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Industrial Chemical Technology Ii

This course introduces students to industrial chemical technology, focusing on the conversion of raw materials into finished products. It explores inorganic and organic chemical synthesis, technical and economic principles, and chemical processes. Key topics include synthesis gas, water gas, biomass conversion, and the production of various industrial materials such as oils, fats, soaps, detergents, sugar, cement, ceramics, wood, paper, and pulp. Environmental pollution related to these processes is also covered.

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120h
Study Time
13
Weeks
9h
Per Week
basic
Math Level
Course Keywords
Industrial ChemistryChemical TechnologySynthesis GasBiomass ConversionEnvironmental Pollution

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
➕
Math Level
Basic Math
🔬
Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Synthesis Gas Production

2

Water Gas Applications

3

Industrial Organic Raw Materials

4

Technical and Economic Principles

5

Oils and Fats Processing

6

Soaps and Detergents

7

Sugar Manufacturing

8

Varnishes and Plasticizers

9

Plastics and Polymers

10

Wood Pulp and Paper

11

Glass and Ceramics

12

Cement Production

13

Air Pollution Control

14

Water Pollution Treatment

15

Nuclear Waste Disposal

Total Topics15 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

end of course examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

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Chemical Engineer

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Process Engineer

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Environmental Engineer

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Materials Scientist

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Production Manager

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

PetrochemicalPharmaceuticalManufacturingEnvironmental ManagementMaterials Science

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Hydrogen and Carbon monoxide

2h

Unit 1: Hydrogen and Carbon Monoxide Synthesis Gas, Oxo-Process

2 study hours
  • •Understand the reactions of hydrogen and carbon monoxide to form synthesis gas.
  • •Learn about steam reforming, auto-thermal reforming, and coal gasification.
  • •Study the applications of syngas and coal gasification in industrial processes.
Week
2

Module 1: Hydrogen and Carbon monoxide

2h

Unit 2: Water Gas, Sources of Hydrogen and its Application

2 study hours
  • •Explore the sources of hydrogen and its applications in various industries.
  • •Understand the water-gas shift reaction and its importance in hydrogen production.
  • •Learn about the manufacture of water gas and its uses as a fuel gas.
Week
3

Module 2: Industrial organic materials

2h

Unit 1: Industrial Organic Raw Material

2 study hours
  • •Understand the meaning of organic raw materials.
  • •Differentiate between inorganic and organic raw materials.
  • •Discuss natural gas as organic raw materials.
Week
4

Module 2: Industrial organic materials

2h

Unit 2: Technical and Economic Principles of Processes and Products Route, Flow Diagram

2 study hours
  • •Study the technical and economic principles of processes.
  • •Learn about product routes and flow diagrams.
  • •Understand the cost of producing a chemical and process evaluation.
Week
5

Module 3: Production techniques

2h

Unit 1: Selected Oils and Fads

2 study hours
  • •Study the extraction and refining processes of selected oils and fats.
  • •Learn about the properties and uses of vegetable oils, animal oils, and mineral oils.
  • •Understand the chemical composition and applications of essential oils.
Week
6

Module 3: Production techniques

3h

Unit 2: Soap and Detergent, Sugar and Varnishes, Glass, Ceramics and Cement

3 study hours
  • •Understand the chemical reactions involved in soap and detergent production.
  • •Learn about the manufacturing process of cane sugar and its purification.
  • •Study the composition, types, and manufacturing of varnishes.
  • •Understand the role and types of plasticizers in industrial applications.
Week
7

Module 3: Production techniques

3h

Unit 3: Plastics, Wood Pulp and Paper

3 study hours
  • •Study the properties and applications of different types of plastics.
  • •Learn about the manufacturing processes of wood pulp and paper.
  • •Understand the chemical composition and uses of wood pulp and paper products.
Week
8

Module 3: Production techniques

2h

Unit 2: Grass, Ceramic and Cement

2 study hours
  • •Understand the composition, properties, and uses of glass.
  • •Learn about the manufacturing processes of different types of glass.
  • •Study the chemical reactions involved in glass production.
Week
9

Module 3: Production techniques

2h

Unit 2: Grass, Ceramic and Cement

2 study hours
  • •Understand the composition, properties, and uses of ceramics.
  • •Learn about the manufacturing processes of different types of ceramics.
  • •Study the chemical reactions involved in ceramics production.
Week
10

Module 3: Production techniques

2h

Unit 2: Grass, Ceramic and Cement

2 study hours
  • •Understand the composition, properties, and uses of cement.
  • •Learn about the manufacturing processes of different types of cement.
  • •Study the chemical reactions involved in cement production.
Week
11

Module 3: Production techniques

2h

Unit 4: Environmental Pollution

2 study hours
  • •Identify the major sources and types of air pollutants from industrial processes.
  • •Learn about the chemical reactions and effects of air pollutants on the environment.
  • •Understand the methods for controlling and reducing air pollution.
Week
12

Module 3: Production techniques

2h

Unit 4: Environmental Pollution

2 study hours
  • •Identify the sources and categories of water pollutants from industrial and domestic activities.
  • •Learn about the criteria for assessing water pollution strength.
  • •Understand the methods for treating industrial effluents and monitoring water quality.
Week
13

Module 3: Production techniques

2h

Unit 4: Environmental Pollution

2 study hours
  • •Understand the sources and categories of nuclear waste.
  • •Learn about the methods for treating and disposing of nuclear waste.
  • •Study the environmental concerns related to energy production, including greenhouse effect and acid rain.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create detailed concept maps linking synthesis gas production methods (Units 1-2) to downstream applications.

2

Practice drawing and interpreting process flow diagrams from Unit 2 to understand material flow.

3

Focus on understanding the chemical reactions involved in the production of key industrial materials (Module 3).

4

Review the environmental regulations and pollution control techniques discussed in Unit 4.

5

Solve numerical problems related to material balances and economic analysis of chemical processes.

6

Prepare concise summaries of each unit, highlighting key concepts, reactions, and applications.

7

Use the tutor-marked assignments (TMAs) as a guide to identify areas needing further study.

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