Petrochemicals
Improve contaminant control in ethylene production
New separation methods effectively remove aerosols and particulates that compromise heat-transfer surfaces
Is producing acrylic acid from propane economical?
Only when propylene is scarce does this technology become cost effective
Consider new technologies for low-cost methanol operations
Mega-sized methanol facility yields numerous opportunities for petrochemical and energy markets
Conserve heat consumption in naphthalene distillation
Using heat integration for the distillation unit and applying a heat recovery system can save a substantial amount of energy in purification operations
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Construction Boxscore: Project Spotlight
Project:
Long Son Petrochemicals Complex
Location:
Long Son, Vietnam
Operator:
Siam Cement Group
Cost:
$5.4 B
Capacity:
1.65 MMtpy
Completion date:
2023
Status:
Under Construction
