Aromatics Complex (Para-xylene)
UOP is the world’s leading licensor of process technology for
the production of aromatics. As of 2006, UOP has licensed more than
725 individual process units for the production of aromatics, including
more than 238 CCR Platforming process units, 147 Sulfolane process
units, and 88 Parex process units.
The typical aromatics complex flow scheme shown below illustrates how the combination
of process units produces para-xylene (primarily) and other aromatic products
such as benzene and ortho-xylene. Click on the various process units to get more
details about each process.
UOP is also a world leader in the development and manufacture of sophisticated,
proprietary catalysts and adsorbents needed for modern petrochemical technologies.
To find out how UOP’s aromatics capabilities can help you build your business,
contact us today using our information request form.
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