Chemical Engineering -Facts and myths

Chemical Engineering :Myths and Facts
                       

Everytime you come across some people, who themselves having no idea of chemical engineering would comment that -
* "Dude, is there any such branch? "
* "Chemical industry are way too risky"
* "Choose core branches like mechanical, civil or electrical engineering branch"

Have you met such kind of people that always try to demotivate you ?

Here is what I am listing down some really interesting facts and myths that you will find helpful to know about the real chemical engineering

Myths about Chemical engineering

As most have you have already heard some of these so called chemical engineering related opinion ,but let me tell you these are some of the myths people say to confuse you

Myths about Chemical engineering-

• You have to be an expert in chemistry to take Chemical engineering degree.
• The work environment is  hazardous .
• You have to just create chemicals for industries.
• It would not pay you much.
• High risk will be involved .
• You have to work with flasks ,beakers and tubes only.
• You can't get a desk job in chemical engineering.

Now after listening to them you must be wondering would it be valuable to choose chemical engineering as your major.
"Here comes the rescue fairy of facts that will guide you and provide you the actual facts about Chemical engineering"

Facts about Chemical engineering

Facts about Chemical engineering-

• It is a fusion of physics, chemistry,mathematics and even basics of biology.
• You can perform operations (not like a sergon though) in chemical engineering like mass transfer and heat transfer operations.
• You can design an entire chemical plant through simulation. 
• You can be one of the highest paid engineer in the U.S and middle East countries.
• You can develop any chemical at a large scale and startup your own plant.
• You can produce and design equipment used for production in chemical industry.
• You can even work on petroleum industry (who doesn't love petrol$$).
• If you are interested in research than R&D section of any chemical company can be your best bet.
• You can even become a consultant and be your own boss.
• You can even choose a desk job as process simulation officer or designing officer.
• You can travel to various places and see the world during your job transfers.

Hope you find this article helpful.