Basic Chemistry for Process Operators
Elements, compounds and the chemistry behind plant processes.
Why it matters on the unit
Refineries and chemical plants change the chemistry of what comes in. Operators who understand the basics can follow why a unit is designed the way it is.
The chemistry in this module prepares operators for the reactor, column and distillation modules that follow.
What Module 12 covers
- Elements
- Compounds
- The chemistry behind plant processes
How the module is built
- Graphic-driven
- Visual-first material, for better comprehension and recall than text-heavy manuals.
- Assessments
- Each module includes questions to confirm learners understand the content.
- Instructor guide
- A step-by-step road map for delivering the module, with activities and knowledge and skill checks.
- Built by experts
- Developed by PeopleCore trainers, former operators and engineers.
- Flexible delivery
- Self-study, classroom with your instructor, or facilitated by PeopleCore, virtually or on site.
Where it fits in the course
Module 12 is part of the chemistry and separation group of Basic Operator Training: what happens inside the reactors and columns. Also in this group: Chemical Reactions and Reactors, Columns, Distillation Fundamentals.
Module 11: Basic Process Control
Control loops, instruments and how a process is kept on target.
Previous moduleModule 13: Chemical Reactions and Reactors
How reactions work, the role of catalysts, and common reactor types.
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