By three methods we may learn wisdom: First by reflection, which is noblest; second by imita-

tion, which is easiest ; and third by experience, which is bitterest. ~ Confucius

C HO CO LAT E CH IP CO O KIES A LA

C HEMI CA L ENG INEERI NG

Howdy, Fellow Chemical Engineers!? Bored with your usual desserts for kids? Then try the

recipe below. Aside from being delicious, it will also refresh you with some chemical engi-

neering terms. Enjoy baking!

INGREDIENTS:

1.) 532.35 cm3 gluten

2.) 4.9 cm3 NaHCO3

3.) 4.9 cm3 refined halite

4.) 236.6 cm3 partially hydrogenated tallow triglyceride

5.) 177.45 cm3 crystalline C12H22O11

6.) 177.45 cm3 unrefined C12H22O11

7.) 4.9 cm3 methyl ester of protocatechuic aldehyde

8.) Two calcium carbonate-encapsulated avian albumen-coated protein

9.) 473.2 cm3 theobroma cacao

10.) 236.6 cm3 de-encapsulated legume meats (sieve size # 10)

PROCEDURE

To a 2.0-L jacketed reactor vessel (reactor #1) with an overall heat transfer of about 100 Btu/0F-ft-

hr, add ingredients one to seven with constant agitation.

To reactor #2, add ingredient eight, followed by three equal volumes of the homogeneous mixture

in reactor #1. Additionally, add ingredient nine and ten slowly, with constant agitation. Care must be taken at this point in the reaction to control any temperature rise that may be the result of an

exothermic reaction.

Using a screw extrude attached to a #44 nodulizer, place the mixture piecemeal on a 316ss sheet

(300 x 600 mm).

Heat in a 460K furnace for a period of time that is in agreement with Frank and Johnston’s first

order rate expression (see JACOS, 21, 55). Once the reaction is complete, place the sheet on a 25oC

heat-transfer table, allowing the product to come to thermal equilibrium.

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B O A R D O F D I R E C T O R S

JULIE PAMELA A. ASTILLA

SOCORRO P. BENDIJO

MARYLOU A. BUYCO

MARIA LUZ S. FLORES

BRETT T. LAUDATO

LEONCIA RELLON

JESSICA D. SANCHEZ

DYNA C. ENAD

National Board of Director for Mindanao

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ELENA GRACE T. TAMAYO

JEMON A. LABTIC

EVELYN R. CADIENTE

CELESTINO B. BALATAYO

JONILYH C. CAMPOS

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hilippine Institute of Chemical Engineers (PIChE) SOC-SARGEN Chapter successfully launched the National

Chemical Engineering Week in General Santos City last Sep-

tember 12, 2010. The theme for this year is “Filipino Chemical

Engineers Breaking Boundaries”.

The occasion started with a Thanksgiving Mass at Our

Lady of Peace and Good Voyage Parish wherein the chapter was

the sponsor. It was then followed by a motorcade marking the official start of the week-long celebration of the Chemical Engi-

neering Week. The last stop for the motorcade was in Queen

Tuna Park along Acharon Blvd. wherein the chapter members did their part in helping the environment through their coastal

clean-up drive.

The coastal clean-up drive was in cooperation with the Community Environment and Natural Resources (CENRO).

More than ten (10) sacks of non-biodegradable wastes were col-

lected and turned over to the barangay for proper disposal.

The event ended with a round-table planning and discus-sion on the remaining activities for the week, to wit: Chemical

Engineering Awareness Campaign in different high schools in

General Santos City to promote Chemical Engineering as a course and as a career, and the Culmination activity to be held in

Dolores Farm Resort in Polomolok, South Cotabato. The culmi-

nation activity will include symposia with speakers who are chemical engineers from different career fields, general assem-

bly of members, and anniversary celebration.

By: Engr. Brett Laudato

L o c a l P l a n t s V i s i t e d

b y C h a p t e r M e m b e r s

By: Engr. Richard Sumera

hapter members had the chance to visit several industrial plants in SOCSAR-

GEN area when a local plant tour was organized

last July 24, 2010. The purpose of the local plant tour was to upgrade the member’s knowledge on

chemical engineering by showing the actual unit

operations and unit processes and equipment in several industries. Industrial plants visited during

the local plant tour were:

*RDEx, a fishing industry

*Philbest, a tuna canning industry

*Trully Natural Food Corp. (TNFC), a fruit proc-

essing industry

*East Asia Feedmill Inc., a feed milling industry

*Ren & Rell Inc., a fishing industry

The whole day activity also

served as a bonding

experience for the

members to get to know each other

and establish cama-

raderie.

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Official Publication of the Philippine Institute of Chemical Engineers-SOCSARGEN Chapter Vol. 1 No. 1 (Maiden Issue)

Left: Motorcade around the city marked the official start of the week-long celebration. Right: Nicca joins the children in their sand castle play.

With its deep concern for the environment, the

Philippine Institute of Chemical Engineers (PIChE) –

SOCSARGEN Chapter held a tree maintenance activity

on February 6, 2010 along National

Highway, General Santos City.

The mentioned activity was led by the

PIChE – SOCSARGEN Chapter

president, Engr. Jeffrey A. Jesswani,

and joined by PIChE members from

the various sectors. It was initiated

not only to inculcate to the commu-

nity the importance of caring for the environment but

also to promote camaraderie and strengthen relationships

among members of the chapter.

The trees were previously planted in collaboration

with the Community Environment

and Natural Resources Office

(CENRO). The trees were wa-

tered, cleared of bushes and

shrubs. The tree guards were also

fixed. Several seedlings of blue

palm trees were planted to replace

those that already withered.

Brett Laudato, a chapter member, said “As

Chemical Engineers, we should be

on the frontline in protecting and

preserving the environment for fu-

ture generations.”

This activity was conducted as part

of the chapter’s commitment of

continuous monitoring and sustain-

ability of activities and projects

within SOCSARGEN.

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“As Chemical

Engineers, we should

be on the frontline in

protecting and

preserving the

environment for future

generations”

By: Engr. Charmae Sensano

To Promote Chemical Engineering

Campaign Drive Done in

Different HS

ecause of the dwindling enrollment data for

Chemical Engineering course in different Uni-

versities in Mindanao, an aggressive series of cam-

paign were conducted in different high schools by

PIChE-SOCSARGEN. The target participants were

graduating 4th year stu-

dents and 3rd year stu-

dents. The aim is to

give the students an

idea as to what chemi-

cal engineering is all

about, and to encourage

them to take it as their

future career.

Three (3) schools were already visited to date,

all in SOCSARGEN area. The schools were: San

Lorenzo Ruiz Academy of Polomolok (SLRAP),

Irineo L. Santiago National High School (ISNHS),

and Mindanao State University-Gensan (MSU).

The program for the drive includes a video

presentation about chemical engineering made by the

National PIChE and inspirational messages by fellow

members.

Mrs. Bernadita Totesora, principal of MSU-

Gensan said she was very happy and delighted that

professional organizations like PIChE-SOCSARGEN

had the opportunity to visit their school because it

will inspire their students to study more, to take on

science and engineering courses in college, and to

help in nation-building.

By: Engr. Brett Laudato

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Young at heart. Members as they recall their childhood memories with balloons

and Jollibee.

Clean as you go. Coastal clean up as highlight for National

Chemical Engineering Week (above pictures).

CDO Tour. Lunch under the

vines (above) and night shop-

ping in CDO’s Divisoria

Company Talks. Company’s represen-tatives explain to members the nature of

their business (above).

Bowl ing tour ney bonds memb er s

3 r d Mi nda na o P l a nt Tour t o be he l d i n SOCSARG E N

Members take a break from the stress of work and

unwind through bowling tournament last March 19, 2010.

The event was held in Tokyok’s Bowling Lanes in General

Santos City.

Christian Vincent Quito, a chapter member re-

marked “masaya ako at may ganitong activity ang chapter

para marelax naman tayo—especially ako, at hindi na lang

puro trabaho”.

After the bowling tournament, a general meeting was

then called to discuss updates on the organization and fur-

ther activities for the rest of the year.

Aside from relieve from stress, the activity also served

as a bonding activity for members to get to know each other

well.

Ch a p te r p r e x y l e ad s i ndu c t i o n o f n e w ch e m i c a l en g i n e e r s Last year, seven (7) new chemical engineers were in-

ducted into the chemical engineering profession after success-

fully passing the Chemical Engineering Licensure Board Ex-

amination on November 2009. The event took place on De-

cember 12, 2009 at EMR Center, Koronadal City. The new

chemical engineers are products of Notre Dame of Marbel

University (NDMU)

PIChE-SOCSARGEN President, Engr. Jeffrey A Jess-

wani gave the inspirational message and lead the induction of

the new chemical engineers.

lunch at Lemlunay Resorts,

Maasim, Sarangani.

Registration fees of

Php700.00 for professionals

and Php600.00 for students

will include transportation and

meals throughout the duration

of the activity. The tour is set

to start on Friday, 1:00 PM

and will end by Saturday noon.

After the successful 2nd

Mindanao Plant Tour in Ca-

gayan de Oro last October 23-25,

2009 hosted by PIChE-CDO

Chapter, it is now PIChE-

SOCSARGEN’s turn to host the

event.

The chapter, rising up to

the challenge, has already set the

date on October 22-23, 2010. The

activity is organized in coordi-

nation and participation of other

Mindanao chapters namely,

Bukidnon, Cagayan de Oro, Da-

vao City, Iligan Bay and Surigao.

The tour schedule will include vis-

its to industrial facilities in Gen-

eral Santos City & nearby munici-

palities. The Event will also in-

clude a fellowship night at Tierra

Montana Hotel in General Santos

City and will conclude with a

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The new Chemcial Engineers join the members of the PIChE-

SOCSARGEN as they pose for a photo-op

V o l u m e 1 , I s s u e 1 ( M a i d e n I s s u e )

Message f r om t he Pres iden t

As more opportunities open up for chemical engineers in our geographical area, our membership becomes more diverse and sharing among members become more interesting and excit-ing. For every activity that we have, time spent and extra effort is not felt when there is enjoyment and strong bonding among the

members.

One measure of maturity of our organization is indicated by the readiness and willingness of the younger members to sustain and bring the group to higher levels of achievement. With further push, it seems our organization is on the right track in this as-

pect.

Congratulations to our chapter for another year of success-

ful activities. Let’s be proud as chemical engineers!

M es s age f ro m t he Nat ion a l Board o f Di rec to r

Greetings fellow Chemical Engineers!

First of all, I would like to congratulate the Editorial Board of this publication for coming up with the chapter’s very own official newsletter. A newsletter is very helpful in disseminating information and updates to all members wherever they are in the globe, especially with our current infor-mation technology. I hope this maiden issue will serve as an encourage-ment and inspiration to future members to continue the hard work done in

this publication.

Secondly, I would like to congratulate all the members for success-fully launching the National Chemical Engineering Week in General Santos City. The line-up of activities for the event proves that the members are very active and enthusiastic in their goal of promoting the chemical engi-

neering profession.

Third and lastly, I encourage all the members to contribute to nation-building by sharing our resources, skills and talents to the community we belong. As chemical engineers, we all have acquired the appropriate skills to help solve problems in the arena of environmental, social, and cultural aspects of our society. We were trained by our Universities on practical problem-solving skills, thus we can contribute more and help make it

[society] better.

Congratulations to the officers and members of this chapter for the

job very well done!

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“Congratulations to our

chapter for another year

of successful activities.

Let’s be proud as

chemical engineers!”

“I encourage all the mem-bers to contribute to nation-building by sharing our re-

sources, skills and talents to the community we belong.”