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Engineering field · Process, chemistry & materials

Process & chemical engineering

Process engineers for the design of processes, apparatus and plants in chemicals, refining and the process industry.

Typical tasks

  • Process simulation and balancing
  • P&IDs and apparatus design
  • Piping design
  • HAZOP and plant safety

Focus areas

Focus: Plant design
Focus: Process simulation
Focus: Piping construction

Standards and regulations

What engineers in Process & chemical engineering should know depending on the task. Enter the ones important for your project as requirements; the matching checks each one.

  • Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU and AD 2000
  • ATEX directives 2014/34/EU and 1999/92/EC
  • Industrial Safety Regulation (BetrSichV)
  • DIN EN ISO 10628 flow diagrams
  • HAZOP to IEC 61882

Frequently asked questions

Do process engineers also handle basic and detail engineering?

Yes. Typical are process flow diagrams and P&IDs, design of apparatus and piping, safety reviews such as HAZOP and supporting commissioning. For plants with hazardous areas, ATEX experience is a sensible project requirement.

How do I find freelance engineers for Process & chemical engineering?

Post your project for free and enter the task, tools (e.g. Aspen Plus, CHEMCAD, COMOS) and standards. We compare it with the profiles in the pool and suggest the best matches with Match-Score and missing requirements. Your company name stays hidden.