Richard H. Wilhelm

Richard Herman Wilhelm (January 10, 1909 – August 6, 1968) was an American chemical engineer notable for developing a new method of fluid separation called chemical parametric pumping. [1] Wilhelm was also notable for pioneering in the development of fluid beds, which according to Princeton University "revolutionized the petroleum-cracking process". [2] Princeton University established Wilhelm Lectures in his honor. [3] Wilhelm was a member of the National Academy of Engineering [3][4] Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences,[2] and a chairman of the department of chemical engineering at Princeton University.[1][2] Princeton University called Wilhelm "an authority on chemical reaction engineering".[2]

Life

Wilhelm was born in New York City and received B.S in engineering, M.S. in chemical engineering and Ph.D. from Columbia University in 1931, 1932 and 1934, respectively.[4] He then spent his all of his career at Princeton University until his death in 1968, becoming chairman of chemical engineering department in 1954.[4]

References

  1. 1 2 The New York Times;DR. R. H. WILHELM OF PRINCETON, 59; Chemical Engineer Who Led Department Is Dead;August 07, 1968
  2. 1 2 3 4 Princeton University Press;A Princeton Companion;From Alexander Leitch;Wilhelm, Richard Herman
  3. 1 2 Princeton School of Engineering and Applied Science;Wilhelm Lectures
  4. 1 2 3 Memorial Tributes: National Academy of Engineering, Volume 1 (1979);Richard Herman Wilhelm


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