Understanding Chemical Engineering

Disclaimer: This might not be the same procedure that they are using, but I am providing general information here. There are three main divisions of employees in HPCL when it comes to employing a chemical engineering graduate. They are Operational Technical Administration Operational division deals with on field works like operation of units and control room functions. Technical division handles the operation data and works with data analysis. Administration division as you know comprises of senior engineers who are adept in management. So you can select one of the above as your area of interest and research further in that to know more. To get a job in HPCL, you need to   Have a good GPA in your B.Tech or B.E. in Chemical Engineering and Qualify GATE within first 100 ranks (for a general category student) OR Be a student in a reputed College like that of IITs or NITs for an on campus selection through a written test. Once you are through your GATE or campu...

For an Undergraduate Chemical Engineering Students, Projects are of three types Theoretical Practical Simulation Theoretical Projects are something like you have experimental data already with you from someone's published paper or project or industrial data and you try to optimize, analyze or improve the yield through manual calculations, standard assumptions and manipulations. Experimental Projects involve you do an experiment by yourself, take the data and compare your result with the available literature surveys. Simulation Projects are theoretical projects that involve using a Simulation Software like Aspen PLUS, HYSYS, PRO II, etc. to optimize, analyze or improve the yield or economize the process. Personally I would suggest Simulation Project if you do not have a proper laboratory. That way you can learn a simulation software and also optimize easily. If you have a proper laboratory go for experiments. I will make this simple- "Sitting in a class is no...

I am going to list only a few. But I will keep expanding them once I can confirm their content, availability and suitability.  These are the best ones for undergraduates and post graduates in Chemical Engineering -  Petroleum Technology Quarterly ( EPTQ the refining, gas and petrochemical processing website ) Chemical Engineering Journal - Elsevier ( Chemical Engineering Journal ) Chemical Engineering Online - The Magazine ( The Magazine - Chemical Engineering ) Chemical Industry and Chemical Engineering Quarterly - CICEQ ( CI&CEQ ) International Journal of Nanotechnology and Nanosciences ( International Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology ) International Journal of Simulation and Process Modelling ( International Journal of Simulation and Process Modelling )

Chemical Engineering is essentially a mix of four primary engineering fields - Mechanical + Civil + Electronics + Computers. We study physics, chemistry, mathematics, arts and a little bit of history in chemical engineering. We develop computer codes for controlling our equipment and carrying out reactions. We estimate costs and analyse profits for constructing a functional plant. So consider opting for chemical engineering only if you have good basics in math, physics and chemistry and a flair for drawing. A strong foundation is required to build a good building. And to be a good chemical engineer you need to have some good grip on basic sciences first. 1.     Know your math  - learn integrations, differentiations and transformations. Math is important especially in Fluid Mechanics, Mass Transfer, Process Dynamics and Control, Thermodynamics and Chemical Reaction Engineering. 2.     Know your chemistry  - learn periodic table. Byheart it...

Hello! Welcome, to all my dear Chemical Engineers and the rest of the readers who are curious about knowing what Chemical Engineering is all about. Chemical Engineering is one of the oldest branches of engineering. It is the past, present and future of Engineering and  Chemical Engineering is the most basic of art, science and technology.  Actually, in your day-to-day life, your mornings start with your using the products prepared by a chemical engineer. Toothpaste - whatever those ayurvedic and organic stuff say, the base for a toothpaste is prepared chemically and involves abrasives, minerals and surfactants that are manufactured in chemical industries. Coffee Powder - Leaching followed by spray drying are used in Coffee Powder preparation, which I am sure you would agree are Chemical Engineering Operations. Milk - You would be surprised to know that Dairy Industry is a part and parcel of Chemical Industries. Milk powder preparation involves spray or freeze dr...