Strategies in petrochemical processes part-I: Case of peruvian oil

Title : Strategies in petrochemical processes part-I: Case of peruvian oil

Abstract:

The great importance of oil in today’s world economy is based on their contribution the total energy supply. In 2020, the world consumed 91.3 million barrels of oil per day. Depending on the quality of the crude (chemical and physical properties), the different types of oil are com­mercialized around the world. For two decades ago, approximately, there are tendencies up to lower or free Sulphur fuels (content under 50 ppm) for vehicles in order to reduce the emissions generated. The sulfur content of crudes is important for the determination of commercial values. Peru exports most of their crude, due to this is too heavy in Sulphur content (2000-5000 ppm) for their refineries.

Peru has undergone changes in the last three decades that increased the pressure about environmental issues. The Transport is considered one of the main causes of air pollution in several Peruvian cities. For this reason, it is imperative the development strategies in order to reduce the emissions of Sulphur compounds and/or improve the existent chemical processes of petrochemical industry.

We present an alternative process design, corresponding to the Sulphur desorption unit for Peruvian crude oil, in order to minimize their content, previous to the distilla­tion units. Sulphur contained in crude oil and processed by petrochemical industry can be represent a seriously environmental problem. For this reason, is critical develop strategies in order to reduce the emissions of Sulphur compounds and/or improve the existent processes of this industry, in order to recovery this element.

Audience Takeaway Notes:

• It is expected that this investigation can collaborate in the development of Technologies of Sulphur reduction in Petrochemical Industry.
• This technology can be very useful in order to reduce Environmental Contamination.
• This technology can be adapted at industrial level in existent Oil-Refining processes.

Biography:

D.Sc./B.Sc.  Orlando Elguera studied Chemical Engineering at the National University of Engineering (Lima-Peru) with Master's studies in Chemistry Sciences at the National University of Engineering (Lima-Peru), and with Doctorate of Science with Major in Analytical and Inorganic Chemistry at the University of São Paulo (São Paulo-Brazil). He performed as Analyst of the Laboratory of samples of Geochemical Exploration and Inorganic Compounds at SGS del Perú S.A.C (almost 5 years).  He has experience in the following method of analysis: Atomic Absorption Spectrometry, Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission- Mass Spectrometry and X-ray Fluorescence. He has published 9 research articles in journals.