PPT - Petrochemicals | Chemical Technology - Chemical Engineering PDF Download

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BY
Nibir Pawan Das
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BY
Nibir Pawan Das
What are “Petrochemicals”?
Petrochemicals are:
?Chemicals products.
?Derived from Petroleum.
?Also from Fossil Fuels and Renewable sources.
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BY
Nibir Pawan Das
What are “Petrochemicals”?
Petrochemicals are:
?Chemicals products.
?Derived from Petroleum.
?Also from Fossil Fuels and Renewable sources.
Major petrochemical products
Primary polymer resins and plasticisers:
?PVC.
?LDPE/HDPE.
?POLYSTYRENE.
Fibers:
?Acrylic fiber.
?Nylon.
?Polyester.
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BY
Nibir Pawan Das
What are “Petrochemicals”?
Petrochemicals are:
?Chemicals products.
?Derived from Petroleum.
?Also from Fossil Fuels and Renewable sources.
Major petrochemical products
Primary polymer resins and plasticisers:
?PVC.
?LDPE/HDPE.
?POLYSTYRENE.
Fibers:
?Acrylic fiber.
?Nylon.
?Polyester.
Major petrochemical products
Chemicals:
?Dye stuff and chemical intermediates.
?Pharmaceuticals.
?Detergents.
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BY
Nibir Pawan Das
What are “Petrochemicals”?
Petrochemicals are:
?Chemicals products.
?Derived from Petroleum.
?Also from Fossil Fuels and Renewable sources.
Major petrochemical products
Primary polymer resins and plasticisers:
?PVC.
?LDPE/HDPE.
?POLYSTYRENE.
Fibers:
?Acrylic fiber.
?Nylon.
?Polyester.
Major petrochemical products
Chemicals:
?Dye stuff and chemical intermediates.
?Pharmaceuticals.
?Detergents.
Requirements of Petrochemical 
Industry
? To meet the increasing demand.
? Vital for economic growth.
? Self-sufficiency by decreasing imports.