Technical Paper: Electrical Engineering's Role and Importance

Importance of Electrical Engineering in the world and its role in Chemical Engineering field

ABSTRACT

The discussions of this paper mainly focused in importance of Electrical Engineers in shaping the world. Furthermore, it talks about the vital role of Electrical engineering in the field of Chemical Engineering. The rise of technology is accompanied with the development of both science and engineering. Electrical engineering for instance, is fast turning out to be one such domain that promises immense potential in solving the troubles of this world. In connection, Engineering disciplines are interconnected with each other. In a company or industry, the load of works is divided into certain groups which are governed with people with their respective line of profession. Industries cannot function well without the help from each field of engineering. As a whole, the world of technology cannot operate without the effort of Electrical engineers. They are vital in development and designs of electrical maintenance systems and machinery. The importance of Electrical Engineers is vast that their inventions lead to advancement in various disciplines. Furthermore, Chemical Engineering is a whole different field but it can’t work well alone. Without the help from concepts in Electrical Engineering, it will lead to an inefficient production and results.

I. INTRODUCTION

Looking back from the time when the first light bulb was invented, series of inventions and experiments in line with electrical engineering were carried out. Imagine if we still live in the world of darkness because electricity is not present, it’ll be hard just like the stone-age during pre-historic era. The rise of technology is accompanied with the development of both science and engineering. Electrical engineering for instance, is fast turning out to be one such domain that promises immense potential in solving the troubles of this world. A lot of achievements of Electrical Engineers become useful in our everyday lives and gave room for other discipline’s inventions and discoveries having successful results. Engineering disciplines are interconnected with each other. In a company or industry, the load of works is divided into certain groups which are governed with people with their respective line of profession. Industries cannot function well without the help from each field of engineering. For Instance, Chemical Engineers need the assistance of Electrical Engineers regarding the concept of how magnetic fields created by electricity can be used to make an electric motor run, another is how rotating magnetic fields are used to make motors operate, this may also include how magnetic fields created by electricity are used to create more electricity in generators driven by steam power or water power. Moreover, knowledge regarding alternating currents and direct currents are generated, and when to use an AC motor or a DC motor. Those concepts can be use when dealing with a design of chemical processing power plant.

II. PROBLEM STATEMENT

This paper aims to give answers to the following problems:

1. the importance of electrical engineering into the

world and

2. the need to study basic Electrical Engineering in

the field of Chemical Engineering.

III. BODY

Advancement in technology enables us to discover, invent, and innovates various useful equipment that benefit us and give us the luxury to live more comfortably. The role of Electrical Engineers are vital. Their achievements become valuable to all of us. One of their old inventions is the Dynamo. The problem of generating stable electricity is solved when Michael Faraday invented the electric dynamo- a crude electrical generator. This leads to emergence of electric-powered devices and the electricity become possible to use in industry. Next, the first light bulb was also invented by Thomas Edison together with the British scientist, Joseph Swan. Edison used direct-current system to light the first New York electric street lamps. Then, soon the discovery of alternating current by Nikola Tesla is accepted. Another inventions that come into light includes: the first purely electronic television by Philo Farnsworth, radar and radiolocation, computers, transistors, microprocessors, satellites (then it was modernized), internet protocol, and optical fiber. Soon enough, the way we enjoy it now, Wi-Fi is discovered alongside with smart phones and space exploration. The future of Electric Engineering will surely become more advanced, for example availability of holographic display in a flexible smartphone, drones, smartwatch and others. Due to these achievements, electrical engineers will be able to collaborate across industries. Since the contributions of electrical engineering are widespread, what is the importance of studying its basics if you’re in chemical engineering field? Chemical engineers are responsible for large scale processing. They manage the process that takes place in a certain power plant. Also, they can be in the specializations that reduce threat in the environment. In connection, these are the following achievements of Chemical Engineers as they apply the concept in Electrical Engineering. First, the invention of microchips, a semiconductor is essentially any material whose ability to conduct electricity lies between that of an insulator and that of a conductor. Germanium was the semiconductor material used in the first integrated circuit. Next, silicon was used as the base material, which led the way to the first commercial-scale production of integrated circuits. The process starts with the creation of a pure, monocrystalline ingot of silicon, typically 6 to 12 inches in diameter. The ingot is then sliced into ultrathin wafers, each less than 1/40th of an inch thick. The wafers are first polished using a specialized technique that blends nanosized abrasive particles into polishing slurry. The highly polished wafers next undergo a successive series of process steps. Each step involves the deposit of a complex layer of conductor, a semiconductor, or an insulating material. These materials deposited in many layers produce the transistors, resistors, and capacitors that ultimately make up an integrated circuit. Also since impurities found in chemical process and gases are huge problem, engineered solutions are used to remove it. Chemical engineers are constantly pursuing advanced technologies and procedures to ensure that critical process ingredients maintain low levels of contaminants—so low, in fact, that they are measured in parts per million to parts per trillion. To meet these standards, chemical engineers must specify the appropriate combination of purification techniques. These scientists must also select construction materials for all vessels, piping, valves, pumps, tanks, and other components in order to minimize the introduction of dissolved impurities. To ensure that acceptable purity levels are maintained, various measurements are made throughout the process. After the integrated circuit was first created and the appropriate materials identified, the focus shifted to the challenge of manufacturing on a commercial scale. Without the slightest knowledge about electrical engineering, use of power plant and invention of new designs, and devices to help chemical engineers would be impossible to attain.

IV. CONCLUSIONS

As a whole, the world of technology cannot operate without the effort of Electrical Engineers. They are vital in development and designs of electrical maintenance systems and machinery. The importance of Electrical Engineers is vast that their inventions lead to advancement in various disciplines. Chemical Engineering is a whole different field but it can’t work well alone, without the help from concepts in Electrical Engineering, it will lead to an inefficient production and results.

V. REFERENCES

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 https://www.aiche.org/community/students/career-resources-k-12-students-parents/what-do-chemical-engineers-do/Developing-Electronics/achievements

 https://onlinemasters.ohio.edu/blog/how-electrical-engineering-has-shaped-the-modern-world/

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