Module 1. History of Chemical Engineering

• What is the title of the course mentioned in the study material?

  ENGG 401: Introduction to Engineering
• Which university is associated with the course ENGG 401?

  Batangas State University
• Who are the instructors mentioned in the study material?

  Engr. Rejie C. Magnaye and Engr. Airra Mhae G. Ilagan
• What is the primary focus of chemical engineering?

  • Refining raw materials
  • Mixing, compounding, and processing chemicals
  • Designing equipment for sustainable processes
  • Importance of economics and sustainability
• What are the key applications of chemical engineering?

  It involves the application of science, mathematics, and economics.
• What are the main responsibilities of a chemical engineer?


  • Work with unit operations for chemical synthesis and separation
  • Apply physical laws in conservation of mass, energy, and momentum
  • Use principles of thermodynamics, reaction kinetics, and transport phenomena
  • Solve problems related to process design and operation
• What are some traditional fields of chemical engineering?

  Petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, food processing, and energy conversion.
• Where do chemical engineers typically work?

  In industrial plants, refineries, offices, or laboratories.
• What is the role of process engineers in chemical engineering?

  They specialize in a particular process and understand its environmental and safety impacts.
• What industries employ chemical engineers?

  • Chemical Process Industries (CPI)
  • Food and Beverage
  • Oil and Gas
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Biotechnology
  • Environmental consulting
• What is the significance of chemical engineers in environmental protection?

  They hold lead positions in addressing complex environmental problems.
• How have chemical engineers contributed to society over the past century?

  They have developed innovations in recycling, disease treatment, and energy generation.
• Why are chemical engineers referred to as "universal engineers"?

  Due to their versatility in various fields.
• Who is considered a major force in 19th-century chemistry?

  Justus von Liebig
• What was unique about Justus von Liebig's approach to chemistry?

  He applied fundamental discoveries to develop specific chemical processes and products.
• What did August Wilhelm Hofmann contribute to chemical engineering?


  He developed the aniline dye process.
• How was industrial chemistry viewed in relation to chemical engineering in the past?


  Industrial chemistry was seen as separate from the discipline that became known as chemical engineering.
• Who is known as the Father of Chemical Engineering?

  George E. Davis
• What did George E. Davis do to advance chemical engineering education?


  He gave a series of lectures on chemical engineering operations.
• When did George E. Davis present his lectures on chemical engineering?

  In 1887
• What was the significance of the Handbook of Chemical Engineering published by George E. Davis?

  It became a foundational text for chemical engineering education.
• What did Lewis M. Norton initiate at MIT in 1888?

  The first four-year bachelor program in chemical engineering.
• Why was the program initiated by Lewis M. Norton significant?

  It was a response to the rapid rise of industrial chemical industries.
• Who opposed the introduction of chemical engineering in the education of chemists?

  Hugo Schweitzer
• What was Richard K. Meade's argument regarding chemical engineers?


  He believed a society for chemical engineers could secure greater recognition for them.
• What did Milton C. Whitaker argue about chemists and chemical engineers?


  He argued that chemists often lack the education to translate laboratory ideas to factory settings.
• What were the three strategies employed by AIChE to minimize rivalry with ACS?

  1. Restrictive membership criteria to exclude most chemists in academia.
  2. Emphasizing a complementary role to ACS membership.
  3. Approaching potential conflicts with discretion and methodical actions.
• What was the impact of AIChE's conservative approach on membership growth?

  It may have slowed growth but fostered cooperation between chemical engineers and chemists.
• Who coined the term "unit operations" in 1915?

  Arthur D. Little
• What is the concept of unit operations in chemical engineering?

  It refers to analyzing chemical processes by dividing them into distinct operations governed by principles.
• What actions did AIChE take to ensure course consistency and quality in chemical engineering education?

  • Created accreditation for chemical engineering programs.
  • Evaluated chemical engineering departments across the country.
  • Established a list of accredited schools in 1925.
• How did chemical engineers differ from mechanical engineers and applied chemists?

  • Chemical engineers focused on underlying processes common to all chemical operations.
  • Mechanical engineers concentrated on machinery.
  • Applied chemists studied individual reactions.
• What organization was the first to utilize accreditation in chemical engineering?

  AICHE
• What was the purpose of AICHE representatives traveling the country?

  To evaluate chemical engineering departments
• In what year did AICHE's accreditation efforts culminate with a list of the first schools?

  1925
• What was the impact of AICHE's accreditation efforts on other engineering branches?

  Other engineering branches quickly joined the effort
• What organization did the efforts of AICHE lead to the formation of by 1932?

  Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)
• What do chemical engineers transform in their processes?

  Inexpensive raw materials into highly desired products
• How did chemical engineers differentiate themselves from mechanical engineers and industrial chemists?

  By concentrating on the underlying processes common to all chemical products
• What was the first formal organization of chemical engineers in the Philippines?

  Philippine Institute of Chemical Engineers (PIChE)