Technology Innovation Farms LLC

Technology Innovation Farms LLC offers eight (8) short courses in the fields of Refining, Petrochemicals and Intellectual Property. The short courses are designed for chemists and chemical engineers working in operations, engineering or Research and Development. The courses can be redesigned targeting technicians and operators or others, e.g., IP attonerys, investors, etc. The courses teach fundamentals, practical experience, interactive case studies and Q&A sessions. Please go through the Training Menu to learn details of each course. The courses are designed for 4 1/2 days. However, durations can be modified to meet time and budget constraints by adding more relevant and/or removing less relevant materials. The courses can be delivered at any location. Please contact us for more information.

Course Contents

  1. Overview of refining catalyst and process technologies
  2. Hydrodesulfurization
  3. Hydrocracking
  4. Catalytic naphtha reforming
  5. Fluid catalytic cracking
  6. Light naphtha isomerization
  7. Residue hydroprocessing
  8. Alkylation
  9. Aromatics recovery complex
  10. Alkylation

Course Details

Scope: The Refining and Petrochemicals Catalyst Technologies Short Course overviews the catalysts and materials used in catalyst formulation / manufacturing for the refining and petrochemicals process technologies including hydrotreating, hydrocracking, fluid catalytic cracking, isomerization, alkylation, catalytic reforming, aromatic recovery technologies, catalytic residue conversion technologies, etc. The short course will deliver class-based lectures on catalyst management, synthesis, forming and their applications.
Objective: To learn the fundamentals of catalyst(s) formulation, composition, synthesis, properties, management, and their applications to the refining, petrochemical and sustainability processes. Upon completion of the course, the participant will be able to understand: • Catalyst fundamentals in designing new catalysts • Catalyst processing steps • The main physical and chemical properties of catalysts • The applications of catalysts in refining and petrochemical applications • The intellectual property rights to protect company technology • Catalyst management from selection to disposal
Timing: 4 to 6-50 minutes lectures /day
Candidates: Scientists and engineers with B.Sc. Degree and 1 year of practical experience
Prerequisites: None
Teaching Staff: Dr. Omer Refa Koseoglu and others
Duration: Basic course is 4 ½ days but it can be tailored for any need
Max # of Attendees: 20
Manual: Hard or Soft Copy
Location: At any desired location
Cost: Request a quotation