Phosphoric acid catalysts are used to convert olefins – produced during cracking processes in oil refineries – to gasoline, solvents or starting materials for plasticisers. Moreover, the catalyst allows operation at significantly lower temperatures, thus saving considerable energy. Besides improving quality and cost efficiency, PolyMax 850 also supports sustainable fuel production. Not only does it reduce demand on raw materials, but also significantly decreases greenhouse gas emissions. Preliminary calculations estimate an annual CO2 reduction of around 100 000 t compared to other catalysts.
Francesca Brindle
Editorial Assistant
Francesca joined Palladian in November 2015 as an Editorial Assistant for Hydrocarbon Engineering and Tanks and Terminals.
Francesca recently graduated from the University of Kent with a BA (Hons) in English Language and Linguistics, and in her spare time enjoys travelling, photography and forest walks.
