Metallurgical & Chemical Engineering
Metallurgical engineering is a broad field that deals with many types of metal-related areas. The three main branches of this field are physical metallurgy, extractive metallurgy, and mineral processing. Physical metallurgy deals with problem solving: developing the sorts of metallic alloys needed for different types of manufacturing and construction. Extractive metallurgy involves extracting metal from ore. Mineral processing involves gathering mineral products from the earth’s crust.
Chemical engineering is the branch of engineering that deals with the application of physical science (e.g., chemistry and physics), with mathematics, to the process of converting raw materials or chemicals into more useful or valuable forms. In addition to producing useful materials, modern chemical engineering is also concerned with pioneering valuable new materials and techniques such as nanotechnology, fuel cells and biomedical engineering.
Chemical engineering largely involves the design and maintenance of chemical processes for large-scale manufacture. Chemical engineers in this branch are usually employed under the title of process engineer. A related term with a wider definition is chemical technology.
C. Mel Adams, Sc.D., P.E.
Metallurgist and chemical engineer specializing in refining, chemical processes and manufacturing technology, combustion, explosions and high-intensity heat sources (flames, arcs and electron and laser beams); welding, casting and shaping of metals; and fracture, fatigue, and corrosion of engineering materials.
Dr. Adams has extensive testifying and litigation support experience.
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