Compliance Frontier

Chemical Processing Distilled News: 2025 in Review

Fail-Safe Pump Technology Wins Vaaler Award

AI Technology Autonomously Optimizes Complex Chemical Processes

Corrosion Under Insulation is 86’d by Sherwin-Williams

Chemical industry braces for turbulent year ahead -- November 2025 News

Flow Measurement Technology Fosters Safer, Efficient Plants

Leadership Potential Isn’t Fixed, It’s Shaped by Who’s Looking

Halloween Edition of Chemical Industry News Roundup

Solving Corrosive Flow Measurement

6 Training Myths that Sabotage Operator Performance

Crawl, Walk, Run: AI Transforms Materials Discovery

Jungle Fumble - The Ecuador Lawsuit Against Texaco/Chevron

The Lowdown on Electromagnetic, Ultrasonic and Coriolis Flowmeters

EPA Targets Dissent, Regulatory Changes, Breaking Research

Oversupply and Policy Shifts Squeeze Chemical Producers

Radar Level Measurement: Challenges, Benefits and Innovations

Workforce Matters: Who Protects the Protectors?

August 2025 News Roundup: Chemical Setbacks, Breakthroughs Reshape Industrial Landscape

Troubleshooting Sticky Solids: Solutions for Particulate Flow Problems

Plant Insights: Bubble-Cap Tray Trade-offs

Navigating the PFAS Maze

ExxonMobil, Honeywell Discuss 50 Years of Distributed Control System Evolution

EPA Shakeups, Ethane Carrier Christened and Dow Shutters Three Plants

Why Protective Coatings Damage Metal Artifacts — and How to Fix It

Outlook of the Chemical Industry: Confused Sea State

Why Chemical Plants Are Burning Cash Instead of Recovering Heat

June Wrap-Up: CSB’s Bleak Future, Eastman Expands Recycling, DOE Develops Photosynthesis-Inspired Catalyst

Celebrating International Women In Engineering Day

Turn Training Hopes Into Measurable Success

Small Acts, Big Impact: How Micro-Behaviors Shape Teams

Trump Cuts, EPA Restructures, ExxonMobil Expands

Operator Training Inefficiency Costs Millions

9 Best Practices for Reliability and Maintenance

Chocolate: From Theology and Processing to Functional Food

Environmental Policy Shifts Reshape Chemical Industry Landscape

Why Advice Alone Won’t Get You Promoted in the Chemical Industry

Earth Day — Lax Regulations Burn Rivers

The Missing Step in Operator Training? Practice

Helping Process Manufacturers Enhance Sustainability Efforts

Chemical Industry Wary as Trump Tariffs Take Effect

EPA & ACC Battle, CSB’s Lessons from Deadly Incidents, BASF’s New CEO

Solution Spotlight -- Magnetic Precision: Flow Measurement Without Moving Parts

Learning Objectives: Measurable Skills, Not Vague Knowledge

8 Steps for Solids Equipment Selection

Frozen Poop Knives Don’t Cut It

Train Disaster Visit, No IRIS Act, Century-Old Refinery Shuttered

Job Analysis Flaws and How To Fix Them

Life-Saving Science of Teamwork

Celebrate National Periodic Table Day

News Trends: Energy policy shifts, chemical regulations and biofuel investments

Get the Most Out of Training Dollars Via ISD

Chemical Industry Outlook 2025

Chemical Industry Leaders Share Wisdom for Success

News -- Chemical Safety Battles Brew: Pollution, Lawsuits, Risks

5 Tactics to Transition From Technical Expert to Leader

BASF’s Anne Berg Credits an Unplanned Career Path for Her Success

Trending: Trump and the Chem Industry, Salary Survey Results and Dog Bones and Process Safety

5 Time Management Strategies for Engineers and Operators

Election 2024 Recap: Chemical Industry Sees Regulatory Relief in Trump's Return

Chemistry History Lesson: From Anti-Plague Elixirs to a Precious Nose That Wasn’t

What is Trending in the Chemical Industry October 2024?

Solution Spotlight: Picture Pump Efficiency in Terms of Trees and Cars

What Makes an Expert in the Chemical Industry?

Manufacturing's Talent Hunt: Strategies for the Next Generation

What If James Bond/Nancy Drew Was a ChemE?

Trending News: Pipeline Fire; Exxon Goes To Court; In Memoriam to Industry Innovator

Diversity Isn't A Dirty Word -- Defining DEI

Solution Spotlight: Vacuum Conveying Moves the Meter on Safety and Efficiency

Importance of Testing Operator Knowledge

Famous Chemical Engineers in Movies & Real Life

Trending News: Whiskey for the Win, Eco-Friendly Ammonia Reactor, Launch of Workforce Series

Solution Spotlight: Service Takes Pressure Off Level Indicators

Operator Safety: Winter Is Coming Be Prepared

Next Generation of Chemical Operators Need Different Training

Trending News: Ignoring safety recommendations, Hurricane Beryl fallout and ditching the Chevron Deference

Combat Fine Particle Challenges

Tips To Get Your Motor Running

Fixing Fixation Problems in the Chemical Industry

How to Write Engineering Reports Right

June Roundup: Great Molasses Flood, Barbie Impacts Chemical Industry, EPA’s Tight Grip On Toxic Chemicals

Hackers Target Manufacturing For Intellectual Property, Money -- Guest Episode

Operator Training Do’s and Don’ts

Management: Keep Cool When Thawing Projects

Drawbacks of Single-Use Tech; Digitalization for Greener Good; ACC’s First-Ever Sustainability Report

8 Accidental Discoveries that Advanced the Chemical Industry

A Better Way To Zero In On Chemical Ingredients

Beware of Blending Myths in Chemical Processing

Chemical Industry news for the week of April 29, 2024

How Storytelling Improves Operator Performance

Solutions Spotlight: How Smarter Vacuum Pumps Drive Sustainability in Chemical Plants

Chemical Processing News for the Week of April 5

ICYMI Project Management: Workflows Matter

Chemical Processing News Week of March 18, 2024

Operator Training: Remove Team Performance Barriers

Solutions Spotlight: Coriolis Meters Eliminate Assumptions

Chemical Processing News for week of March 3, 2024

Distilled Chemical News Roundup February 2024

Manage Upsets to Safely Bring the Plant to a Stable Condition

Properly Vet Contractors ICYMI

Chemical Industry News Roundup January 2024

Faster Ways To Train Chemical Operators

Career Advice: Master Cold Calls

Correctly Cope With Career Challenges

How To Avoid Alarm Rationalization Mistakes

Does Font Size Matter?

Solutions Spotlight: Avoid Data Overload For Better Equipment Health

Operator Training: Unlock Efficiency, Enhance Safety By Reducing Emergency Procedures

Low-Cost Ways to Improve Operator Decision-Making

Solution Spotlight: Looking Inward at Chemical Industry Emissions

Podcast: Expert Insights on Calculating Operator Needs in The Chemical Industry

Chemical Processing Notebook: PFAS Regulations and the Supply Chain

Episode 30 Podcast: Unlocking Effective Alarm Management

Solution Spotlight: Race-Ready Project Development Gives Chemical Plants an Edge

Solution Spotlight: Alternative Fuels Pose Flow-Metering Challenges

Podcast: Study Reveals Advanced Process Control Can Degrade Operator Skills

Solution Spotlight: Process Monitoring Maintains Productivity, Mitigates Downtime

Solutions Spotlight: Proper Communication Devices Are the Key to Safety

Podcast: Cybersecurity Requires Teamwork And Dispelling The Air Gap Myth

Podcast: Cybersecurity -- Don’t Get Caught In Your Underwear

Solution Spotlight: Tips To Manage Cyber Risks

Solutions Spotlight: Proper Training, Equipment Are Keys To Safe Operations

Solutions Spotlight: Structured Workflows Turn Data Into Action Items

Solutions Spotlight: AI Transforms Sustainability, Topples Silos

Solutions Spotlight: Heat-Transfer Tech Cuts Costs, Promotes Productivity

Solutions Spotlight: Digital Solutions Deliver Data Integrity

Solutions Spotlight: Maintenance: Turn Firefighters into Forest Rangers

Solutions Spotlight: Data Lassos Supply-Chain Challenges

Solutions Spotlight: Drive Reliability Improvement Via CMMS Data

Solutions Spotlight: Confidently Convey Difficult Materials

Solutions Spotlight: Safe Sample Systems Bolster Bottom Line

Solutions Spotlight: Durable Probe Proves Safe And Efficient For pH And Gas Analysis

Solutions Spotlight: Pressure-Based Measurements Level Challenges

Solution Spotlight: Surrogate Testing Saves Money, Materials And Lives

Solutions Spotlight: Not All Check Valves Go With The Flow

Solutions Spotlight: Monitor Your Water Quality

Solutions Spotlight: Benefits and Challenges of Dry Vacuum Pumps

Minute Clinic -- Operator Performance: Human Factors

Minute Clinic -- Operator Performance: Font Size Matters

Minute Clinic -- Easy Solution to Improve Operator Performance

Minute Clinic -- Operator Performance: Diagrams and Line Labelling

Minute Clinic -- Operator Performance: Calculate Total Operators Required

Minute Clinic -- Operator Performance: Alarm Targets

Minute Clinic -- Operator Performance: Alarm Redundancy