The technology and economics of carbon monoxide production is presented. Regional CO capacity is derived via an analysis of end use applications demand.
Process technology and economics of oxo alcohol production are given: n-butanol processes (UCC/KPT MK IV, Celanese), 2-ethylhexanol (UCC/KPT MK IV and Celanese), mixed octenes (Dimersol), isononanol (classic cobalt), isodecanol (classic cobalt) and 2-propylheptanol process.
Process technology and economics of acrylic acid production: propylene oxidation and Reppe process. Glacial acrylic and acrylic ester production also presented. Regional supply/demand forecasts.