Experienced engineers – and those just starting out – all face vexing problems in their work. Sometimes foundational instruction from degree programs isn’t specific enough to address the challenge at hand, and that’s where premium training from COBBLESTONE can help.
Our courses in Chemical and Process Engineering delve into the intricacies of process design, operation, and maintenance, and are taught by industry leaders who enthusiastically share their knowledge.
Detergents and Cleaning Products
Like other industries, the cleaning products industry has had to adapt to the changes forced on it by the COVID-19 pandemic. The sector has a unique role in ensuring society remains clean, healthy, and free from infections. Thus, our industry has suffered less than most. We will review how the industry has developed to its… Continue reading Detergents and Cleaning Products
Read MoreGreg Mehos, Ph.D., P.E
Greg Mehos, Ph.D., P.E., is the Director of Greg Mehos & Associates LLC, a chemical engineering consultant who specializes in bulk solids handling, storage, and processing, and an adjunct professor at the University of Rhode Island. Greg enjoys teaching professionals and students bulk solids engineering fundamentals so that they can solve powder-handling problems and design… Continue reading Greg Mehos, Ph.D., P.E
Read MoreSmarter Stabilization Strategies in Cosmetic Formulation
Stabilization mechanisms are a major area of importance in cosmetic product development. Emulsions can be particularly challenging to address. This accredited ON DEMAND webinar will enable the participant to understand how emulsions fall apart, how to fix them, and how to do a better job in emulsion formulation design. In addition, the participant will learn… Continue reading Smarter Stabilization Strategies in Cosmetic Formulation
Read MoreDry Blending Technology
Dry blending is a key process in many industries. It is very important to understand the bulk solid properties that are present in an operation and how this affects process effectiveness. A lack of understanding can lead to excessive downtime and unnecessary expense to accompany. Several key areas will be covered including bulk solids properties,… Continue reading Dry Blending Technology
Read MoreMixing Technology: Fundamentals and Applications
This training program, developed by industry experts, covers the fundamentals of mixing and their practical applications in various commercial operations. The lectures will provide a comprehensive understanding of turbulence, emulsions, rheology, and interfacial phenomena, taking into account the latest research and industry practices. The course will analyze mixing processes for single-phase systems with low and… Continue reading Mixing Technology: Fundamentals and Applications
Read MoreWriting and Enforcing Effective SOPs Basics
The purpose of this accredited training is to equip participants with the necessary skills for writing effective Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that support their company’s activities. Throughout the course, participants will learn how to organize and deliver information tailored to the intended audience and purpose, write documents that are clear and easy to read, and… Continue reading Writing and Enforcing Effective SOPs Basics
Read MoreApplied Surfactant Science for Personal Care and Home Care Applications
This course’s primary focus is developing fundamental principles of surfactant science that are necessary for formulating and optimizing personal care and home care products based on surfactants. Attendees will gain an in-depth understanding of the physico-chemical properties required for optimizing key performance criteria, such as emulsification, cleansing, and foaming. The course will delve into surfactant… Continue reading Applied Surfactant Science for Personal Care and Home Care Applications
Read MoreRheology and Surfactants
Developing products that can properly wet surfaces, disperse pigments, emulsify key components, or generate or destabilize foam is challenging due to the high surface tension of water. Understanding how materials are affected by applied stress forces and their flow behavior is crucial for formulators to develop products with optimal outcomes in terms of production, storage,… Continue reading Rheology and Surfactants
Read MoreFour Key Elements of Moisturization
The market is flooded with hundreds of new ingredients claiming to have moisturizing properties each year. Sorting through these options and finding the right ingredients to meet consumer expectations (such as long-lasting hydration, reduced blemishes, and no cracked skin) can be a daunting task. Participating in our course can alleviate this struggle by: Providing clear guidance… Continue reading Four Key Elements of Moisturization
Read MorePractical Aspects of Emulsions for the Pharmaceutical, Cosmetic and Related Industries
While it is common knowledge that water and oil do not mix, it is less known that given the right chemistry and processing, a cosmetically elegant emulsion of these two immiscible liquids can be made stable for years. But without proper knowledge of the science behind emulsions, failures can occur. This accredited training course is… Continue reading Practical Aspects of Emulsions for the Pharmaceutical, Cosmetic and Related Industries
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