The first domestically produced coal tar fluidized bed hydrocracking unit was successfully commissioned

Medium and low-temperature coal tar is a coal chemical product that can be further processed into fuel oils for vehicle engines and other chemicals through hydrogenation technology; it is an oil substitute with great potential for development. However, in the actual processing process, the presence of large amounts of difficult-to-treat heavy metals, mechanical impurities, gums, and asphaltenes results in low liquid yields, short operation cycles for the equipment, and poor economic benefits. This technology is equivalent to removing the bean dregs that affect the taste from freshly ground soybean juice, thereby creating a smooth and delicate soy milk. The coal tar STRONG fluidized-bed hydrogenation technology developed by the Dalian Research Institute of Petrochemicals, Sinopec (hereinafter referred to as the \"Dalian Institute\") features strong adaptability to raw materials, a simple process, and low investment costs. Compared to traditional processing techniques, it’s like upgrading a soy milk maker to a high-speed blender – it can increase the yield of liquids by over 15% while significantly reducing energy consumption.

Catalysts are an important part of coal tar hydrogenation. The FEC-10 microspherical catalyst used in this system was developed by the Dalian Research Institute, and industrial-scale production of it was carried out by Sinopec Catalyst Dalian Co., Ltd. This marks the first time in the international community that continuous industrial production of microspherical catalysts has been achieved; it solved various industry-related challenges such as metal removal, complete hydrogenation of asphaltenes and resins, and the ability to maintain long-term operation of the facility, thereby significantly improving its economic efficiency. It is reported that there are a large number of coal chemical enterprises in regions such as Shaanxi, Xinjiang, and Inner Mongolia in China, with an annual production of coal tar amounting to around 20 million tons. The sector of coal tar holds promising prospects for development and offers huge market potential. Taking the aforementioned 500,000 tons per year coal tar processing plant as an example, the use of STRONG fluidized-bed hydrogenation technology and FEC-10 catalysts can generate an annual cost savings of 300 million yuan for the enterprise.

Catalysts are an important part of coal tar hydrogenation. The FEC-10 microspherical catalyst used in this system was developed by the Dalian Research Institute, and industrial-scale production of it was carried out by Sinopec Catalyst Dalian Co., Ltd. This marks the first time in the international community that continuous industrial production of microspherical catalysts has been achieved; it solved various industry-related challenges such as metal removal, complete hydrogenation of asphaltenes and resins, and the ability to maintain long-term operation of the facility, thereby significantly improving its economic efficiency. It is reported that there are a large number of coal chemical enterprises in regions such as Shaanxi, Xinjiang, and Inner Mongolia in China, with an annual production of coal tar amounting to around 20 million tons. The sector of coal tar holds promising prospects for development and offers huge market potential. Taking the aforementioned 500,000 tons per year coal tar processing plant as an example, the use of STRONG fluidized-bed hydrogenation technology and FEC-10 catalysts can generate an annual cost savings of 300 million yuan for the enterprise.

Catalysts are an important part of coal tar hydrogenation. The FEC-10 microspherical catalyst used in this system was developed by the Dalian Research Institute, and industrial-scale production of it was carried out by Sinopec Catalyst Dalian Co., Ltd. This marks the first time in the international community that continuous industrial production of microspherical catalysts has been achieved; it solved various industry-related challenges such as metal removal, complete hydrogenation of asphaltenes and resins, and the ability to maintain long-term operation of the facility, thereby significantly improving its economic efficiency. It is reported that there are a large number of coal chemical enterprises in regions such as Shaanxi, Xinjiang, and Inner Mongolia in China, with an annual production of coal tar amounting to around 20 million tons. The sector of coal tar holds promising prospects for development and offers huge market potential. Taking the aforementioned 500,000 tons per year coal tar processing plant as an example, the use of STRONG fluidized-bed hydrogenation technology and FEC-10 catalysts can generate an annual cost savings of 300 million yuan for the enterprise.

The coal tar industry in the Shenmu area of Shaanxi is a place that often gives rise to legends.

With crude oil being so cheap, the profit margin for coal-based products has been greatly reduced; it’s likely that this technology won’t be widely adopted for now.

The user market has always existed, especially in street-side restaurants in the food service industry, commonly known as \"shaohuo you\".

Many factors such as demand, profits, and costs constrain the development of coal chemistry.