The steam cracking process - Petrochemicals / Oil and gas

The steam cracking process - Petrochemicals / Oil and gas udemy course

Discover the steam cracking process used to make the major building blocks for a variety of petrochemicals - oil and gas

Steam Cracker Plant Mastery: Petrochemical Processes, Operations & Economics

Unlock the Fundamentals of Steam Cracking—A Complete Guide for Operators, Engineers, and Industry Professionals

Are you ready to understand the core of petrochemical manufacturing? This comprehensive course delivers a clear, practical introduction to the chemical processes, plant operations, and economics of steam cracker plants, which are at the heart of the modern petrochemical industry.

Why Take This Course?

• Industry-Focused Knowledge:
  Learn how steam cracker plants operate, how feedstocks are converted into key petrochemical products, and the economic factors driving these complex facilities.

• Clear, Step-by-Step Explanations:
  Each topic is broken down into simple building blocks, making even the most intricate concepts easy to grasp—no matter your background.

• Downloadable Reference Notes:
  Access concise, downloadable notes covering core concepts, process schemes, layouts, feedstock properties, product details, and plant economics.

What You’ll Learn

The course is structured into six essential sections:

1. Petrochemical Activities Overview:
   Explore the role of steam crackers in the global petrochemical value chain.

2. Essential Organic Chemistry:
   Grasp the key chemical principles needed to understand steam cracking and product formation.

3. Introduction to Steam Cracker Plants:
   Discover plant layouts, main equipment, and process flows.

4. The Steam Cracking Process:
   Learn how hydrocarbons are thermally “cracked” into valuable building blocks like ethylene and propylene.

5. Selective Hydrogenation:
   Understand how impurities are removed and product quality is maximized.

6. A Typical Steam Cracker Process:
   Walk through a full process scheme, from feedstock selection to final product streams.

Who Should Enroll?

• Petrochemical plant operators, engineers, and technical staff

• New hires and support personnel seeking foundational knowledge

• Chemical engineering students and recent graduates

• Anyone interested in the operations and economics of the petrochemical industry

Course Features

• High-quality video lessons with practical illustrations and process diagrams

• Downloadable notes for quick review and exam preparation

• Easy-to-follow explanations of complex plant operations and chemical reactions

• One-on-one instructor support: Get answers to your questions via Udemy Q&A

• Lifetime access: Learn at your own pace, anytime, on any device

By the End of This Course, You Will:

• Understand the fundamentals of petrochemical steam cracker operations

• Identify and describe process equipment, feedstocks, and product streams

• Comprehend the key steps in the steam cracking process and selective hydrogenation

• Appreciate the economic drivers and decision-making in steam cracker plants

Ready to Advance Your Petrochemical Knowledge?

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Click “Enroll Now” and start mastering steam cracker plant operations today!

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