November 2013 - Che-courtesy-list

Graduate Seminar Announcement - Prof Shinji Hasebe
by Ewing, Virginia G 18 Nov '13

18 Nov '13

Purdue University School of Chemical Engineering Graduate seminar series Prof. Shinji Hasebe Department of Chemical Engineering Kyoto University, Japan "Process Systems Engineering for Realizing Micro Chemical Plants" November 12, 2013 9:00-10:15 a.m. FRNY G140 Reception at 8:30 a.m. in Henson Atrium Abstract: The production of high value-added products requires the precise control of temperature, flow pattern and residence time. It is difficult for conventional plants to satisfy these requirements. Many researchers have discussed the availability of the micro-systems for production. However, to realize the micro chemical plants, the contribution of PSE is essential. In this lecture, the design and control problems of micro chemical plants are discussed from the viewpoint of process systems engineering. One of the dominant characteristics of the design problem of micro devices is that the shape of the device should be included in the design variables in addition to the volume of the device. Three types of systematic shape design methods will be explained using case studies. Because of the difference of the characteristic size, micro chemical plants require different instrumentation and control systems from conventional chemical plants. Some control systems, which are suitable for the micro chemical plants are demonstrated. In real micro chemical plants, the blockage of the channels is the crucial problem for long stable operation. In the presentation, the latest blockage detection system for parallelized micro process is explained. Bio: Professor Hasebe received his B.E., M.E. and Ph.D. degrees in chemical engineering from Kyoto University in 1976, 1978 and 1984. He became an assistant professor of the Department of Chemical Engineering at Kyoto University in 1981. After the experience of lecturer and associate professor, he is a full professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering since 2003. He is Vice Chairman of the Committee for International Academic Exchange of the Graduate School of Engineering at Kyoto University since April 2010, and organized the NEDO national project named "Development of Microspace and Nanospace Reaction Environment Technology for Functional Materials" as project leader. His research areas are design and operation of micro chemical plants, supply chain management, synthesis of environmentally benign processes and the synthesis of separation processes.

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Service outage on Sunday
by Harrington, Michael P 18 Nov '13

18 Nov '13

As you may know, many services, including "MyMail" and the Exchange servers were unavailable today due to the storms in the area. Power was lost in many buildings on campus for a period of time (Forney didn't appear to lose power - at least my office computer, located in the 'old' side of Forney stayed up and running). Unfortunately since most faculty and staff use Exchange for mail there was no easy way to communicate the status of services. For future reference you might want to bookmark the following pages to have to reference in such situations. ITAP has a "twitter" and "facebook" page that can be checked. ITAP on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PurdueIT ITAP on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PurdueIT ECN will usually post an update if there are outages specifically related to the Engineering Computer Network: ECN Main Page: https://engineering.purdue.edu/ECN The status from the current incident is being reported and updated here: http://www.itap.purdue.edu/newsroom/news/131117_SA_multiple.html As of now some have access to Exchange (including myself which is why I am sending this). Please note some services such as Confluence and the Purdue research clusters are still not available. -Mike ******************** Mike Harrington Computer Facilities Manager Chemical Engineering Purdue University 765-494-6428 mph(a)purdue.edu

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Sara Yohe's Dissertation Defense tomorrow, Friday, November 15th, at 9:00 a.m. in 3062B
by Field, Catherine A 14 Nov '13

14 Nov '13

This e-mail is to announce that Sara Yohe will be defending her dissertation, High-Pressure Vapor-Phase Catalytic Hydrodeoxygenation of Lignin-Derived Compounds to Hydrocarbons on Bimetallic Catalysts in the Range of 0.2-2.4 MPa., on Friday, November 15th, at 9:00 a.m. in FRNY 3062B. The dissertation is being co-directed by Professor Ribeiro and Professor Agrawal, and the abstract is attached. All are welcome to attend. Catherine Field, Ph.D. Graduate Program Administrator/Counselor School of Chemical Engineering Forney Hall of Chemical Engineering, Room 1051 480 Stadium Mall Drive West Lafayette, IN 47907-2050 Telephone: 765-494-4057 Fax: 765-494-0805 www.engineering.purdue.edu/ChE/<http://www.engineering.purdue.edu/ChE/>

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United Way Bake Sale for the Food Bank
by Heide, Karen Kay 14 Nov '13

14 Nov '13

Dear All, I would like to thank everyone who participated in the Bake Sale, which took place in October, especially those who baked, brought in apples, etc. Also those who helped with the Bake Sale. Attached is a photo where I presented a check to the United Way Food Bank for $426, this morning at Dauc. I want to thank those you gave extra so I could reach my goal of $400. We exceeded it, which is fantastic. Karen Mrs. Karen Heide Forney Hall of Chemical Engineering Purdue University 480 Stadium Mall Drive West Lafayette IN 47907-2100 Phone: 765-494-4050 Fax: 765-494-0805 [http://web.ics.purdue.edu/~snpha/purdue_train3.gif]

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REMINDER NEW FACULTY, STUDENTS, STAFF: PHOTOGRAPHER HERE THIS MORNING IN 1142 UNTIL 10:30 A.M.
by Field, Catherine A 14 Nov '13

14 Nov '13

Hello Everyone, Just a quick note to say the photographer is here this morning (in 1142) until 10:30 a.m. to take headshots of new faculty, students, and staff (and current faculty and staff, if they would like their picture updated). First-year students are required to attend and get their photograph taken. Thank you. Best, Katie Catherine Field, Ph.D. Graduate Program Administrator/Counselor School of Chemical Engineering Forney Hall of Chemical Engineering, Room 1051 480 Stadium Mall Drive West Lafayette, IN 47907-2050 Telephone: 765-494-4057 Fax: 765-494-0805 www.engineering.purdue.edu/ChE/<http://www.engineering.purdue.edu/ChE/>

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Reminder: Photographer Here TOMORROW, Thursday, 11/15, from 8:45 to 10:30 for Faculty, Students, and Staff Photos
by Field, Catherine A 13 Nov '13

13 Nov '13

Hello Everyone, Just a reminder that the photographer will be here tomorrow, Thursday, November 14th, from 8:45 to 10:30 in 1142 to take photographs of new students, faculty, and staff. First-year students are required to attend. New faculty and staff are encouraged to attend. Current faculty and staff are welcome to stop by and get their photo taken (and then updated on website and in cabinet), if you wish. As I mentioned in the earlier e-mail, the first round of photos that the photographer took did not turn out. So, we have to do it again. I apologize for the inconvenience. Thank you. Best, Katie Catherine Field, Ph.D. Graduate Program Administrator/Counselor School of Chemical Engineering Forney Hall of Chemical Engineering, Room 1051 480 Stadium Mall Drive West Lafayette, IN 47907-2050 Telephone: 765-494-4057 Fax: 765-494-0805 www.engineering.purdue.edu/ChE/<http://www.engineering.purdue.edu/ChE/>

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New Employee, Cindy Waibel
by Murray, Chris L 12 Nov '13

12 Nov '13

Please join me in welcoming Cindy Waibel to ChE. She joined us as a temporary employee on October 7 and has just accepted a permanent position as a Secretary IV. She will support the faculty group previously supported by Jenni Mamph. Cindy is currently working from the main office but will move to her permanent office in room 1144 later this week. Please stop by to congratulate her on her new position. Thanks, Chris Chris Murray Assistant to the Head School of Chemical Engineering Purdue University 765-494-4075

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Graduate Seminar Announcement - Prof Shinji Hasebe
by Ewing, Virginia G 12 Nov '13

12 Nov '13

Purdue University School of Chemical Engineering Graduate seminar series Prof. Shinji Hasebe Department of Chemical Engineering Kyoto University, Japan "Process Systems Engineering for Realizing Micro Chemical Plants" November 12, 2013 9:00-10:15 a.m. FRNY G140 Reception at 8:30 a.m. in Henson Atrium Abstract: The production of high value-added products requires the precise control of temperature, flow pattern and residence time. It is difficult for conventional plants to satisfy these requirements. Many researchers have discussed the availability of the micro-systems for production. However, to realize the micro chemical plants, the contribution of PSE is essential. In this lecture, the design and control problems of micro chemical plants are discussed from the viewpoint of process systems engineering. One of the dominant characteristics of the design problem of micro devices is that the shape of the device should be included in the design variables in addition to the volume of the device. Three types of systematic shape design methods will be explained using case studies. Because of the difference of the characteristic size, micro chemical plants require different instrumentation and control systems from conventional chemical plants. Some control systems, which are suitable for the micro chemical plants are demonstrated. In real micro chemical plants, the blockage of the channels is the crucial problem for long stable operation. In the presentation, the latest blockage detection system for parallelized micro process is explained. Bio: Professor Hasebe received his B.E., M.E. and Ph.D. degrees in chemical engineering from Kyoto University in 1976, 1978 and 1984. He became an assistant professor of the Department of Chemical Engineering at Kyoto University in 1981. After the experience of lecturer and associate professor, he is a full professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering since 2003. He is Vice Chairman of the Committee for International Academic Exchange of the Graduate School of Engineering at Kyoto University since April 2010, and organized the NEDO national project named "Development of Microspace and Nanospace Reaction Environment Technology for Functional Materials" as project leader. His research areas are design and operation of micro chemical plants, supply chain management, synthesis of environmentally benign processes and the synthesis of separation processes.

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Phishing email warning.
by Harrington, Michael P 11 Nov '13

11 Nov '13

Please delete any email with "Your Incident ID is: 130329-018715" or similar title you may have received. The message implies someone else may have tried to login to your account and in all the emails I have seen it says the login was from Nicaragua. This is a phishing email that first was seen last week and today seems to be hitting a lot of accounts. DO NOT click the link in the email. DO NOT provide your login and password via that link. If you have done so you should change your password again immediately via your normal method. Please direct any questions to cheq(a)ecn.purdue.edu -Mike ******************** Mike Harrington Computer Facilities Manager Chemical Engineering Purdue University 765-494-6428 mph(a)purdue.edu

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ATTN NEW STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND STAFF: Must re-take your photos on 11/14/13
by Field, Catherine A 11 Nov '13

11 Nov '13

Dear New Students, Faculty, and Staff: The headshots that the photographer took a month ago did not turn out properly, and we must re-take our photos. I really apologize for this inconvenience. The photographer will be here again to take your headshots on Thursday, November 14th, from 8:45-10:30 in FRNY 1142. All new faculty and staff are encouraged to attend (and then we will be able to put your picture up in the lobby with the other faculty and staff photos). First-year graduate students are required to attend. If you'd like your photograph taken but cannot attend this session, I will put you in touch with the photographer, and you may arrange to meet him on your own. He is extremely busy and very hard to reach, and I recommend coming to the scheduled session on Thursday, if at all possible. Thank you. Best, Katie Catherine Field, Ph.D. Graduate Program Administrator/Counselor School of Chemical Engineering Forney Hall of Chemical Engineering, Room 1051 480 Stadium Mall Drive West Lafayette, IN 47907-2050 Telephone: 765-494-4057 Fax: 765-494-0805 www.engineering.purdue.edu/ChE/<http://www.engineering.purdue.edu/ChE/>

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