WHAT IS CHEMICAL ENGINEERING ?

"Chemical Engineering is that branch of engineering which is concerned with

the processes and plant

in which chemical and physical changes are the principle features.

A chemical engineer is therefore essentially an engineer with a knowledge of fundamental science, and a special knowledge of those processes which are carried out on a large scale in the manufacture of chemical and technical products.

Since these processes cannot be carried out unless a commercial profit is obtained, the chemical engineer must possess a knowledge of industrial economics and factory management."

John Hinchley, speaking at the World Engineering Congress, Tokyo 1929.

The following links provide more information on what Chemical Engineering is and what Chemcial Engineers do:

Kiwicareers - New Zealand job, industry and training information website
Why not Chemical Engineering (IChemE careers website)
Futureintech - careers in technology, engineering and science

Last Update 21st March 2005