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.
Skin Biochemistry: The Skin Microbiome
The development of skin care products presents a dual challenge: they must resist contamination by foreign micro-organisms, while also preserving the existing micro-flora (or microbiome) on the skin. Furthermore, changes in the micro-biome can lead to unwanted skin conditions. This accredited training will: • Provide some insight into a few human microbiota (guts, vagina, skin,… Continue reading Skin Biochemistry: The Skin Microbiome
Read MorePolymers in the Personal Care Industry
The unique chemical properties of polymers can be customized to meet various product needs, making them a valuable addition to personal care products. However, with numerous polymers available, it’s crucial to determine which ones are suitable for achieving specific product characteristics. This 90-minute accredited online training course delves into the diverse classification of polymer chemistry.… Continue reading Polymers in the Personal Care Industry
Read MoreFired Process Heaters
Fired process heaters (also known as fired heaters, process heaters, furnaces, process furnaces, and direct-fired heaters) are critical pieces of equipment in petroleum refineries, petrochemical plants, chemical plants, and other industrial process facilities where providing heat to a process fluid at elevated temperature levels is required. They are a major consumer of energy in such… Continue reading Fired Process Heaters
Read MoreStarch Technology
Starch is a recognized natural hydrophilic polymer that is popularly utilized in various kinds of formulations as a swelling agent and gel forming excipient. It has multiple structural arrangements and functionalities. This accredited course will cover the science and operational aspects of products using starches, which are amongst the most important ingredients used in a… Continue reading Starch Technology
Read MoreFood Extrusion Technology
Food extrusion has become a very important processing operation. Today, the food extruder is used to produce pasta and other cold-formed products, ready-to-eat cereals, snacks, pet food, aquatic feeds, confectionery products, modified starches for soup, infant food, and instant foods, beverage bases, and texturized vegetable proteins. This training is designed to provide a thorough background in… Continue reading Food Extrusion Technology
Read MoreRegulatory Compliance for the Personal Care Products Industry
“Since in many countries, Personal Care products do not require Health Authority review and approval prior to marketing, there is often confusion about what product claims can be made, what labeling is required, and what ingredients cannot be used. Without knowledge of the regulations in each country, non-compliant product is often detected by Health Authorities… Continue reading Regulatory Compliance for the Personal Care Products Industry
Read MorePeter Smallwood Ph.D.
Dr. Peter Smallwood is a surface/colloid chemist with practical experience in the development and manufacture of polymers, coatings, cleaning products, and disinfectants. He has developed antibacterial and cleaning formulations and developed a process for manufacturing antiseptic nitrile examination gloves. Dr. Peter Smallwood is the Director of Chemical Associates, a UK-based independent technical and training consultancy… Continue reading Peter Smallwood Ph.D.
Read MoreDouglas G. Hayes
Douglas G. Hayes has over 30 years of experience with surfactants and detergents and their use in soft matter systems. Dr. Hayes also has research interests in value-added products from renewable resources, biopolymers in agricultural systems, and nanotechnology. Dr. Hayes has published over 75 publications in peer-reviewed journals, over 20 book chapters, and two co-edited… Continue reading Douglas G. Hayes
Read MoreSam Morell
Sam Morell is a Chemical Engineering graduate of New York University and the founder of S.P. Morell and Company. With over 40 years in the chemical industry, his experience includes both technical and marketing positions at Rohm and Haas, BASF, and Air Products and Chemicals. Mr. Morell has authored numerous technical articles on additives, pigments,… Continue reading Sam Morell
Read MoreHerberto Dutra
Herberto Dutra is a Mechanical Engineer with over 30 years of experience in processing industries, with careers at Kraft Foods, Nestle, Bay Valley, and Sentient, including 20 years of hands-on experience in Spray Drying. Mr. Dutra’s expertise ranges from pilot plant scaling up, design and construction of numerous Spray Drying plants, day-to-day operation, troubleshooting, and… Continue reading Herberto Dutra
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