Hydrocarbon cracking techniques

Description

Understand various techniques used to convert long-chained or heavy oil fractions, such as naptha, into more profitable lighter products. Be aware of processes like hydrocracking, fluid catalytic cracking, and visbreaking.

Alternative labels

technique for hydrocarbon cracking
methods to crack hydrocarbon
processes to crack hydrocarbon
visbreaking
cracking techniques for hydrocarbons
cracking techniques for hydrocarbon
fluid catalytic cracking
hydrocracking
techniques for hydrocarbon cracking
hydrocarbon cracking technique

Skill type

knowledge

Skill reusability level

occupation-specific

Relationships with occupations

Essential knowledge

Hydrocarbon cracking techniques is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:

Optional knowledge

Hydrocarbon cracking techniques is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Oil refinery control room operator: Oil refinery control room operators perform a range of tasks from the control room of an oil refinery. They monitor the processes through electronic representations shown on monitors, dials, and lights. Control room operators make changes to variables and communicate with other departments to make sure processes keep running smoothly and according to established procedures. They take appropriate actions in case of irregularities or emergencies.

 


 

References

  1. Hydrocarbon cracking techniques – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022