What is chemical engineering?

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    MAAZ ABDULLAH | Contributor-Level 10

    6 years ago
    Chemical engineers design, construct and operate process plants (fractionating columns pictured)
    Chemical engineering is a branch of engineering that uses principles of chemistry, applied physics, life sciences (microbiology and biochemistry), applied mathematics and economics to efficiently use, produce, transform, and transport chemicals, materials and energy. A chemical engineer designs large-scale processes that convert chemicals, raw materials, living cells, microorganisms and energy into useful forms and products.
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    Shyam RS | Contributor-Level 8

    6 years ago
    Hello Mohamed Ekhan,
    Chemical engineering is a branch of engineering that uses principles of chemistry, applied physics, life sciences, applied mathematics and economics to efficiently use, produce, transform, and transport chemicals, materials and energy.
    All the best.
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    Vivek Kumar Writer by hobby coder by choice | Guide-Level 13

    5 years ago
    Chemical Engineering comes under B.Tech. And, it apply the principles of chemistry, biology, physics, and math to solve problems that involve the production or use of chemicals, fuel, drugs, food, and many other products. You can build your career in this. All the best for your future.
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    AANCHAL JHINGAN | Guide-Level 12

    4 years ago
    Chemical engineering is the branch of engineering that applies physical sciences (physics and chemistry), life sciences (microbiology and biochemistry), together with applied mathematics and economics to produce, transform, transport, and properly use chemicals, materials and energy. A chemical engineer designs large-scale processes that convert chemicals, raw materials, living cells, microorganisms and energy into useful forms and products. Chemical engineers are involved in many aspects of plant design and operation, including safety and hazard assessments, process design and analysis, control engineering, chemical reaction engineeri
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