10 Questions
Which substance is capable of reducing friction between two surfaces moving/sliding over each other?
Lubricant
What is the most usual solid lubricant employed?
Graphite
What is the function of a lubricant in terms of energy loss?
It reduces the loss of energy in the form of heat by acting as a coolant
In what way does a lubricant act as an anti-corrosive agent?
It acts as an anti-corrosive agent
What does a lubricant do to reduce expansion of metal?
Reduces expansion of metal by local frictional heat
What is the primary focus of chemical engineering?
Designing chemical plants and improving production methods
Which discipline is directly linked with a degree in chemical engineering?
Biological engineering
What is a common aspect of plant design and operation that chemical engineers are involved in?
Safety and hazard assessments
What professional bodies may practicing chemical engineers be accredited members of?
Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) and American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE)
What principles are used by chemical engineering to efficiently use, produce, design, transport, and transform energy and materials?
Chemistry, physics, mathematics, biology, and economics
Study Notes
Lubrication
- A lubricant is a substance capable of reducing friction between two surfaces moving/sliding over each other.
- Graphite is the most usual solid lubricant employed.
Function of Lubricants
- A lubricant reduces energy loss by minimizing friction between moving parts.
- Lubricants act as anti-corrosive agents, protecting surfaces from corrosion.
- Lubricants reduce the expansion of metal by minimizing heat generation due to friction.
Chemical Engineering
- Chemical engineering focuses primarily on the efficient use, production, design, transport, and transformation of energy and materials.
- Chemical engineering is directly linked with mechanical engineering.
- Chemical engineers are involved in the design and operation of plants.
- Practicing chemical engineers may be accredited members of professional bodies such as the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) or the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE).
- Chemical engineering uses principles of physics, mathematics, and chemistry to solve problems.
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