Best Practices for Treatment of Spent Caustic
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During industrial production activities (e.g. production of hydrocarbons), sodium hydroxide (also known as “caustic”) is widely employed to overcome several environmental and operational issues. This course will provide a better understanding of principles, practices and regulations related to spent caustic treatment, in order to accomplish an integrated caustic management system.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Identify the main sources, properties and classifications of spent caustics.
- Understand key health, safety, environmental and regulatory requirements.
- Evaluate conventional and advanced spent caustic treatment methods.
- Compare oxidation, biological and electrochemical treatment technologies.
- Select appropriate treatment solutions based on stream characteristics and operational needs.
- Develop an integrated approach to safe and effective spent caustic management.
Who Should Attend?
This course is intended for professionals working primarily in chemical plants, petrochemical plants and refineries that require the use of caustic systems, in particular: Process Operators, Process Technicians, Process Specialists, Production Engineers, Chemical Engineers, Quality Engineers and Production Supervisors
Course Outline
- Sources of spent caustic generation in hydrocarbon processing and other industrial operations
- Chemical properties, composition and analytical characterisation of spent caustic streams
- Classification of spent caustics and identification of sulphidic, cresylic and naphthenic streams
- Health, safety, environmental and legislative requirements for spent caustic handling and management
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