September 2011 - Che-courtesy-list

Centennial Seminar Announcement - August 30, 2011
by Yater-Henke, Katherine D 27 Oct '11

27 Oct '11

Purdue University School of Chemical Engineering Graduate Seminar Series - Centennial Seminar Dr. Deborah L. Grubbe Owner Operations & Safety Solutions, LLC "Entrepreneurship Lessons Learned from Large Organizations" August 30, 2011 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. FRNY G140 Abstract: Using her experience base of 30+ years in two multinational corporations, alumna Deborah Grubbe will share her thoughts, ideas and examples on entrepreneurship. Ms. Grubbe will focus on how the lessons learned from the corporate environment have enabled her to startup, to grow, and to manage her successful consultancy. Bio: Deborah Grubbe is owner and principal of Operations and Safety Solutions, LLC, a consultancy that specializes in safety and operations troubleshooting and support. Deborah is the former Vice President of Group Safety for BP plc, which had its two safest years ever during her tenure. She was trained in the characteristics of safe operations during her 27 year career at DuPont, where she held corporate director positions in engineering, operations and safety. Deborah is a member of the NASA Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel, and served as a consultant on safety culture to the Columbia Shuttle Accident Investigation Board. Deborah currently serves on the Purdue University College of Engineering Dean's Advisory Council, and is Co Chair of the Purdue University President's Diversity Committee. .She is a member of the closure committee for the Demilitarization of the US Chemical Weapons Stockpile, and is a trustee of the National Safety Council. She is Chair of the Institute for Sustainability, and is a retired Board Member of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers. Deborah obtained a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering with Highest Distinction from Purdue University, and received a Winston Churchill Fellowship to study chemical engineering at Cambridge University in England. A native of Chicago, Illinois, she received the Purdue Distinguished Engineering Alumni Award in 2002, and, in that same year, was named "Engineer of the Year" in the State of Delaware. In 2010, Deborah received an Honorary PhD in Engineering from Purdue University.

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Keys Inventory - Action needed
by Farmus, Cristina D 10 Oct '11

10 Oct '11

Good morning, We are transitioning all of our key tracking information to a database. We have all of the forms that you filled out when you received keys, but to make sure that our information is as accurate as possible, we would like your help through a self report survey on the keys related to Forney Hall that you currently have. Please send to Darron Bennet bennetdw(a)purdue.edu<mailto:bennetdw@purdue.edu>, our student helper, an email with the following information for all Forney Hall keys you have: Room Number - characters on front of key - characters on back of key Example: For room 2150: Rm A - 76335X - 6 Additional details: For unrenovated rooms (there are only 20 or so), the "front" of the key will contain 5 numbers and occasionally a letter. For most of the building the key will look like the bottom key in the attached picture and will have 2 letters then 2 or 3 numbers. One exception to the front/back rule is the recently renovated ground floor. For those, please include the number (usually 1-20) that is in the top area of the front of the key as well as what is on the back. If you have any questions, please email Darron at bennetdw(a)purdue.edu<mailto:bennetdw@purdue.edu> or come to see him in FRNY 1060B. Please respond by July 29, 2011. Thank you, Cristina Cristina Farmus Administrative Director Chemical Engineering Purdue University 765 494 0027 cfarmus(a)purdue.edu

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Congratulations to Dr. Rakesh Agrawal!
by Varma, Arvind 30 Sep '11

30 Sep '11

Dear Colleagues, I am absolutely delighted to inform that the White House has announced today that Dr. Rakesh Agrawal is one of five U.S. inventors selected as recipients of the National Medal of Technology and Innovation. This is the highest recognition the nation confers on inventors and is an extremely rare honor. The recipients will receive their awards at a White House ceremony later this year. In announcing the recipients of the National Medal of Science and National Medal of Technology and Innovation, President Obama noted that "Each of these extraordinary scientists, engineers, and inventors is guided by a passion for innovation, a fearlessness even as they explore the very frontiers of human knowledge, and a desire to make the world a better place. Their ingenuity inspires us all to reach higher and try harder, no matter how difficult the challenges we face." With his extraordinary creativity and productivity, Dr. Agrawal has had tremendous impact by enhancing many technologies that serve society and improve the lives of others. He continues his past impressive record with outstanding current research in solar energy, biofuels and energy-efficient separation methods. In recognition of this honor, we will hold a reception for Dr. Agrawal at 4 pm on Friday, September 30, in the Henson Atrium, Forney Hall. Please join me in congratulating Dr. Agrawal for this most well-deserved recognition! Best, Arvind Arvind Varma R. Games Slayter Distinguished Professor Head, School of Chemical Engineering Purdue University

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FW: Green Week Activities Moved to MSEE Today
by Valley, Jeffrey L 30 Sep '11

30 Sep '11

FYI........ From: Riese, Gail A [mailto:gariese@purdue.edu] Sent: Friday, September 30, 2011 10:08 AM Subject: Green Week Activities Moved to MSEE Today Communications Announcement Purdue University - Physical Facilities TO: Building Deputies [Please distribute.] FR: Physical Facilities DA: Friday, September 30, 2011 RE: Green Week Activities Moved to MSEE Today Due to inclement weather, today's Green Week activities have been moved into the atrium of the Materials and Electrical Engineering building. Today's Green Week Activities: Friday - September 30: Sustainable World Sustainable World Expo Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Location: MSEE Atrium Green-focused businesses, clubs, and organizations will have booths set up on Stadium Mall (rain location MSEE atrium). Drop by, and you might learn something new! Safe Disposal of Unwanted Medicine - Drop off Event. Flyer <file:///\\localhost\PFPRNM37R\Users\rmkiefer\pdf\MedFlyer.pdf> Time: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Location: MSEE Atrium Have a stockpile of unwanted medicines? Do your part on Sustainable World Day to keep pharmaceuticals off the streets and out of the waters. Bring unused or expired medicines to the Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant booth on Stadium Mall. For more information about the issue of unused medicine and collection events, visit http://www.iiseagrant.org/gros/meddisposal.html .

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Bob Squires
by Varma, Arvind 30 Sep '11

30 Sep '11

Dear Colleagues, I had heard that Bob Squires was not doing well in health, so I visited Carol and him at their home last evening. Indeed, Bob has had a number of hospitalizations in the last few months, for various reasons, but all appear to be related to his heart condition. He apparently had a heart episode ~1998, which was resolved successfully then. He remained in a chair all the time I visited (~45 minutes), talked with ease but it was clear that he is unwell. I invited them to attend the Centennial dinner next Friday - I am unsure if they will be able to. Carol and his eyes lit up when I mentioned that we have put up photos of all the School's emeritus professors at the entrance of the Forney Hall Addition. I encouraged them, and they plan to, come see his and other photos. Arvind

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REMINDER -- A Reception will be held in Honor of Dr. Agrawal's Achievement for the National Medal of Technology and Innovation
by Heide, Karen Kay 29 Sep '11

29 Sep '11

Please join us for a reception in Honor of Dr. Agrawal's Achievement - it will be held at 4:00 PM, Friday, September 30, 2011 in the Henson Atrium, Forney Hall From: che-faculty-list-bounces(a)ecn.purdue.edu<mailto:che-faculty-list-bounces@ecn.purdue.edu> [mailto:che-faculty-list-bounces@ecn.purdue.edu]<mailto:[mailto:che-faculty-list-bounces@ecn.purdue.edu]> On Behalf Of Varma, Arvind Sent: Tuesday, September 27, 2011 2:26 PM To: chme(a)ecn.purdue.edu<mailto:chme@ecn.purdue.edu>; 'chmegrad(a)ecn.purdue.edu' Cc: 'Emil Venere'; Jamieson, Leah H.; Sands, Timothy D; President Subject: [Che-faculty-list] Congratulations to Dr. Rakesh Agrawal! Dear Colleagues, I am absolutely delighted to inform that the White House has announced today that Dr. Rakesh Agrawal is one of five U.S. inventors selected as recipients of the National Medal of Technology and Innovation. This is the highest recognition the nation confers on inventors and is an extremely rare honor. The recipients will receive their awards at a White House ceremony later this year. In announcing the recipients of the National Medal of Science and National Medal of Technology and Innovation, President Obama noted that "Each of these extraordinary scientists, engineers, and inventors is guided by a passion for innovation, a fearlessness even as they explore the very frontiers of human knowledge, and a desire to make the world a better place. Their ingenuity inspires us all to reach higher and try harder, no matter how difficult the challenges we face." With his extraordinary creativity and productivity, Dr. Agrawal has had tremendous impact by enhancing many technologies that serve society and improve the lives of others. He continues his past impressive record with outstanding current research in solar energy, biofuels and energy-efficient separation methods. Please join me in congratulating Dr. Agrawal for this most well-deserved recognition! Best, Arvind Arvind Varma R. Games Slayter Distinguished Professor Head, School of Chemical Engineering Purdue University Mrs. Karen Heide, Secretary School of Chemical Engineering Purdue University Forney Hall of Chemical Engineering 480 Stadium Mall Drive West Lafayette IN 47907-2100 765-494-4050 765-494-0805 (Fax)

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FW: Siren "Growl Test set for Thursday, September 29 at 10:00 AM
by Valley, Jeffrey L 28 Sep '11

28 Sep '11

FYI...................... From: Riese, Gail A [mailto:gariese@purdue.edu] Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2011 9:44 AM Subject: Siren "Growl Test set for Thursday, September 29 at 10:00 AM Communications Announcement Purdue University - Physical Facilities TO: Building Deputies [Please distribute]. FR: Campus Emergency Preparedness and Planning Office DA: Wednesday, September 28, 2011 RE: Siren "Growl Test set for Thursday, September 29 at 10:00 AM Purdue University will conduct a "growl test" of the all-hazards outdoor warning siren at Earhart Hall at 10 a.m. on Thursday, September 29. The test will activate the siren for 1-2 seconds and may be noticeable in the general vicinity of the siren location. However, the potential for full siren activation is possible. If the siren activates, please disregard, and no action is necessary. Purdue is in the process of replacing its all-hazards sirens over the next few weeks, and once a siren is replaced a "growl test" is required to ensure its operation capability. For questions or concerns, please contact the Emergency Preparedness Office at 49-40446.

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FW: Shreve travel awards announcement -
by Bowman, Debra J 27 Sep '11

27 Sep '11

Sent in behalf of Dr. Jim Litster, DGS Dear all We received 18 applications for the Shreve Travel Award and Julie Liu and I formed a small committee to decide the 10 travel award winners. This was a difficult decision as the quality of the presentation abstracts at national and international conferences was very high. As stated in the call for applications, we gave priority to first time presenters where possible. It is my pleasure to announce the winners are: Ranjita Ghose Vinod Venkatakrishnan Laura Hirshfield John Austin Katie Smith Meenesh Singh Bryce Walker Greg Honda Sara Yohe Jiannen Dong All the winners are presenting at the AIChE meeting except for Katie Smith, who is presenting at ECS Meeting in Boston. I am sure you will join me in congratulating these travel awardees. Awardees should see the business office for how to claim their award against their conference travel expenses. Another round of Shreve Travel Award call for applications will be announced at the start of January for conference presentations in Spring and Summer 2012. Jim Litster, DGS Jim Litster, PhD Professor of Chemical Engineering Professor of Industrial and Physical Pharmacy Director of Graduate Studies in Chemical Engineering Purdue University Forney Hall of Chemical Engineering, Room 1053 480 Stadium Mall Drive West Lafayette IN 47907-2100 USA +1 765 496-2836 (phone) +1 765 494-0805 (fax) jlitster(a)purdue.edu

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Dr. Jennifer Sinclair-Curtis Abstract/Bio for Tuesday, October 4, 2011
by Heide, Karen Kay 26 Sep '11

26 Sep '11

Dear All, The Abstract & Bio are below. Karen Mrs. Karen Heide, Secretary School of Chemical Engineering Purdue University Forney Hall of Chemical Engineering 480 Stadium Mall Drive West Lafayette IN 47907-2100 765-494-4050 765-494-0805 (Fax) Purdue University School of Chemical Engineering Graduate Seminar Series - Centennial Seminar Dr. Jennifer Sinclair Curtis Distinguished Professor, Chemical Engineering Department University of Florida "Particle-Laden Flows: Applications, Modeling Approaches and Challenges" October 4, 2011 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. FRNY G140 Abstract: Particle processes pervade the chemical, pharmaceutical, agricultural and mining industries. Many of these processes have significant opportunities for cost savings and productivity enhancements. However, advances are currently unrealized due to the lack of understanding of particle flow behavior in industrial scale processes. Reliable simulation tools can aid in this understanding and accelerate the achievement of substantial process improvements. Recent advancements in multiphase computational fluid dynamics (CFD) can help facilitate these improvements. However, state-of-the-art, multiphase CFD has limitations due to, for example, the lack of constitutive models that adequately describe the range of particle characteristics in a typical particle mix. This presentation will overview the work in the development of improved computational fluid dynamics (CFD) models for the simulation of both dilute and dense-phase fluid-particle flows. The linkage between DEM (Discrete Element Method) models and CFD will be shown; that is, how DEM simulations can give insight into improved constitutive models needed for large-scale CFD simulations. Some current challenges in particle-flow modeling, including the effect particle shape and the influence of the interstitial fluid on the details of particle motion, will also be discussed. Bio: Jennifer Sinclair Curtis is Distinguished Professor of Chemical Engineering Department at the University of Florida (UF). Prior to this, she held administrative roles as Department Chair of Chemical Engineering at UF and Associate Dean of Engineering and Department Head of Freshman Engineering at Purdue University. Professor Curtis received a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Purdue University (1983) and a PhD in Chemical Engineering from Princeton University (1989). She has an internationally-recognized research program in the development and validation of numerical models for the prediction of particle flow phenomena. Professor Curtis is a recipient of the NSF Presidential Young Investigator Award, the Fulbright Senior Research Scholar Award, the American Society of Engineering Education's (ASEE) Chemical Engineering Lectureship Award, the Eminent Overseas Lectureship Award by the Institution of Engineers in Australia, the ASEE's Sharon Keillor Award for Women in Engineering, and the AIChE Fluidization Lectureship Award. She currently serves as Associate Editor of the AIChE Journal in charge of all manuscripts on Particle Technology and Fluidization. She is also on the Editorial Advisory Board of Powder Technology, Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, and Chemical Engineering Education.

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Seminar Abstract/Announcement for October 4, 2011
by Heide, Karen Kay 26 Sep '11

26 Sep '11

Dear All, The Abstract & Bio are printed below. Karen Mrs. Karen Heide, Secretary School of Chemical Engineering Purdue University Forney Hall of Chemical Engineering 480 Stadium Mall Drive West Lafayette IN 47907-2100 765-494-4050 765-494-0805 (Fax) Purdue University School of Chemical Engineering Graduate Seminar Series - Centennial Seminar Dr. Jennifer Sinclair-Curtis Department of Chemical Engineering University of Florida, Gainesville "Particle-Laden Flows: Applications, Modeling Approaches and Challenges" October 4, 2011 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. FRNY G140 Abstract: Particle processes pervade the chemical, pharmaceutical, agricultural and mining industries. Many of these processes have significant opportunities for cost savings and productivity enhancements. However, advances are currently unrealized due to the lack of understanding of particle flow behavior in industrial scale processes. Reliable simulation tools can aid in this understanding and accelerate the achievement of substantial process improvements. Recent advancements in multiphase computational fluid dynamics (CFD) can help facilitate these improvements. However, state-of-the-art, multiphase CFD has limitations due to, for example, the lack of constitutive models that adequately describe the range of particle characteristics in a typical particle mix. This presentation will overview the work in the development of improved computational fluid dynamics (CFD) models for the simulation of both dilute and dense-phase fluid-particle flows. The linkage between DEM (Discrete Element Method) models and CFD will be shown; that is, how DEM simulations can give insight into improved constitutive models needed for large-scale CFD simulations. Some current challenges in particle-flow modeling, including the effect particle shape and the influence of the interstitial fluid on the details of particle motion, will also be discussed.

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