Independent innovation to develop coal-to-liquid industry

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This post was last edited by jordan569 on 2013-1-6 22:07. Independent innovation and development of coal-to-liquid industry - Science and Technology Daily interview with Sun Qiwen, general manager of Shanghai Yankuang Energy Technology R&D Co., Ltd., and newspaper reporter Zhou Ganpu. Oil prices in the international market are rising steadily, which has always affected the sensitive nerves of economic development. 　　Our country lacks oil, but has abundant coal reserves and relatively low cost. Coal-to-liquids have become an inevitable choice for my country's energy security and sustainable development. 　　Shanghai Yankuang Energy Technology R&D Co., Ltd. has developed a low-temperature Fischer-Tropsch synthetic coal indirect liquefaction oil production technology with independent intellectual property rights. The project is listed on the * * Under the 863 Plan, the 10,000-ton coal-to-liquids pilot test achieved great success and has been running continuously for more than 6 months, setting the best level in the country. Currently, during in-depth research on the 1 million-ton coal-to-liquids demonstration device, Sun Qiwen, deputy chief engineer of Yankuang Group and general manager of Shanghai Yankuang Energy Technology R&D Co., Ltd., accepted an interview with reporters. 　　For the needs of the motherland, Sun Qiwen graduated from the Chemical Engineering Department of Nanjing Institute of Chemical Technology (now Nanjing University of Technology) in 1982, received a doctorate from East China University of Science and Technology in 1989, and received a postdoctoral degree from the Royal University of Groningen in the Netherlands in 1993. In 1995, he joined Sasol Company in South Africa. Sasol is the world's first indirect liquefied coal-to-liquids plant with a history of 50 years. It is also the only company in the world that produces industrialized coal-to-liquids. At Sasol Company, Sun Qiwen stood out in the company with his hard-working spirit and diligent and serious work attitude and became the deputy chief engineer of the technology company. 　　my country has become a net importer of crude oil since 1996. With the rapid economic development, the demand for crude oil continues to increase. However, China's energy situation is rich in coal and poor in oil. China has abundant coal resources and needs coal-to-oil. 　　---　　After learning about Sun Qiwen, the leaders of Yankuang Group immediately contacted Sun Qiwen and expressed their desire to ask him to join Yankuang Group. In June 2002, Sun Qiwen returned to China and communicated with many domestic scientific research units engaged in coal-to-liquid research. Since then, Yankuang Group has not given up its efforts to persuade Sun Qiwen. Yankuang Group registered and established Shanghai Yankuang Energy Technology R&D Co., Ltd. in Shanghai Zhangjiang High-Tech Park, waiting for Sun Qiwen's arrival. 　　The broad prospects for the development of the motherland's coal-to-liquids industry inspired Sun Qiwen, and the sincerity of Yankuang Group moved Sun Qiwen. At the end of 2002, for the needs of the motherland, Sun Qiwen decided to return to China with his wife and children and submitted his resignation report. 　　In order to retain Sun Qiwen, and also to prevent Sun Qiwen from taking away Sasol's technical secrets, Sasol Company carefully checked all the files in Sun Qiwen's computer. After finding no problems, the vice president in charge met with Sun Qiwen specifically. After he was convinced that Sun Qiwen was determined to leave, he asked Sasol to keep Sasol confidential. Sun Qiwen answered sincerely: “I will never do anything to harm Sasol. ” 　　Building a coal liquefaction technology system Sun Qiwen returned to Shanghai and served as the general manager of Shanghai Yankuang Energy Technology R&D Co., Ltd. He quickly established a coal-to-liquids R&D team and established a laboratory. The company has a catalyst and basic theory department, a process research and development department, an engineering and technology application department, and a comprehensive business department. In addition, the company has also established a coal-to-liquids pilot research base. A high-quality R&D team consisting of 150 employees with doctorates, masters, senior engineers and researchers in different majors was quickly established. Start developing the development and application of high-efficiency catalysts, the design optimization of chemical reactors and chemical process flows, and the research and development of separation technology. They bypassed Sasol's technical barriers and developed coal-to-liquids technology and processes with independent intellectual property rights. 　　In order to develop indirect coal liquefaction technology with my country's independent intellectual property rights in the shortest possible time, and use the independently developed technology to build a coal-to-liquids industrial unit with my country's independent intellectual property rights and whose comprehensive economic and technical indicators have reached the world's first-class level, the technology research and development route of theoretical analysis → laboratory research → construction of industrial test equipment → construction of million-ton industrial demonstration equipment was determined. 　　In June 2003, we developed a low-temperature Fischer-Tropsch synthesis catalyst that is suitable for industrialization and has my country's independent intellectual property rights. Its performance indicators are close to or better than similar foreign catalysts. We have completed the development and research of low-temperature Fischer-Tropsch synthesis reactors and Fischer-Tropsch synthesis processes. 　　At the end of 2003, the coal liquefaction catalyst pilot plant was built and produced qualified catalysts. On March 31, 2004, the coal liquefaction Fischer-Tropsch synthesis pilot plant with a design capacity of 5,000 tons of oil per year was successfully put into operation and ran for a total of 252 days, including nearly 200 days of continuous stable full-load operation. 　　The intensive research and development of indirect liquefaction oil production by Shanghai Yankuang Energy Technology R&D Co., Ltd. has caused * * Attention from the Ministry of Science and Technology, Xu Liang, deputy director of the Department of High-tech Development and Industrialization of the Ministry of Science and Technology, led several experts to inspect Sun Qiwen's laboratory in Shanghai and the 10,000 tons/year indirect liquefaction pilot test, and spoke highly of it. Soon, this technology was developed * * “Supported by the 863" plan, "key technologies for indirect coal liquefaction catalysts and processes" are listed * * “The “Tenth Five-Year Plan” 863 plan topics will be provided with corresponding financial support. Sun Qiwen was deeply moved and said,“ * * Although the share of the money supported in our total investment is not high, it is * * Trust in us. ” 　　The indirect coal liquefaction process includes two process routes: low-temperature Fischer-Tropsch synthesis and high-temperature Fischer-Tropsch synthesis. Only by fully mastering these two technologies can we occupy the commanding heights of indirect liquefaction technology and have more advantages in competing with petroleum processing processes. Therefore, after successfully completing the research and development of low-temperature Fischer-Tropsch synthesis technology, Shanghai Yankuang Energy Technology R&D Co., Ltd. immediately started the technology research and development of high-temperature Fischer-Tropsch synthesis. The research and development route of this project adopts the successful research and development route of low-temperature projects. Based on the experience of low-temperature projects, we strive to complete the test work as soon as possible. At present, the laboratory research and development work has been completed. The construction of the 10,000-ton high-temperature Fischer-Tropsch synthesis pilot plant started on April 13, 2006. It is planned to be commissioned on May 1, 2007, and the testing and research work will be completed by the end of 2007. After the test is completed, Shanghai Yankuang Energy Technology R&D Co., Ltd. will have a complete Fischer-Tropsch synthetic coal indirect liquefaction technology system. 　　Established independent intellectual property rights for the research on coal indirect liquefaction and low-temperature Fischer-Tropsch synthesis of oil and the research on upgrading and hydrogenation of pilot products. After some hard work, it finally succeeded. 　　The operation results of the pilot plant show that the catalyst has good activity and stability, high strength and low consumption. ； The device operates smoothly, all indicators meet design expectations, the production intensity is superior to similar foreign devices, and a series of results have been achieved: Conducted experimental research and assessment on a variety of different working conditions, and obtained optimized process operating conditions and a large amount of engineering design data ； The crude product obtained from the pilot plant is hydrogenated and upgraded to produce high-quality and environmentally friendly products. The cetane number of diesel is as high as 75. It has no sulfur, no nitrogen and low aromatic content. All indicators exceed the Euro III standards. ； The total yield of naphtha steam cracking triene is high and it is a high-quality ethylene cracking raw material. Based on this, industrial scale-up is carried out with basically no technical risks. 　　The low-temperature Fischer-Tropsch synthetic coal indirect liquefaction technology of Shanghai Yankuang Energy Technology R&D Co., Ltd. uses independently developed high-efficiency microspherical iron-based catalysts, three-phase slurry bed reactors and optimized Fischer-Tropsch synthesis processes to form a complete core indirect coal liquefaction technology. This technology has the characteristics of high production intensity, good catalyst performance, reliable liquid-solid separation process, etc. The overall process flow is advanced, reasonable and innovative. 　　Shanghai Yankuang Energy Technology R&D Co., Ltd. attaches great importance to and strengthens the protection of intellectual property rights. It has adopted different protection measures for key coal liquefaction technologies, and has carried out technical patent applications and confidential management of proprietary technologies. It has applied for 23 patents for the above-mentioned technologies, of which 8 patents have been authorized. In 2005, three scientific and technological achievements, "Low Temperature Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis Indirect Liquefaction Technology", "Coal-based Slurry Bed Low-temperature Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis Product Hydrogenation and Upgrading Technology", and "Iron-based Slurry Attitude Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis Catalyst Development and Amplification Research", successfully passed the scientific and technological achievements appraisal hosted by the China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Association and composed of several academicians of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Engineering. The appraisal opinion was that "the technology is domestically leading and internationally advanced." * * The 863 plan project "Coal Indirect Liquefaction Catalyst and Key Process Technology" successfully passed the project acceptance organized by the Ministry of Science and Technology on December 30, 2005. The acceptance was praised as “one of the most beautiful projects in the energy field.” ” 　　The pilot test of this technology has laid a good technical foundation for the construction of a large-scale coal-to-liquid industrial demonstration device. It will set a good example for the development of clean coal technology in my country. 　　Exploring the industrialized production of coal-to-liquids, as an energy strategic technology, has been favored by * * of attention. * * “The 11th Five-Year Plan clearly states that: “Promote the construction of coal liquefaction demonstration projects in an orderly manner and promote the deep processing and transformation of coal." * * The medium- and long-term science and technology development plan clearly states that "vigorously develop coal liquefaction, coal gasification, coal chemical industry and other conversion technologies." The coal-to-liquids pilot test of Shanghai Yankuang Energy Technology R&D Co., Ltd. has been recognized by the industry and * * recognized. After the success of the low-temperature synthetic liquefaction pilot test, Yankuang Group immediately started the industrialization process and analyzed and studied the economics of building a large-scale coal-to-liquids industrial unit using its independently developed indirect coal-to-liquids technology. On February 8, 2006, * * The National Development and Reform Commission approved Yankuang Yulin's 1 million tons/year coal indirect liquefaction to oil industrial demonstration project with Nengmei Han No. 2 to carry out preliminary work, requiring the implementation of various construction conditions before submitting it to the National Development and Reform Commission for approval. 　　At the Western Conference held in April this year, Yankuang Group and Yulin City, Shaanxi Province signed the "Framework Agreement on Promoting the Construction of Yankuang Yulin Indirect Coal-to-Liquids Project." At present, the feasibility study report of the Yulin project in Shaanxi has been completed. The next step is the environmental impact assessment and safety assessment report. It can be substantially launched next year. The design of the entire plant, including the design of the coal mine, is put into operation and strives to be put into operation in 2009. 　　Sun Qiwen introduced that the 1 million tons/year coal-to-liquids industry demonstration project in Yulin, Shaanxi has started, with plans to reach 5 million tons in 2015 and 10 million tons by 2020. In addition, Yankuang Group is also preparing to develop its coal-to-liquids business in Guizhou to reach 5 million tons. 　　How to run this emerging industry well? How to set a good example? One is investment, * * Whether to participate in corporate investment ； The second is loans. Loans have interest discounts. ； The third is to consider taxation, value-added tax, consumption tax, and income tax exemptions. Sun Qiwen said that now it is more inclined to establish a risk fund for coal-to-liquid companies. That is, when the company makes a profit, the risk fund will be retained. When the company loses money, it will be used to support the company and resolve corporate risks. Why establish a coal-to-liquid enterprise venture fund? The main consideration is the international oil price issue. If crude oil prices remain at the current level, coal-to-liquid companies will make a certain profit ； If it falls below $30/barrel, losses may occur. Therefore, establishing a risk fund is to equip companies with the ability to resist risks when oil prices fluctuate. 　　Establishing a strong technological innovation team Since the goal of research and development of coal-to-liquids was determined, Yankuang Group has always attached great importance to the introduction of relevant talents and the establishment of a strong technological innovation team. In this regard, Yankuang Group Corporation has formulated a scientific mechanism for the introduction of innovative talents and established a first * The coal chemical R&D system is built by scientists and recruits outstanding coal chemical talents at home and abroad, especially those engaged in the research and development of coal liquefaction technology. ； Established with the head * The R&D team headed by scientists and composed of doctors, masters, researchers and senior engineers from different majors can not only engage in research and tackle large-scale theoretical projects, but also quickly industrialize research results. 　　Shanghai Yankuang Energy Technology R&D Co., Ltd. has succeeded in coal-to-liquids research. The most outstanding thing is to win with talents, so Sun Qiwen said with deep feeling.: “To carry out such a large project, every aspect must be handled by first-class talents, which is the most difficult thing. Innovation relies on people. Therefore, we regard recruiting and cultivating talents as the focus of our work. ” 　　Shanghai Yankuang Energy Technology R&D Co., Ltd. is a company in Shandong. Why was it placed in Shanghai? It’s all about attracting talent. Putting laboratories and basic research in Shanghai has attracted more than 30 talents ； The pilot base was placed in Shandong and more than 100 people were organized. More than 20 of them move back and forth between the two places. If they need basic work and research, they go to Shanghai, and if they need to solve engineering test problems, they go to Shandong. This cross-fertilization of personnel forms a one-stop technical talent team from R&D to industrial amplification. 　　To operate a large project, researchers in Shanghai must propose design foundations, design concepts, design process flows, and equipment forms to form a concept for a future large device, and then take it to the design institute, which turns it into a blueprint, provides factory processing and production, and turns it into equipment and equipment. The entire research and development is not over until the industry happens. Sun Qiwen says: “To be sure, for design, we need to find the best design institute, and for construction, we need to find the best construction team. But from the company itself, there must be a group of people, a large number of people who can all stand up and stand alone. ” 　　How to solve the talent problem? Sun Qiwen said, "Two roads: The first is to focus on training. Yankuang has chemical companies such as Lunan Fertilizer Factory and Yishan Fertilizer Factory, which have considerable technical and operational capabilities. Several new projects have been launched, such as Cathay and Guohong Chemical Company. These companies can continue to cultivate talents. Shanghai Yankuang Energy Technology R&D Co., Ltd. also focuses on cultivating specialized technical talents, training them in the process of participating in R&D and experiments, and gradually becoming familiar with the entire process from R&D to industrial scale-up. The second is to recruit talents within a certain time. Recruiting talents must not only be based at home, but also abroad. We must dare to hire people with high salaries and provide them with the best conditions so that they can come in, retain them and maximize their effectiveness. 　　Shanghai Yankuang Energy Technology R&D Co., Ltd. adheres to the basis of innovative research and development, takes people-oriented, team spirit, innovative thinking, process optimization, and goal realization as its business philosophy, achieves rapid development through technology research and development, and technological innovation, and develops coal liquefaction, coal-based polygeneration, and coal clean utilization technologies with my country's independent intellectual property rights, and strives to obtain the patent during the "Eleventh Five-Year Plan" period. * * 863 Project Topics 1-2, * * 1-2 major scientific and technological projects, and obtained about 30 technology patents and about 10 * * level scientific and technological achievements, and the overall research level has reached domestic leading and internationally advanced levels. At the same time, it organizes and implements the industrialization of technology, cultivates a group of researchers and engineering technicians in coal liquefaction and coal chemical industry, and forms a technical echelon with a triangular scientific structure distribution of age, position, and education. 　　 .Note$#, $ $