Petrochemicals
Petrochemicals – today and tomorrow in developing countries
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Use micrographs to diagnose FCC operations
New analytical methods explore processing problems at the catalyst particle level
Petrochemical and polymers outlook – 2006 and beyond
For this industry, the forecast is optimistic. Yet, energy prices can dim future demand and profits
Ammonia industry – today and tomorrow
Innovations in technology and best practices facilitate economic survival for global operating companies
Maximize butene-1 yields
A new reactor system capitalizes on shifting butene-2 to butene-1 from C4 fractions
Fine-tune cracking efficiencies for larger olefins crackers
Innovations in radiant coil design and layout facilitate leap to greater-capacity single-cell furnaces for ethylene plants
Maximize ammonia production cost-effectively
Operating company chooses to revamp the primary reformer to increase capacity of existing unit
Minimize acid content from reactor exit gases
Plagued with operating problems from solid benzoic acid accumulation, this Canadian operating facility successfully converted the venturi scrubber into a packed tower/ quench unit
Optimize separation efficiency for multipass tray
New calculation method provides better way to distribute flowpaths in distillation column
Optimize phenol production
By using new technologies for intermediate feedstocks, polycarbonate producers can improve manufacturing-chain costs
- Nextchem (Maire) awarded feasibility studies contract for two plastic upcycling projects in Africa and Asia 3/24
- Ketjen and Aramco collaborate to support the development of next-generation FCC catalyst innovation 3/24
- UK government pledges £9 MM for new development projects at Mossmorran ethylene plant in Fife 3/24
- PetroChina reaches milestone on $10-B Dalian refining and chemical integration project 3/24
- Valero shuts Texas refinery after explosion 3/24
- JGSOC appoints International Process Plants to evaluate sale of Batangas petrochemical complex 3/24
