Chemical Engineering for Non-Chemical Engineers
24 - 25 SEPTEMBER 2026
COURSE INTRODUCTION
This course gives non-chemical engineers and technical professionals a practical introduction to the calculations and unit operations used in chemical process industries. Participants build confidence in mass and energy balances, fluid flow, pumping, heat transfer and process equipment so they can communicate and make cross-disciplinary decisions more effectively.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
By the end of this programme, participants should be able to:
- Explain the core concepts, terminology and working principles related to Chemical Engineering for Non-Chemical Engineers.
- Apply structured methods and industry good practices for Mass balance I, Mass balance II, and Energy balance I.
- Evaluate relevant engineering fundamentals situations and identify risks, gaps and improvement opportunities.
- Translate the learning into practical workplace actions and sound technical decisions.
COURSE OUTCOME
Upon completion, participants will be better prepared to:
- Assess relevant workplace situations using the concepts and methods covered in Chemical Engineering for Non-Chemical Engineers.
- Select and apply appropriate tools, checks or controls for Mass balance I, Mass balance II, and Energy balance I.
- Recommend actions that support cross-disciplinary understanding and sound technical decision-making.
- Communicate findings, improvement opportunities and next steps clearly to relevant stakeholders.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
- Mechanical engineers, maintenance and instrumentation engineers, electrical engineers.
- COURSE TENTATIVES
COURSE CONTENT
- Session 1: Mass balance I: Dimensional analysis and unit conversion; open vs. closed systems; process classification; steady-state vs. transient; general balance equation
- Session 2: Mass balance II: Balances on single unit; balances on multiple units; recycle & bypass
- Session 3: Energy balance I: Reference states & state properties; the phase diagram; the steam tables; energy balance using steam tables
- Session 4: Energy balance II: Specific heat capacity; phase change operation; heat of formation, heat of combustion
- Session 5: Pump: Bernoulli equation, pump characteristics & system curves, Affinity law, series vs. parallel operation
- Session 6: Heat exchangers (HEs): Types of HEs (plate HE, spiral HEs, double-pipe HE, shell-and-tube HEs); flow configuration; basic design equation
- Session 7: Separation processes I: Knock-out drum, distillation, absorption, leaching, adsorption
- Session 8: Separation processes II: Filtration, filter press, membrane separation, centrifugation; End; Items to Bring
