International Masters Look at Chemical Engineering

Author: (English) R.C. Dutton
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Publish Date: 2006-04-01
Features: This book compiles the perspectives of international masters in the field of chemical engineering, elaborates on the history and current state of chemical engineering, and provides a forward-looking analysis of the future development of the discipline. Half of the authors are professors from universities, while the other half are senior executives from major companies. The book is rich in content and covers several interesting topics: (1) Why have chemical companies had to restructure in recent years due to the rise of globalization and new technology fields (such as biotechnology, gene pharmacy, etc.)? (2) Why have many chemical companies restructured or split into the production of bulk chemicals (such as fertilizers, fine chemicals, etc.) and specialty chemicals (chemicals with certain functions)? (3) It discusses the contributions of chemical engineering to the quality of human life since the 19th century, from manufacturing synthetic dyes, and predicts the future role of chemical engineers in the chemical industry and other process industries. (4) How can chemical engineers interact with the community, eliminate misunderstandings, and improve their image? (5) The future requires broader-knowledge chemical engineering experts; how can university curricula be designed to enable chemical engineers to adapt to industrial research, development, and production environments in the shortest time? The book presents novel content and clear viewpoints, which hold significant importance for the future development of chemical engineering. It also offers valuable guidance for the Chinese chemical industry, which is currently undergoing transformation. This book is suitable for various technical personnel (such as production, design, and research) and government officials to understand the forefront of international chemical engineering, as well as for use as a teaching reference book for relevant majors in higher education institutions.