Hydrocarbons - Chemistry
Issued by
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
This course describes the structure, composition, and uses of hydrocarbons. Phase behavior and the formation and prevention of hydrates are discussed. Learn to interpret simple phase diagrams and relate them to heating and cooling curves once you have a fundamental understanding of chemistry as it applies to oil and natural gasses.
Additional DetailsSkills
Earning Criteria
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Discuss the fundamentals of chemistry as they apply to oil and natural gases and their basic classifications and sales specifications
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Discuss the fundamentals of chemistry as they apply to oil and natural gases and their basic classifications and sales specifications
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Interpret simple phase diagrams and relate them to steam tables
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Describe hydrates, their basic properties, conditions for formation and methods for prevention and removal
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Describe the method for determining the gravity of ultra-heavy crude oil