If one interested in science wants to acquire knowledge in chemical engineering, where should they start?
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I majored in chemistry and studied in the science field all the way to my doctoral degree. My current work is in the field of chemical engineering; one of the projects I am involved in is set to enter the pilot-scale production phase at a capacity of thousands of tons in about a year； It feels like there is a constant need to update one’s knowledge in chemical engineering ； I have also been striving to learn, and currently I have professional books such as Principles of Chemical Engineering, Fundamentals of Chemical Engineering, Principles of Chemical Reaction Engineering, Chemical Thermodynamics, Chemical Process Technology, Chemical Engineering Design, Basics of Chemical Process Development and Process Design, Chemical Engineering Drawing, Theory of Chemical Reactors, Design of Common Chemical Unit Equipment, and Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering for Chemical Equipment. It seems that knowledge from each of these books is useful; of course, I understand that one cannot expect quick results in learning – you can’t become fat by eating once. But I’m not sure how to study more efficiently, so I’m seeking advice from everyone. Strengths: I have a solid foundation in basic chemical theory, and working in a laboratory focused on chemical engineering projects allows me to be directly involved in actual pilot-scale chemical experiments. Own knowledge foundation: The main specialized courses taken include physical chemistry, organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, structural chemistry, chemical reaction kinetics, etc., all of which are theory-oriented ； In terms of chemical engineering courses, I only took Principles of Chemical Engineering for one year; since it is a course offered in science-related majors, I felt that the knowledge covered was quite superficial ； In terms of mathematics, I studied advanced mathematics for a year in college.
Principles of chemical engineering are extremely important. A good grasp of physical chemistry enables one to progress and study courses such as chemical engineering thermodynamics. It is recommended to take courses related to chemical engineering scale-up.
Let’s start by learning the principles of chemical engineering first. I’ve met doctoral researchers in organic chemistry, and it seems that the difference between them and chemical engineers lies in their level of understanding of unit operations. It is recommended to find a tutoring book on injection molding, use it while learning for work, and eventually obtain a certificate. I majored in chemical engineering; I worked in laboratory research for two years, and now I am engaged in design work related to the improvement of lignite quality. I hope to exchange ideas with you. This post was last edited by zpzzzzzzz on 2009-2-25 11:12]
It’s essential to study the principles of chemical engineering, and do so thoroughly. For other things, I can take the time to look at them in detail; if I don’t have time, I’ll at least get an idea of what they contain. To be honest, not everyone who graduates with a bachelor’s degree in engineering has learned everything. I encountered someone at work who knew where to go to find it
What was said above is correct – principles of chemical engineering are very important. It’s essential to master knowledge related to fluid flow, understand some basic unit operations, and then combine this with process design concepts, as well as the instruments installed in the pipes connected to various equipment, based on requirements such as temperature, pressure, and composition of the fluids. You can divide a large process system into several individual operations to learn about each one separately, and then combine them to become familiar with the entire process. I studied chemical engineering processes; in fact, not much can be learned in school – it’s mainly through experience gained during work that knowledge is acquired. My personal advice is to first study the principles of chemistry engineering, chemical engineering design, and practical applications. At the same time, it’s possible to choose to master physical chemistry and thermodynamics as well. This is what needs to be done from the beginning ； If it involves equipment, you can study *the design of common chemical processing unit equipment mentioned above, as well as the mechanical fundamentals of chemical processing equipment... I’m asking out of curiosity: you have a strong background in refining and such a high level of education – why don’t you pursue research? Hehe, but working in engineering is also quite challenging for you guys, hehe. Keep it up!
Principles of Chemical Engineering and Physical Chemistry are the most fundamental courses; it is essential to build a solid foundation in them. Principles of Chemical Reaction Engineering examines the impact of various factors on chemical reactions, and it is a book that deals with engineered reactions from a macroscopic perspective, offering considerable guidance though it can be quite complex to understand. Fundamentals of Chemical Process Development and Process Design helps individuals approach experiments from an engineering mindset, and it is highly valuable for those engaged in industrial R&D work; by focusing on engineering considerations when addressing research problems, complications associated with scale-up can be reduced. Design of Common Chemical Processing Units enables one to understand the design and calculation processes for various reaction units, as scale-up is inseparable from these concepts. Chemical Technology is useful for gaining knowledge about the processes involved in various chemical industries. As for the other courses, it is sufficient to study them briefly depending on the needs of one’s current work
Let’s first cover chemical engineering principles and physical chemistry, and then move on to engineering drawing. This is the order in which we learn *
I want to understand the principle of the entire set of equipment used in this manufacturing process; are there any books I can read? Thank you all!
I’m very grateful to all my friends for their suggestions; let’s start with the principles of chemical engineering, as everyone is generally in agreement on this. Also, the experience shared by the friend on the 5th floor is very practical; I plan to use it as a guideline. The friend on the 6th floor summarized it very well; they have a high perspective as well – impressive! Regarding the question raised by the friend on the 5th floor about why engineering work is involved, there are two factors: 1. The major project in my research group is an applied, interdisciplinary project carried out in collaboration with enterprises; I am involved in this project, which can be seen as a matter of necessity. 2. Having studied theory for many years, I am now very interested in practical chemical processes, which is driven by my personal interests. It should also be noted that the research group has basic research projects as well, with graduate students working on them; I often participate in discussions of their progress reports. In any case, I remain engaged in research, and I’m also trying to apply for funding, but it always seems that there isn’t enough time – it’s hard to have it all, as the saying goes; sigh!
Principles of chemical engineering are the most important. . In engineering, calculation is still the most important. After the calculation is done, it needs to be expressed. . This requires knowledge in chemical engineering design. . Therefore, it is necessary to have an understanding of the basic knowledge of chemical engineering design, and it is also essential to master chemical engineering drawing. . It’s too important for engineering design. As for the other books. . Everything in the theoretical courses I learned is highly relevant to this. There’s no need to study it in detail. You don’t have to watch it. When designing, consult the manual and follow the design specifications. Hehe! ! I work at a chemical engineering design institute; this is just my personal opinion. For reference only!
In my personal understanding, chemical engineering is essentially about \"three transfers and one reaction\" (transfer of mass, energy, and momentum, as well as reaction engineering); by focusing on this core concept, one can grasp the essentials
Chemical engineering is essentially \"three transfers and one reaction\" – the transfer of mass, energy, and momentum, along with reaction engineering; a good summary