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Re: Chemical Engineering Versus Mechanical Engineering Forum by eelvismd(m): 3:26am On Jun 26, 2012
lawseph: In all honesty, MEs and ChEs can both do most of each other's jobs. However, the knowledge of chemistry is a pretty good advantage. The only time there might be minimal value in the knowing chem is if you specialize in machine design. Anyone who tries to tell you that a ChE has fewer options on location has no
clue. There is also no difference in industries. Just knowing chem "separates the men from the boys"; you can pick up a lot of chem OTJ or in personal study, but what have you lost or given up? ChE is generally recognized as the most challenging degree to get, but it becomes relatively easier when it's done on the foundation of MEngr. I need to affirm once again that mechanical engineering is the prime-mover of modern technology, while chemical engineering is the working fluid of the prime-mover. Both are essential for the overall efficiency

Thank you for stating the simple fact

Re: Chemical Engineering Versus Mechanical Engineering Forum by yommy2sure(m): 6:16am On Jun 26, 2012
all aspects of engineering are important but for the sake of this comparison, mechanical engineering stands out....i mean u can hardly define engineering itself without mentioning machine and 'machines, mechanics, mechanical' are all from the same family of words...most aspects of engineering root out from mechanical engineering...its very broad and so incomparable with chemical engineering that is still emerging... The funniest is chemical engineers calling themselves corrosion and material science experts...misplacement of priority...that is a major aspect of metallurgical and materials engineering which is itself a subset of mechanical engineering!
Re: Chemical Engineering Versus Mechanical Engineering Forum by amare(m): 6:31am On Jun 26, 2012
Everyone of those courses u mentioned I also did during my mechanical engineering program...mechanical is by far the broadest...
Buts as regards to ur quest...the only efficient extractive industry in nigeria is petroleum...refined iron ores and other ores are mainly imported. Nigeria refines does very little iron ore refining compared to S/A's 9MTA (Africa's number 1) and China's 600MTA (World's number 1)

quote author=loskally]kudus 2 ya all.chem engr iz gud lyk wise mech.bt i do wonder,da level of growth nd da sideline our goverment gave 2 da Processin METALLURGICAL ENGINE.which iz ofcus 1st existin engineerin after da stone age era.diz a course dat contain.PROCESSING METALLURGY.MINERAL BENEFICIATION,THERMODYNAMICS.MINING nd UPGRADING.WELDING.FOUNDRY.DESIGN nd CASTING.COROSION ND MENTAINANCE.STRUCTURAL METALLURIGY.ETC.......some sch in nigeria study it as metallurgy cnd material.whyl odaz lyk S.africa as metallurgy nd chemical.. engine.but in country lyk germany nd japan evn av university of metallurgy alone.bcoz it dia number 1.source of economy.i jst pity naija 4 dis neglete whn da oil dry off[/quote]
Re: Chemical Engineering Versus Mechanical Engineering Forum by amare(m): 6:37am On Jun 26, 2012
Not only FUTA my dear....MEE stands for MEchanical Engineering.
elume2020:
No qualms, i think we'v met, 0806****4010 on ur phone. MEE is futa code for mech courses. On d subject matter i give it to mech. Cos irep it and its very vast.
At kreal will inbox u. Am into autocad, inventor and pdms too. Recently finished a dredging machine design for a coy in PH, River state.
Re: Chemical Engineering Versus Mechanical Engineering Forum by amare(m): 6:44am On Jun 26, 2012
Don't mind d chemical engrs....after using ur Aspen Hysys to balance both d mass and energy of ur plant (Which a lot of mechanical engrs can do anywayz) who would put d components together... Or even call for a redesign from u if u put unfeasible components...
The turbines, boilers, pumps, compressors, pipes, etc are all mine (mechanical). The only guys that could compare equipments with on ground are the EE guys with their circuitry, control and instrumentation gadgets.

ezer: do the chem engineers design and build (without the help of mech engi) chemical plants as well?
Re: Chemical Engineering Versus Mechanical Engineering Forum by LeJeun3: 7:14am On Jun 26, 2012
When it moves- Its Mechanical!
I never feel any less relevant by d daY.

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Re: Chemical Engineering Versus Mechanical Engineering Forum by Nobody: 9:35am On Jun 26, 2012
rhymz: Guy do you have any industry experience at all?
If the argument was about which of the two is more difficult to study then of course my answer would have been Chemical Engineering cos I know it deals with a lot of in depth mathematics and chemistry.
But in general terms with regards to which one of the two comes handy in industries generally, it is a known fact that mechanical engineering has wider applications in industries, even industries strictly limited to chemicals and pharmaceuticals still use mech engineers, go figure. Whereas you wont need a chemical engineer in a machine design and instrumention industry for instance. Compared to the Mechanical engineering field that very vast, versatile and old in study, chemical engineering is relatively new and still expanding, hence the field has more Research and Development grants, with loads of researchers in the field.
In terms of Job opportunities especially with regards to the Nigerian industries, mech engineers get 3 times more Job placements than their chemical engineer counterparts. It is easy cos most of our engineering firms are into assembly/packaging aspect of engineering, the parts that would have needed the expertise of chemical engineers usually are done by abroad before they are used here in Naija industries. What they need most of the times are maintenance engineers (who are usually mech and electrical engineers) to maintain and sustain production and equipments.
I agree that sometimes the chem Eng earns a little more tham Mech Eng but not in all cases though.
And yes, one can easily be self employed with a mech eng skill than with chemEng skills irrespective of how you want to look at it.
I am a chemical engineer but I agree with you completely. Chemical engineering is a new and developing field thus its use and application is found more in developed countries than in developing countries like Nigeria. Chemical engineering is versatile internationally especially in developed and technologically advanced countries, but demand is low in Nigeria where technology is still at its infant stage. I love the versatility of mechanical engineering and I may study a mechanical engineering related course for post graduate degree. But in terms of UNDERGRADUATE (don't know much about higher levels) study, generally chemical engineering is harder to study.
But I believe that both jobs are intertwined and given the chance, a chemical engineer can do most of the mechanical engineering jobs, and vice versa

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Re: Chemical Engineering Versus Mechanical Engineering Forum by Damscrob(m): 10:25am On Jun 26, 2012
I'm a chemical engineering student but to b sincere mech engr is d mother of all engr courses.
Re: Chemical Engineering Versus Mechanical Engineering Forum by farochron(m): 10:26am On Jun 26, 2012
There is no need to argue. Study chemical and you study mechanical lets see who stands a better chance in the labour market. My peanut for jambites to be. If you want to stand a chance in Oil companies and still have other options in marine, automobile, aeronautics the list is endless you better pick Mech.

How can u even compare both when it is obvious to everyone. Even Electrical can not be compared to Mech.

MEE rules from an Ex-Futarian
Re: Chemical Engineering Versus Mechanical Engineering Forum by member479760: 10:36am On Jun 26, 2012
the 2 no good, don't waste ya time!
Re: Chemical Engineering Versus Mechanical Engineering Forum by Davoo36: 11:27am On Jun 26, 2012
courage89:

How?
SHIII? TWO (2) OF U SHOULD SHOT-UP, THE BEDROCK OF ENGRING IS CIVIL AND MORE HOUNORABLE. CHAPTER CLOSE. INFACT, LET STRESS THE CHAPTER A LITTLE, MIND U I SAID A LITTLE OOO! INFOTECH NW IN OIL AND GAS HAS TAKING A LEAD, OK? ALRIGHT, CHAPTER CLOSE NOW!
Re: Chemical Engineering Versus Mechanical Engineering Forum by Jerry2i(m): 12:03pm On Jun 26, 2012
psyqs: This is educative...am a mech engr student snd i really luv it cool. u guys r makin me feel HIGH wink
me 2.bt i'm a prospective
Re: Chemical Engineering Versus Mechanical Engineering Forum by Jerry2i(m): 12:03pm On Jun 26, 2012
psyqs: This is educative...am a mech engr student snd i really luv it cool. u guys r makin me feel HIGH wink
me 2.bt i'm a prospective student.

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Re: Chemical Engineering Versus Mechanical Engineering Forum by Nobody: 12:25pm On Jun 26, 2012
nakedall: the 2 no good, don't waste ya time!
na which country you de fight for?
Re: Chemical Engineering Versus Mechanical Engineering Forum by pssword: 2:18pm On Jun 26, 2012
In terms of degree qualification
ChemEng rules, you cannot compare the degree of maths involved and the requirement of mastery of 2 subjects (chemistry and mech-eng)

In terms of pay
ChemEng rules - they get payed more even in Nigeria, I can only guess its because of the specialisation.

In terms of versatility
MechEng rules - you get the basics of everything that can be applied in many industries

My 2pence
Re: Chemical Engineering Versus Mechanical Engineering Forum by ono(m): 5:35pm On Jun 26, 2012
Interesting thread. Looks like eelvismd is the one ''thinking'' engineering in here. Knowledge of how the hardware operates is NOT engineering at ALL - that's meant for technicians and artisans. It is the ability to ''come up with the need for the hardware and make the hardware from the scratch through in depth thinking and application of knowledge (maths, physics, mechanics etc) geared towards meeting the needs of mankind'' that makes the engineer.

Now, the ChemE is a mechanical engineer with an edge above the ''conventional'' mechanical engineer. Fact is that the Chemical Engineer can do ALL that the mechanical engineer knows to do. Why? The Chemical Engineer knows the rudiments of all that the mechanical engineer does - and more! He can easily adapt in a ''mechanical engineering environment''. Thesame cannot be said of the mechanical engineer. When Chemical engineers starts talking about reaction kinetics, chemical reaction engineering, and others, the mechanical engineering guys will be lost in outer space! Now, ask the mechanical guys what is really special in what they do that the chemical guys don't know. Absolutely nothing.

If you want to foray into uncharted regions, and emerging technologies, which mankind is presently exploring; if you have a flair for adventure with a knowledge of how you can apply mechanical engineering and chemistry into pharmaceutical, nanotechs etc, Chemical Engineering is the way to go. Now, this is for academic and research minded person only.


At the workplace, the engineers aren't folks who man the tools. At the workplace, team effort, co-ordination skills o and efficient utilisation of available resources (including manpower) becomes key yardstick for measuring your performance as an engineer, not necessarily which discipline you come from. I have an Agricultural Engineer friend from FUTO who's working in the oil industry as a ''Petroleum Engineer'' and doing wonders. He's highly respected among his peers. Many engineers learn on the job - OTJ, and that's because the whole gamut of what happens in MOST industries is a kind of cyclic process. Once you understand what's going on and have your mind focused on it and then play a bit of the ''politics of the workplace'', you become a ''management person'' in the place you're working.
Now, the Chemical Engineer is the master of processes. No engineering discipline embraces process technology the way the Chemical Engineer does. So, even at the workplace (any workplace at that, never mind that the Mech folks say they're everywhere), the Chemical Engineer is king. He/She dictates the pace and he/she does this working hand in hand with the other engineers. This is not to say other engineers cannot lead, but the Chem Eng who knows his/her worth will take his or her rightful place.

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Re: Chemical Engineering Versus Mechanical Engineering Forum by Skoopy(m): 7:42pm On Jun 26, 2012
Engineering in general is interwoven, as such no one branch of it can claim monopoly of been the prime mover of modern technology.
E.g, in equipment design, before the mechanical aspect of it (ie fabrication) is been, the chem. Aspect of it (which has to do with the metallurgical and thermodynamics properties must first be concluded.
If u ever go through a chemical engr. Course; chemical reaction endineering(a hard nut to crack), u'll fancy this noble profession.
I remain a proud chemical engr.
SOCIETE....................

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Re: Chemical Engineering Versus Mechanical Engineering Forum by Kelvin0(m): 1:13am On Jun 27, 2012
lawseph:
Hey! Pls the use of offensive words are not allowed. Both chE and mE are great professions to ranked amongst the top 5 professions on earth currently. It may interest you to know that we have people who had studied (or planning to study) both, I'm one of such, and I'm grateful to God and I'm proud to have two ***kickin' degrees in fields that
I enjoy, and twice as many
opportunities.
I am sowee dont mean to be offensive...lmknd
Re: Chemical Engineering Versus Mechanical Engineering Forum by InwehAkpevwe(m): 4:58am On Jun 27, 2012
Come what may! Mech engr stands tall. If we r 2 make any comparism it tink it should b btw Mech nd civil engr. Chemical engr is jst lyk a sucklin baby 2 mech engr.
Re: Chemical Engineering Versus Mechanical Engineering Forum by Nadoson: 9:22am On Jun 27, 2012
MY FELOW ENGINEERS, all engineern cadre r unda or catgorizd unda one umbrela. But dey linkd 2 each oda lik a chain. 4 instanc,
Chemical engineering is becoming vast dis days cos tins are bin converted into anoda tin wit d help of chemicals and done by d chemical engineers. But
Mechanical engnr is d moda of all engineering cos evry instrument or material used in evry oda engnrn cadre woz designd & done by Mechanical engineers & no oda cadre in enginering can do witout mechanical. Though dat mechanical is vry close 2 Electrical engineering but mechanical can play witut electrical whil Electrical can't play witut mechchanical lik wiz odaz in engineern cadre.
Mechanical engineer can work in evry organzatn in d whol wold wyil chemical engineern can not.

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Re: Chemical Engineering Versus Mechanical Engineering Forum by TalkingBird: 9:43am On Jun 27, 2012
Does it actually matter, check this out: Character Counts as Much as Credentials

http://softskillmentor-vincent..com/2012/06/character-counts-for-as-much-as.html

That is why people with the right attitude can be trained to do most jobs- some period of attachment depending on the nature of job, then they start working.
Re: Chemical Engineering Versus Mechanical Engineering Forum by gidjah(m): 12:55pm On Jun 27, 2012
Though ma 1st degree is in mathematics, but use to hv a diploma in mech eng. D grtst flare n joy i hv for book comes frm ma mech engr n nt mathematics, ma mech eng skills gives me creativity n high mental progress.
Mech All D way ABEG!
Re: Chemical Engineering Versus Mechanical Engineering Forum by Nobody: 2:01pm On Jun 27, 2012
mechanical engineering first and still the best, but chemical engineering is moving at rocket speed... Will ChE overtake MeE?

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Re: Chemical Engineering Versus Mechanical Engineering Forum by psyqs(m): 2:07pm On Jun 30, 2012
Jerry2i: me 2.bt i'm a prospective student.
THATS GOOD!
Re: Chemical Engineering Versus Mechanical Engineering Forum by psyqs(m): 2:10pm On Jun 30, 2012
Inweh Akpevwe: Come what may! Mech engr stands tall. If we r 2 make any comparism it tink it should b btw Mech nd civil engr. Chemical engr is jst lyk a sucklin baby 2 mech engr.
^^^TRU
Re: Chemical Engineering Versus Mechanical Engineering Forum by Nobody: 4:25pm On Jun 30, 2012
Mechanical engineering is one of
the oldest branches of
engineering. It is also referred to
as the ‘mother’ branch of
engineering. Another appealing
feature of mechanical
engineering is that the
application base of this field of
study is extremely broad and
diverse. Almost all inventions
during the ancient period and a
vast majority in the modern era
are direct contributions of one
or the other application of
mechanics.
Traditionally, mechanical
engineers have to deal with
concepts such as mechanics,
thermodynamics, robotics,
kinematics, structural analysis,
fluid mechanics and many
others. These concepts are
applied in the process of
designing state-of-the-art
manufacturing units, different
types of motor vehicles, aircraft
and aerospace parts and a vast
assortment of industrial
machinery. Mechanical engineers
also contribute in the
development of various engines,
power plant equipment, heating
and cooling systems and other
simple and complex machinery.
Mechanical engineers not only
design new mechanical systems
but they are also responsible for
testing, maintaining and
manufacturing them.
The aforementioned are the
conventional roles and
responsibilities of mechanical
engineers. However, times have
changed. Nowadays the scope of
mechanical engineering is
expanding beyond its traditional
boundaries. Mechanical
engineers are focussing their
attention towards new areas of
research such as
nanotechnology, development of
composite materials, biomedical
applications, environmental
conservation, etc.
The ever increasing scope of this
particular job profile now
requires professionals to get into
financial and marketing aspects
of product development and
even into people and resource
management. All in all
mechanical engineering offers a
wide bouquet of job options to
students who are looking for a
stable and stimulating career.
Re: Chemical Engineering Versus Mechanical Engineering Forum by Nobody: 4:28pm On Jun 30, 2012
Mechanical engineering is one of
the oldest branches of
engineering. It is also referred to
as the ‘mother’ branch of
engineering. Another appealing
feature of mechanical
engineering is that the
application base of this field of
study is extremely broad and
diverse. Almost all inventions
during the ancient period and a
vast majority in the modern era
are direct contributions of one
or the other application of
mechanics.
Traditionally, mechanical
engineers have to deal with
concepts such as mechanics,
thermodynamics, robotics,
kinematics, structural analysis,
fluid mechanics and many
others. These concepts are
applied in the process of
designing state-of-the-art
manufacturing units, different
types of motor vehicles, aircraft
and aerospace parts and a vast
assortment of industrial
machinery. Mechanical engineers
also contribute in the
development of various engines,
power plant equipment, heating
and cooling systems and other
simple and complex machinery.
Mechanical engineers not only
design new mechanical systems
but they are also responsible for
testing, maintaining and
manufacturing them.
The aforementioned are the
conventional roles and
responsibilities of mechanical
engineers. However, times have
changed. Nowadays the scope of
mechanical engineering is
expanding beyond its traditional
boundaries. Mechanical
engineers are focussing their
attention towards new areas of
research such as
nanotechnology, development of
composite materials, biomedical
applications, environmental
conservation, etc.
The ever increasing scope of this
particular job profile now
requires professionals to get into
financial and marketing aspects
of product development and
even into people and resource
management. All in all
mechanical engineering offers a
wide bouquet of job options to
students who are looking for a
stable and stimulating career.
Re: Chemical Engineering Versus Mechanical Engineering Forum by Nobody: 4:39pm On Jun 30, 2012
It would take too long to list
all the products that are
impacted by chemical
engineers, but knowing what
industries employ them may
help you comprehend the
scope of their work. Chemical
engineers work in
manufacturing,
pharmaceuticals, healthcare,
design and construction, pulp
and paper, petrochemicals,
food processing, specialty
chemicals, polymers,
biotechnology, and
environmental health and
safety industries, among
others. Within these
industries, chemical engineers
rely on their knowledge of
mathematics and science,
particularly chemistry, to
overcome technical problems
safely and economically. And,
of course, they draw upon and
apply their engineering
knowledge to solve any
technical challenges they
encounter.
Don't make the mistake of
thinking that chemical
engineers only make things,
though. Their expertise is also
applied in the area of law,
education, publishing, finance,
and medicine, as well as many
other fields that require
technical training.
Specifically, chemical
engineers apply the principles
of chemistry to solve
problems involving the
production or use of chemicals
and other products. They
design equipment and
processes for large-scale
chemical manufacturing, plan
and test methods of
manufacturing products and
treating byproducts, and
supervise production.
Chemical engineers also work
in a variety of manufacturing
industries other than chemical
manufacturing, such as those
producing energy, electronics,
food, clothing, and paper. In
addition, they work in
healthcare, biotechnology,
and business services.
Chemical engineers apply
principles of physics,
mathematics, and mechanical
and electrical engineering, as
well as chemistry. Some may
specialize in a particular
chemical process, such as
oxidation or polymerization.
Others specialize in a
particular field, such as
nanomaterials, or in the
development of specific
products. They must be aware
of all aspects of chemical
manufacturing and how the
manufacturing process affects
the environment and the
safety of workers and
consumers.
Chemical engineers face many
of the same challenges that
other professionals face, and
they meet these challenges by
applying their technical
knowledge, communication
and teamwork skills, the most
up-to-date practices available,
and hard work. Benefits
include financial reward,
recognition within industry and
society, and the gratification
that comes from working with
the processes of nature to
meet the needs of society.
Re: Chemical Engineering Versus Mechanical Engineering Forum by Nobody: 5:39pm On Jun 30, 2012
mechanical engineering first and
still the best, but chemical
engineering is moving at rocket
speed... Will ChE overtake MeE?
Re: Chemical Engineering Versus Mechanical Engineering Forum by NoQualms1(f): 7:52pm On Jun 30, 2012
elume2020:
No qualms, i think we'v met, 0806****4010 on ur phone. MEE is futa code for mech courses. On d subject matter i give it to mech. Cos irep it and its very vast.
At kreal will inbox u. Am into autocad, inventor and pdms too. Recently finished a dredging machine design for a coy in PH, River state.

Lol, no vex o. So you are here too. Weldone jare. How is your side?
Re: Chemical Engineering Versus Mechanical Engineering Forum by Nobody: 9:51am On Jul 01, 2012
It's july 1st. Happy new month to all engrs in the forum, both MeE and ChE, let 'strive to do our part to make our world a better place to all
Re: Chemical Engineering Versus Mechanical Engineering Forum by crongob: 7:21pm On Jul 24, 2012
GUYS LISTN ND GET IT RYT CHEM ENG IS NOT PART OF MECH ENG BUT ITS MECH ENG ITSELF WITH ADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE OF CHEMISTRY SO WHAT THE AGUMENT ALL ABOUT WHEN IT IS CLEAR TO B SEEN. because a chem eng can also design a plant nd construct it he cn work in meturlurgy infact even a chemist can work in meturlurgy when u talk about the metal dat the mech eng boast of been dia own is a chemical element (Fe2+)nd it is procesed by either chemist or chm eng dey think of aloys of anytype of metal dats chemistry in action who do u think made aluminium very cheap if nt a chemist back in histry nd the mech eng are nw using our product to produce what dey wnt nd dey are here saying dat we are dea doughters who is who's doughter when u guys are jst using already procesed materials been procesd by chem eng of chm.nd who is saying dat chm eng is nt vasitile i think he stil hve mre to knw because when u think of computer a chm eng is dea when u talk of health or medcine itself a chm eng is dea phamacy,machin economy,biotech,modeling, maching design pls tel me jst one thing a mechanical eng wil do dat does nt start frm chm. Or goten frm chemical or jst tel me one thing a mech eng wil do dat a chm eng cant do because i have a very lng list of what we the chem eng can do nd no mech eng can even think of doing it.am waiting 4 my answer.am a chemistry nd chem eng studnt at d same time tnx.

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