CHEMICAL ENGINEERING PDH COURSES

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The objective of this educational course is to refresh engineering about the fundamentals of material science. This course is Vol 1 of 2, which goes over first fundamentals of different metals, including the Structure of Metals & The Properties of Metals. 

The objective of this educational course is to refresh engineering about the fundamentals of material science. This course is Vol 2 of 2, which goes over additional fundamentals of materials science, particularly Thermal Shock, Brittle Fracture, & Material Selections. 

This course describes the mechanisms of corrosion, the types of corrosion commonly experienced, the methods that can be used to control corrosion and methods for implementing an effective corrosion control program. This is volume 1 of 2. 

This course describes the methods that can be used to control corrosion. This course details topics such as corrosion control by coatings, corrosion-resistant metals, synthetic organic & matrix composite materials, cathodic protection, & identification of corrosion problems. 

The objective of this educational course is to review the basics of material properties & heat treatment. This course content breaks down the general properties of metals and materials which includes the different properties and characteristics of metals and alloys. 

This course provides a discussion of the major issues and concerns of the global supply chain for Rare Earth Elements. REEs, their major end uses, and legislative and other policy proposals that Congress may consider to improve the U.S. rare earth position. 

This course highlights the Scientific Operating Procedure that is used to investigate the mechanical properties of nanostructured materials or the properties of materials at the nanoscale. In particular, materials parameters including hardness and Young’s modulus are determined. 

This course investigated how the carbon source impacts the structure and the resulting mechanical properties of Carbon Nanotubes, specifically the gross mechanical properties of the self-assembled CNT forest and not on the properties of individual CNTs. 

This course seeks to use a DEM model to investigate stress transfer mechanisms by quantifying the influence of particle-size distribution on engineering performance. Both physical and numerical testing methods were employed including using the discrete element method (DEM). 

This course highlights areas of the Process Safety Management standard (PSM) including areas such as Process Safety Information (PSI), Process Hazards Analysis (PHA), Operating Procedures, Mechanical Integrity (MI), Management of Change (MOC). 

This course analyses the potential threat that bis-Chloromethyl Ether (BCME) poses to workers that may be exposed to this chemical in a workplace environment. This course details OSHA federal regulations that limit its use, storage, and handling to controlled areas.   

This course analyses the potential threat that Chloromethyl Methyl Ether (CMME) poses to workers that may be exposed to this chemical in a workplace environment.  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) classifies technical-grade CMME as a human carcinogen.   

The purpose of this course is to provide insight into the water chemistry inside a reactor. Topics that are examined in this course include: Effects of Radiation on Water Chemistry, and some Chemistry Parameters. 

The purpose of this course is to provide insight into principles of plant water treatment. Topics that are examined in this course include: Purpose of Water Treatment, Water Treatment Processes, Water Purity, Dissolved Gases, Suspended Solids, and pH Control. 

The purpose of this course is to provide insight into the hazards that certain chemicals and gasses pose in a plant environment. Topics that are examined in this course include: Corrosives (Acids and Alkales), Toxic Compound, Compressed Gases, and Flammable and Combustible liquids. 

This course is designed to provide a brief overview of the Basic Separation Theory, and how this theory translates into real world principles. It also provides examples of the application of this theory in a plant environment. 

The objective of this course is to present the following information associated with TEEL values: The need for emergency exposure limits in general and for TEEL values in particular, The methods used by a team of chemists/toxicologists established by DOE Headquarters.

The purpose of this course is to assist U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) contractors who work with threshold quantities of highly hazardous chemicals (HHCs), flammable liquids or gases, or explosives in successfully implementing the requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

This course outlines that under the PSM Rule, the PrHA element requires the selection and application of appropriate hazard analysis methods to systematically identify hazards and potential accident scenarios associated with highly hazardous chemicals. 

This course provides good practices and lessons learned from performing and integrating Hazard Analyses (HAs) at DOE facilities.  It supports mission success by describing good practices in integrating HA resources, data, evaluations, and results for DOE nuclear facilities.

This course introduces DOE operations and maintenance personnel with basic information necessary to identify and prevent spontaneous ignition hazards. Understanding of the principles of spontaneous heating and pyrophoricity is necessary for instituting appropriate fire prevention measures.    

This course describes basic process heating applications and equipment, and outlines opportunities for energy and performance improvements. It also discusses the merits of using a systems approach in identifying and implementing these improvement opportunities. 

This course focuses on different tips and techniques that can be used to increase efficiency for different process heating systems/techniques. Categories include: Fuel-Based Process Heating, Electric-Based Process Heating, and Steam-Based Process Heating.   

This course examines a report that was developed as part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Technologies Office’s efforts to enable the development of technologies for the production of infrastructure-compatible, cost-competitive liquid hydrocarbon fuels from biomass.