Trends in catalysis research to meet future refining needs
- Kuwait Inst. for Scientific Research, Safat (Kuwait)
The main emphasis of petroleum refining during the `70s and early `80s was to maximize conversion of heavy oils to gasoline and middle distillate products. While this objective is still important, the current focus that began in the late `80s is to develop cleaner products. This is a result of strict environmental constraints to reduce emissions from both the products and refineries. Developing catalysts with improved activity, selectivity and stability for use in processes producing such environmentally acceptable fuels is the most economical and effective route for refiners. Novel technologies such as biocatalysis and catalytic membranes are examples of current successful laboratory-scale attempts to resolve anticipated future industry problems. Since catalysts play a key role in refining processes, it is important to examine the challenges facing catalysis research to meet future refining developments. The paper discusses the factors influencing refining, advancements in refining technology and catalysis, short-term future trends in refining catalysts research, and long-term trends in refining catalysts. 56 refs.
- OSTI ID:
- 445576
- Journal Information:
- Hydrocarbon Processing, Journal Name: Hydrocarbon Processing Journal Issue: 2 Vol. 76; ISSN HYPRAX; ISSN 0018-8190
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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