Why Chemical Engineering?
Opportunities Abound!
What is Chemical Engineering?
• Chemical Engineering focuses on taking
resources/raw materials and making them
into useful products in a safe and efficient
manner!
Opportunities . . .
– Develop alternative energy
sources
– Protect the environment by reducing
the use of toxic materials
– Design and develop innovative devices
to diagnose and treat human ailments
– Aid in the development of even more
sophisticated semiconductor chips
Opportunities . . .
• Develop advanced techniques
for purifying, sterilizing, and
modifying the ingredients in
the foods we eat
• Develop high performance materials
such as specialized plastics and
nanomaterials
Further Information
• Email me or Dr. Clausen
• sservoss@uark.edu
• eclause@uark.edu
• Department web site: www.cheg.uark.edu
• My research web site:
www.comp.uark.edu/~sservoss
Chemical Reaction Powered
Car
Goal
• Design a car that is powered by a
chemical reaction.
• The car will be constructed by using K’nex
kits.
• We will test the cars to see which travels
the farthest!!!
How is the Car Powered?
• Kitchen Chemistry!
• Chemical Reaction
CH3COOH  NaHCO3  H2O  CO2  NaCH3COO
Acetic Acid + Sodium Bicarbonate → Water + Carbon Dioxide + Sodium Acetate
• What are we going to use?
– Vinegar (5%) = acetic acid + water
– Baking soda = sodium bicarbonate
http://engr.oregonstate.edu/momentum/k12/march04/index.html
Let’s get started…