Introduction to Chemical Engineering (eBook)

The field of chemical engineering is undergoing a global 'renaissance,' with new processes, equipment, and sources changing literally every day.  It is a dynamic, important area of study and the basis for some of the most lucrative and integral fields of science.  Introduction to Chemical Engineering offers a comprehensive overview of the concept, principles and applications of chemical engineering. It explains the distinct chemical engineering knowledge which gave rise to a general-purpose technology and broadest engineering field.

The book serves as a conduit between college education and the real-world chemical engineering practice. It answers many questions students and young engineers often ask which include: How is what I studied in the classroom being applied in the industrial setting? What steps do I need to take to become a professional chemical engineer? What are the career diversities in chemical engineering and the engineering knowledge required? How is chemical engineering design done in real-world? What are the chemical engineering computer tools and their applications? What are the prospects, present and future challenges of chemical engineering? And so on.

It also provides the information new chemical engineering hires would need to excel and cross the critical novice engineer stage of their career. It is expected that this book will enhance students understanding and performance in the field and the development of the profession worldwide. Whether a new-hire engineer or a veteran in the field, this is a must-have volume for any chemical engineer's library.

Uche P. Nnaji is a project manager at Schlumberger and has recently been appointed to lead a subsea integration alliance front end engineering design (FEED) project. He has a wide-ranging industrial experience spanning two decades, in the areas of process engineering and EPCI project management. He has been involved in the development of a couple of chemical gas plants from concept and has participated in design reviews at different locations in the world. Nnaji has worked for Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) and Saipem. He has authored a previous book and has presented numerous papers. He is a registered professional engineer.

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The field of chemical engineering is undergoing a global renaissance, with new processes, equipment, and sources changing literally every day. It is a dynamic, important area of study and the basis for some of the most lucrative and integral fields of science. Introduction to Chemical Engineering offers a comprehensive overview of the concept, principles and applications of chemical engineering. It explains the distinct chemical engineering knowledge which gave rise to a general-purpose technology and broadest engineering field. The book serves as a conduit between college education and the real-world chemical engineering practice. It answers many questions students and young engineers often ask which include: How is what I studied in the classroom being applied in the industrial setting? What steps do I need to take to become a professional chemical engineer? What are the career diversities in chemical engineering and the engineering knowledge required? How is chemical engineering design done in real-world? What are the chemical engineering computer tools and their applications? What are the prospects, present and future challenges of chemical engineering? And so on. It also provides the information new chemical engineering hires would need to excel and cross the critical novice engineer stage of their career. It is expected that this book will enhance students understanding and performance in the field and the development of the profession worldwide. Whether a new-hire engineer or a veteran in the field, this is a must have volume for any chemical engineer s library.