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Developments in Biodiesel Production Technologies
PERP07/08S2 (Sep. 2008) - Price: US $9,000.00
The latest process technologies for producing biodiesel are assessed. In particular, Axen’s Esterfip-H™ process and Neste Oil’s NExBTL® process are analyzed and their production economics are compared to the conventional base-catalyzed process.
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Developments in Non-Phthalate Plasticizers
PERP07/08S4 (Aug. 2008) - Price: US $9,000.00
Health, safety, and regulatory issues are driving change in the plasticizers business away from phthalate-based materials. This report assesses the chemistry, production technology and costs, and properties of a variety of non-phthalate plasticizers including BASF’s new Hexamoll DINCH, Eastman’s di-(2-ethylhexyl)terephthalate.
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PERP 2007/2008 Program Title Listing
PERP 2007/2008 Program (Jul. 2008)
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PERP Program Ten-Year Title Index - 1997/98 to 2006/07
PERP Title Index (Jul. 2008)
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Aromatic Polyamides (Polyaramids)
PERP06/07S9 (May. 2008) - Price: US $8,500.00
The chemistry, process technology, and production economics of the polyaramids business are presented. First generation technology, as typified by DuPont, is contrasted to second generation technology, as typified by Teijin (Akzo). Estimated global capacity and supply/demand forecast to 2012 is provided.
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MTBE/ETBE Update: Technical and Commercial Effects of U.S. MTBE Phaseout
PERP06/07S12 (May. 2008) - Price: US $8,500.00
The status of the MTBE phaseout in the U.S. and the impact it is having on gasoline formulation is presented. Alternative octane-boosting materials and production technologies are also examined.
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Alpha Olefins
PERP06/07-5 (Apr. 2008) - Price: US $8,500.00
The chemistry, process technology, and production economics for alpha olefins are assessed. Processes include full-range (Chevron Phillips, Ineos, Shell, SABIC/Linde, Axens, UOP) and on-purpose butene-1 (Nippon Zeon, Axens), hexene-1 (Chevron Phillips, Sasol, Lummus) and octene-1 (Dow, Sasol). A regional market overview is also included.
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Biomass Gasification
PERP06/07S5 (Apr. 2008) - Price: US $8,500.00
Various approaches for biomass gasification are assessed including pyrolysis, staged gasification, and indirect gasification. Associated issues such as biomass availability and downstream syngas-based technologies, such as fermentation, mixed alcohols synthesis and FT syntheses are presented. A case study comparing the production economics of n-butanol via biomass gasification versus conventional propylene oxo synthesis is given.
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1,4-Butanediol/THF
PERP06/07-4 (Mar. 2008) - Price: US $8,500.00
The chemistry, process technology and production economics for the many varied ways to make BDO and THF are examined. Technologies for BDO include: Reppe acetylene, Mitsubishi butadiene, Lyondell PO, Dairen allyl acetate, Davy maleic anhydride, and BP Lurgi maleic acid. THF processes include: BDO dehydration, Mitsubishi butadiene, DuPont transport bed, Bagasse-based, and emerging Eastman epoxybutene-based.
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Glycerin Conversion to Propylene Glycol
PERP06/07S4 (Mar. 2008) - Price: US $8,500.00
The chemistry and technology for converting crude biodiesel-derived glycerin to propylene glycol are assessed. Process technologies developed by Davy, UOP and Senergy are reviewed and the COP economics for this conversion is compared to conventional propylene oxide hydrolysis. Market information for glycerin and propylene glycol is included.
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Acetic Acid
PERP06/07-1 (Mar. 2008) - Price: US $8,500.00
The various approaches for the industrial production of acetic acid are examined and their COP economics compared. Process technologies include methanol carbonylation (conventional Monsanto/BP, BP Cativa, Celanese AO, Chiyoda process), SABIC ethane oxidation, and Showa Denko ethylene oxidation. Tri-regional supply/demand forecasts are also provided.
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"Green" Polyethylene
PERP06/07S11 (Mar. 2008) - Price: US $8,500.00
Conversion costs of sugar-cane and corn-based ethanol to ethylene and then to polyethylene are compared to the costs of polyethylene made from ethylene produced in an ethane cracker. The costs of biomass gasification to syngas to methanol to ethylene (via MTO) and finally to polyethylene are compared to the above routes.
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Propylene
PERP06/07-3 (Jan. 2008) - Price: US $8,500.00
The chemistry, process technology, and production economics for propylene manufacture are presented. Special emphasis is given to the on-purpose routes: metathesis, selective olefin cracking, MTO/MTP, propane dehydro and enhanced FCC. Regional supply/demand/trade forecasts are also provided.
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NGL Extraction Technologies
PERP06/07S10 (Dec. 2007) - Price: US $8,500.00
The technologies and economics of natural gas liquids (NGL) extraction are presented. In addition, an overview of the tri-regional NGL market is provided.
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Hydrogen Peroxide-Based Propylene Oxide
PERP06/07S2 (Dec. 2007) - Price: US $8,500.00
The chemistry, process technology and production economics for the emerging hydrogen peroxide-based route to propylene oxide are compared to the conventional POSM, chlorohydrin, and new Sumitomo cumene-based processes. Regional supply/demand forecasts are also provided.
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Bisphenol A
PERP06/07-7 (Nov. 2007) - Price: US $8,500.00
The chemistry, process technology and production economics for bisphenol A manufacture are presented. The Dow Chemical ion-exchange catalyzed process is compared to the older HCl catalyzed process. Regional supply/demand forecasts are also provided.
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Polypropylene
PERP06/07-2 (Nov. 2007) - Price: US $8,500.00
The process technology and production economics for polypropylene (homopolymer and impact copolymer) are presented in the report. In addition tri-regional supply/demand forecasts out to 2011 are provided.
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Hydrogen Production in Refineries
PERP06/07S1 (Oct. 2007) - Price: US $8,500.00
The technologies and economics for hydrogen production are presented in this report. Steam reforming, pressure swing adsorption (PSA) and membrane purification processes are assessed. Regional hydrogen capacities are also provided.
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Urea
PERP06/07S3 (Oct. 2007) - Price: US $8,500.00
The chemistry, process technology and production economics for urea manufacture are presented. Descriptions of the major licensed technologies are provided. In addition, tri-reginal supply/demand forecasts area given.
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Benefits of Refinery/Petrochemical Integration
PERP06/07S7 (Sep. 2007) - Price: US $8,500.00
The benefits of integrating petrochemical operations with refining operations are discussed qualitatively and backed up with cost of production analyses where comparisons are made between stand-alone petrochemicals production and refinery integrated cases.
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Phthalic Anhydride
PERP06/07S6 (Aug. 2007) - Price: US $8,500.00
The chemistry, process technology and production economics of phthalic anhydride manufacture are presented. The o-xylene route is compared to the older naphthalene-based process. Regional supply/demand forecasts are also provided
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ABS Resins
PERP06/07S8 (Aug. 2007) - Price: US $8,500.00
The polymerization chemistry, process technology and production economics for ABS manufacture are presented in this report. Emulsion, Bulk/Mass, and Hybrid polymerization economics are compared. In addition, regional supply/demand forecasts are provided.
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Oxo Alcohols
PERP06/07-8 (Jul. 2007) - Price: US $8,500.00
The chemistry, process technology and production economics for n-butanol, 2-ethylhexanol, isononanol, isodecanol and 2-propylheptanol are presented. In addition, market forecasts for n-butanol and 2-ethylhexanol are provided.
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Benzene/Toluene
PERP06/07-6 (Jul. 2007) - Price: US $8,500.00
The chemistry, process technology, and production economics for benzene and toluene manufacture are presented. In addition to the conventional technologies, emerging processes such as the Alpha, Cyclar, Aromax, and RZ Platforming processes are assessed. Regional benzene supply/demand forecasts are also included.
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On-Purpose Octene-1
PERP05/06S10 (Apr. 2007) - Price: US $8,000.00
New and emerging process technologies for manufacturing octene-1 “on-purpose” are described and their economics compared. In addition to Sasol’s current octene-1 extraction process, Sasol’s developing heptene-1 based route and ethylene tetramerization process are examined. Dow’s developing butadiene telomerization approach is also investigated. Regional octene-1 supply/demand forecasts are provided as well.
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Thermoplastic Wood Composites
PERP05/06S2 (Apr. 2007) - Price: US $8,000.00
The technology and production economics for thermoplastic wood composites are presented for this growing area. Polyethylene, polypropylene and PVC based composites are assessed. In addition, a market outlook for N. America, W. Europe and China is presented.
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Acetylene Production Technologies
PERP05/06S9 (Apr. 2007) - Price: US $8,000.00
Acetylene production technologies are assessed and their production economics compared. Processes included in this report are natural gas based partial oxidation, coal based calcium carbide route, LPG-fed electric arc process and steam cracker by-product. An overview of acetylene supply and demand is also given.
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Coal to Olefins
PERP05/06S5 (Apr. 2007) - Price: US $8,000.00
The technology for converting coal all the way through to ethylene and propylene is developing rapidly and commercialization plans are developing rapidly as well, especially in China. This new report demonstrates the favorable economics of coal to olefins (CTO) using both UOP and Chinese-based technology.
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Trends in Plasticizers
PERP05/06S8 (Mar. 2007) - Price: US $8,000.00
Plasticizers for PVC are under pressure for environmental and safety reasons. This report reviews the latest issues impacting the market and looks at some of the replacement materials being substituted for DOP. The process technology and production economics for various plasticizer alcohols, phthalic anhydride and plasticizers are provided. Regional market forecasts are also given.
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Phenol/Acetone/Cumene
PERP05/06-4 (Mar. 2007) - Price: US $8,000.00
The various process routes to phenol are assessed and their production economics compared. The conventional cumene-based process, Mitsui acetone recycle process, Solutia co-product free process, and Shell’s emerging phenol/acetone/MEK route are presented. Regional phenol supply/demend forecasts are also provided.
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Ammonia
PERP05/06S11 (Feb. 2007) - Price: US $8,000.00
The chemistry, process technology, and production economics for ammonia manufacture are presented. Production costs are compared for the Middle East, USGC and China (coal based). In addition, regional supply/demand forecasts are also provided.
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Optimizing Aromatics Production
PERP05/06S6 (Feb. 2007) - Price: US $8,000.00
The chemistry, process technology and production economics for the latest in aromatics manufacturing is presented. Regional supply/demand forecasts for benzene and p-xylene is also provided.
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Polyolefin Elastomers
PERP05/06S7 (Feb. 2007) - Price: US $8,000.00
The chemistry, process technology and production economics of thermoplastic polyolefin elastomers are presented, including In-situ TPOs, Compounded TPOs, Thermoplastic Vulcanizates, and POEs. In addition a regional market forecast out to 2011 is provided.
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Acetylene-Based VCM
PERP05/06S4 (Jan. 2007) - Price: US $8,000.00
The chemistry, process technology and production economics of VCM via acetylene is compared to the conventional ethylene-based route and the emerging ethane-base route. Regional supply/demand forecasts out to 2010 are also provided.
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Butadiene/Butylenes
PERP05/06-5 (Jan. 2007) - Price: US $8,000.00
The chemistry, process technology and production economics for butadiene, isobutylene, n-butenes are presented. In addition, supply/demand forecasts for the U.S., West Europe and Asia Pacific is provided.
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LNG Receiving Terminals
PERP05/06S12 (Jan. 2007) - Price: US $8,000.00
This report identifies/compares different types of technology that comprise an LNG receiving terminal; discusses important trends/challenges that players in this growing business face. Capital investment/operating costs for LNG regasification is included
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Biogasoline
PERP05/06S1 (Dec. 2006) - Price: US $8,000.00
The various approaches for converting renewable feedstocks to liquids that can serve, as close as possible, to “drop-in” replacements for or blend-stocks with petroleum-based gasoline are assessed.
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Terephthalic Acid
PERP05/06-6 (Dec. 2006) - Price: US $8,000.00
The chemistry, process technology, and production economics for purified terephthalic acid (PTA) are presented. Dow and Invista PTA process technologies are highlighted. In addition, regional supply/demand outlooks to 2010 are provided.
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HDPE
PERP05/06-3 (Dec. 2006) - Price: US $8,000.00
The chemistry, process technology, and production economics of HDPE manufacture are presented. Process specific cost of production assessments are provided for the leading HDPE technologies. Capacity by licensor and S/D forecasts out to 2015 are given.
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Styrene from Ethane and Benzene
PERP05/06S3 (Nov. 2006) - Price: US $8,000.00
Chemistry, process technology, and production economics for Dow/Snamprogetti proposed process for making styrene from ethane and benzene. This approach is compared to conventional ethylene-based process. Styrene supply/demand outlook to 2010 is provided.
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Acrylonitrile
PERP05/06-2 (Oct. 2006) - Price: US $8,000.00
The chemistry, process technology and production economics for converting propylene to acrylonitrile are presented. Speculative economics for converting propane to acrylonitrile are also included as well as tri-regional market forecasts out 2010.
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Vinyl Acetate
PERP05/06-1 (Aug. 2006) - Price: US $8,000.00
The chemistry, process technology and production economics of vinyl acetate manufacture are presented. Ethylene acetoxylation and acetylene-based processes are analyzed. Regional supply/demand forecasts out to 2015 are also provided.
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Xylenes
PERP05/06-8 (Aug. 2006) - Price: US $8,000.00
The process technology and production economics of xylenes are presented. Regional supply/demand forecasts out to 2010 are also provided.
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Polycarbonate
PERP05/06-7 (Jul. 2006) - Price: US $8,000.00
The process technology and production economics of polycarbonate manufacture are presented. Both the conventional phosgene process and various approaches to non-phosgene technologies are assessed. Regional supply/demand forecasts out to 2010 are provided
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Impact of Supply Chain IT Technology on the Refining Industry
PERP04/05S4 (Apr. 2006) - Price: US $7,500.00
Supply chain information technologies that can help shape profitability and increase efficiency of petroleum companies are presented.
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Methyl Methacrylate
PERP04/05-2 (Mar. 2006) - Price: US $7,500.00
The chemistry, process technology, and production economics for MMA are presented. Emphasis is given to comparing the new Lucite Alpha process to isobutylene-based routes, the conventional acetone cyanohydrin process, and BASF’s ethylene-based process.
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Gas Processing and NGL Extraction: Gas Conditioning
PERP04/05S8 (Mar. 2006) - Price: US $7,500.00
The technologies and economics for conditioning natural gas are presented. In addition, regional supply and demand status, issues and outlooks are also provided.
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Crystalline High Temperature Polymers
PERP04/05S3 (Feb. 2006) - Price: US $7,500.00
The chemistry, process technology and production economics for polyetheretherketone (PEEK) is presented. Supplier profiles and market outlook are also given.
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Acrylic Acid
PERP04/05-6 (Feb. 2006) - Price: US $7,500.00
Chemistry, process technology/production economics for acrylic acid manufacture is presented. Report examines latest advances in propylene oxidation; propane-based and use of renewable feedstocks are also examined. Global supply/demand forecast to 2015.
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Phenol/MEK Co-Product Process
PERP04/05S12 (Feb. 2006) - Price: US $7,500.00
The chemistry, process technology and production economics of a new phenol process that give both acetone and MEK as byproducts is presented. The merits and drawbacks of this approach as compared to conventional phenol/acetone technology is highlighted.
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Caprolactam
PERP04/05-3 (Feb. 2006) - Price: US $7,500.00
The chemistry, process technology and production economics for caprolactam manufacture are provided. Supply/demand forecast out 2010 is also given.
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Polystyrene
PERP04/05-4 (Feb. 2006) - Price: US $7,500.00
The polymerization chemistry, process technology, and production economics for polystyrene (GPPS, HIPS, EPS) are presented. In addition, regional supply/demand forecasts out to 2010 are also provided.
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Ethylene Oxide/Ethylene Glycol
PERP04/05-5 (Jan. 2006) - Price: US $7,500.00
The chemistry, process technology and production economics for ethylene oxide and ethylene glycol are presented. The Shell OMEGA process for ethylene glycol only is highlighted. Supply/demand forecasts for EO and EG out to 2010 are also provided.
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Ethanol
PERP04/05-8 (Jan. 2006) - Price: US $7,500.00
The process technology and production economics of both synthetic and fermentation ethanol is presented. Supply/demand issues in key ethanol producing countries is also provided.
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Formaldehyde and Derivatives
PERP04/05S10 (Jan. 2006) - Price: US $7,500.00
The process technology and production economics for formaldehyde and key derivatives is presented. Regional formaldehyde capacities and supply/demand forecasts out to 2015 are also provided.
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Epoxy Resins
PERP04/05S11 (Dec. 2005) - Price: US $7,500.00
The chemistry, process technology and production economics for epoxy resins and key precursors including epichlorohydrin and bisphenol A are presented. Tri-regional supply/demand forecasts for epoxy resins are also given.
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Nylon Fiber Spinning Technology
PERP04/05S5 (Dec. 2005) - Price: US $7,500.00
The chemistry, process technology, and production economics for nylon fiber manufacture are presented. Chinese versus USGC economics are highlighted. Regional capacity and production out to 2015 are also provided.
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Polypropylene Compounding
PERP04/05S6 (Dec. 2005) - Price: US $7,500.00
The technology and economics for manufacturing polypropylene compounds are presented. In addition, tri-regional supply/demand forecasts out to 2015 are also provided.
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Unconventional Heavy Oils
PERP04/05S9 (Nov. 2005) - Price: US $7,500.00
The technology for recovering and using unconventional heavy oils is discussed. Emphasis is given to the Alberta Oil Sands in Canada and the Orinco Belt in Venezuela.
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Ethylene
PERP04/05-7 (Sep. 2005) - Price: US $7,500.00
The process technology and production economics of ethylene manufacture are presented. In addition to conventional steam cracking, MTO technology is also provided. Regional supply/demand forecasts out to 2010 are also provided.
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Fuel Switching with NGLs/Small Scale LNG
PERP04/05-S1 (Aug. 2005) - Price: US $7,500.00
This report examines the technical feasibility and commercial status of LNG and SSL LNG technologies and other fuel switching options and their potential for application in the chemical industry.
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Reducing Costs in PET Manufacture
PERP04/05-S7 (Jul. 2005) - Price: US $7,500.00
The latest technologies designed to lower costs in polyethylene terephthalate (PET) production are presented and compared. Cost of production estimates for the new technologies are included. The PET market outlook for the United States, Western Europe a
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LDPE
PERP04/05-1 (Jun. 2005) - Price: US $7,500.00
The process technology and production economics for low density polyethylene (LDPE) is presented. Autoclave and tubular LDPE processes of the major licensors are compared and contrasted. Regional supply/demand forecasts out to 2015 is included.
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EPDM Rubber
PERP04/05-S2 (May. 2005) - Price: US $7,500.00
The chemistry, process technology and production economics for making EPDM by both Ziegler-Natta and metallocene catalysis are presented. Regional supply/demand forecasts out to 2009 are also given
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Maleic Anhydride
PERP03/04-7 (Feb. 2005) - Price: US $7,000.00
The chemistry, process technology, and production economics for maleic anhydride and key derivatives are presented. In addition, regional supply/demand forecasts out to 2015 are given.
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Developments in Syngas Technology
PERP03/04-S4 (Feb. 2005) - Price: US $7,000.00
The chemistry, process technology, and production economics for syngas and key derivatives are presented. In addition, a brief syngas demand outlook is also included.
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Coal Gasification Technologies
PERP03/04-S11 (Jan. 2005) - Price: US $7,000.00
The process technology and economics for coal gasification, syngas, and methanol production is assessed. In addition a market forecast for methanol is also provided.
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Propylene Refineries
PERP03/04-S7 (Jan. 2005) - Price: US $7,000.00
The chemistry, process technologies, and production economics for various approaches of boosting propylene production at refineries are assessed. Technologies include ZSM-5 additives, modified FCC approaches, olefin metathesis, and C4/C5 olefin cracking.
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LLDPE
PERP03/04-1 (Jan. 2005) - Price: US $7,000.00
The chemistry, process technology, and comparative production economics for LLDPE are assessed. Supply/demand and capacity forecasts are also provided.
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Methanol
PERP03/04-4 (Dec. 2004) - Price: US $7,000.00
The chemistry, process technology, and production economics for methanol are presented. Special emphasis is given to so-called mega-methanol plants in both the USGC and Middle East location. Supply/demand forecasts out to 2015 are also provided.
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Vinyl Chloride/Ethylene Dichloride (VCM/EDC)
PERP03/04-6 (Dec. 2004) - Price: US $7,000.00
Chemistry, process technology/production economics for EDC/VCM production are assessed. Conventional ethylene-based, emerging ethane-based, historical acetylene-based and Vintech’s boiling reactor processes are analyzed. Supply/demand forecasts to 2015.
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Amorphous High Temperature Engineering Thermoplastics
PERP03/04-S12 (Dec. 2004) - Price: US $7,000.00
The chemistry, process technology, and production economics for polysulfones, polyether sulfones, and polyetherimides are provided. Demand forecasts out 2008 are also presented.
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Specialty LDPE Copolymers
PERP03/04-S9 (Dec. 2004) - Price: US $7,000.00
The chemistry, process technology, production economics and market forecast for EVA, EMA, EEA, EBA, EAA, EMAA, and ionomers are presented
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Adipic Acid
PERP03/04-3 (Nov. 2004) - Price: US $7,000.00
The chemistry, process technology, and production economics for commercial and developing routes to adipic acid are presented. Tri-regional supply/demand forecasts out to 2010 are also given.
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Styrene/Ethylbenzene
PERP03/04-8 (Nov. 2004) - Price: US $7,000.00
The chemistry, process technology, and production economics for ethylbenzene and styrene are assessed. In addition, regional supply/demand forecasts out to 2010 are also provided.
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Hydrogen Peroxide
PERP03/04-5 (Oct. 2004) - Price: US $7,000.00
The chemistry, process technology, and production economics for hydrogen peroxide manufacture are discussed. Developing direct routes are also explored. The supply/demand outlook for the U.S., W. Europe and Japan is also presented.
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Medium Quality Terephthalic Acid
PERP03/04-S6 (Oct. 2004) - Price: US $7,000.00
The process technology, production costs and market issues surrounding the use of so-called medium quality terephthalic acid is presented and compared to PTA. Regional supply/demand outlook for PTA is also included.
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Advances in LNG Technologies
PERP03/04-S10 (Oct. 2004) - Price: US $7,000.00
The latest technologies for natural gas liquefaction, shipping and regasification is assessed . LNG economics and regional supply/demand forecasts are also presented.
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Polyether Polyols
PERP03/04-S5 (Oct. 2004) - Price: US $7,000.00
The chemistry, process technology, and production economics for polyether polyols are presented. Tri-regional supply/demand forecasts out to 2015 are also provided.
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PET Fiber Spinning Technology
PERP03/04-S8 (Aug. 2004) - Price: US $7,000.00
The chemistry, process technology and production economics for polyester fiber is presented. In addition, regional supply/demand forecasts and capacities for PET fiber is also given.
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Ethylene via Catalytic Ethane Partial Oxidation
PERP03/04-S2 (Jul. 2004) - Price: US $7,000.00
A speculative analysis of a Dow patent which describes the production of ethylene via catalytic ethane partial oxidation is presented. Regional supply/demand forecast out to 2010 is also given.
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Acetic Anhydride/Cellulose Acetate
PERP03/04-S1 (Jun. 2004) - Price: US $7,000.00
The chemistry, process technology and production economics for acetic anhydride and cellulose acetate (flake and tow) are presented. In addition, regional supply/demand forecasts and capacities for these materials are also given.
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Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP)
PERP03/04-S3 (Apr. 2004) - Price: US $7,000.00
The chemistry, process technology, and production economics for the manufacture of super absorbent polymers is presented. Regional supply/demand forecast out to 2008 is also provided.
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Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
PERP03/04-2 (Mar. 2004) - Price: US $7,000.00
The chemistry, process technology, and production economics for PVC are assessed. End-uses and regional supply/demand forecasts are also provided.
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1,4-Butanediol/THF
PERP02/03-7 (Jan. 2004) - Price: US $6,500.00
The chemistry, process technology and comparative production economics for the various ways to manufacture 1,4-butanediol and THF are presented. Regional market forecasts out to 2015 for BDO and THF are also provided.
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Alpha Olefins
PERP02/03-4 (Jan. 2004) - Price: US $6,500.00
Chemistry, process technology, and production economics for linear alpha olefins are presented. Conventional ethylene oligomerization processes, new/developing on-purpose hexene-1 and octene-1 routes are covered. Market forecasts for LAOs out to 2015.
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Barrier Monomers for PET
PERP02/03-S12 (Dec. 2003) - Price: US $6,500.00
The chemistry and speculative production economics for potentially interesting barrier monomers for PET are presented. The performance and costs of PET modified with these new monomers is also assessed.
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Biodiesel
PERP02/03-S2 (Dec. 2003) - Price: US $6,500.00
The chemistry, process technology, production economics and performance characteristics of biodiesel are assessed. The oleochemicals, glycerine, and petroleum diesel markets are also presented.
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Styrene Butadiene Rubber/Butadiene Rubber (SBR/BR)
PERP02/03-S1 (Dec. 2003) - Price: US $6,500.00
The chemistry, process technology, production economics and regional markets for styrene-butadiene rubber and polybutadiene rubber are analyzed.
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Refinery of the Future as Shaped by Environmental Regulations
PERP02/03-S11 (Dec. 2003) - Price: US $6,500.00
The impact of new stringent environmental regulations on refineries and refining processes is assessed.
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Fuel Cells for Transportation
PERP02/03-S5 (Dec. 2003) - Price: US $6,500.00
Fuel cell technology, leading developers, fuel selection and fuel distribution issues are assessed.
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Propylene Oxide
PERP02/03-8 (Nov. 2003) - Price: US $6,500.00
Chemistry, process technology, and production economics for propylene oxide are presented. Special emphasis is given to comparing the new (Sumitomo) and emerging (hydrogen peroxide, direct, hydro-oxidation) routes to PO/SM. Market forecast is provided.
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Stationary Fuel Cells
PERP02/03-S6 (Nov. 2003) - Price: US $6,500.00
An overview of fuel cell technology is provided with an emphasis on the best technologies for stationary power production applications.
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Thermoplastic Copolyester and Copolyamide Elastomers
PERP02/03-S9 (Oct. 2003) - Price: US $6,500.00
The chemistry, process technology, and production economics for copolyester and copolyamide elastomers and key precursors are presented. In addition, the regional market outlook for these materials out to 2007 is provided.
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Developments in Non-Phosgene Polycarbonate Technology
PERP02/03-S8 (Sep. 2003) - Price: US $6,500.00
The chemistry, process technology and production economics for making polycarbonate using phosgene and newer non-phosgene routes are presented. Regional supply/demand forecast for polycarbonate is also provided.
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Acetic Acid
PERP02/03-1 (Sep. 2003) - Price: US $6,500.00
Chemistry, process technology and production economics for acetic acid is presented. Process technologies include: conventional methanol carbonylation, Celanese AO, BP Cativa, Chiyoda Acetica, Showa Denko direct ethylene oxidation, Sabic ethane oxidation
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Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
PERP02/03-6 (Sep. 2003) - Price: US $6,500.00
The chemistry, process technology, and production economics of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) manufacture is presented. The new DuPont NG3 PET process is compared to the conventional process. In addition, the supply/demand outlook for PET out to 2010
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Polypropylene
PERP02/03-3 (Aug. 2003) - Price: US $6,500.00
The process technology and production economics of the leading licensed polypropylene technologies are assessed and compared. A forecast of polypropylene supply and demand out to 2010 is also given.
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Nitrobenzene/Aniline
PERP02/03-2 (Jun. 2003) - Price: US $6,500.00
The chemistry, process technology, and production economics for nitrobenzene and aniline are presented. In addition, the tri-regional market outlook for both materials is given out to 2010.
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Curtailing Coke Formation in Ethylene Furnace Tubes
PERP02/03-S10 (Jun. 2003) - Price: US $6,500.00
The various approaches to curtailing coke formation in ethylene steam cracker furnace tubes are assessed. In addition, an economic comparison of the various methods is presented. Regional supply/demand outlook out to 2010 is also given
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Thermoplastic Polyurethanes (TPUs)
PERP02/03-S7 (May. 2003) - Price: US $6,500.00
The chemistry, process technology, and production economics for TPUs are assessed. Polyester and polyether polyols technology is also presented. Regional supply/demand forecasts out to 2007 is given.
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Linear Alkylbenzenes (LAB)
PERP01/02-S8 (May. 2003) - Price: US $6,000.00
The chemistry, process technologies, and production economics for LAB manufacture are presented. Commercially used routes to paraffins are also assessed. Regional supply/demand forecasts for LABs out to 2012 is also included.
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Benzene/Toluene
PERP02/03-5 (Apr. 2003) - Price: US $6,500.00
The process technology and production economics of benzene and toluene separation and purification are presented. The supply/demand outlook to 2005 is also given.
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Oxo Alcohols
PERP01/02-8 (Apr. 2003) - Price: US $6,000.00
The chemistry, process technology and production economics for butyraldehyde, n-butanol, 2-ethylhexanol, isononanol, isodecanol, and 2-propylheptanol are presented. In addition, a market forecast for n-butanol and 2-EH out to 2010 is also provided.
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Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS)
PERP02/03-S4 (Apr. 2003) - Price: US $6,500.00
Chemistry, process technology, and production economics for polyphenylene sulfide (PPS). Branched and linear PPS using flash and quench processes are examines. Regional supply/demand forecast out to 2007 is also presented.
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Chlor-Alkali Technology
PERP01/02-S4 (Mar. 2003) - Price: US $6,000.00
The chemistry, process technology and regional production economics for membrane, diaphragm, and mercury cell chlor-alkali production techniques are presented. In addition, a market outlook and capacity listings for chlorine and caustic are also given.
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Modified Polyphenylene Oxide (MPPO)
PERP02/03-S3 (Mar. 2003) - Price: US $6,500.00