ChemShow Exibition 2009

The 53rd ChemShow exhibition will be held November 17–19 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York.

ChemShow 2009 will feature a technology conference and symposium on nanoscale materials and “green” technology. Organizers say the focal point of the symposium will be bridging the gap between science, technology and commercialization. Created for the ChemShow by Innovative Research and Products (iRAP; Stamford, Conn.; http://www.innoresearch.net), the “Nano and Green Conference & Symposium” will explore the impact of nanotechnology on environmentally friendly processing. The conference will focus on colloids and surface modifications that benefit nanotechnology applications, nanoparticle synthesis and nano-bio convergence and their emerging technologies and markets.

Aside from the product exhibition and symposium, the show features a host of educational sessions. Chemical Engineering will present a two-day educational program (see pp. 30-31).The Valve Manufacturers Association (VMA; Washington, D.C.; http://www.vma.org) will present sessions on the use of valves and actuators in the chemical process industries (CPI). A number of sessions are offered as part of AIChE Day (American Institute of Chemical Engineers; New York; http://www.aiche.org) at the Chem Show. Among the offerings is a tutorial session on the fundamentals of powder flow technology, which will seek to provide insight into common flow problems of solids. Other AIChE sessions include mixing basics, troubleshooting pneumatic conveying systems, sustainability practices, process safety and others. Additional information about the show can be found at http://www.chemshow.com.

During the show, look for Chemical Engineering’s exclusive coverage of the ChemShow in its daily newspaper. Those attending the show are also encouraged to visit Chemical Engineering at Booth 703.