Chemical engineering involves the application of chemistry. Chemical engineering is concerned with the design, development and operation of machines and plants that carry out chemical reactions to find solutions to problems or to produce useful products.

Who is a chemical engineer?

As in the case of any other engineers working in other engineering fields, chemical engineers make use of mathematics, physics and economics to find solutions to technical problems. The difference between a chemical engineer and any other engineer is that chemical engineers make use of the knowledge of chemistry in addition to various other engineering sciences. Chemical engineers are often referred to as ‘universal engineers’ as their technical and scientific knowledge is so vast.

What do chemical engineers do?

Chemical engineers design and develop new processes, develop instruments, and create and operate facilities. They have made tremendous contributions in the field of atomic science which has benefited man kind. They have played pivotal role in the development of polymers, medicines, fertilizers, food crops, food etc.

The role of chemical engineering in the field of agriculture

Chemical engineering has played a leading role in improving production in the field of agriculture. Chemical fertilizers which paved the way for green revolution in India are a contribution from chemical engineering. It has made India self sufficient in terms of producing cereals and grains which forms the food crops.

Agricultural engineering and chemical engineering

It has made significant contributions to agriculture engineering which is a separate engineering discipline. Agricultural engineering is an engineering stream which makes use of engineering and technology in the field of agriculture for the production and processing of crops.

The role of agricultural engineering

Agricultural engineering deals with different activities such as design of machines and equipments used in agriculture, irrigation, developing fertilizers, processing of food, conservation of water, retaining soil fertility etc.

What do agricultural engineers do?

Agriculture engineers are involved in activities that ensure proper irrigation, flood control system, evaluating the impact of agriculture on the environment, processing of agricultural products, and implementing practices that improve the agricultural output. Agricultural engineers can find opportunities in both government and private sector organizations.

Chemical engineering thus directly and indirectly impacts agriculture which helps in making it a productive and sustainable means to meet the increasing demand of human beings. It offers assistance in every level of agriculture making it a closely related stream to agriculture. The role of chemical engineering in agriculture is gaining importance with the increasing demand for agricultural output.