Introduction

The chemical industry value chain is complex. In this course, you’ll gain a high-level review of the manufacture and markets for important products and intermediates, including simplified equipment flow diagrams. Throughout the course, you’ll make the connections from raw basic materials to components into the consumer market.

You’ll start with a brief review of important polymers - the end game for much of our industry. Then, you’ll look at characterizing fossil fuels - oil, gas and coal - and their abundance and markets. You’ll discuss biomass as a chemical feedstock and steam crackers before turning to chemical derivatives from coal and natural gas, such as methanol, acetic acid and others. You’ll also consider derivatives from ethylene, propylene, mixed C4 streams, and aromatics. The course concludes with a review of other important processes such as ammonia and chlor-alkali.

Duration

5 Days

Who Should Attend

Process engineers, chemists, market managers, and those new to the chemical industry. If you’re familiar with chemical structures and basic unit operations, this is an opportunity to build on and expand your knowledge.

COURSE LEVEL: Foundation

Objective of the course

• Describe how fossil fuels and biomass are characterized and their markets.
• Explain the importance and general operation of steam crackers (Olefins plants).
• Discuss fundamental process chemistry and markets for intermediates and products, from light olefins to complex polymers.
• Discuss process and general market insight for basic processes such as methanol, ammonia, chlor-alkali, and many other basic processes.

Course Outline

• Introduction
• Polymers and their Monomers
• Fossil Fuels: Oil, Gas, Coal
• Biomass
• Steam Crackers
• Products from Coal and Natural Gas
• Products from Ethylene
• Propylene and Products
• Butenes and Butadiene
• Benzene Toluene Xylene

Course Administration Details:

ACCREDITATION

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with an Indepth Research Institute (IRES) certificate certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).

TRAINING VENUE

The training will be held at IRES Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments and lunch.

All participants will additionally cater for their, travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

ACCOMMODATION AND AIRPORT PICKUP

Accommodation and airport pickup are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.

Email:[email protected].  

Mob: +254 715 077 817/+250789621067

TAILOR- MADE

This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our IRES Training Centre or at a convenient location.

For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254 715 077 817/+250789621067.

Mob: +254 792516000, +254 792516010 ,or mail [email protected]/[email protected]

PAYMENT

Payment should be transferred to IRES account through bank on or before start of the course

Send proof of payment to [email protected]/[email protected]

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