What do chemical engineers do? how hard to get the degree in chemical engineering?

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also tell me what kind of job do get after graduation?

Answer 1

dont believe in Taranto's answer..He does not know what he is talking about.

Chemistry can be channeled into 2 majors areas:
1. Bio chemistry ----any organic matters made up of hydrogen and carbon atoms will be involved in this chemical process

2. Physical chemistry ---any substance are inorganic and reacts with each other in a chemical reaction.

Chemical engineering , in simple terms,is an engineering discipline to research, design, and develop processes which aid in producing products through the study of chemical reactions. The products produced from chemical reactions are many
they include our daily usage items

laundry detergents
foods such as salt, sugar, beverages, butter, margarine, cookies, all involve chemical reactions to produce a certain product
drain openers, toilet bowl cleaner, sanitizers, soaps, shampoo, toothpastes, all need controlled chemical reactions to make

other chemistry which involve bio -reactions may include
pills, drugs, pharmaceuticals, medications. these require biochemistry majors to produce.

so you see chemical engineering touch all parts of our lives in many ways...we may not see it directly, but we use products every day which involves some sort of chemical process to make and produce

so where do chemical engineers get jobs..in all companies that make our everyday products......chemical engineers also work in college and unversities, research and development agencies, and government institutions....so there are lots of opportunities in chemical engineering

so dont believe a word of what the other guy says ,,,because I dont believe he know much about engineering or general science.

talk to you later

Answer 2

Chemical engineering is not an easy degree for most people. It involves a lot of math and a lot of chemistry.

Most of the chemical engineers I know got bored silly with their engineering jobs and moved into finance.

The web site below should give you some kind of idea what is involved.

Answer 3

Job Description for: Chemical Engineers
Design chemical plant equipment and devise processes for manufacturing chemicals and products, such as gasoline, synthetic rubber, plastics, detergents, cement, paper, and pulp, by applying principles and technology of chemistry, physics, and engineering.

Job Tasks for: Chemical Engineers
Develop processes to separate components of liquids or gases or generate electrical currents, using controlled chemical processes.

Conduct research to develop new and improved chemical manufacturing processes.

Design and plan layout of equipment.

Design measurement and control systems for chemical plants based on data collected in laboratory experiments and in pilot plant operations.

Determine most effective arrangement of operations, such as mixing, crushing, heat transfer, distillation, and drying.

Perform laboratory studies of steps in manufacture of new product and test proposed process in small scale operation (pilot plant).

Perform tests throughout stages of production to determine degree of control over variables, including temperature, density, specific gravity, and pressure.

Develop safety procedures to be employed by workers operating equipment or working in close proximity to on-going chemical reactions.

Prepare estimate of production costs and production progress reports for management.

Direct activities of workers who operate or who are engaged in constructing and improving absorption, evaporation, or electromagnetic equipment.


Required Knowledge for: Chemical Engineers
Chemistry -- Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.

Engineering and Technology -- Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

Physics -- Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.

Mathematics -- Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Design -- Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

English Language -- Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Production and Processing -- Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

Administration and Management -- Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Public Safety and Security -- Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

Mechanical -- Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Skills Required for: Chemical Engineers
Science -- Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

Operations Analysis -- Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.

Critical Thinking -- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Operation Monitoring -- Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

Active Learning -- Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Quality Control Analysis -- Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

Equipment Selection -- Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.

Reading Comprehension -- Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Mathematics -- Using mathematics to solve problems.

Complex Problem Solving -- Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.


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Abilities Required for: Chemical Engineers
Written Comprehension -- The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

Deductive Reasoning -- The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

Mathematical Reasoning -- The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.

Written Expression -- The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.

Originality -- The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.

Inductive Reasoning -- The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).

Information Ordering -- The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).

Fluency of Ideas -- The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).

Oral Comprehension -- The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Number Facility -- The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.


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Job Activities for: Chemical Engineers
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings -- Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Analyzing Data or Information -- Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events -- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems -- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Getting Information -- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work -- Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge -- Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment -- Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information -- Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates -- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.