Integrating refining and petrochemicals

A. Ma'adhah*, M. Abul-Hamayel, H. Redhwi, A. Aitani, M. Saeed, T. Ino

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Abstract

The issues regarding the integration of refinery and petrochemical operations are discussed. The HS-FCC process is in the best position for producing light olefins for the usage in petrochemical processing. The use of catalytic cracking and the addition of ZSM-5 in the catalytic system is also discussed. In the upgrading economics with HS-FCC option the propylene and paraxylene production is economical.

Original languageEnglish
Pages49-54
Number of pages6
Volume8
No6
Specialist publicationHydrocarbon Engineering
StatePublished - Jun 2003

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Fuel Technology
  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Process Chemistry and Technology

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