Chemical engineering involves the production and manufacturing of products through chemical processes. That includes designing equipment, and systems for refining raw materials and mixing, compounding, and processing chemicals.
Chemical engineers rely on Math, Physics, Chemistry, and even Biology in their work.
Broadly, chemical engineers design processes involved in chemical manufacturing. The main role of chemical engineers is to design processes for the production of chemicals, fuels, foods, pharmaceuticals, and biologicals, to name just a few.
1. Conducting research into improved manufacturing processes.
2. Designing and planning equipment layout.
3. Monitoring and optimizing the performance of production processes.
Chemical engineers typically work in manufacturing plants and research laboratories. They work around large-scale production equipment that is housed both indoors and outdoors. Accordingly, they are often required to wear personal protective equipment (hard hats, goggles, and steel-toe shoes).
Chemical engineering is most often found in large-scale manufacturing plants, where the goal is to maximize productivity and product quality while minimizing costs. The aerospace, automotive, biomedical, medical, and military industries use chemical engineering to develop and improve their technical products.
1. Ultra strong fibers, fabrics, and adhesives for vehicles.
2. Biocompatible materials for implants and prosthetics.