Process Plant Chemistry
e-Learning
About the eLearning Course
In this course, you will learn about the basic chemistry behind the refining process. You will learn basic chemical terminology, molecular formulas, structural formulas, some common chemical symbols, and the various hydrocarbon groups used within the petrochemical industry.
Target Audience
Operations personnel who require a fundamental understanding of knowledge to operate and maintain facilities. Also suitable for maintenance and technician personnel whether new to their roles or seasoned experts looking to enhance their skills.You Will Learn
Participants will learn how to:
- Identify the products that are made from crude oil.
- Identify the components of crude oil.
- Identify the key characteristics of elements, mixtures, and compounds.
- Read and interpret molecular and structural formulas.
- Describe the types of bonds carbon forms in hydrocarbons.
- List single-bonded hydrocarbon names, describe their characteristics, and explain saturation.
- Describe characteristics of double-bonded hydrocarbons and how to name them.
- Explain characteristics of triple-bonded hydrocarbons and how to name them.
- Identify characteristics of isomers.
- Describe characteristics of different types of ring hydrocarbons and how to name them.
- Describe an inorganic compound.
- Explain hydrocarbon naming conventions.
- Select proper names for ring hydrocarbons.
- Explain how to identify hydrocarbons based on alkane nomenclature.
- Describe how to name other organic compounds, such as alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, and carboxylic acids.
