Chemical processing is primarily engaged in manufacturing chemicals, using basic processes such as thermal cracking and distillation. Chemicals produced in this industry are usually separate chemical elements or separate chemically-defined compounds.
Most of the processes in industrial progress engineering take place where energy is absorbed or released simultaneously. Heat transfer medium circulates between the heater and heat consumer. The working temperature is mainly between 100 and 450 °C.
The active pharmaceutical ingredients industry is primarily engaged in manufacturing drugs, medicines and related products for human or animal use. Establishments in this industry may undertake one or more of several processes, including basic processes, such as chemical synthesis, fermentation, distillation and solvent extraction.
Plastic materials are becoming increasingly important due to their versatile property portfolio, performance and their suitability for functionalisation with special effects.