Careers in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering / Edition 1

by Victor Edwards, Suzanne Shelley

Overview

The scope of opportunities in chemical and biomolecular engineering has grown tremendously in recent years. Careers in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering conveys the breadth and depth of today’s chemical and biomolecular engineering practice, and describes the intellectually enriching, socially conscious and financially lucrative opportunities available for such graduates in an ever-widening array of industries and applications. This book aims to help students interested in studying chemical engineering and biomolecular engineering to understand the many potential career pathways that are available in these dynamic fields — and is an indispensable resource for the parents, teachers, advisors and guidance counselors who support them,

In addition to 10 chapters that discuss the roles such graduates play in many diverse industries, this book also features 25 Profile articles that share in-depth, first-person insight from industry-leading chemical and biomolecular engineers. These technical professionals discuss their work and educational experiences (in terms of both triumphs and challenges), and share wisdom and recommendations for students pursuing these two dynamic engineering disciplines.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781138099913
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	08/22/2018
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	206
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 10.90(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Dr. Vic Edwards is a Fellow of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers. with 50 years of chemical engineering experience, including the last 30 years with IHI Engineering and Construction International. Vic retired from IHI as Director of Process Safety in 2013, and he now consults. His experience includes bioengineering research, chemical process design, process safety management, liquefied natural gas (LNG), petrochemicals, offshore projects, and process and environmental technologies.

Suzanne Shelley is a freelance technical writer and editor with nearly 30 years of experience in the global chemical process industries (CPI). She holds a B.S. and an M.S. in Geology, and has been an Editor at Chemical Engineering magazine since 1989 (first serving 17 years as a full-time Editor, including 5 years as Managing Editor, and as a regular freelance Contributing Editor since 2005). Through her consultancy, Precision Prose, Inc., Suzanne also provides freelance technical writing, editing and ghostwriting services to numerous technical magazines, technical websites and corporate clients. She is also a regular freelance Contributing Editor at Pharmaceutical Commerce magazine (since 2005).

Table of Contents

Profiles of Working Engineers

Preface for Students, Guidance Counselors, Mentors, and Teachers

About the Authors

Chapter 1 What Are Chemical Engineering and Biomolecular Engineering?

Chapter 2 Historical Adventures in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Chapter 3 Where Do Most Chemical and Biomolecular Engineers Work? How Much Are They Paid?

Chapter 4 Basic Concepts: Chemical Processes and Unit Operations

Chapter 5 Basic Concepts: Equilibrium and Rate Processes

Chapter 6 Basic Concepts: Separation Processes and Other Unit Operations

Chapter 7 Basic Concepts: Dynamics and Control of Chemical Reactions and Processes

Chapter 8 Basic Concepts: Creation and Stewardship of the Sustainable Process Plant

Chapter 9 Roles Chemical and Biomolecular Engineers Play

Chapter 10 Future Directions in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering: A Few Examples

Index

Profiles of Working Engineers

Name Company Industry Sector Title of the Profile Article

Chapter 1

John Florez

ExxonMobil

Petroleum Refining

Involved in All Aspects of Petroleum Refining “From the Shop Floor to the Top Floor”

Jill Rogers

DuPont Performance Materials

Performance Chemicals Sector

Connecting the Dots to Procure Process Plant Equipment and Systems

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Kristine Chin

American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE)

Chemical Engineering— Professional Development

Helping to Shape the Entire “Lively and Invigorating” Chemical Engineering Profession

Tom McGowan, PE

TMTS Associates

Environmental Management and Control

A Self-Proclaimed “Jack of All Trades, Thanks to My Chemical Engineering Training and Expertise”

Mark Rosenzweig

Chemical Processing magazine (Putman Media)

Engineering Trade Press

Technical Editing and Editorial Development Provides Variety and Intellectual Satisfaction

Chapter 4

Henry Kister, ChE

Fluor Corp.

Distillation

Applying Engineering Analysis to Solve Challenging Distillation Problems

Kathy Shell, PE

TApplied Engineering Solutions, Inc. (aeSolutions)

Engineering Management and Process Safety Consulting

Emphasizing Process Safety Throughout the Entire Organization

Shrikant Dhodapkar, PhD

The Dow Chemical Company

Particle Technology and Solids Processing

Applying Fundamentals of Particle Technology and Innovative Approaches to Solve Challenging Industrial Problems, from Conception to Scaleup

Chapter 5

Freeman Self, PE

Bechtel Oil, Gas, and Chemicals Business Unit

Oil, Gas, and Chemicals Sector

Combining the Fundamentals with Continuing Education to Ensure Optimal Process Design

Valerie Florez, PE

Chemical Engineer/Volunteer

Diverse Process Operations and Information Management

Using My Flexible Chemical Engineering Degree in Both Traditional and Non-Traditional Roles

David Dankworth, PhD

ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Co.

Chemical Process Research & Development

Chemical Engineers: Pressed into Service to Solve Society’s Most Pressing Problems

Chapter 6

Cindy Mascone

Chemical Engineering Progress (CEP) Magazine

Professional Development and Technical Publishing

Bringing Engineering Precision to Professional Writing and Editing

Soni Olufemi Oyekan, PhD

Prafis Energy Solutions

Petroleum Refining and Catalysis

Applying Catalysis Expertise to a Range of Petroleum-Refining Challenges

Chapter 7

Angela Summers, PhD, PE

SIS-TECH

Safety-Related Instrumentation and Control

Deploying the Latest Risk-Analysis Techniques and System Design to Ensure Plant Safety

Irvin Osborne-Lee, PhD

Roy G. Perry College of Engineering, Prairie View A&M University

Academia—Chemical Engineerings

Memo to Students: Education is the Only Thing They Can Never Take Away from You

Chapter 8

Otis Shelton

Praxair, Inc./Union Carbide Corp. (Retired)

Chemical Operations and Safety

Supporting Safety Excellence throughout a Network of Industrial Facilities

Susan Weiher, PhD

Global Foundries

Semiconductor Industry

Using Chemical Engineering to Advance the Frontiers in Semiconductor Performance

Frederick Gregory

The Lubrizol Corp.

Chemicals Sector/Performance Additives

Applying Engineering Principles to Ensure Safety and Reduce Risk

Chapter 9

Sheila (Yongxin) Yang

Genentech/Roche

Bioprocessing/Pharmaceutical Development

Building a Career in the Biopharmacuetical Industry with a Solid Chemical Engineering Foundation

James Turner, PE

Fluor Corp.

Engineering & Construction (E&C), Process Technology

Doing What You Love…Loving What You Do

Anita E. Osborne-Lee, JD

Attorney-at-Law (Private Practice)

Legal/Law

Exploring the Natural Synergy Between Engineering and the Legal Profession

Steve D. Emerson, PhD, PE

Emerson Technical Analysis, LLC

Process Safety Consulting

Using a Lifetime of Metallurgical and Chemical Engineering Expertise to Prevent Catastrophic Events

Chapter 10

Christopher Bowles

Texas Instruments

Semiconductor Industry

Combining Chemical and Electrical Engineering Expertise to Optimize Semiconductor Fabrication

Roy E. Sanders, PE, EE

PPG Industries (Retired) and Current Process Safety Consultant

Chemical Plant Operations

Stick with Your Chemical Engineering Degree and Open Up a World of Experiences

Joseph B. Powell, PhD

Shell

Chemical Plant Operations

Harnessing “Vision and Adaptability” in the Pursuit of Clean, Sustainable Processes for Fuels and Chemicals

Editorial Reviews

"This book is a combination of

a) an introduction to the discipline of chemical engineering (with biological applications), and

b) career guidance through the stories, experiences and words of 25 engineers educated in the discipline. Most are practicing or teaching the profession, and a few have used their undergraduate education to launch into other areas (e.g. law, medicine).

The text content is integrated with simple introductions to specific concepts, descriptive pictures and portraits. It is a beautiful, articulate, persuasive way to sell our profession to young people exploring career paths….the book is truly inspiring. I would have jumped into this discipline with greater anticipation and confidence if I had read it as a 15-17 year old student!"

- Marylee Z. Southard, Ph.D, Associate Professor, Chemical & Petroleum Engineering, University of Kansas

 

"Careers in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering provides an excellent introduction to chemical engineering that will be highly valuable... The book highlights the significant contributions and achievements of the profession and grand challenges for the future, which is inspiring for both future and current chemical engineers. As such, it will be a welcome addition to the libraries of both. I would have loved to have seen a book such as this earlier in my career, as the perspectives and breadth of opportunities presented can be quite helpful in making career choices! Certainly, the book fills a need in describing careers and career opportunities for the chemical engineering profession."

- Joseph B. Powell, Ph.D., Shell

"This book is a combination of

a) an introduction to the discipline of chemical engineering (with biological applications), and

b) career guidance through the stories, experiences and words of 25 engineers educated in the discipline. Most are practicing or teaching the profession, and a few have used their undergraduate education to launch into other areas (e.g. law, medicine).

The text content is integrated with simple introductions to specific concepts, descriptive pictures and portraits. It is a beautiful, articulate, persuasive way to sell our profession to young people exploring career paths….the book is truly inspiring. I would have jumped into this discipline with greater anticipation and confidence if I had read it as a 15-17 year old student!"

- Marylee Z. Southard, Ph.D, Associate Professor, Chemical & Petroleum Engineering, University of Kansas

 

"Careers in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering provides an excellent introduction to chemical engineering that will be highly valuable... The book highlights the significant contributions and achievements of the profession and grand challenges for the future, which is inspiring for both future and current chemical engineers. As such, it will be a welcome addition to the libraries of both. I would have loved to have seen a book such as this earlier in my career, as the perspectives and breadth of opportunities presented can be quite helpful in making career choices! Certainly, the book fills a need in describing careers and career opportunities for the chemical engineering profession."

- Joseph B. Powell, Ph.D., Shell

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