Chemical engineering

Chemical Engineering(Alfred White:)

Based on the triple foundation of mathematics, physics, and chemistry, concerned with the development of processes, design and operation of plants in which materials change properties.

Chemical engineering

study and practice of transforming substances at large scales for the tangible improvement of the human condition.

Chemical Engineering(AICHE)

the application of the principles of physical sciences together with the principles of economics and human relations to fields that pertain directly to process and process equipment

Roman road-building projects, 300 BC

Earliest form of Chemical engineering in rudimentary form.

formula of lime and a calcined form of calcium carbonate.

The cement used for pavement for the Roman road-building projects,

20th Century

The century the U.S formally called Chemical Engineering or something similar.

1910

The year that Chemical Engineering emerged as a separate discipline

mechanical engineering nor chemistry offered sound approaches to chemical plant design

The reason that Chemical Engineering emerged as a separate discipline

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Where the professors that allowed Chemical Engineering emerged as a separate discipline

Chemical Engineer

apply the principles of chemistry, math and physics to the design and operations of large-scale chemical manufacturing processes.

Engineering

the art of applying the resources of materials and power in nature to the use and convenience of man

Tools needed to succeed in Chemical Engineering

 Strong background in mathematics, physics and chemistry

 Strong analytical skills

 Strong verbal and written skills

 Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

 Good human relations

 Love for the chemical engineering profession

 Proficient in using the calculator

 Computer literate

Areas of Work for A Chemical Engineer

 Research and Development

 Environmental Engineering

 Education

 Process Engineering

 Consultancy

 Production

 Project management – Construction

 Quality Control

 Sales and Marketing Engineering

Research and Development

• Seeks out new and more efficient ways of using and producing existing products.

• Explores and develops new processes and products and determines their usefulness and applicability.

• Work with chemist and other engineers to develop new process or new products

Environmental Engineering

• Develops techniques to reduce and recover usable materials from waste created

  during the manufacture of a product.

• Designs waste storage and treatment facilities, as

  well as pollution control strategies for plant operations.

• Responsible for monitoring all systems in a facility for compliance with government

  environmental regulations.

Education

• Instruct students in the field of chemical engineering and conduct research in pertinent areas.

• May teach several classes in chemical engineering, serve on university committees, and conduct research using funding from public and private grants.

Process Engineering

• Provide technical support to staff and troubleshoot processes in a production facility

  to keep the plant running efficiently.

• Work closely with equipment operators to get feedback on the operations of each process and determine how to avoid shutdowns.

• Involved in some design work for improvement projects.

Consultancy

• Works for many different customers and brings specialized knowledge to individual projects.

• May work with teams of engineers to design and construct expansion projects.

Production

• Responsible for the day-to-day operation of a specific manufacturing process.

• work closely with operators and process engineers to ensure meeting the required capacity or production specifications.

Project management – Construction

• Oversees the design and construction of specific processes in a facility.

• Responsible for the design, supervision during construction and

  start-up after construction and assist in equipment testing and operator training.

Quality Control

• Monitors the manufacture of a product to ensure that it meets specifications.

Sales and Marketing Engineering

• Assists customers in solving production and process problems caused by a specific

  process or machine.

• use their technical knowledge to sell chemicals, equipment and other products and provide follow-up services and trainings where needed

Helpful Tools in the Systematic Analysis of a Chemical Process

• Mass and Energy Balances

• Thermodynamics and Kinetics

• Unit Operations and Chemical Reactions

• Instrumentation and Control

• Economics

Mass and Energy Balances

Application of the laws of conservation of mass and energy

Thermodynamics and Kinetics

deals with the transformation of energy from one form to another.

Thermodynamic Analysis

deals with conclusions concerning the feasibility and the efficiency of the various process steps.

Kinetics

the rate at which chemical compounds react. It is important in the design or reactors.

Unit Operations and Chemical Reactions

broken down into a series of steps involving physical and/or chemical changes.

Instrumentation and Control

The necessity to know such process data as flow rates, compositions, pressure, and temperature so that the operation and production engineers can tell that the process is functioning properly.

Economics

how effective a process operates to produce a final product of high

quality.

Food and Nourishment

Chemical engineers play an important role in increasing the production and processing of food and in the production of fertilizers, insecticides, and herbicides.

Clothing and Housing

Rapidly increasing natural resources necessitate the introduction of new and better materials for clothing and housing

Health

most noteworthy contribution of chemical engineering to health and population control lies in the industrial production of drugs and pharmaceuticals.

Energy

the petroleum and petrochemical industries employ about half of the world’s

chemical engineers.

Communication

the advancement of knowledge depends on the availability of

improved means of communication.

Utilization of Natural Resources

Chemical engineers play an important role in the

processing and conversion of raw materials into objects needed for daily life.

Protection of Environment

devise methods and equipment to control the release of harmful substances which damage

the environment.

Globalization

refers to the compression of the world and intensification of consciousness of the world as a whole.

Characteristics of a Global Engineer

• A Bricoleur engineer

• A multi-cultural engineer

• An eco-engineer

• An idealistic engineer

• A world engineers

A Bricoleur engineer

talented in all aspects of engineering, math, physics and biology.

A multi-cultural engineer

bilingual or multi-lingual, comfortable with foreign cultures, a good cross-cultural communicator and trained as an engineer

An eco-engineer

focuses on the impact of his/her specialty of engineering on environmental issues and works on technologies that solve environmental problems on a global scale.

An idealistic engineer

one who wants to help improve the world and works to benefit everyone

A world engineers

applies his/her engineering skills on a global scale.

RA 9297.

"An Act Regulating the Practice of Chemical Engineering in the Philippines"

May 13, 2004

Year of approval for RA 9297

May 21, 2004

Year of publishing for RA 9297

Declaration of Policy for RA 9297

• Recognizes chemical engineering as a professional practice vital to national

  development.

• Aims to standardize qualifications and ensure public safety in chemical engineering

  works.

Scope of Practice of RA 9297

• Industrial processes involving chemical, physical, or biological changes.

• Includes reactors, separations, and transport phenomena.

Licensure Requirements of RA 9297

passing of the Chemical Engineer Licensure Examination administered by

the Professional Regulation Commission

Exam Coverage of the Chemical Engineer Licensure Examination

• Chemical Engineering Principles

• Process Equipment Design

• Plant Operations & Safety

• Environmental Laws & Ethics

Qualifications to take the the Chemical Engineer Licensure Examination(Graduates)

• BS in Chemical Engineering from a CHED-accredited program.

Qualifications to take the the Chemical Engineer Licensure Examination(Non-Graduates)

• BS in related sciences + 5 years of practice under a licensed Chemical Engineer.

• Must complete 18 units of core Chemical Engineering subjects.

Qualifications to take the the Chemical Engineer Licensure Examination(Foreigners)

• Must prove reciprocity with their home country’s licensing laws.

Initial Registration for Chemical Engineering

Submission of exam results, transcripts, and proof of citizenship to the PRC.

License Renewal for Chemical Engineering

Every 3 years with proof of Continuing Professional Development

Board of Chemical Engineering

3 members appointed by the President

Qualifications of appointing on the Board of Chemical Engineering

• Filipino citizens.

• Licensed Chemical Engineers with 10+ years of practice.

• No financial stake in Chemical Engineering businesses.

Powers of the Board of Chemical Engineering

• Administer licensure exams.

• Investigate violations.

• Issue Code of Ethics for the profession.

Illegal Practice

• Fine: ₱50,000–₱100,000.

• Imprisonment: 6 months–1 year.

• Disqualification from future licensure.

Fraudulent Acts

• Fine: ₱100,000–₱500,000.

• Imprisonment: 1–5 years.

Fraudulent Acts Example

• Cheating on exams.

• Falsifying credentials.

• Impersonation.

Implementing Agencies

• Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)

• Board of Chemical Engineering

• CHED & TESDA

Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)

Oversees licensure and enforcement.

Board of Chemical Engineering

Sets exam standards and ethical guidelines.

CHED & TESDA

Accredits academic programs and vocational training.

Public Safety

Ensures only qualified engineers handle hazardous processes

Professional Growth

Aligns Philippine standards with AIChE

Economic Contribution

Supports industries contributing 12% of GDP