Chemical and Polymer Process Engineering

What You Will Learn

• 1 Learn the fundamental principles that govern chemical process design, from material balances to equipment sizing.
• 2 Understand polymer structure and how molecular architecture determines mechanical and thermal properties.
• 3 Apply unit operations and transport phenomena concepts to analyze separation processes and fluid flow.
• 4 Explore polymerization reaction kinetics and reactor design for free radical and condensation polymerizations.
• 5 Implement process safety frameworks, including hazard identification and layer of protection analysis.
• 6 Develop instrumentation and control strategies that maintain stable and efficient process operation.
• 7 Analyze corrosion mechanisms and select materials of construction to improve equipment longevity.
• 8 Evaluate polymer processing techniques such as extrusion, injection molding, and blow molding for product quality.
• 9 Implement statistical quality control and design of experiments to minimize manufacturing variation.
• 10 Integrate environmental sustainability practices, including waste reduction and emissions abatement, into plant operations.
• 11 Apply optimization algorithms and lean manufacturing principles to improve process economic performance.
• 12 Understand global regulatory standards, including ISO, OSHA, and polymer-specific certifications, to ensure compliance.