A Basic Overview of Petrochemicals

A Basic Overview of Petrochemicals

In this intermediate level course you will sit in on a lecture by the world famous chemist, Dr. Monomer X. Polymer. Dr. Polymer is ready to introduce you to the building blocks of petrochemicals, the nine key hydrocarbon compounds that form the basis for the petrochemicals industry. He covers these important hydrocarbons one by one, sharing his knowledge of how they're derived, the technology employed to produce them, and some of the many products manufactured using them. Please join Dr. Polymer and enjoy this opportunity to learn how petrochemicals have become one of the most important industries in today's world. Delegates taking this course should already have successfully completed

The Wonders of Petroleum Chemistry, or have equivalent knowledge of refining chemistry.
Course Code: BOP
Industry: The Oil Industry
Prerequisites: The Wonders of Petroleum Chemistry
CPE Credits: 2 self-study CPE credits awarded for this course
You will learn:

• Understand olefin-based compounds: the production and uses
  • Ethylene
  • Propylene
  • Butadiene
  • Isobutylene
• Discover aromatic-based compounds: the production and uses
  • Benzene
  • Toluene
  • Xylene
• Recognize natural gas-based compounds: the production and uses
  • Ammonia
  • Methanol
    
  Practice exercises and self-assessment quizzes are included to help reinforce key topics introduced throughout the course.
  
  A comprehensive final test will be given at the end of the course.

Length: 2 hours