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ENGR131 F12 HW ChemicalEngineering ChE Presentation
ENGR131 F12 HW ChemicalEngineering ChE Presentation
Chemical Engineers solve interesting, challenging problems every day Chemical engineering careers have the potential for growth across many industries and many applications Chemical Engineers are world-class researchers, and also lead the way in bringing innovation into practice
This plant makes propylene oxide and styrene, which are used worldwide in everything from clothing and homebuilding to car dashboards
(photo courtesy of Lyondell)
Biotechnology
Development, production of new medicines
A bioreactor in which we grow genetically engineered bacteria that produce our medicines
A bioreactor using mammalian cells to produce new medicines and engineered tissues
(photo courtesy of Pfizer)
During pharmaceutical manufacturing, chemical engineers understand biological processes and complex systems
(photo courtesy of Eli Lilly)
Energy
Lower cost, clean, renewable energy sources
Environment
Environmental solutions, including pollution prevention, waste treatment, and remediation
Nutrition
Superior foods, from crop to table
Chemical engineers design, develop, and deliver both the foods and the containers that keep it fresh and nutritious
(photos courtesy of ExxonMobil)
Processed foods deliver nutritional value with long shelf lives, low cost
(photo courtesy of Air Products)
Consumer Products
Revolutionary products for personal care, home care, health maintenance
Paints and coatings for Chemical engineers the home, cars and design and deliver the appliances are highly products that help us look engineered and feel our best (photo courtesy of Lubrizol)
(photos courtesy of Lubrizol)
Materials
High technology materials for electronics, home, and industry
Materials used by industry to make commercial products that we use every day
(photo courtesy of Lyondell)
Provide industrial partners with the feed materials they use in high Micro- and nanoelectronics performancce products for next generation computing (photo courtesy of Chevron Philips
Chemicals) (photo courtesy of Intel)
Many 2011 Purdue ChE graduates received starting salaries greater than $65,000/year
Average for Purdue ChEs was $67,028
Conclusion
If you want an exciting, rewarding, and impactful career, think seriously of being a CHEMICAL ENGINEER If you have additional questions, please email me at sbeaudoi@purdue.edu