Learning Objectives
- Understand the different technologies on making and separating aromatics, e.g. primary and secondary aromatics sources, on-purpose aromatics technologies
- Understand the technologies to make aromatics derivatives
- Learn the market and applications of all chemicals in the C5 value chain, including:
- Benzene and Toluene
- Cyclohexane and polyamide (Nylon), e.g. nylon 6,6 and nylon 6
- Polyurethanes (PU), e.g. MDI, TDI
- Xylenes, PTA and PET
- Phthalic anhydride and Plasticizers, e.g. unsaturated polyester resins (UPR)
- Learn the PET materials through a short demonstration and understand the engineering involved in the plastics bottle business