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Petrochemical Manufacturing Basics

July 12, 2019

Have you ever wondered how crude oil or natural gas is processed, and how it becomes the building blocks of products we use everyday? This infographic gives a basic snapshot of how petrochemical manufacturing works.

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SKC Inc.

SKC Co., Ltd. (Seoul, South Korea) is the parent company of SKC, Inc. (Covington, Georgia, USA). SKC Co., Ltd. began commercial production of polyester films in 1978. The company grew from its 1976 founding to become a global supplier of polyester films. In 1986, SKC established a sales and service branch in Mt. Olive, New Jersey, USA to further accommodate the American market. Recognizing the numerous benefits customers receive through local sourcing, SKC embarked on an ambitious plan to provide those benefits by building a state-of-the-art facility in Covington, Georgia, USA.

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Multi-Functional Linings for Downstream Oil & Gas

Infographic | December 27, 2019

In Hydrocarbon storage there is a high likelihood of water contamination, this water gathers underneath the hydrocarbon cargo and can cause accelerated corrosion of the tank, requiring the lining of the base and 1 meter up the wall. For linings to perform as intended they need to have a chemical and mechanical bond to the substrate, which requires the steel to be clean, reactive and rough, often achieved through abrasive blasting.

MARKETING FOR SPECIALTY CHEMICAL COMPANIES

Infographic | December 26, 2019

Calibrating marketing endeavors so the right messages reach the right customers at the right time can be a significant challenge. Marketers in the specialty chemicals industry are keeping their eyes on the following issues to ensure they're providing value to their customers.

An overview on crude oil and refineries

Infographic | February 3, 2020

Crude oil undergoes a process called fractional distillation in the refinery plants. Crude oil is being heaten to crack down to shorter hydrocarbon chain under different temperature. The major by products are refinery gas, petrol, naphtha, kerosene, diesel, lubricating oil, fuel oil and bitumen.

Hazardous Waste Site Health Assessment Team

Infographic | March 9, 2020

We look into whether hazardous waste sites cause health risks. A hazardous waste site can be any place where chemicals have gotten into the air, water and soil. Former landfills and industrial plants, even areas where crops have been grown, can be hazardous waste sites.

THE FUTURE OF PLASTIC RECYCLING

Infographic | January 30, 2020

The future of the plastic recycling market will mostly be a combination of mechanical recycling, depolymerization, and pyrolysis. Waste availability will determine which becomes dominant.

Working in heat can be hazardous and can cause harm to workers

Infographic | December 18, 2019

You must do everything reasonably practicable to eliminate the risks of working in heat. Where the risk cannot be eliminated, it must be minimised as much as reasonably practicable. Different workers may react differently to heat conditions. 5 Heat is not just a hazard when working outdoors on hot days. Consider the conditions inside your workplace and what hazards may be present.

Petrochemical Manufacturing Basics