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Jul 2007
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Petrochemicals

Benzene/Toluene (2007 Program)

The chemistry, process technology, and production economics for benzene and toluene manufacture are presented.  In addition to the conventional technologies, emerging processes such as the Alpha, Cyclar, Aromax, and RZ Platforming processes are assessed.  Regional benzene supply/demand forecasts are also included.
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Apr 2007
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Petrochemicals

On-Purpose Octene-1 (2007 Program)

New and emerging process technologies for manufacturing octene-1 “on-purpose” are described and their economics compared. In addition to Sasol’s current octene-1 extraction process, Sasol’s developing heptene-1 based route and ethylene tetramerization process are examined. Dow’s developing butadiene telomerization approach is also investigated. Regional octene-1 supply/demand forecasts are provided as well.
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Apr 2007
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Petrochemicals

Acetylene Production Technologies (2007 Program)

Acetylene production technologies are assessed and their production economics compared. Processes included in this report are natural gas based partial oxidation, coal based calcium carbide route, LPG-fed electric arc process and steam cracker by-product. An overview of acetylene supply and demand is also given.
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Apr 2007
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Polymers and Plastics
Specialty Chemicals and Advanced Materials

Thermoplastic Wood Composites (2007 Program)

The technology and production economics for thermoplastic wood composites are presented for this growing area. Polyethylene, polypropylene and PVC based composites are assessed. In addition, a market outlook for N. America, W. Europe and China is presented.
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Apr 2007
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Petrochemicals

Coal to Olefins (2007 Program)

The technology for converting coal all the way through to ethylene and propylene is developing rapidly and commercialization plans are developing rapidly as well, especially in China. This new report demonstrates the favorable economics of coal to olefins (CTO) using both UOP and Chinese-based technology.
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Mar 2007
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Petrochemicals
Polymers and Plastics

Trends in Plasticizers (2007 Program)

Plasticizers for PVC are under pressure for environmental and safety reasons. This report reviews the latest issues impacting the market and looks at some of the replacement materials being substituted for DOP. The process technology and production economics for various plasticizer alcohols, phthalic anhydride and plasticizers are provided. Regional market forecasts are also given.
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Mar 2007
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Petrochemicals

Phenol/Acetone/Cumene (2007 Program)

The various process routes to phenol are assessed and their production economics compared. The conventional cumene-based process, Mitsui acetone recycle process, Solutia co-product free process, and Shell’s emerging phenol/acetone/MEK route are presented. Regional phenol supply/demend forecasts are also provided.
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