Introduction to the Chemical

Engineering Profession
Module 01

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Learning Outcomes
q Integrate understanding and appreciation of ChemE as a discipline
and a profession, in synergistic relation with other engineering
specializations
q Engage with the basic paradigms and thought frameworks of
ChemE

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Class Survey

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What is Chemical Engineering?
Watch:
q https://youtu.be/_UXwbxM8YfI?si=GsRX4DwdzsU-yOdC
q https://youtu.be/hl5117cOYsI?si=6gwwYCXOtmlwf246

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Development of Chemical Engineering

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Definition of Chemical Engineering
q According to AIChE:
ü Chemical engineering is the profession in which a knowledge of
mathematics, chemistry, and other natural sciences gained by
study, experience, and practice is applied with judgment to develop
economic ways of using materials and energy for the benefit of
mankind.
q The profession encompasses the spectrum from products, to the
processes and equipment for making them, and to their applications.

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What is Chemical Engineering?
q Fundamental Topics:

𝐼𝑁 − 𝑂𝑈𝑇 + 𝐺𝐸𝑁 = 𝐴𝐶𝐶

üMass Balances (Conservation of Mass)
ü Energy Balances (Conservation of Energy, Thermodynamics)
ü Rate Processes
• Momentum Transfer (Fluid Mechanics)
• Heat Transfer
• Mass Transfer (Separation Processes)
• Reaction Engineering
ü Process Control
ü Economics

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What is Chemical Engineering?
q RA 9297: ChE Law of the Philippines
üRegulates the practice of ChE in:
1. Consultation requiring chemical engineering knowledge, skill and proficiency
2. Investigation
3. Estimation and/or valuation
4. Planning
5. Preparation of feasibility studies
6. Designing
7. Preparation of specifications
8. Supervision of installation
9. Operation, including quality management; but excluding chemical analysis and operation
of the chemical laboratory
10. The teaching, lecturing and reviewing of professional chemical engineering subjects

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What is Chemical Engineering?
q Case Study: New Product Development

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What is Chemical Engineering?
q Case Study: New Product Development

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What is Chemical Engineering?
q Case Study: New Product Development

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What is Chemical Engineering?
q Case Study: New Product Development
ü Innovation map for environment-friendly refrigerants

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What is Chemical Engineering?
q Case Study: New Product Development
ü Innovation map light bulbs

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Why Chemical Engineering Matters
qAccording to IChemE

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The Chemical Industry

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The Chemical Industry

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The Chemical Industry

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Other Industrial Sectors of Interest

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Classwork 01
q (By technical report group) Read about one of the “chemical
engineers who changed the world”:
https://www.thechemicalengineer.com/features/type/chemical-
engineers-who-changed-the-world/
üSummarize his/her important contributions
üDevelop a timeline of the technologies and innovations that grew out of from
his/her contribution
üPrepare a short presentation (max 5 min) for next meeting

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