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Course Information
Name and Code of Course: UGPA3143 Petrochemical Processes
Synopsis:
The course introduces the students to the various process involved in the technology of
petrochemicals production, the raw materials used in the composition and processing. The
chemical reactions and conversion process that produce the precursors and intermediates for
further processing into petrochemicals are outlined.
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Name(s) of Academic Staff: To be assigned
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Trimester and Year Offered: 1/3
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Credit Value: 3
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Pre-requisite/Co-requisite (if any): None
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Couse Classification: Core
Note: Course Classification as per COPPA 2 standard: Compulsory Course, Core / Major /
Specialisation – Course / Project, Optional / Elective Course, Minor Course (if applicable),
Industrial Training, Others (Specify).
Course Learning Outcomes (CLO):
CLO 1 - Demonstrate on a process for chemical transformations to synthesize petrochemical
precursor.
CLO 2 - Relate the chemical structure of input and output materials for petrochemical
processes.
CLO3 – Explain the inter-relationship of various chemical processes in a petrochemical
refinery.
Mapping of the Course Learning Outcomes to the Programme Learning Outcomes, Teaching
Methods and Assessment:
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Programme Learning Outcomes
(PLO)
Course Learning
Outcomes (CLO)
P
L
O
1
P
L
O
2
P
L
O
3
P
L
O
4
CLO 1 Demonstrate on a
process for
chemical
transformations to
synthesize
petrochemical
precursor.
P
L
O
5
CLO 2 - Relate the
chemical structure
of input and output
materials to the
transformation
petrochemical
processes.
CLO 3 - Explain the
inter-relationship of
various chemical
processes in a
petrochemical
refinery.
TOTAL
1
1
1
P
L
O
6
P
L
O
7
P
L
O
8
P
L
O
9
P
L
O
10
P
L
O
11
P
L
O
12
Teaching
Methods
Assessment
Lecture,
tutorial
&practical
Lab Practical
/ Lab
Assignment
Lecture &
Tutorial
Quiz / Test /
Final exam
Lecture &
Tutorial
Quiz / Test /
Final exam
Indicate the primary causal link between the CLO and PLO by ticking “√” the appropriate box.
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Transferable Skills (if applicable):
(Skills learned in the course of study which can be useful and utilized in other settings)
Transferable Skills
TS 1: Cognitive Skills
TS 2: Interpersonal Skills
TS 3: Communication Skills
TS 4: Digital Skills
TS 5: Numeracy Skills
TS 6: Leadership, autonomy and responsibilities
TS 7: Personal Skills (Life-long learning)
TS 8: Entrepreneurial Skills
TS 9: Ethics and Professionalism
Yes
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No
√
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Note: Yes denotes that this course contributes to the development of the transferable
skills. No indicates that this course does not contribute to the development of the transferable
skills.
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Distribution of Student Learning Time (SLT):
Teaching and Learning Activities
Course Content Outline
CLO
Guided Learning
(F2F)
Guided
Learning
(NF2F)
eg: eLearning
Independent
Learning
(NF2F)
Total
SLT
L
T
P
O
1,2,3
6
1
-
-
-
7
14
1,2,3
4
1
3
-
-
8
16
1,2,3
9
1
-
-
-
10
20
Topic 1: Present status and
future trend in Petrochemical
industry and its feedstock
• Product pattern of paraffins,
olefins, dienes and acetylene.
• Manufacturing of important
paraffins, olefins, acetylene,
butadiene, isoprene, oligomers
and aromatics
• Separation and purification and
developments in these areas.
• New technology trends in
Petrochemicals manufacture.
Topic 2: Industrial Catalysis
• Catalyst choice
• Homogeneous & heterogeneous
catalysis
• Catalyst design
• Shape selective catalyst
Topic 3: Production of
synthesis gas
• Various roots, reactions,
mechanisms, conditions,
thermodynamics, kinetics, coal
gasification and hydrogenation.
• Conversion of ethylene to
ethylene oxide, ethylene glycol
and ethanolamines.
• Conversion of propylene to
acrylic acid, methyl ethyl ketone
and acrylonitrile.
• Conversion of butenes to, iso
and n-butanols, MIBK, MTBE.
• Conversion of aromatics to
maleic and phathalic anhydride,
DMT, phenol and acetones.
• Conversion of cyclohexane to
caprolactum, adipic acid,
succinic acid etc.
Topic 4: Hydration and
Esterification
• Technologies for the production
of alcohols such as ethanol,
isobutyl alcohol and higher
alcohols.
1,2,3
4
1
3
-
-
8
16
1,2,3
9
1
-
-
-
10
20
1,2,3
4
1
-
-
-
5
10
• Process for production of few
esters such as acrylates,
terephalates, esters for flavoring
industries, ester synthesis
Topic 5: Chlorination, Nitration
and Sulphonation
• Chlorination of paraffin, olefins
and aromatic hydrocarbons and
Technologies involved in
production of chloromethane,
chloroethanes, ethylene
chlorides, vinyl chlorides,
chlorobenezenes.
Benzoylchloride,
• Precaution and safety for
handling chlorine and fluorine
compounds.
• Nitrobenzene, Aniline,
Nitrotoluenes,
nitrochlorobenzenes.
• Sulphonation of benzene and
discussion in the context of
detergent industries
Topic 6: Polymerization
• Principles and types, control and
monitoring of polymerization
processes
• Technological method for
production of:• Rubbers : SBR, isoprene/
neoprene
• Resin: Phenol Formaldehyde,
melamine formaldehyde.
• Fibres: Nylons and polyesters.
• Plastics: PE, Polypropylene,
PVC
Total Notional Hours
36
Continuous Assessment
Percentage
(%)
40
Lab reports/ Lab Assignment/ Quiz/
Psychomotor practical evaluation/ Test
Final Assessment
Final Examination
6
6
Percentage
(%)
60
-
-
48
96
F2F
NF2F
Total
SLT
5
13
18
F2F
NF2F
2.5
12.5
GRAND TOTAL SLT
Total
SLT
15
129
**Please tick (√) if this course is Industrial Training / Clinical Placement / Practicum / WBL using
Effective Learning Time(ELT) of 50%
L= Lecture; T= Tutorial; P=Practical; O=Others; F2F= Face to Face; NF2F= Non Face to Face
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Special Requirement or Resources to Deliver the Course (e.g., software, nursery, computer
lab, simulation room): None
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• Main References:
1) S. Matar and L.F. Hatch. (2001). Chemistry of Petrochemical Processes, 2nd Ed.,
Gulf Publishing Company.
2) I.D. Mall. (2008). Petrochemical Process Technology. 1st Ed., Macmillan, Inc
• Additional References:
3) Meyers, Robert A. (2019). Handbook of Petrochemical Production Process New
York : McGraw-Hill Education.
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Other Additional Information:
Practical
1
Activity
Topic: Preparation of heterogeneous catalyst for methyl ester synthesis
Task: To study the physical properties of the prepared heterogeneous catalyst.
Resource: Ferric chloride, Titanium dioxide, glycerol, sodium hydroxide, methanol,
ethanol, filter paper, heater magnetic stirrer, graduated cylinder, biuret, pipet, filtering
set.
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Topic: Synthesis of Methyl Esters
Task: To study the preparation of methyl ester in the presence of a catalyst.
Resources: Methanoic acid, acetic acid, propanoic acid, butyric acid, salicylic acid,
anthranilic acid, methanol, ethanol, n-propanol, isopropanol, butanol, isopentanol,
octanol, concentrated sulfuric acid, baking soda, test tubes, beaker, erlenmeyer flask,
condenser with cork fittings, thermometer, beaker, ring and wire gauze, test tube and
cork stopper, capillary dropper, boiling stone, distilling flask, clamps, hot plate, beaker,
separatory funnel.
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Date of Senate Approval:05/09/2019
Date of UADCC Approval: 12/05/2021