September 2011 - Che-student-staff-list

Centennial Seminar Announcement - September 27, 2011
by Ewing, Virginia G 27 Oct '11

27 Oct '11

Purdue University School of Chemical Engineering Graduate Seminar Series - Centennial Seminar Mr. Norman L. Gilsdorf President Honeywell Process Solutions "Have Chemical Engineering Degree - Will Travel" September 27, 2011 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. FRNY G140 ABSTRACT: I firmly believe that having a degree in Chemical Engineering not only provides you with skills that are easily transferable to both technical and business careers, plus providing plenty of variety, exciting challenges, real responsibility and the potential to help in creating a sustainable planet; but it also opens up the world to you. This degree sent me to places around the globe, gave me the opportunity to learn new languages and helped me understand different cultures while interacting with business and government leaders in over 100 countries. After over 30 years in business, what excites me every day is the thought that not only can I make a real difference around me, but I can do so on every continent. BIO: Norman L. Gilsdorf is President of Honeywell Process Solutions. Previously he was Vice President/General Manager of the Honeywell Process Solutions business for Europe, Middle East and Africa. At UOP, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Honeywell International Inc., Gilsdorf was the senior vice president and general manager of the Process Technology and Equipment business, which served the refining, petrochemical and gas processing industries. Before that, he was responsible for UOP's Catalysts, Adsorbents and Specialties business unit, and prior to that held various technical services, research and development, business development and marketing and sales roles. He joined UOP in 1977. Gilsdorf has considerable global business experience. In addition to his role leading the Process Solutions business in EMEA, Gilsdorf spent five years working for UOP in the United Kingdom in various roles, where he served as director of sales and services across Europe, Middle East, Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), India and Africa for the petrochemical industries. He also spent seven years in Moscow as director of sales and services for the CIS region, where he and his team helped launch UOP into Russia in the1990s. Gilsdorf has a chemical engineering degree from Purdue University and an MBA in international business and finance from Northwestern University. He is based in the Bracknell office in the United Kingdom and resides in London. He is married with one daughter and enjoys golf and family life.

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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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FW: Purdue and city police begin bike safety campaign
by Valley, Jeffrey L 23 Sep '11

23 Sep '11

FYI..................... From: Riese, Gail A [mailto:gariese@purdue.edu] Sent: Friday, September 23, 2011 4:15 PM Subject: Purdue and city police begin bike safety campaign Communications Announcement Purdue University - Physical Facilities TO: Building Deputies [Please distribute.] FR: Physical Facilities DA: Friday, September 23, 2011 RE: Purdue and city police begin bike safety campaign By Purdue News Service Purdue and city police begin bike safety campaign With the onset of Green Week, Purdue University and West Lafayette police will conduct a bicycle safety campaign aimed toward pedestrians, motorists and cyclists. Police will educate bicyclists of laws and regulations, as well as encouraging safe cycling. The goal will be to educate cyclists about city ordinances, campus regulations and state laws, said Purdue police Capt. Eric Chin. "Each semester we receive complaints of cyclists that operate their bicycles in a manner that endangers their own safety, as well as others that share the road with them," Chin said. "Cyclists need to beware that they must follow motor vehicle regulations, stopping at all stop signs and even adhering to the posted speed limit. "One violation we often observe is when a cyclist rides in crosswalks. If a cyclist wishes to cross in a crosswalk, they must dismount their bicycle and walk it across. Cyclists who violate motor vehicle regulations on campus are subjected to fines ranging from $50 to $130. "Like citations issued to motorists, cyclists can be cited into Tippecanoe County Court and be subjected to points on their driving records." Chin said. Campus regulations do not allow bicycles in university buildings unless approved by the appropriate authority. Bicycles may be ridden on designated drives and bike paths but not on sidewalks unless otherwise posted. Cyclists also are encouraged to dismount their bikes and walk them in crowded pedestrian areas. Pedestrians must also realize that it is unlawful for them to step in front of a bicycle in an area and situation where the cyclist has the right of way, Chin said. "When a pedestrian crosses a roadway outside of a crosswalk, they must yield to traffic, whether the traffic is a motor vehicle or a cyclist" he said. "On the same note, operators of motor vehicles must share the road with cyclists. It's truly a three-way partnership." Police also remind cyclists that proper equipment is required by law. Working headlights and taillights are required for riding after dark, and helmets and visible clothing are strongly recommended. Purdue requires that bicycles on university property be registered with the Purdue Police Department. Registration is free and is valid for five years. Details on bicycle registration are available on the police department's website (http://www.purdue.edu/police/) Bike owners can pick up a sticker at the police department, 205 S. Martin Jischke Drive. West Lafayette city residents must register their bikes with city police. Cost is $1. Capt. Chris Leroux of the West Lafayette Police Department says it's important for bicyclists, along with motorists and pedestrians, to be aware of their surroundings and proceed in a cautious manner when traveling around campus. "We see the same type of issues all over the campus area where bicyclists will ride the wrong way down a street against traffic or fail to stop when required or even weave in and out of traffic," Leroux said. City ordinances also stipulate that: * No person age 16 or older shall ride a bicycle upon any sidewalk in any district. * No person shall ride a bicycle on a sidewalk within a business district. * A person riding a bicycle on a roadway has all the rights and duties that are applicable to a person who drives a vehicle. Leroux said cyclists also should use hand signals. The public can expect to see increased police enforcement directed toward unsafe cycling over the next several weeks.

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