Course description
Introduction to Petroleum Chemistry is an introductory online training course that teaches you all about the properties of hydrocarbons that make them the building blocks of petroleum chemistry. Recognizing the chemical make-up of hydrocarbons is one of the fundamentals of the petroleum industry. Learn about the structure of hydrocarbons and some common hydrocarbon compounds that are essential to the petroleum industry.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
A certificate of completion will be awarded upon scoring at least an 80% on the 20 question multiple choice final exam.
Course Content
You will learn to:
- Recognize the chemical and physical properties of crude oil and natural gas
- Point out the atomic structure of hydrocarbon molecules
- Distinguish between the four major classes of hydrocarbon molecules – paraffins, olefins, naphthenes and aromatics
- Identify the characteristics of esters
Suitability
Content
This two hour online course is designed for anyone interested in learning more about petroleum chemistry.