Chemical Reactions and Material Balances for Schools

Chemical reactions are all around us, from the combustion of fuel in an automobile engine, to the rusting of iron metal, to the baking of cookies, to the photosynthesis of carbon dioxide and water in plants. Many industrial processes also involve chemical reactions, where raw materials are converted into products that are desired by customers. Operators who have a good understanding of basic chemistry are better able to understand and troubleshoot plant operations. In this course, we discuss some basic types of chemical reactions, show you how to balance a chemical equation, explain the difference between organic chemistry and inorganic chemistry, and discuss material balances and limiting factors in chemical processes.

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Chemical Reactions and Material Balances for Schools

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Duration: 39 minutes

Language: EN

Author | Joelle Scheldorf

Joelle is a Chemical Engineer with a BS from the University of Washington and an MS from the University of Idaho. She worked as a Process Engineer at an integrated pulp and paper mill, an Instructor at the University of Washington, and a WinGEMS Simulation Software Engineer and Trainer before joining Convergence Training in 2006.

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