Oil sweetening processes

Description

The techniques used to remove sulphur and mercaptans from hydrocarbon products, such as catalytic hydrodesulphurisation and merox.

Alternative labels

purifying oil
merox processing
processes to sweeten oil
oil sweetening processes
catalytic desulphurisation
processes that sweeten oil
processes for oil sweetening
process that sweetens oil

Skill type

knowledge

Skill reusability level

occupation-specific

Relationships with occupations

Essential knowledge

Oil sweetening processes is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:

Optional knowledge

Oil sweetening processes 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. Oil sweetening processes – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022