Chemical Engineer

Work Objectives

 

A major function of the chemical engineer is the design of new process plants or equipment.

Chemical engineers use sophisticated process simulation software for the design of new plants and the modification of existing ones. Such software is developed by chemical engineers. Chemical engineers may also take part in project engineering. This includes the procurement of equipment, the establishing of a construction schedule for a new plant, the coordination of the work of other engineers during construction, the evaluation of bids and awarding of contracts, and the supervision of plant erection and startup. Once a full-scale plant has been designed and constructed, a chemical engineer is likely to take part in the supervision of plant operations. The responsibility of the chemical engineer is then to ensure that the operation proceeds at an appropriate capacity, in a safe and economical way with maximum protection for plant operators and the environment.

 

A chemical engineer may be involved with what is called technical service. This includes

troubleshooting plant problems and carrying out projects to improve the operation. Work in plant operations may lead the chemical engineer into management; indeed, many leading Canadian companies have chemical engineers as senior executive officers.

 

Chemical engineers are involved in environmental protection through measures to protect air and water from pollution, and with energy conversion processes and conservation.

Chemical engineers also engage in research and development. Development consists of the

collection of engineering data needed to design and construct better equipment or to modify an entire plant.

 

Accentuation Area

 

The graduate will be able to perform successfully in the chemical industry, having a great

variety of jobs in these companies such as in the pharmaceutics, food, electronics, metallurgy, paper manufacturer, textile, and many others, in which he or she will perform in managerial, administrational positions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chapter I

 

Career Objective

 

The main objective of this career is to form Chemical engineers that will be able to solve complex problems involving chemistry and math.

Also develop new chemicals and ways to use them. There is the hazard of getting injured due to working with dangerous chemicals and untested processes , so you may have to design the equipment to aid you in your research and to use new chemicals.

Forming capable professionals in adapting, administrating, assimilating, developing and generating chemical processes in order to obtain products and useful services to man.

 

 

Work Opportunities

 

The Employment of chemical engineers should be good through the year 2005 cause there is a continuing demand for new and improved products.

Chemical engineers have the opportunity to perform different functions within each industry or area of employment.

Also the graduate will be capacitated to perform in research; designing of

equipment; development of new products; sales and counseling about industrial processes and automated control.

After obtaining some industrial experience, many chemical engineers work in engineering consulting firms or as independent consultants.

 

Some chemical engineers work in technical sales for a variety of industries. Others are involved in patent examination, and so become closely associated with the legal profession. Some become engaged in analysis of industrial hazards and safety. A few enter the field of teaching and research in universities and colleges.

 

The Earnings , Average salary starting off is $39,482 per year. Experienced engineers with

management responsibilities salary average is $78,250 per year, according to the American Institute of Chemical Engineers.

 

 

Activities

 

Chemical engineers are concerned with the transformation of raw materials into valuable products by chemical, biochemical or physical processes. They are involved in the conception, design, construction, and operation of industrial plants in which the above processes take place. The products manufactured in these plants include pulp and paper, petrochemicals, fertilizers, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, food and beverages, minerals, plastics and cosmetics. Chemical engineers also play key roles in the growing fields of biotechnology, environmental protection and electronic materials processing.

 

Chemical engineering overlaps with other branches of engineering, as well as with chemistry and biochemistry . This blend of subject material and emphasis on a broad range of physical and chemical processes make it a distinct and unique discipline. Chemical engineers are regarded as the most versatile of all engineers. As a result of the breadth of their training, they can participate in a wide variety of industrial and governmental activities.

 

For many years very few women students enrolled, but this has now changed completely. The proportion of female students in engineering has increased across North America, typically now being in the range of 20 to 50% in chemical engineering classes.

 

 

Chapter II

 

 

The Study Plan

 

 

First Semester

Second Semester

General Chemistry

Inorganic Chemistry

Dynamic and Statics

Physics

Physicochemistry I

Physicochemistry II

Calculus

Advanced Calculus

Algebra

Basic Science II

Basic Science I

Analysis I

Reading in English

Communicative English

Third Semester

Fourth Semester

Computers

Instrumental Analysis

Balance of Material and Energy

Organic Chemistry II

Organic Chemistry I

Physicochemical Balance

Termodinamics

Numerical Methods

Differential equations

Phenomenons of transportation

Analysis II

Logics and Philosophy of the Science

 

Fifth Semester

Sixth Semester

Biomolecular Chemistry

Kinetics and Catalysis

Analitical Methods

Transference of Heat

Flowing of Fluids

Electrical Engineering

Statistics

Tranference of Mass I

Administration

Engineering of Services

Electrochemical and Surfaces

Polymerous

 

 

Seventh Semester

Eight Semester

Transference of Mass II

Reactors Engineering II

Reactors Engineering I

Projects Enginering

Designing of Equipment

Control Engineering

Engineering of Materials

Quality Engineering

Advanced Programming

Environment Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Industrial Security

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Who Should Study Chemical Engineering

 

Students who enjoy chemistry, physics and mathematics, and who do well in these subjects, should consider a career in chemical engineering. An interest in biology is important for those who wish to specialize in pollution control, waste management or biotechnology.

 

An ability to work well in a group is also important. Chemical engineers have to be able to accept direction themselves, and encourage and assist more junior people working with them.

 

Capability in technical writing and oral presentations is important because of the need for transmitting information.

 

You education & training: Your education should begin in high school, with courses concentrated on science and math. Chemistry, physics, and four year of mathematics through trigonometry are usually required. Having a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering is a must. Keep up to date on information and skills by attending seminars, conferences and reading.

 

Desirable characteristics of the applicant

 

- General fondness in research

- Enterprising personality

- Capacity to analyze and synthesize

- General fondness for science

- Ability to work well with others

 

Chapter III

 

 

The Local Institutions That Offer This Career

 

 

Http://www.uson.mx

Tel. 59-21-05 y 59-21-06

 

http://www.itson.mx

E-mail : [email protected]

17-01-31, 17-04-91, 17-01-91

 

http://www.rodpas.com.mx/empresas/conalep/conalep04.html

 

 

The Outer Institutions That Offer This Career

 

Is located on Guadalajara México

To get in touch with the UAG you can dial 01800-368-36-00 or for Guadalajara 641-00-66

 

 

To get in touch with the Waterloo University you can dial (519) 888-4567

 

 

- California Institute of Technology

1200 East California Boulevard

Pasadena, California 91125

(626) 395-6811

 

 

- Washington State University

1 S.E. Stadium Way

Pullman, WA 99164

Tel: 509/335-3564

 

 

 

For more information about Universities in the www go to

http://www.che.ufl.edu/WWW-CHE/academic/geo/USA.html

 

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