FCFC using Polimeri Europa/Lummus Cumene and Phenol - CB&I

Technology Fact SheetFor Further Information Contact:For Immediate ReleaseMedia: Jan Sieving +1 832 513 1111 January 25, 2011FCFC using Polimeri Europa/Lummus Cumene and Phenol TechnologiesOwner :Location:Process:Capacity:Technology:Description:Formosa Chemicals and Fibre Corporation (FCFC)Ningbo, ChinaCumene and Phenol450,000 metric tonnes per annum of cumene300,000 metric tonnes per annum of phenolPolimeri/LummusThe cumene process uses Polimeri Europa's highly active, selective,and robust PBE-1 zeolite catalyst for the alkylation of benzene withpropylene to produce high purity cumene. This catalyst is non-corrosive,regenerable, and environmentally friendly. Compared to other zeolitebasedliquid-phase processes, the Polimeri Europa/Lummus cumeneprocess attains higher product yield and requires lower investment.The phenol process is based on the oxidation of cumene to cumenehydroperoxide and its subsequent decomposition to phenol andacetone, which offers greater safety, higher yields and better operabilitythan competing processes. The Polimeri Europa/Lummus processproduces the highest quality phenol, suitable for polycarbonate andresin production. It can also co-produce pharmaceutical-grade acetoneand alphamethylstyrene (AMS). Technology is available to recyclesurplus acetone for the production of isopropyl alcohol.CB&I Advantage:The Polimeri Europa/Lummus cumene process consumes no chemicalsother than feedstocks and creates no hazardous effluents. The PolimeriEuropa/Lummus phenol process utilizes the latest control systems andoperates smoothly, at high yields and low cost, with flexibility andminimal effect on the environment. Maximum heat integration isprovided to minimize energy input.

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