what exactly does a chemical engineer do?

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Chemical engineers apply the principles of chemistry, biology, physics, and math to solve problems that involve the production or use of chemicals, fuel, drugs, food, and many other products. They design processes and equipment for large-scale manufacturing, plan and test production methods and byproducts treatment, and direct facility operations. The latest innovations developed by chemical engineers include developments in new technologies such as fuel cells, hydrogen power and nanotechnology. Examples of these products are the ultra-strong fabrics used in automotives, compatible materials for implants in medicine, and electronics for military applications.  alexanderdavis chemical engineers translate processes developed in the lab into practical applications for the commercial production of products and then work to maintain and improve those processes. They rely on the main foundations of engineering: math, physics, and chemistry (though biology is playing an increasing role). The main role of chemical engineers is to design and troubleshoot processes for the production of chemicals, fuels, foods, pharmaceuticals, and biologicals, just to name a few. They are most often employed by large-scale manufacturing plants to maximize productivity and product quality while minimizing costs.

THE AEROSPACE, AUTOMOTIVE, BIOMEDICAL, ELECTRONIC, ENVIRONMENTAL, MEDICAL, AND MILITARY INDUSTRIES SEEK THE SKILLS OF ALEXANDERDAVIS CHEMICAL ENGINEERS IN ORDER TO HELP DEVELOP AND IMPROVE THEIR TECHNICAL PRODUCTS, SUCH AS:

• ULTRASTRONG FIBERS, FABRICS, AND ADHESIVES FOR VEHICLES
• BIOCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS FOR IMPLANTS AND PROSTHETICS
• FILMS FOR OPTOELECTRONIC DEVICES

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OUR CHEMICAL ENGINEERS WORK IN ALMOST EVERY INDUSTRY AND AFFECT THE PRODUCTION OF ALMOST EVERY ARTICLE MANUFACTURED ON AN INDUSTRIAL SCALE. SOME TYPICAL TASKS INCLUDE:

• ENSURING COMPLIANCE WITH HEALTH, SAFETY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS
• CONDUCTING RESEARCH INTO IMPROVED MANUFACTURING PROCESSES
• DESIGNING AND PLANNING EQUIPMENT LAYOUT
• INCORPORATING SAFETY PROCEDURES FOR WORKING WITH DANGEROUS CHEMICALS
• MONITORING AND OPTIMIZING THE PERFORMANCE OF PRODUCTION PROCESSES
• ESTIMATING PRODUCTION COSTS

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Chemical engineering involves converting raw materials into the wide variety of products we use every day, such as foods and beverages, cosmetics and cleaning products, oil and gas. Chemical engineers are responsible for the industrial processes required to make these products, hence they are also known as process engineers. Generally chemical engineers either work in the design, manufacture and operation of plants and machinery or the development of new products and technologies.

chemical engineers provide support. 

​OUR CHEMICAL ENGINEERS CAN PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR A VARIETY OF EMPLOYERS, SUCH AS CHEMICAL PRODUCTION COMPANIES (FOR EXAMPLE PHARMACEUTICALS, CONSTRUCTION, PETROCHEMICALS, FOOD PROCESSING, ELECTRONICS, PLASTICS AND POLYMER MANUFACTURERS); in addition to, THE WATER TREATMENT INDUSTRY, AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY INDUSTRIES.  COMPLETING PROFESSIONAL PROJECTS IN THIS FIELD, REQUIRE A MASTER’S DEGREE IN CHEMICAL OR PROCESS ENGINEERING, FOLLOWED BY GAINING CHARTERED STATUS WITH THE INSTITUTION OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERS. Interpersonal skills and teamwork are required, especially when identifying and solving problems between people in production and manufacturing and when working with technicians and mechanics who turn the chemical engineer’s designs into reality.  alexanderdavis is available to complete projects with small and large budgets, contact us today for a complementary consultation.