CHEMICAL ENGINEERING AS A DISCIPLINE

Chemical Engineering is the field of engineering dealing with application of the principles of science and engineering to design, construct and operate manufacturing processes for large scale conversion of raw materials into valuable products. The basic sciences employed involve chemistry, physics, biology and mathematics while the engineering principles involve material and energy balances, thermodynamics, transport phenomena, unit operations, separation processes and process control.

The impact of chemical engineering is evident in all human endeavors. Whether in the fuels used in driving cars, the cement used in constructing houses and roads, the fertilizers and pesticides used in agriculture, or in medicines, cosmetics and water treatment all these are products of chemical engineering. The importance of chemical engineering in national development can therefore not be overemphasized.

It would take too long to list the entire 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, microelectronics, electronic and advanced materials, polymers, business services, 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 areas of law, education, publishing, finance, and medicine, as well as in many other fields that require technical training.

Specifically, chemical engineers improve food processing techniques, and methods of producing fertilizers, to increase the quantity and quality of available food.

They also construct the synthetic fibers that make our clothes more comfortable and water resistant; they develop methods to mass- produce drugs, making them more affordable; and they create safer, more efficient methods of refining petroleum products, making energy and chemical sources more productive and cost effective.

Chemical engineers also develop solutions to environmental problems, such as pollution control and remediation.

And yes, they process chemicals, which are used to make or improve just about everything you see around you.

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.

Almost every facet of industries employs chemical engineers, chemical engineers are vital in the process industries.


Written by: Engr. Oyeniyi Moses Adeniyi

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"Biology ?" What's the relevance of biology to your discipline?

PaulSeun89: "Biology ?" What's the relevance of biology to your discipline?

there is a feild in ChE called biotechnology (which involves the productn of test tube babies, artificial inseminatn and all that)




REACTORS WAGA!!!!!!

peter1994: there is a feild in ChE called biotechnology (which involves the productn of test tube babies, artificial inseminatn and all that)




REACTORS WAGA!!!!!!

And also field of Biochemical Engineering in the ChE.
Chemical Engineering is the VOICE of TECHNOLOGY!!

PaulSeun89: "Biology ?" What's the relevance of biology to your discipline?

The recent development in chemical engr involves d application of biological systems to d production of goods n services dat r beneficial to human welfare. Biotechnology & biochemical engineering is d practical application of biological systems to chem engr. Application of biological processes in chem engr includes; genetics, fermentation, bio-exraction, enzyme reaction, brewing processes, bio-treatment processes, bioremediation, biopolymers, pharmaceuticals in genetically engineered plant crops & somany others

Ok. That's good to know

wow i just got admission to study chemical engineering @ futyola

Capableben: wow i just got admission to study chemical engineering @ futyola

welcome to the family
but u must work very hard in order to enjoy the benefits the course has to offer

@op i have nuclear engineering as an option in my ChE, why didn't u mention NuE (or is it not under ChE again?)

where do u skul bro? @ peter 1994 and what other advice do u have for a person like me dat just got admission.................. @ futyola

Capableben: wow i just got admission to study chemical engineering @ futyola

congrats bro, pls work very hard to obtain a very good grade in sch, xcal engr is quite interesting.

peter1994: @op i have nuclear engineering as an option in my ChE, why didn't u mention NuE (or is it not under ChE again?)

NUE is a branch of xcal engr, xcal engr is a very broad field, I couldnt really touch all its aspect.

engrflames:
congrats bro, pls work very hard to obtain a very good grade in sch, xcal engr is quite interesting.

tanx bro, whc skul do u rep?

Capableben:

tanx bro, whc skul do u rep?

ATBU bauchi

engrflames:
NUE is a branch of xcal engr, xcal engr is a very broad field, I couldnt really touch all its aspect.

okay man..but nukes are too big to be sidelined o

Capableben: where do u skul bro? @ peter 1994 and what other advice do u have for a person like me dat just got admission.................. @ futyola

don't let the euphoria of getting into d uni. overwhelm u (jst get serious from day 1)

.i'm schln @ FUTMinna

mek ASUU strike do end make i start jareh!!! so anxious

Capableben: mek ASUU strike do end make i start jareh!!! so anxious

cool down

peter1994: cool down

whc side do u wana specialise in chem engr?

Capableben:

whc side do u wana specialise in chem engr?

by God's grace its either pet/petcal engr or nulear engr

Capableben: wow i just got admission to study chemical engineering @ futyola

U finally picked Chem Engr over Pharmacy. I'm happy for u, good luck.

adeola_drg:

U finally picked Chem Engr over Pharmacy. I'm happy for u, good luck.

YES SIR

peter1994: don't let the euphoria of getting into d uni. overwhelm u (jst get serious from day 1)

.i'm schln @ FUTMinna

i'm a 200level student @ futminna. What about you?

peter1994: don't let the euphoria of getting into d uni. overwhelm u (jst get serious from day 1)

.i'm schln @ FUTMinna

i'm a 200level chemical eng student @ futminna. What about you?

zaynilabideen:
i'm a 200level student @ futminna. What about you?

100L ChE

peter1994: 100L ChE

okay.

I believe that if u've been admitted to study chem.engine that u have what it takes to excel in it.the first thing i would advice u to do is to understand urself and u can work on ur lapses.do not joke with lectures and don't take assignment for granted.marry ur handouts u can also consult ur textbooks for elaborate and clarity purposes.I would also advice u to make few but serious friends who have similar zeal for excellence like u do.believe that you are the best in that dept and work towards achieving that,all u need is to determine priorities and develop procedures.also pay attention to scholarship adverts cos a lot of opportunities abounds.Above all do not play with the God factor for without God's favour u'v nt started.Always say this short prayer"I'm favoured in Jesus name-Amen"Congratulations on your admission hope u make me proud.

Engr_czar: I believe that if u've been admitted to study chem.engine that u have what it takes to excel in it.the first thing i would advice u to do is to understand urself and u can work on ur lapses.do not joke with lectures and don't take assignment for granted.marry ur handouts u can also consult ur textbooks for elaborate and clarity purposes.I would also advice u to make few but serious friends who have similar zeal for excellence like u do.believe that you are the best in that dept and work towards achieving that,all u need is to determine priorities and develop procedures.also pay attention to scholarship adverts cos a lot of opportunities abounds.Above all do not play with the God factor for without God's favour u'v nt started.Always say this short prayer"I'm favoured in Jesus name-Amen"Congratulations on your admission hope u make me proud.

tHanks bro, u d best. am glad i recieved dis advice early enough.... where do u skul sir?

Capableben:

tHanks bro, u d best. am glad i recieved dis advice early enough.... where do u skul sir?

.fank u my Engr.I'm a zikite(unizik),300L

i am also admitted to study chem eng @ LAUTECH .... very happy to be part of d teamchE