"They combine the science of chemistry with the discipline of engineering in order to manufacture materials and products essential to society." This statement once said by a retired chemical engineer by the name of Henry Sullivan sums up what chemical engineers do. In Fact, without chemical engineers we wouldn't have safe air to breathe. .
"One of the oldest and well accepted myths, which is the greatest enemy of truth in my view, is that one simply cannot maintain the best quality of life without consuming hazardous, toxic, and depleting substances. This myth has been persistent but unrealistic. Today, Innovative Chemical Engineers and Brilliant Green Chemistry followers are defying this ancient myth of trade-off and quid pro quo - by appropriately designing their chemical reactions, and selecting non-hazardous alternative to otherwise toxic reagents. That's the way to go! We must think Green, to keep our Beautiful Mother Earth fresh and clean - at all times." This amazing quote by Deodatta V. Shenai-Khatkhate brings me to my next topic. This being the history that started this myth. A history of the career would start at, the first high volume chemical process. Which was implemented in 1823 in England for the production of soda ash. (Nicolas Deglass). During the same time advances in organic chemistry led to the development of chemical process for producing synthetic dyes. Also, in 1887 a series of lectures grew interest in chemical engineering. Over the years the idea of the a branch of engineering concerned with the design and operation of industrial chemical plants continued to be that "an idea". Until 1908, when the American Institution of Chemical Engineers was formed. Since then, chemical engineers have been applying the principles of chemistry, biology, physics, and math to solve problems that involve the production or use of chemicals. (Nicolas Deglass) .
