An incredible chain of comments was noticed on Facebook recently which says:
Person A’s status update read “I love heavy Heavy Metal”. His friend Person B’s first comment read “Heavy Metal is defined as a metal which has a potential negative impact or an environmental impact maybe termed as a heavy metal. Some examples are cobalt, chromium (not Ubuntu’s web browser) and lithium. “The very next comment read “He can say all that in a single breath.”Does Person B sound like you? Can you recite the periodic table backwards? Are you thorough with formulae? In other words does working with chemicals seem like the most exciting job? If you answered yes to all these questions, then you might want to think about a career in Chemical Engineering.
By definition:
Chemical Engineering the branch of engineering concerned with the design, operation, maintenance, and manufacture of the plant and machinery used in industrial chemical processes;The branch of engineering that deals with the technology of large-scale chemical production and the manufacture of products through chemical processes.
the science of applying chemistry to industrial processes.
The branch of engineering that deals with the manufacture of products through chemical processes. These products include, among others, pharmaceuticals, pulp and paper, petrochemicals, microelectronic devices, polymers, and products used in food processing and in biotechnology.
| - It is the branch of engineering that is concerned with the design and construction and operation of the plants and machinery used in industrial chemical processes - the discipline dealing with the art or science of applying scientific knowledge to practical problems; |
Chemical engineering is a discipline which is uniquely poised at the interface between engineering and molecular sciences. It is linked to fundamental subjects like chemistry, biology, mathematics and physics- and is closely associated with other engineering disciplines such as materials science, computer science, mechanical, electrical and civil engineering. It has almost always been linked to fuel combustion and energy systems, today’s chemical engineers are at the forefront of new development, in fields like medicine, biotechnology, microelectronics, advance materials, energy, consumer products , manufacturing and environmental solutions.
Amongst all the courses in engineering, chemical engineering is one of the oldest and most recognised. There are plenty of options at your disposal, if you wish to study chemical engineering, both in Nigeria and abroad.
USA - There are many universities in USA which offer courses in Engineering. Universities like Massachusetts Institute of Technology, University of California, Berkeley and Stanford University offer Bachelors in Science degrees. The duration of these courses is around 4 to 5 years and the fee is approximately $26,000 to $35,000 per annum. Associate degrees are also available in some universities
UK - U.K. has one of the leading educational systems in the world. The degrees given are recognised throughout the world. At the undergraduate level, chemical engineering can be studied as B.Eng. or M.Eng. The top universities for chemical engineering in UK are University of Cambridge, University of Oxford and Imperial College London. The courses are 3 to 4 years long and the fee per annum is approximately around 13,000 pounds to 16,000 pounds.
Nigeria - In Nigeria, courses in chemical engineering are offered at both the undergraduate and the post graduate levels. The basic eligibility criteria for BEng/B.Tech programme in chemical engineering is A1,B2 or C with science subjects, (Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics), or equivalent examination, with at least 60% marks in aggregate. It is also mandatory to qualify in the Joint Admission And Matriculation Entrance Examinations (JAMB), conducted by the Education sector. Most colleges which offer engineering courses in aeronautics consider JAMB score as the qualifying grade. Diploma courses are also available in chemical engineering. The BEng/B.Tech courses are for a duration of five years while diploma programmes are for a duration of 2-3 years. The Nigerian with chemical engineering majors includes;
Covenant University,Uni ilorin,OAU,UI,Uniben,Unilag(for effizy),Nnsuka,Abu,Uniport,Futa,FUTO,FUT.Lautech etcetera..
Covenant University,Uni ilorin,OAU,UI,Uniben,Unilag(for effizy),Nnsuka,Abu,Uniport,Futa,FUTO,FUT.Lautech etcetera..
What do people from such field do?
Let me take you back a bit...do you Remember Gunner from “The Expendables” series? He plays the chemical engineer with a chemical dependency. What if I told you he was a Chemical engineer, for real?
The actor in question ‘Dolph Lungdren’, has acted in more than 40 movies, and holds an undergraduate degree in chemical engineering from the Royal Institute of Technology and a master’s degree in chemical engineering from the University of Sydney. ‘Harsha Bhogle’, international cricket commentator also holds a degree in chemical engineering from Osmania University.
There are certain areas that a chemical engineer is trained on; doing action movies and anchoring sports shows unfortunately is not part of the course yet. However, a few things are listed here:
BiologyCalculus
Engineering
Environmental Engineering
General Chemistry
Geometry
Materials
Mechanics
Organic Chemistry
Physical Chemistry
Physics
Reactor Design
Reactor Kinetics
Statistics
Thermodynamics
A chemical engineer can find jobs in the public and private sectors, both in Nigeria and abroad. There is no shortage of jobs for chemical engineers. As non-renewable sources of energy are dwindling, being a chemical engineer could prove to be extremely useful. A chemical engineer can help synthesise replacements or options for sources of energy. A chemical engineer can work in either the research or production of such chemicals. Additionally, a chemical engineer can work for a government organisation like ONGC, or even a private player like Reliance energy even in law firm as environmental lawyer! Many chemical engineers are selected as trainee engineers in Fortune 500 organisations like Intel, Texaco etc.
What are the job and career prospects after completing the courses in this field?
The prospects of finding work are very bright indeed. Over the recent years Chemical Engineers have served as CEOs of leading energy, semiconductor and oil companies. Chemical engineers are required to play a variety of roles in an organisation:
A ScientistA Researcher
A Chemical engineer
Subject matter expert
Chemical engineers have always been in demand, as chemical engineering is considered an extremely critical branch of engineering. There are huge opportunities for someone completing a course in Chemical engineering. One can easily find work in the pharmaceutical, bio-technology and energy industry and virtually in all sector world wide!
What kind of companies do you work for?
The work of Chemical Engineers, the most versatile of all engineers, involves the invention, development, design, operation and management of processes in industries. The work of several fields as chemistry, industrial engineering, materials engineering and electrical engineering is combined. Chemical engineers are responsible for the availability of modern high-quality materials that are essential for running an industrial economy.There are many organisations you can work for, once you have completed a degree in chemical engineering. I have listed some of the organisations you could find work in once you have completed a course in chemical engineering.
3MDuPont
Intel
General Electric
Union Carbide
Dow Chemical
Exxon
BASF
Gulf
Texaco
Shell
NNPC
NAFDAC
CBN
Higher Institutions etcetera
in the past, Chemical engineers worked as part of a team. This trend has changed over the past few years with many graduates starting out their own organisations. Chemical Engineering is one of the toughest fields of work. Chemical engineers are highly paid and respected.Once you have completed a degree in Chemical engineering, you can easily pursue a course in business studies and start your own organisation. One of the most popular chemical engineers in India is Mukesh Ambani, CEO of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), which is ranked #99 in the Fortune Global 500. Mukesh Ambani as of 2012 is the richest man in India.Though chemical engineers work as part of an organisation, one can always set up their own chemical organisation, or set up a bio-fuel plant, etc.
What is the remuneration like?
Ever wonder what money is made off? The paper used in currency notes, is a special blend of 75% cotton and 25% linen. While studying chemical engineering, you could learn how to mint money; conceptually at the very least. Chemical engineering is a highly paid career choice. Here is a generic remuneration of a chemical engineer’s salary in India:
| Experience in Years | Compensation per annum |
|---|---|
| 0 to 5 years | 2 to 7 lakhs |
| 6 to 10 years | 8 to 13 lakhs |
| 11 to 15 years | 13 to 20 lakhs |
| 15 years | 20 lakhs and above |
What subjects can I not study if I choose this field?
There are many options available to someone who chooses to study chemical engineering. Chemical engineering is a combination of molecular sciences and engineering. This should give you a fair idea about the kind of subjects you will be studying throughout your course.
Once you choose this field, you will not be able to opt for commerce, humanities, arts, political sciences etc as they have no relevance with this field in any regards. You cannot pursue master’s degree in MBBS, dentistry or commerce after you have graduated with chemical engineering.
advantages and disadvantages of making a career in this field
There are a number of advantages of being a chemical engineer. You could easily create evil (non dangerous) chemical concoctions and test them on unsuspecting friends.Following are some of the advantages of being a Chemical Engineer:
High Salary PackagesGood reputation
Serving energy fields
Regular inflow of knowledge, about technologies
High end perks
Travel opportunities
The disadvantages includes:
High responsibilityExcessive research
Longer study years
High quality has to be maintained
Longer working hours
Describe the ideal personality and skills sets needed to be successful in this field?
Chemicals have always been associated with shifts in personality. So much so, that one often wonders what is an ideal personality? Is it possible to walk into a chemical lab and cook up a vial of ideal personality? Let’s have look at the personality traits required to be successful in Chemical Engineering:
Open for a challengeA keen observer
A consistent mind set
Ability to handle peer pressure at work
High end interpersonal skills
Leadership qualities
A creative and curious bent of mind
Ready to take initiative as and when needed
Can command respect of co-workers, juniors and team members
Can maintain a cool head
Ability to take charge of a situation
so If working with chemicals excites you, and you often wonder whether the fabled philosopher’s stone can change any metal to gold, look no further, pursue a course in chemical engineering and give yourself the chance to experiment. With a little bit of luck, you just might find the chemical responsible for turning a metal to gold.
for instance,The average annual starting salary for a UK chemical engineering graduate is £28,000 which equal to 7397180 naira. With students now needing to make difficult decisions about which university courses represent the best return on investment and career prospects, a degree in chemical engineering scores highly in both areas.
With a shortage of skilled people and the potential for career growth, the sector is highly attractive for graduates. The median chemical engineering salary was £53,000 which is equvalence to 140001805 naira last year, with the best-paid chemical engineers found working in the oil and gas production sector where salaries are typically in excess of £70,000 or 18492950 naira.
Formal graduate training schemes are a great route into the sector – look out for those accredited by IChemE as this guarantees quality and highlights which employers are committed to helping their employees become chartered chemical engineers.
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