👉 Chemical engineering, or process engineering as it's more commonly known, is the application of engineering principles to design, operate, and optimize chemical processes. It involves the manipulation of chemical substances and their transformations through various physical and chemical reactions to produce desired products efficiently and safely. This field integrates concepts from thermodynamics, kinetics, mass transfer, and fluid mechanics to develop processes for manufacturing, energy production, environmental management, and more. Chemists and chemical engineers collaborate to design reactors, distillation columns, and separation systems, ensuring optimal performance, safety, and sustainability in industrial applications. Their work is crucial in addressing global challenges such as energy security, pollution control, and resource efficiency.
