A review of the key issues and market dynamics of the three comonomer grades of LLDPE is provided along with a regional supply/demand, demand and trade analysis.
This study provides an in-depth quantitative and qualitative analysis of various new and developing technologies for the production of propylene via conventional and emerging process routes and conventional and non-conventional feedstocks, including biomass.
The chemistry, process technology, and production economics for maleic anhydride are presented. Fixed bed, fluid bed, and transport bed reactors are described and compared, along with solvent and aqueous recovery techniques.
The chemistry, process technology, and production economics for both Nylon 6 and Nylon 6,6 are presented. The economics compare batch versus continuous processing for both materials.
Provides a comprehensive analysis of the key market issues expected to affect the future profitability of global refineries and the availability of petrochemical feedstocks.
Regional round-up of industry developments, regional pricing analysis and capacity expansions are provided for the fourth quarter 2008. A commentary on several potential routes to producing "green" propylene product is provided.
The economics of using competing feedstocks for VCM manufacture are elucidated. Coal-based acetylene in China, ethanol-based ethylene in Brazil, E/P-based ethylene in the U.S. and naphtha-based ethylene in Western Europe for VCM production are compared.
The chemistry, process technology, and production economics for LAB manufacture are presented. Economics for n-parrafins and LAB production via HF and solid catalyst are provided. The Detal analysis includes the impact of UOP’s incorporation of a transalkylation step.