AKTU Petrochemical Technology (HTPE801) Syllabus PDF – B.Tech Honors Degree in Petroleum Engineering

PREREQUISITE: NIL

Course Objectives

• Gain insights into the current landscape and future trends of the global and Indian petrochemical industry, including the classification of petrochemicals and their significance in various applications.
• Understand the processes involved in petrochemical feedstock preparation, including cracking of ethane/propane and naphtha/gas oil, as well as syngas production, for the generation of key building blocks.
• Explore the technology behind the production of essential petrochemicals such as methanol, formaldehyde, ethylene oxide, glycol, and various aromatic compounds, crucial for a range of industrial applications.
• Examine the properties, applications, and production technologies of commodity polymers like polyethylene, polypropylene, and polystyrene, along with engineering polymers such as ABS plastic and nylon 6.
• Delve into the properties, applications, and production processes of thermoset polymers like epoxy resin and unsaturated polyester resin, as well as rubber, understanding their diverse roles in industry and manufacturing.

Course Outcomes

On successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:

• Explore the global and Indian petrochemical industries' current and future trends. Classification, importance, and uses of petrochemicals
• Understand petrochemical feedstock preparation, petrochemical feedstock classification, and petroleum feedstock preparation.
• Comprehension of the Manufacturing Process of Various Commercially Significant Petrochemicals from C1 and C2
• Acquire an understanding of the production of several petrochemicals that are economically significant from aromatics
• Obtain knowledge regarding the properties, applications, and production technologies of diverse commodity polymers. REFERENCEBOOKS: