Western South Carolina

 Join us for this year’s plant tour to BASF’s facility in Seneca, SC. BASF is the world's largest chemical company.  The BASF Seneca site produces chemical catalysts, zeolites, catalytic converter materials, and recycles precious metals. Approximately 300 employees work at the site which has been in operation since 1986.     

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This is a joint meeting with the Clemson student section of AIChE. Clemson University’s Assistant Professor, Rachel B. Getman, Ph.D., will be presenting a talk on “Creating Resistant Oxidation and Reduction Catalysts by Tuning Electronic Structure”.

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There are many variables that play a role in either the success or failure of a project. Early risk assessment and the development and implementation of risk mitigation strategies play an important role in a project’s success. This presentation will discuss the sources of risks, using a structured approach to risk management, and the importance of turning plans into actions in order to effectively manage risks in order to influence project success.

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Steam is an integral part of many industrial operations. It is used for anything from being a heat source to being a means of converting one energy source (e.g. natural gas, coal, nuclear, etc.) to another (e.g. electricity). Water quality is a vital consideration in all steam cycle applications. The allowable amount of solids varies widely depending on the application. This presentation will discuss;