Modeling and analysis of transport phenomena is essential for many industrial applications.

Transport
phenomena involve fluid dynamics, heat transfer and mass transfer, which are governed mainly by
momentum transfer, energy transfer and transport of chemical species, respectively. Models often
involve separate considerations for macroscopic, microscopic and molecular level phenomena.
Modeling of transport phenomena, therefore, requires an understanding of applied mathematics.

Study of the fundamental phenomena upon which chemical engineering is based has necessitated their
description in mathematical form and has led to more sophisticated mathematical techniques. The
advent of digital computers has allowed laborious design calculations to be performed rapidly, opening
the way to accurate optimization of industrial processes. Variations due to different parameters, such as
energy source used, plant layout, and environmental factors, can be predicted accurately and quickly so
that the best combination can be chosen.

According to Salary.com, as of July 2014 the salary range for a newly graduated chemical engineer with a
bachelor's degree is $53,493 to $82,127. The range for a mid-level engineer with a master's degree and
five to 10 years of experience is $72,520 to $113,348; and the range for a senior engineer with a
master's degree or doctorate and more than 15 years of experience is $97,687 to $144,016. Many
experienced engineers with advanced degrees are promoted to management positions where they can
earn even more.

Chemical engineers "develop economic ways of using materials and energy". Chemical engineers use
chemistry and engineering to turn raw materials into usable products, such as medicine, petrochemicals,
and plastics on a large-scale, industrial setting. They are also involved in waste management and
research. Both applied and research facets could make extensive use of computers.