Specialisation in Safety and Sustainability

Introduction

The Safety and Sustainability specialisation is offered to students taking B.Eng. (Chemical Engineering). It will expose students to safety regulations in the design, installation, and operation of chemical processes. Students taking this specialisation will be exposed to in-depth and practical understanding of safety and sustainability aspects in the design and operation of chemical processes. The Final Year Design Project and other courses listed under this specialisation provide practical and industrial exposure to students. Students pursuing this specialisation will become employable in a diverse range of major sectors in Singapore including oil and gas, chemical, pharmaceutical, water and energy.

The broad learning outcomes of this specialisation are as follows:

  1. Gain in-depth and practical understanding of safety and sustainability aspects in the design of chemical processes to transform raw materials into valuable products and appreciate the related responsibilities of process engineers.
  2. Understand various methods for controlling process hazards and minimizing their associated risks.
  3. Analyze and assess the potential impacts of hazards (e.g., loss of life, injuries, destruction of plant equipment, pollution) on safety, health, and the environment.
  4. Recognize the importance of sustainability.
  5. Communicate technical content in written and oral forms, with emphasis on organization, accuracy, and professional style.
  6. Work effectively on the group activities.

Industry Relevance

Safety and Sustainability are the issues of utmost importance one should consider in the design, installation, and operation of any chemical process. Some well-known incidents partly prompted the increased awareness and attention to safety regulations. The industry is not fully sustainable just because it is economically viable, it also needs to be environmentally friendly and socially responsible. Sustainable production involves the development of products and services by processes and procedures that are pollution-free, energy-efficient, cost-effective, secure and safe for individuals working at the plant site, communities, and consumers, and socially favourable to all the stakeholders.

Admission Requirements

Students admitted to B.Eng. (Chemical Engineering) will be able to choose this specialisation at the point of admission.