CDR Sample for Chemical Engineers (ANZSCO 233111)

The author describes a project undertaken during his Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering in the first career episode. The project’s title was “Process Optimisation in Petrochemical Plant Operations.” The responsibilities of the author were to:

• Analyse the existing petrochemical process to identify inefficiencies and bottlenecks.
• Investigate the reaction of varying operational parameters on product yield and quality.
• Develop optimisation strategies to improve process efficiency and reduce energy consumption.
• Design simulation models to predict process behaviour under different conditions.
• Recommend process modifications to enhance safety, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness.

• Skills & Technologies Demonstrated:

• • Software: Aspen Plus, HYSYS, MATLAB, Microsoft Excel (with VBA)
  • Standards & Frameworks: Process Safety Management (PSM), HAZOP (Hazard and Operability Study) Analysis, Process Control Theory, Six Sigma Principles.
  • Competencies: Process Simulation & Modeling, Mass and Energy Balance Calculation, Bottleneck Identification, Root Cause Analysis, Data Analysis, Process Optimisation, Cost-Benefit Analysis.

In the second Career Episode, the author explains the engineering skills he applied during a 5-month project as a final-year Chemical Engineering student. In the project “Development of a Sustainable Wastewater Treatment System,” the author includes his responsibilities and duties, which were:

• Conducting an in-depth review of existing wastewater treatment technologies and their environmental impacts.
• Evaluate the efficiency of biological and chemical treatment methods for wastewater purification.
• Investigate the various operational parameters’ impact on treatment effectiveness.
• Develop innovative process strategies to enhance sustainability and reduce chemical usage.
• Assess the role of microbial communities and human factors in treatment system performance.

• Skills & Technologies Demonstrated:

• • Software: BioWin, GPS-X, AQUASIM, Minitab
  • Standards & Frameworks: ISO 14001 (Environmental Management), Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) Guidelines, ANZECC Water Quality Guidelines, Principles of Green Chemistry.
  • Competencies: Technology Assessment & Selection, Environmental Impact Analysis, Biological & Chemical Treatment Process Design, Experimental Design (DoE), Water Quality Analysis, Data Interpretation, Process Sustainability Improvement.

In the third Career Episode, the author demonstrates the technical skills he applied to complete a project as part of his university assignments. The project was titled “Scale-Up of Chemical Reactor Design for Industrial Application.” The key responsibilities were to:

• Perform detailed process simulation and analysis using chemical engineering software such as Aspen Plus.
• Design and evaluate the reactor’s performance parameters for larger-scale industrial operation
• Determine the optimal scale-up factors to maintain product quality and process safety.
• Assess potential modifications to improve reactor efficiency and throughput at increased production capacities.

• Skills & Technologies Demonstrated:

• • Software: Aspen Plus, COMSOL Multiphysics, AutoCAD Plant 3D, SolidWorks
  • Standards & Frameworks: ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, LOPA (Layer of Protection Analysis), Process Scaling Laws & Principles, Good Engineering Practices (GEP).
  • Competencies: Process Scale-Up Strategy, Feasibility Studies, Performance Evaluation & Simulation, Mass & Heat Transfer Analysis, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Reaction Engineering, Technical Specification Development.