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Ongoing Research & Proposed Ideas in Petrochemicals & PolymersOngoing Research & Proposed Ideas in Petrochemicals & Polymers

Center for Refining & PetrochemicalsCenter for Refining & PetrochemicalsKFUPM Research I ns t i t u t e KFUPM Research I ns t i t u t e

Dhahr an , Saud i Ar ab ia Dhahr an , Saud i Ar ab ia

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King K ing FahdFahd Un i ve rs i t y o f Pe t r o l eum & M inera l s Un i ve rs i t y o f Pet ro l eum & M inera l s

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Our Mission

Provide R&D support and

professional service to Kingdoms

refineries and downstreampetrochemical industries

Center for Refining & PetrochemicalsCenter for Refining & Petrochemicals

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Ref in in g &

Pet r ochem ica l Labs Po l ym er Labs

1. Catalyst Development

2. General Analysis & Testing3. Catalytic Reaction Engineering

4. Catalyst Testing/ Evaluation

5. Petroleum Products Testing

6. TPD, TPR Evaluation

7. Central Analytical laboratory

8. Organic synthesis

9. Inorganic and analytical

1. Polyolefin Research

2. Polymer Additives3. Polymer Character ization

4. P lastics Weathering

5. Polymer Processing

6. Polymer Engineering

7. Ciba Technical Development Center

Laboratories and Facilities

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Human ResourcesHuman Resources

19 full-time researchersand staff-CRP plus several

post-docs

Part-time faculty membersand graduate students at:

Department of Chemic alEngineering

Department Chemistry Department of Mec hanic al

Engineering

Ph.D.

5

Diploma

4

B.S.

5

M.S.

5

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Research ConcentrationResearch Concentration

Petrochemicals Research

Develop catalysts Processes forpetrochemical applications

Production of Xylenes via: Transalkylation of heavy

aromatics to mixed xylenes

Toluene Disproportionation andalkylation with methanol

LPG to aromatics

Catalytic Oxidation of C3-C4Alkanes to High-value Chemicals

Polymer Research

Novel supports and catalysts

Additives/formulations

Nanocomposites/blends Plastics weathering and recycling

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Partial list of Completed ProjectsPartial list of Completed Projects

Development of Heterogeneous Metallocene CatalystsSystems for Olefin Polymerization

Migration of VCM from PVC Pipes/Causes of PVC PipeFailure

Kinetic studies of Lower Hydrocarbons

Assess Zero-flaring Technologies for Olefin Plants

Influence of Molecular Parameters on the Rheology andMiscibility of Molten LLDPE in LDPE and HDPE

Structure-Conformation Relationships in Molten m-PE by

Rheological and Molecular Simulation Techniques

Rubber NBR/HNBR Blends: Degradation & Compatibility

Synthesis, Thermal & Rheological Characterization ofComposite Membranes for Fuel Cell Applications

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Partial list of Completed ProjectsPartial list of Completed Projects

Improve SABIC Polymers for Performance Modification of Saudi-Asphalt Binders

Water Soluble Polymers: Influence of Hydrophobe Content on

Solution Rheology of SO2, N,N-diallyl-N-carbo-ethoxy-methyl-Ammonium Chloride-co-N,N-diallyl-N-octadecylammoniumChloride Polymer

Rheology of Gelling Polymers for Reservoir Water-ShutoffTreatment

Influence of Tacticity and Mw on the Compatibility of PP/LDPEBlends

Investigation of the Influence of Molecular Structure on MolecularCharacteristics of Metallocene LLDPE by NMR, Light Scattering,DSC, and MD Simulation Techniques

Influence of Hydrophobe Architecture on Self Assembly, Rheologyand Interfacial Properties of Amphiphilic ionic Polymers

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Collaboration w ith Ciba SpecialtyCollaboration w ith Ciba Specialty

ChemicalsChemicals

Technical Development CenterTechnical Development Center

Provide technical services to Cibaclients in Kingdom and GCC region

Provide know-how and training inpolyolefin additives analysis toproducers, processors, converters,and master batch producers

Develop new additive formulationsusing Ciba products for GCC climate

Ongoing Projects and CollaborationOngoing Projects and Collaboration

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Newly Established CentersNewly Established CentersA new e ra com b in in g exce l lence w i t h s t r a teg ic research

Center Name Sponsor and DurationCenter of Research Excellence CORE:Petroleum Refining & Petrochemicals

Ministry of Higher Education-MOHE: Five years

Center-in-Development CID:Transformative Research inPetrochemicals & Polymers

King Abdullah University ofScience & Technology-KAUSTGlobal Research Partnership:Three years

Collaborative Research Center:Refining & Petrochemicals Program

King Abdulaziz City for Science& Technology-KACST: Part ofNational Science & TechnologyPlan-NSTP: Five years

Main objective: Establish focused research programs andstrengthen graduate education

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Approved ProjectsApproved Projects--PetrochemicalsPetrochemicals

CORE MOHE

Novel Catalyst System for Toluene Transformation Reactions

Catalyst Development for Oxidative Dehydrogenation of Propane

Isosynthesis Catalyst: Gold Oxide on Basic Zirconia and Alumina

CID KAUST

Novel Catalyst System for Converting Hexane to Benzene

Novel Catalyst System for Methylation of Toluene

VPO nano-catalysts for Maleic Anhydride by n-Butane Oxidation

Olefin Metathesis in Collaboration with Caltech Chemistry

KACST NSTP

Dehydration of Alcohols on Metal Catalysts Supported byAcid/Base Materials

Catalysts for Alkylation of Aromatics using Alcohols

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CORE MOHE

Supported Catalysts for Ethylene Polymerization & Stabilizationof Synthesized Resins

Aqueous Two-phase Polymer Systems for Possible Applicationsin Bioseparations

Impact of Surface Modification & Characteristics of Carbon-nanotubes on the Properties of PE Nanocomposites

CID KAUST

Novel Multi-Purpose Interfacial Functional Additives andCompatibilizers for Polyolefin

Melt Spinning Process of Super-Fiber-CompositesKACST NSTP

PE/Nanoclay Composites for Gas Handling Steel Pipe Lining

High-Performance Supported Catalysts for EthylenePolymerization & Additives Formulation

Approved Projects: PolymersApproved Projects: Polymers

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Potential Research IdeasPotential Research Ideas

Explore and identify new ideas for potentialresearch of mutual interest

Development of catalyst & processes forintermediate petrochemicals

Research ideas on polyolefins research

Polymer and additives development

Xylenes production via various routes

D i B i ith KFUPMDoing B siness ith KFUPM

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Doing Business with KFUPMDoing Business with KFUPMW hich Me th od i s Righ t f o r You? W h ich Me th od i s Righ t f o r You? Contact: c rp@kfupm.edu .sa

Agreement Type Description and when to use this mechanism

Client-fundedprojects

Most common method: contract on specific R&Dwork, application or solution specific development,

flexible contract arrangementJoint R&D Program Cost-shared collaboration for R&D activities of

mutual benefit and interest

Consultations Makes available the expertise of faculty membersfor a short or long period of time

License Agreement Grants rights to practice KFUPMs IP forcommercial use

Laboratory Services Performs analyses, testing, calibration,measurements: provided only if they are notavailable at local private sector

User Facilities

Agreement

Provide access to certain dedicated laboratory

facilities

mailto:crp@kfupm.edu.samailto:crp@kfupm.edu.sa

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Upcoming Events at CRPUpcoming Events at CRP

Objective:

Exchange knowledge and expertise in polyolefins and catalysts

among local petrochemical producers and refineries.

Two-day Workshop

Polyolefin Thermoplastics Advancements & Innovations:

14-15 October 2008 www.kfupm.edu.sa/ polymer

Two-day Symposium

Catalysts in Refining & Petrochemicals:

17-18 November 2008 www.kfupm.edu.sa/ catsymp

http://www.kfupm.edu.sa/polymerhttp://www.kfupm.edu.sa/catsymphttp://www.kfupm.edu.sa/catsymphttp://www.kfupm.edu.sa/polymer