SOUTH TEXAS ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
SERIES AND MODULE DESCRIPTIONS
Since each petrochemical industry and plant has its own set of procedures for each section of the plant and for operations within the plant, the modules are designed to provide a general introduction and basic knowledge of the selected topics and concepts and their related terminology upon which the module users can build future knowledge. The intent of the modules is to supplement instructional training programs and/or courses by providing visual representations through graphics and animations of various processes to promote better understanding of what occurs during some of the procedures used to convert raw materials into useable products. Simulations and scenarios are provided in some modules to allow users a safe opportunity to experience the "what if" situations which can arise in daily operations within plants.
MODULE SERIES
MODULE TITLES AND DESCRIPTIONS

Introduction to Petroleum Series

  1. Crude Oil
  2. Refining Petroleum
  3. Chemical Composition
  4. Geometry and Physics of Petroleum Vessels
Flammable Materials Series
  1. The Nature of Flammable Materials
  2. Working Safely with Flammable Materials - Part I
  3. Working Safely with Flammable Materials - Part 2
Heat Energy Series
  1. The Physics of Heat Energy - Part 1
  2. The Physics of Heat Energy - Part 2
  3. The Transfer of Heat Energy - Part 1
  4. The Transfer of Heat Energy - Part 2
  5. Material and Energy Balance

Chemistry Topics Series

 

 Group I
  1. Chemical Calculations for Process Tech I: Part 1
  2. Chemical Calculations for Process Tech I: Part 2
  1. Chemical Calculations for Process Tech II: Part 1
  2. Chemical Calculations for Process Tech II: Part 2

 Group II

  1. Introduction to Basic Chemistry Module
  2. Formation and Naming of Ionic and Molecular Compounds
  3. Naming of Organic Compounds
Flow of Liquids Series
  1. Physical Properties of Liquids
  2. Flow of Fluids
  3. Centrifugal Pump
Toxic Materials Series
  1. The Nature of Toxic Materials
  2. Safely Working with Toxic Materials
Troubleshooting
Series
  1. General Troubleshooting Guidelines
  2. Troubleshooting High Level Alarms
  3. Troubleshooting pH Deviations
  4. Troubleshooting Erratic Flow
  1. Lockout Simulation Module
  2. First Breaks in Process Systems
  3. Working in Confined Space
  1. Heat Exchanger Tube Failure
  1. Basic Analog Metering and Scaling Module
  1. Furnace Operations Module
  1. Fundamentals of Quality

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This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant # DUE 0053268. Any opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations do not necessarily reflect the views of the NSF.