About chemical engineering and petrochemical

[abdo799]

I am in grade 12 now and I love chemistry and i wanted to be a chemist , but for some reasons i can't go to science school, so instead i decided that to go to engineering school and become a chemical engineer , but then again i had another problem , they only thing available for now is petrochemical engineering, are the 2 different from each other ? is it worth it or should i just go for it and be a renewable energy engineer instead?

 

[Wellesley]

Are you in the United States going to school?

 

[abdo799]

Are you in the United States going to school?

No, i am no in the us, i live in egypt

 

[BvU]

Lots of sunshine in Egypt. Weatherwise I mean. I hope you can still work on a good education in the more gloomy political climate.

As to being a specific kind of engineer: don't make a big point of it. A good education at one thing is better than a poor education at something else, even if your work is closer to the something else. All engineers need to carry a big chunk of science and math, topped off with some specialization. The latter can always be transformed to an adjacent -- or even completely different one. Follow your talents and your heart.

I am a physicist (not even an engineer) and work in a chemical engineering environment, as a process modeller. I am as snug as a bug in a rug there (meaning the work is great and the industrial setting with its haste and money fixation is something I take for granted...).

Renewable energy engineering was fashionable when I went to university (1971): they did flywheels, windmills, solar, what have you. I am glad I did thorough physics. By now the situation will be much more mature. Get you hands on the study programs you are interested in and compare them. If you insist on prioritizing, use your personal preferences as weights.

Good luck!

 

[Matrix0]

First of all, it's great to hear that you have a passion for chemistry and are considering a career in chemical engineering. Chemical engineering and petrochemical engineering are closely related fields, but they do have some key differences. Chemical engineering focuses on the development and design of processes and products involving chemicals, while petrochemical engineering specifically deals with the production and refining of petroleum-based products.

Both fields involve the use of chemistry principles, but petrochemical engineering is more specialized and may involve working with large-scale equipment and processes in the oil and gas industry. On the other hand, renewable energy engineering involves the development and implementation of sustainable energy sources, such as solar, wind, and hydro power.

Ultimately, the decision between petrochemical engineering and renewable energy engineering should depend on your interests and career goals. If you are passionate about the oil and gas industry and want to work with chemicals on a large scale, then petrochemical engineering may be a good fit for you. However, if you are more interested in developing renewable energy sources and promoting sustainability, then renewable energy engineering may be a better choice.

It's important to keep in mind that your career path is not set in stone and you can always make changes and switch fields in the future. Consider researching and exploring both fields to gain a better understanding of what they involve and what opportunities are available. It may also be helpful to speak with professionals in both fields to get their insights and advice.

In the end, the most important thing is to pursue a career that you are passionate about and will make you happy. Both chemical engineering and renewable energy engineering offer exciting and rewarding opportunities, so trust your instincts and make the decision that feels right for you.