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Ethylene technologies. Part 1. Novel ethylene technologies developing, but steam cracking remains king. M. Picciotti. OGJ, 23 June 1997, 95(25), 53--55, 58.

A review is presented of the progress made in developing novel technologies which reveals barriers to commercialization. New ethylene processes that use conventional feedstocks are considered. Catalytic pyrolysis, the Vnilos process, Asati process, hydropyrolysis, circulating beds, the shock wave reactor, and deep catalytic cracking are discussed, and details are given on the state of the art of conventional steam cracking. 17 refs.

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Journal title: Oil and Gas Journal

Subjects: Process and resources engineering, Steam, Refining, Wave power, Pyrolysis

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