Rise in power generation, construction, and automotive industries are playing important role in the development of petroleum coke industry
Petroleum coke look like a solid rock materials and is a by-product
of crude oil. It is primarily used across various manufacturing industries as
an energy source. Pet coke can be
classified into fuel grade and calcined grade. Power generation, steel
industry, metal, aluminum, construction, and blast furnace are some of the key
end-user of petroleum coke
One of the main characteristics of petroleum coke is that it has a
high melting point. It can be used as an effective heat sink or to provide
additional thermal resistance to a product. It is commonly used in conjunction
with other refineries as a part of a multi-step refining process where it acts
as both a solvent catalyst. In most cases, the coke is combined with other
materials that contribute to its properties. One such material is polymers.
Polymers are created when petroleum
coke, in addition to other ingredients, is heated. They are formed through
the reaction of petroleum coke with a polymer catalyst and then polymerized
after the cake has cooled.
Another property of petroleum coke that is commonly found in many
products is its ability to absorb moisture. There are two forms of this
property: wet and dry. In the case of dry petroleum coke, the product is not
able to absorb moisture and it tends to be somewhat brittle when wet. When
using this type of coke, it is important to keep the coke at a temperature
where it will not absorb moisture. Petroleum coke has been used in the
manufacturing of almost everything for a long time. This includes construction
of buildings, flooring, insulation, plastic, fiber cement, gasoline, paints,
and many others.
The UAE region is witnessing several partnership and agreement in
the pet coke industry. For instance, recently, Arabian Cement Company (ACC)
announced an agreement with the Egyptian Refining Company, stipulating to
supply local petroleum coke (pet coke). The goal of this agreement is to reduce
the production costs of the petcoke.
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