Rubber Technology | Safety and Fire Engineering

About Course

Rubber technology is a branch of engineering that constitutes processing of latex, natural rubber, or synthetic rubber to convert it into useful products. Rubber is processed and then molded into the required shape during the manufacture of items such as toys, garments, stationeries, accessories such as bands, musical instruments, automobile parts for ease compression, washers, and other such items. Rubber technology as an engineering field deals with the transformation of rubbers into many useful products. One of the most significant uses of rubber is its application in the manufacturing of tyres used in different type of vehicles ranging from a plane to a bicycle. India has about 6,000 rubber units but people are not fully aware of this emerging profession. With the rising number of automobiles and increasing use of rubber in industries, rubber technology is becoming a lucrative career option.

Core Subjects

Some of the main subjects in Rubber technology are:-

• Elastomer Physics
• Elastomer chemistry
• Industrial Rubber
• Natural rubber production
• Simulation and Mechanics
• Speciality Polymers
• Synthetic rubbers

Further Education

There are numbers of college who are offering Master degrees in Rubber technology. Practicing more n more in Rubber technology would help an individual to gain a solid hand in the particular field. After graduation, two more years in Master/Diploma course in rubber technology and one will be specialized.

Job Profiles

Even though rubber technology is comparatively a newer entrée into the field of engineering, but the demand for rubber technologists are on the rise. Both the public and private sectors offer a large number of job opportunities for rubber technologists in umpteen industries. The demands for rubber goods such as tyres, insulation materials, waterproof wares etc. is ever lasting.

Safety and Fire Engineering

About Course

Fire & Safety Engineer spots safeguard measures to prevent, control and diminish hazards related to fire. A fire engineering graduate would largely work on designing building plans with fire safety norms. They identify possibilities of disasters due to fire and find out solutions to prevent the same. These engineers have good scope of employment with rise in high rise buildings and industries across the nation.

After successful completion of the course, a student can find opportunities in areas where there is a possibility of loss of life due to spread of fire. Architectural and Building Design, Aircraft Industry, Refineries, Industrial Processing, Petrochemical Plants are among the list of sectors that employ skilled Safety and fire engineering students.

Candidates required some of the qualities for becoming a fire engineers are good communication skills, organizational ability, making quick decisions and solving problems. The other qualities include physical agility, presence of mind and self discipline.

Core Subjects

• Engineering Mathematics
• Engineering Physics
• Engineering Chemistry
• Engineering Mechanics
• Engineering Graphics
• Basic Civil and Mechanical Engineering
• Basic Electrical Engineering and Electronics
• Computer Programming
• Technical Communication and Social Sciences
• Computer Programming Laboratory
• Electrical and Mechanical Workshop
• Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Flow Machines
• Manufacturing Processes
• Elements of Machine Drawing
• Principles of Safety Management
• Electrical Technology and Safety in Electrical Systems
• First Aid and Emergency Procedures
• Strength of Materials Lab
• Electrical Technology Lab
• Safety in Construction
• Chemical Engineering
• Legal Aspects of Safety, Health and Environment
• Environmental Engineering and Management
• Safety in Rail and Road Transport

Further Education

There are many certificate, degree, diploma courses available on fire & safety engineering. Aspirants can also expand their skills and knowledge through pursuing more courses.