Chemical Operations & Plant Processing

Science, Environment & Resources · Intermediate · 45 hours

Learn how chemical plants turn raw materials into products safely and efficiently — unit operations, process control, and SA process-safety practice.

What you'll learn

• Understand core chemical unit operations
• Read process flow and P&ID diagrams
• Operate and monitor plant equipment safely
• Apply process control fundamentals
• Follow process-safety and SA compliance rules

Course modules

• Module 1: Introduction to Chemical Processing
• Module 2: Process Flow Diagrams & P&IDs
• Module 3: Fluid Flow & Pumping
• Module 4: Heat Transfer & Exchangers
• Module 5: Separation Processes
• Module 6: Reactors & Mixing
• Module 7: Process Control & Instrumentation
• Module 8: Utilities & Services
• Module 9: Process Safety
• Module 10: Quality, Maintenance & Compliance
• Module 11: Core Concepts in Depth
• Module 12: Common Mistakes & How to Avoid Them
• Module 13: Tools, Resources & Templates
• Module 14: Standards, Quality & Best Practice
• Module 15: Health, Safety & Ethics
• Module 16: Case Study: A South African Example
• Module 17: Communication & Working with Others
• Module 18: Staying Current & Continuing to Learn
• Module 19: Capstone Project
• Module 20: Review, Assessment & Next Steps

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