ANNEX “A”

TABLE OF SPECIFICATION TEMPLATE

Table of Specifications

Board of Chemical Engineering

as of December 1, 2022
Subject: Chemical Engineering Principles
Weight: 40 %

PQF Level: 6

Difficulty Level Easy: 40% Moderate:40% Difficult:_20%

Bloom’s Taxonomy Remem Understan Applying Analyzing Evaluating Creating
bering ding
Topics and Competencies Wt. No. of
Item
The examinees can perform the following
competencies under each topic:
A. Chemical Engineering Calculations 10 2 2 2 2 2
1. Material Balance
2. Single/Multiphase Systems
3. Industrial Process Material Balance
Competency a) Application of knowledge of mathematics and science to
solve complex chemical engineering problems
c) Ability to design a system, component, or process to meet the
desired needs within realistic constraints, in accordance to
standards
d) Identify, formulate and solve complex chemical engineering
problems
h) Ability to use techniques, skills and modern engineering tools
necessary for chemical engineering practice
B. Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics 10 2 2 2 2 2
1. Thermodynamics Concepts
2. Volumetric Properties
3. Laws of Thermodynamics
4. Heat Effects
5. Refrigeration and Liquefaction
6. Power from Heat
Competency a) Application of knowledge of mathematics and science to
solve complex chemical engineering problems
c) Ability to design a system, component, or process to meet the
desired needs within realistic constraints, in accordance to
standards
 d) Identify, formulate and solve complex chemical engineering
problems
h) Ability to use techniques, skills and modern engineering tools
necessary for chemical engineering practice

C. Solution Thermodynamics 5 1 1 1 1 1
1. Vapor-Liquid Equilibrium
2. Solution Thermodynamics
Applications
3. Other Phase Equilibria
4. Chemical Reaction Equilibria
Competency a) Application of knowledge of mathematics and science to
solve complex chemical engineering problems
c) Ability to design a system, component, or process to meet the
desired needs within realistic constraints, in accordance to
standards
d) Identify, formulate and solve complex chemical engineering
problems

D. Transport Phenomena and Momentum 5 1 1 1 1 1

Transfer
1. Transport Processes
2. Fluid Mechanics
3. Fluid Flow Phenomena
4. Mass, Energy and Momentum
Balances
Competency a) Application of knowledge of mathematics and science to
solve complex chemical engineering problems
c) Ability to design a system, component, or process to meet the
desired needs within realistic constraints, in accordance to
standards
d) Identify, formulate and solve complex chemical engineering
problems

E. Heat and Mass Transfer 5 1 1 1 1 1

1. Heat Transfer
2. Conduction, Convection and
Radiative Heat Transfer
3. Heat Exchangers
4. Evaporation, Crystallization
5. Principles on Mass Transfer
Competency a) Application of knowledge of mathematics and science to
solve complex chemical engineering problems

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 c) Ability to design a system, component, or process to meet the
desired needs within realistic constraints, in accordance to
standards
d) Identify, formulate and solve complex chemical engineering
problems

F. Particle Technology 5 1 1 1 1 1
1. Particle Systems
2. Solids Separation
3. Size Reduction/ Enlargement
4. Motion of Particles thru Fluids
5. Sedimentation, Centrifugation
6. Conveyors, Fluidization
Competency a) Application of knowledge of mathematics and science to
solve complex chemical engineering problems
c) Ability to design a system, component, or process to meet the
desired needs within realistic constraints, in accordance to
standards
d) Identify, formulate and solve complex chemical engineering
problems

G. Separation Processes 10 2 2 2 2 2
1. Separation Processes – Distillation,
Liquid extraction, leaching, gas
absorption, liquid-liquid extraction,
adsorption
2. Phase Equilibria
3. Multistage Calculations
4. Membrane Separation
Competency a) Application of knowledge of mathematics and science to
solve complex chemical engineering problems
c) Ability to design a system, component, or process to meet the
desired needs within realistic constraints, in accordance to
standards
d) Identify, formulate and solve complex chemical engineering
problems

H. Chemical Reaction Engineering 10 2 2 2 2 2

1. Chemical Kinetics
2. Homogeneous Reactions
3. Batch Reactions
4. Reactor Design
Competency a) Application of knowledge of mathematics and science to
solve complex chemical engineering problems

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 c) Ability to design a system, component, or process to meet the
desired needs within realistic constraints, in accordance to
standards
d) Identify, formulate and solve complex chemical engineering
problems

I. Plant Design 10 2 2 2 2 2
1. Elements of Plant Design
2. Economics of Plant Design
3. Cost Estimation
4. Equipment and Process Estimation
5. Process Simulation
Competency a) Application of knowledge of mathematics and science to
solve complex chemical engineering problems
c) Ability to design a system, component, or process to meet the
desired needs within realistic constraints, in accordance to
standards
d) Identify, formulate and solve complex chemical engineering
problems
i) Knowledge and understanding of engineering and
management principles
J. Biochemical Engineering 5 1 1 1 1 1
1. Enzyme Kinetics
2. Stoichiometry of Microbial Growth
3. Transport Phenomena in Bioprocess
Systems
4. Design of Bioreactors
Competency a) Application of knowledge of mathematics and science to
solve complex chemical engineering problems
c) Ability to design a system, component, or process to meet the
desired needs within realistic constraints, in accordance to
standards
d) Identify, formulate and solve complex chemical engineering
problems

Total 75

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Take note: 1. The total of the topics = weight of the whole test.
2. The total of sub-topics = weight of the topic.
3. The total of the competencies = weight of the sub-topics.
4. The topic is labeled with upper case letter starting from A.
5. The sub-topic is labeled with whole number starting from 1.
6. The competency is labeled according to the program outcomes (skills/attributes of
engineers)
7. The Percentage Distribution shall be proposed by the Board, endorsed by the Test
Consultants, and upon the approval of the Commission.

Competencies/Skills to be measured in Board Licensure Examinations for Chemical Engineers:

a) Application of knowledge of mathematics and science to solve complex chemical
engineering problems
b) Ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
c) Ability to design a system, component, or process to meet the desired needs within
realistic constraints, in accordance to standards
d) Identify, formulate and solve complex chemical engineering problems
e) Understanding of professional and ethical standards
f)
g) Understanding the impact of chemical engineering solutions in a global, economic,
environmental and societal context
h) Knowledge of contemporary issues
i) Ability to use techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for chemical
engineering practice
j) Knowledge and understanding of engineering and management principles
k) Understanding specialized fields of chemical engineering