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  • Petroleum Byproducts in the Petrochemical Industry

    Credits: 2 PDH

    PDH Course Description:

    This course provides an examination of petroleum byproducts as foundational components in the petrochemical industry. Participants will explore the origin, classification, and transformation of byproducts such as naphtha, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), and aromatic hydrocarbons through various refining and conversion processes. The curriculum covers technical, economic, and environmental perspectives to understand how these byproducts are integrated into the production of polymers, solvents, and specialty chemicals. 
    Emphasis is placed on industrial practices, market dynamics, regulatory frameworks, and innovations in sustainable processing. Designed for multidisciplinary engineering professionals, the course ensures alignment with PDH standards and prepares learners to evaluate and optimize petrochemical processes involving petroleum derivatives.

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    By the end of this course, participants will be able to: 
    • Identify major petroleum byproducts and describe their chemical and physical characteristics. 
    • Understand the refining and conversion processes that generate usable petrochemical feedstocks. 
    • Analyze the role of specific byproducts in the manufacture of polymers, solvents, and other petrochemicals. 
    • Evaluate environmental and regulatory issues associated with petroleum byproduct processing. 
    • Interpret economic and market trends affecting the supply and demand for petrochemical feedstocks. 
    • Assess emerging technologies and sustainability practices in byproduct utilization.

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    4.) Certificate: A passing grade of 70% or higher on the exam, is required to receive the certificate of completion for this PDH course.


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    Intended Audience: This course is intended for Chemical, Civil, Mechanical, Petroleum, Geotechnical, Geological, and other engineering professionals whose job description may require a general knowledge of the byproducts developed during the oil refinery process.
    Publication Source: Cadistics Courseware

    Donald Parnell, PE

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