Lecture 1: Introduction to introduction to chemical engineering

Born and raised in Mississippi About me Dr. Stella Nickerson Born and raised in Mississippi Father and grandfather were chemical engineers. Ph.D. from Arizona State University Research on ionic liquids and molten salts in energy applications, with heavy use of molecular simulations

About y’all You’re at exciting time in your lives. Your decision: What am I going to do with myself? We want to help you make that decision. You come from different backgrounds with different preparation. Some of you will find this class easy. Some will find it challenging (especially once we get to balances in a few weeks). Others will struggle with general college-ness and getting things done. There are various resources here to help you in this time. First hit when I googled “young people”

Your academic adviser David Oakeson You can always talk to me. Kindly Uncle David Oakeson Chemical Engineering Academic Advisor Helps with scheduling/planning But also helps with campus resources (e.g. counseling, tutoring) You can always talk to me. David’s Contact Info: doakeson@byu.edu (801) 422-4162 Office right next to the ChemE secretaries (3rd floor of the Engineering Building)

Student organizations (Chem e/college of engineering) American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) American Nuclear Society Society of Petroleum Engineers Society of Biological Engineers Biomedical Club Global Engineering Outreach 2ft Prosthetics Venture Factory Society of Women Engineers Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers https://www.et.byu.edu/students/student-clubs- organizations

Student Organizations Global Engineering Outreach Venture Factory (Student Innovator of the Year Competitions) 2ft Prosthetics

https://chemicalengineering.byu.edu/index.php/directory/faculty Chem e faculty https://chemicalengineering.byu.edu/index.php/directory/faculty

The syllabus http://ionic.byu.edu/chen170/index.html

Let’s ask Neil Armstrong! What is engineering? Let’s ask Neil Armstrong! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6aQlbqHZuYk “Science is about what is; engineering is about what can be.” What does that mean in practical terms? “An engineer’s entire existence is dedicated to doing things better and more efficiently.”

What is chemical engineering? Let’s ask Wikipedia! According to Wiki: “Chemical engineering is a branch of engineering that applies physical sciences (physics and chemistry), life sciences (microbiology and biochemistry), together with applied mathematics and economics to produce, transform, transport, and properly use chemicals, materials and energy. A chemical engineer designs large-scale processes that convert chemicals, raw materials, living cells, microorganisms and energy into useful forms and products.”

Chemical Engineering is incredibly versatile Mechanical Engin. Civil Engin. Electrical Engin. Math Physics Math Physics Chemistry Biology Chemical Engin.

Petroleum, Chemical Products

Nuclear Power

Environmental Protection

Semiconductors (computer chips, memory, solar cells etc.)

Food

Materials

Pharmaceuticals

Medical Devices

Biomedical Engineering Agricultural Products Polymers Pharma- ceuticals Foods Petro- chemicals Nuclear CHEMICAL ENGINEERING Environmental Protection Textiles Paints & Dyes Combustion Law Materials Semiconductor Fabrication Fuels Medicine

But what does a chemical engineer do? THAT IS ALSO VERY FLEXIBLE! Someone trained as a chemical engineer might be involved in: Research (often requires a graduate degree) Design Management/Business Safety or Environmental Control Process/operations engineering

What does a chemical engineer do? My father The plant was using too much of an expensive stabilizer After investigating, he found that the accounting recipes were different from the manufacturing recipes He told his boss: “All you need is a better system for loading and checking the accounting recipes.” Boss: “I HAVE a better system: I assigned it to YOU.”

What does a chemical engineer do? An engineer is the “better system.” An engineer fixes problems, makes choices, improves processes, and generally figures stuff out.

“Let us train our minds until we delight in that which is good, lovely and holy, seeking continually after that intelligence which will enable us effectually to build up Zion… seeking to do the will of the Lord all the days of our lives, improving our minds in all scientific and mechanical knowledge, seeking diligently to understand the great design and plan of all created things, that we may know what to do with our lives and how to improve upon the facilities placed within our reach.” – Brigham Young