Chemical Engineering combines the study and principles of chemistry and engineering to find solutions to the problems involved in the production or use of chemicals. The discipline involves a combination of knowledge from chemistry, physics, biology, microbiology, biochemistry, mathematics and engineering.

Chemical Engineering is used to manufacture various products such as organic and inorganic industrial chemicals, ceramics, fuels and petrochemicals, explosives, plastics, agrochemicals, detergents, dietary supplements, fragrances and flavours, pharmaceuticals, etc. Individuals that pursue this course have a plethora of job prospects in the private and public sector.

From working in manufacturing industries to the lucrative field of pharmaceuticals to working under the government to solve environmental or water issues to conducting research on alternative energy sources, the discipline opens a floodgate of options for those that opt for it. 

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B.E Chemical Engineering

B.E Chemical Engineering is a 4-year undergraduate level course which provides the theoretical understanding needed for the development and operation of processing plants. As one of the most versatile branches of engineering, it involves the invention, development, design, operation, and management of processes in industries dealing with different varieties of chemicals.

B.E Chemical Engineering Eligibility

1. 10+2 or equivalent exams with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics
2. National/State level entrance exams such as Joint Entrance Exam (JEE), All India Engineering Entrance Exam (AIEEE), etc.

B.E Chemical Engineering Syllabus

1. Biochemical Engineering
2. Bioinformatics
3. Biomedical Engineering
4. Bio-Molecular Engineering
5. Biotechnology
6. Ceramics
7. Chemical Process Modelling 
8. Chemical Reactors
9. Computational Fluid Dynamics
10. Corrosion Engineering
11. Electrochemistry
12. Environmental Engineering
13. Earthquake Engineering
14. Fluid Dynamics
15. Food Engineering
16. Heat Transfer
17. Industrial Gas
18. Material Science
19. Metallurgy
20. Mineral Processing
21. Nanotechnology
22. Natural Gas Process
23. Nuclear Reprocessing
24. Oil Exploration
25. Oil Refinery 
26. Pharmaceutical Engineering
27. Plastics Engineering
28. Polymers
29. Process Control
30. Process Design 
31. Process Development
32. Paper Engineering
33. Safety Engineering
34. Separation Processes
35. Crystallization Processes
36. Distillation Processes
37. Textile Engineering
38. Thermodynamics
39. Water Technology
    

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B.E Chemical Engineering Colleges

1. Jadavpur University, Kolkata, West Bengal
2. Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab
3. Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

M.E Chemical Engineering

On the postgraduate level, numerous institutes within India offer M.E Chemical Engineering. The 2-year programme concentrates on the area of study whereby engineering is used to improve the process of converting raw materials or chemicals into valuable forms. 

M.E Chemical Engineering Eligibility

• B.E/B.Tech in Biomedical, Chemical, Computer Science, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgy and Material Science, Telecommunication Engineering.
• Entrance exams for some institutes.

M.E Chemical Engineering Syllabus

1. Mathematical Methods in Chemical Engineering
2. Advanced Fluid Mechanics
3. Advances Mass Transfer
4. Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
5. Advanced Transport Phenomena
6. Advanced Heat Transfer
7. Distillation
8. Chemical Reaction Engineering
9. Advanced Process Dynamics & Control
10. Process Modelling & Simulation
11. Electives:
    • Research Methodology
    • Project Management
    • Optimization Techniques
    • Safety & Hazards
    • Analytical Techniques
    • Composite Materials
      

M.E Chemical Engineering Colleges

1. National Institute of Technology, Raipur, Chhattisgarh
2. Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, Maharashtra 
3. Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, West Bengal

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Chemical Engineering Employment Areas

1. Chemical Plants
2. Food Industries
3. Electronics Industry
4. Oil & Natural Gas Industry 
5. Pharmaceuticals
6. Biotechnology
7. Water/ Waste Treatment Plant
8. Research & Development
9. Mining Engineering Companies
10. Petrochemical Engineering Companies
11. Agriculture Sector

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Chemical Engineering Job Types  

1. Chemical Engineer
2. Development Chemical Engineer
3. Site Engineer
4. Technical Operator
5. Professor
6. Chemical Lab Operator
7. Health & Medicine Operator
8. Senior Process Engineer
9. Product Development Engineer
10. Quality Manager

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Skills Required For Chemical Engineering

1. Teamwork
2. Innovative
3. Analytical
4. Can interpret and evaluate data
5. Management skills
6. Problem-solving skills

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