CHE 512 - Petrochemical Processes
- Credit Hours: 4R-0L-4C
- Term Available: See Department
- Graduate Studies Eligible: Yes
- Prerequisites: CHE 321 or consent of instructor
- Corequisites: None
Multicomponent separation of petroleum by flash vaporization. Processes for production of light petroleum products from heavier derivatives. Production of petrochemicals such as ethylene, methanol, and ammonia from natural gas and other fossil fuels. Group projects and presentations on refinery and petrochemical processes. Material balances and economic evaluations of the processes.