Born To Be Plastic
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Place: Brussels, Belgium
Dates: 12 February 2010 to 21 February 2010
Season: winter09
Organised by:
BEST Group
Brussels ULB
University: University of Brussels (ULB)
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Type:
BEST Course on Technology
Fee: 30 euro. Convert to
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Application until: 25 Oct 2009 at 23:00 CET
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General description
The pedagogical objective of this week's course is to present to students one of the major industries : the transformation of petrol into plastic. Apart from a general presentation of that domain, en emphasis will be put on two of the major operations : the distillation of petrol and the polymerisation of vinyl chloride monomer for the synthesis of PVC.
The visit of a refinery, a research center of the petrochemical industry and a production plant of PVC will serve as a support for the theoretical lessons, during which experts in that field will contribute. The recycling, energy savings and security aspects of this industry will also be adresed. Finally, half a day will be spent in a formation center for operators of the chemical industry and will enable some familiarization with handling a semi-industrial distillation operation.
Academic information
- Content and topics: The course will contain an introduction on the plastic production chain as well as introductory lectures about the conception and dimensioning of 2 main operations (distillation and polymerisation). Students will also visit the refinery and research center of Total as well as a formation center in Chemical industries.
- Learning goals and objectives: This course should give a good overview of plastic production, with presentations and demonstrations done by various teachers from the university and from companies.
- Level of teaching: Advanced - a good knowledge of the field required
- Examination type: Oral presentation on a chosen topic, by groups
- Estimated number of learning hours: 34
- Number of ECTS credits issued:
Not known yet
Information for applicants
- Requirements for participants: -This course is aimed for students in Chemistry Engineering, 4th or 5th grade
-An interest in the field is required
-A whole lot of BEST spirit! Don't worry if you don't know it, we can teach you ;)
- Selection criteria for participants: Motivation Letter and Questionnaire
Practical arrangements
All of these are covered by the event fee.
- Lodging during the event: Youth Hostel in the center
- Food during the event: 1 hot meal per day + breakfast and sandwiches
- Transportation during the event: Public transport
More information
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