In the (Fume) Hood

This week, Matt and Jason dive back into the book and get deep into the history of industrial chemistry and its impact on the 20th Century. Topics include: problem solving strategies for multiple unit processes, AIChE Concept Warehouse, hypothetical ITFH merchandise, periodic table belt buckles, recycle loops, the Haber-Bosch Process, ammonia and fertilizer, the Fischer-Tropsch process, oil and the Battle of Stalingrad, Geography Bees, zombies, Harry Potter, air conditioning and refrigeration, and authors' voices in textbooks.

Show Notes

This week, Matt and Jason dive back into the book and get deep into the history of industrial chemistry and its impact on the 20th Century. Topics include: problem solving strategies for multiple unit processes, AIChE Concept Warehouse, hypothetical ITFH merchandise, periodic table belt buckles, recycle loops, the Haber-Bosch Process, ammonia and fertilizer, the Fischer-Tropsch process, oil and the Battle of Stalingrad, Geography Bees, zombies, Harry Potter, air conditioning and refrigeration, and authors' voices in textbooks.

What is In the (Fume) Hood?

Professors Matt Cooper and Jason Bara talk about chemical engineering and education (among a variety of other fun topics) with a focus on Material & Energy Balance courses using the seminal textbook by Felder, Rousseau & Bullard as a guide.