Petrochemical Engineering

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Program Overview

A Master's degree in Petrochemical Industries aims to train versatile experts capable of understanding and contributing to all aspects of petrochemical production and processing. These programs focus on key subjects such as chemistry, physics, and mathematics, as well as more specific aspects such as process engineering and the environment. Due to their strategic importance, oil-related activities are vital to our country. Therefore, training managers for the sector is imperative. To this end, the "Petrochemical Industries" program, which falls under the Science and Technology (ST) field, responds to and meets the demands of this sector.


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Curriculum Highlights

Core Courses

The core courses are the fundamental courses:

Applied thermodynamics, Transfer phenomena II, Oil and gas chemistry, Separation processes, Production of raw materials and monomers, Chemical reactors, Polymer production, Natural gas processing and industry, Refining processes, Petrochemical processes, Sizing of petrochemical equipment, Corrosion and protection of installations, Simulation and optimization of processes, Storage and transport of petroleum products and Industrial catalysts

Advanced Topics

Here is a list of advanced topics in the petrochemical industry, covering technological, economic, and research aspects:

- Innovative heterogeneous catalysts for catalytic cracking, - Reforming processes with nanostructured catalysts, - Conversion of CO2 to olefins via catalysis, - Partial oxidation of methane to produce ethylene, - Advanced pyrolysis of plastics for monomer recovery, - Biomethane production, - Biohydrogen production, - CO2 production

- Bioammonia production, - Hybrid biorefineries, - Automation of complex units with advanced control (APC)

Admissions Information

Typical bachelor's degree programs that can lead to this program:

·        Refining and Petrochemistry

·        Process Engineering

·        Hydrocarbons

·        Organic Chemistry (S&M Field)

·        Energy

·        Other bachelor's degrees in the S&M field

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