Chemical Engineering

The Chemical Engineer is a professional trained to use knowledge of the physical, chemical, administrative, economic and human relations sciences, to establish the conditions that allow the maximum use of equipment, raw materials and human resources, involved in the production processes in the industries. On the other hand, he is in charge of selecting and sizing equipment and machinery, quantifying raw materials and supplies that allow improving the productivity and quality of the product, at the lowest possible cost. The professional in this area seeks the use of by-products of industrial processes, as well as the best disposal of waste. In addition, it establishes procedures that allow predicting equipment maintenance needs, quality controls and minimization of times and movements, dedicated to the production process. On the other hand, the chemical engineer is able to supervise and direct the construction and commissioning of facilities dedicated to the chemical, food, pharmaceutical and other industries; as well as the facilities that provide auxiliary services to process plants (steam, cooling, compressed air, etc.), in addition to advising on the design of facilities, equipment purchase, feasibility studies, implementation of new technologies and process optimization procedures and budgets.