Introduction
Over the years with the great expansion of scientific knowledge, the
basis of applying science particularly chemistry to develop technology
has increased tremendously. This has lead to the development of the profession
of chemical Engineering. It combines knowledge
of Chemistry and Engineering for the production of chemicals and related
by-products. This branch of engineering is a varied field, covering areas
from biotechnology and nanotechnology to mineral processing.
Job Prospects
Chemical Engineering is the apt career for those who have an aptitude
and interest to work with chemicals.
These engineers manufacture better plastics, paints, fuels, fibers,
medicines, fertilizers, semiconductors, paper, and all other kinds of
chemicals, by carrying out chemical reactions and purifications. They
also play an important role in protecting the environment by inventing
cleaner technologies. Some of these engineers are engaged in the work of
finding ways to recycle the waste products. Some Chemical Engineers
work in factories and some find jobs in laboratories. Some find
employment in universities, consulting firms, engineering firms, mineral
based industries, petrochemical plants, synthetic fiber industry, food
processing units, explosive manufacturing industry, fertilizer industry,
plastic industry, petroleum refining plants, pharmaceuticals, law
offices, government agencies, and many other types of jobs. So we can
see that these engineers have a varied amount of job options. Those who
have an additional management degree are sought by private industries.
In process industries they could work in positions such as a supervisor
or manager, technical specialist, project manager or project engineers.
They are also employed in a variety of manufacturing industries other
than chemical manufacturing, such as those producing electronics,
photographic equipment, clothing, pulp and paper and even in the
development of aircrafts.
For holding of a gazetted post in government one needs to clear the Engineering Service Examinations, which are held annually by the U.P.S.C or S.P.S.C.
In the public sector they may be employed in defense establishment and atomic power plants, waste and water treatment department, environment regulation and recycling department, health related research projects, energy conservation projects. They are also employed in service industries such as scientific research and development services, particularly in energy and the developing fields of biotechnology and nanotechnology.
For holding of a gazetted post in government one needs to clear the Engineering Service Examinations, which are held annually by the U.P.S.C or S.P.S.C.
In the public sector they may be employed in defense establishment and atomic power plants, waste and water treatment department, environment regulation and recycling department, health related research projects, energy conservation projects. They are also employed in service industries such as scientific research and development services, particularly in energy and the developing fields of biotechnology and nanotechnology.
Professional Courses
To become a chemical engineer one needs to have a B.E/B.Tech degree in
Chemical Engineering or an M.E degree in Chemical Engineering. There are
both, degree as well as diploma courses. One can go for the 3-year
diploma course after the 10th standard (SSC). One can also think of
doing an integrated 5-year course offered by IITs that leads to M.Tech
Biochemistry Engineering.
The academic program of chemical engineering lays stress on the subjects like Industrial Chemistry, Polymer Technology, Polymer Processing, Polymer Testing, Polymer Synthesis etc. The ME level course specialized training is given in the areas like computer aided plant design, petroleum refining, fertilizer technology, processing of food and agricultural products, synthetic food, petrochemicals, synthetic fibers, coal and mineral based industries etc.
The academic program of chemical engineering lays stress on the subjects like Industrial Chemistry, Polymer Technology, Polymer Processing, Polymer Testing, Polymer Synthesis etc. The ME level course specialized training is given in the areas like computer aided plant design, petroleum refining, fertilizer technology, processing of food and agricultural products, synthetic food, petrochemicals, synthetic fibers, coal and mineral based industries etc.
Specialization
The specialized areas include research and studies in fluid mechanics,
solid particle technologies, polymers, nonstructural materials, protein
engineering, bio-catalysis, and biomedical devices. Another branch of
specialization is Ceramic and Material engineering. Some of the other
areas of specialization are Pollution control, Biotechnology,
Pharmaceuticals, Metals, Fertilizers and pesticides, Automotive,
Plastics, Manufacturing, Forensics, Thermodynamics, Food sciences,
Cosmetics, Chemical safety, Education and training, Missile and space,
Minerals and metals, Plastics and resins, Waste management.
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