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A dynamic online course on the fundamentals of chemical engineering for those who are not chemical engineers but work with them. This course offers a comprehensive overview of the function, principles, requirements, and operation of process equipment. Throughout the course professionals will learn key concepts so they will develop a deeper understanding of how chemical engineering relates to their disciplines.
Learning Outcomes:
- Discuss conservation principles, chemical reactions thermodynamics and equilibrium.
- Describe the basics of fluid flow and mixing, heat exchangers, chemical reactors and process control.
- Explain how to handle complex concepts, including distillation and mass transfer operations.
Who Should Attend:
In addition to operators, individuals in the following roles can also benefit from the course:
- Chemists
- Civil and mechanical engineers
- Electrical and industrial engineers
- Construction engineers
- Technical project managers
- Scientists
Unit One
- Lecture One: Conservation Principles
- Lecture Two: Chemical Reactions
- Lecture Three: Thermodynamics and Equilibrium
Unit Two
- Lecture One: Fluid Flow and Mixing
- Lecture Two: Heat Transfer
- Lecture Three: Chemical Reactors
- Lecture Four: Process Control
Unit Three
- Lecture One: Distillation
- Lecture Two: Mass Transfer Operations
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