Theory and Applications
The course involves theoretical knowledge of homogeneous catalysis, heterogeneous catalysis, hybrid catalysis, catalysis by molecular organometallic, surface catalysis by zeolites and application of catalysis in synthesis of organic compounds and petrochemical processes.
At the end of the course, the participants will be able to;
- Understanding of catalysis as it relates to petrochemical processes.
- Review on recent development in homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis.
- Application of carbonylation and hydroformylation in the synthesis of industrial chemicals.
- Catalyst synthesis and characterization.
- Catalytic synthesis of aldehydes by hydroformylation of alkenes and alkynes.
- Catalytic synthesis of esters, amines, alcohols and carboxylic acids by carbonylation of alkenes and alkynes.
- Catalytic synthesis of methanol by carbonylation of methane (water gas shift reaction).
- Catalyst recycling, activity and selectivity.
- Poisoning, deactivation, activity and selectivity of catalysts.
- Current trends in the commercialization of carbonylation and hydroformylation processes.
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- Chemical plant supervisors.
- Industrial chemists.
- Chemical engineers.
- R & D staffs.
5 Days
