Online Website Modules
13th - 13th November 2009, Online (www.icistrainingsite.com)
ICIS training online is a growing service from the world’s leading information provider in chemicals. Our course modules introduce the Petrochemicals Sector and the Fertilizer Industry covering the basics from a technical and a business aspect. Look out for additional essential training material that will be added to the site over the coming months.
ICIS training online users can purchase one or more modules (discounts are available if two or more modules are purchased in one session). The modules run in Real Player and are 'active' for thirty days from the date of purchase. Each module may be viewed a total of three times but cannot be copied or otherwise transmitted to a third party.
An introduction to olefins and derivatives
This introduction to olefins and derivatives explains where petrochemicals come from and how they are made, and the main uses and markets for ethylene, propylene and butadiene. Key subjects covered include:
- How crude oil and natural gas provide the hydrocarbon molecules to make petrochemicals
- Steam cracking of oil and gas products to make building block chemicals
- Ethylene derivatives – polyethylene, ethylene glycol, VCM and PVC
- Propylene derivatives – polypropylene, acrylonitrile, propylene-derived alcohols, propylene oxide
- Butadiene derivatives – synthetic rubbers and latexes
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An introduction to aromatics and derivatives
This introduction to aromatics and derivatives explains the main sources for obtaining aromatics and the main uses and markets for benzene, toluene and xylenes. Key subjects covered include:
- The basic chemical structure of aromatics based on the benzene ring
- Primary and secondary sources of aromatics – pyrolysis gasoline, reformate, coke oven oil and toluene
- Benzene derivatives – styrene, phenol and acetone, cyclohexane, nitrobenzene
- Toluene derivatives – toluene diisocyanate, solvents
- Xylenes derivatives – polyester from paraxylene, phthalic anhydride from orthoxylene
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An introduction to ammonia
This module gives a basic introduction to ammonia, which is one of the main raw materials in used a number of finished fertilizer products. It describes the main elements of supply and demand in the ammonia market and explains the main factors that influence the trade and the pricing of this commodity.
- Ammonia production and its use for fertilizer and industrial production
- Structure of trade – major exporting and importing countries
- Price dynamics
- New projects and major future trends
- Shipping as a strategic element of trade
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An introduction to liquefied natural gas (LNG)
This module gives an outline to why LNG is needed and the LNG value supply chain from liquefaction to shipping and delivery to downstream markets.
- What is LNG and measuring units explained
- What are key advantages of LNG over pipeline gas
- Who consumes LNG and why
- LNG production facilities outlined
- Shipping LNG to downstream markets
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An Overview of the EU's REACH Regulation
The European Union’s controversial REACH chemicals control scheme is up and running; data collection has begun. Under REACH companies are required to register the substances they sell, or intend to sell in the EU and collect data on them. The health and environmental impacts of those chemicals will be determined. This ICIS training online module puts REACH into context and shows where you can go for help.
- Background to the Regulation
- What is the REACH process?
- Scope of REACH and affected parties
- Steps to compliance
- Sources of help
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