10/02/2021
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING 👷🏻♀️🧪 | Definition, Subjects, Duties and Specializations
i. What is Chemical Engineering?
Chemical engineering is a branch of engineering that uses principles of chemistry, physics, mathematics, biology, and economics to efficiently use, produce, design and transport chemicals, fuel, drugs, food, and many other products or materials.
○ It deals from the utilization of nanotechnology and nanomaterials in the laboratory to large-scale industrial processes that convert chemicals, raw materials, living cells, microorganisms, and energy into useful forms and products.
○ It is also concerned with managing resources, protecting the environment and health and safety.
ii. Subjects
(a) Mathematics and Physical Sciences
• Calculus 1& 2
• Engineering Data Analysis
• Differential Equations
• Chemistry
• Physics
(b) General Engineering Sciences
• Computer Fundamentals and Programming
• Computer – Aided Design
• Engineering Economics
• Engineering Management
(c) Allied Courses
• Analytical Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry
• Basic Electrical & Electronics Engineering
• Materials Science and Engineering
• Environmental Science and Engineering
• Engineering Mechanics
D. Professional Courses
• Advance Engineering Mathematics
• Physical Chemistry
• ChE Calculations
• ChE Thermodynamics
• Solution Thermodynamics
• Momentum Transfer
• Chemical Process Industries
• Chemical Process Lab
• Heat and Mass Transfer
• Particle Technology
• Separation Processes
• Chemical Engineering Lab 1 & 2
• Chemical Reaction Engineering
• Biochemical Engineering
• Process Dynamics and Control
• Industrial Waste Management and Control
• Chemical Engineering Design 1 & 2
• Chemical Engineering Laws and Ethics
• Process Safety
• Field Trips and Seminar
• Computer Application in ChE
• Methods of Research
• Chemical Engineering Immersion
iii. Responsibilities
Chemical engineers typically do the following:
• Design processes and equipment for large-scale manufacturing
• Plan and test production methods and byproducts treatment
• Conduct research to develop new and improved manufacturing processes
• Incorporate safety procedures for working with dangerous chemicals
• Develop processes for separating components of liquids and gases, or for generating electrical currents, by using controlled chemical processes
• Monitor and optimize the performance of production processes
• Evaluate equipment and processes to ensure compliance with health and environmental regulations
• Troubleshoot problems with manufacturing processes
• Estimate production costs for management
• Direct facility operations
iv. Suggested Track Specializations
(a) Food and Drug Manufacturing
‣ Food Processing Technologies
‣ Pharmaceuticals
‣ Soaps/Detergents
‣ Cosmeteuticals
(b) Packaging Technologies
‣ Fundamental Principles of Packaging
‣Packaging Materials and Components
(c) Environmental Management
‣ Air Pollution Control
‣ Solid Waste Management
‣ Hazardous Waste Management
(d) Petrochemical Engineering
‣ Introduction to Petroleum Engineering
‣ Polymer Engineering
‣ Plastics Technology
(e) Energy Engineering
‣ Renewable Energy Technologies
‣ Energy Management
‣ Green Boiler Technology
(f) Biotechnology
‣ Molecular Biology
‣ Enzyme Technologies
(g) Paints & Coating Technology
‣ Paints and Coating
‣ Ink Technology
(h) Materials Science and Engineering
‣ Microelectronics Materials for ChE
‣ Nanotechnology
(i) Technopreneurship
(j) Emerging Technologies
Prepared by: Engr. Nick Salomon
References:
- ched.gov.ph
- https://cheme.stanford.edu/
- https://www.truity.com/
- www.acs.org/
