Why aren't nano-scale dispersed catalysts for upgrading heavy crude gaining traction in the industry considering that their yields are reported to be >90%?
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07/02/2009
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keith bowers, B and B Consulting, kebowers47@gmail.com
The refining industry is VERY risk adverse. Until the processes are well demonstrated at a reasonable size, a new process will not be adopted unless the economics are overwhelming.
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23/01/2009
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Keng Chung, Well Resources Inc., kengchung@hotmail.com
1) Many process scale-up issues are unresolved, i.e., tens of thousands barrels a day operation. 2) Watch out what were reported. They usually report % conversion, not yield. Most of the incremental high conversion results in gas yield.
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