Overview
From steam cracking to polymers: the main value chains of the petrochemical industry.
Objectives
- Describe olefins and aromatics production
- explain polymerisation routes
- understand catalysts and reactors
- link processes to markets
Who should attend
Engineers, planners and commercial staff in petrochemical plants.
Training methodology
Instructor-led sessions, worked field examples, case studies from operating assets, group exercises and a final assessment.
Programme outline
- Day 1Feedstocks and steam cracking
- Day 2Aromatics and BTX
- Day 3Polyethylene and polypropylene
- Day 4Catalysts and reactor design
- Day 5Petrochemical markets and economics