Olefin plant flexibility measures

Journal Article · Thu Dec 01 04:00:00 EST 1983 · Chem. Eng. Prog.; (United States)

OSTI ID:7038748

Goetzmann, S Q; Merz, G

This article demonstrates that complete flexibility for olefin plants should include such heavy feedstocks as gas oils, cycle oils, and de-asphalted residuums. The increased cost of naphtha has made alternative feedstocks more attractive for the many olefin plants which were originally designed for liquid feedstocks. The alternatives examined are liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), natural gas liquids (NGL), atmospheric gas oils (AGO), and heavy feedstocks. Heavy feedstocks require special pretreatment for steam cracker use, and Linde hydroconversion is an attractive way of upgrading these stocks. Hydroconverted VGO (vacuum gas oil) leads to olefin yields which are comparable to naphtha. Tables are included on hydroconverter feedstock based on Arab light crude and the performance of once-through operation.

• Research Organization: Linde AG, Munich
• OSTI ID: 7038748
• Journal Information: Chem. Eng. Prog.; (United States), Journal Name: Chem. Eng. Prog.; (United States) Vol. 79:12; ISSN CEPRA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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