Section 1
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Abstract |
ii |
| List of Figures |
v |
| List of Tables |
vi |
| 1.0 |
Introduction |
1 |
| 2.0 |
Conclusion and Program Suggestions |
4 |
| 3.0 |
The Relationship of Petrochemical Feedstocks
to Overall U.S. Energy Supplies |
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3.1 |
Primary Feedstocks for Chemicals Production |
9 |
Section 2
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3.2 |
Projected Feedstock Requirements |
13 |
| 3.3 |
Present and Projected Feedstock Sources |
14 |
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4.0 |
Chemical Production from Coal and Oil Shale |
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4.1 |
Chemical Nature of Coal and Oil Shale |
20 |
| 4.2 |
Processing Routes and Conversion Technology |
25 |
Section 3
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|
4.2.1 |
Synthesis Gas Production |
29 |
| 4.2.2 |
Olefin Production |
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| 4.2.3 |
Aromatic Production |
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Section 4
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5.0 |
Identification of the Critical Factors in the
Utilization of Chemical Feedstocks from Coal and Oil Shale |
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5.1 |
Historical Factors Responsible for Chemical
Industry Feedstock Changes |
47 |
| 5.2 |
Factors Affecting Chemical Processing Choices |
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| 5.3 |
Discussion of Factors Affecting the Use of
Chemicals from Coal and Oil Shale |
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5.3.1 |
Feestock Price and Availability |
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| 5.3.2 |
Coproduct Value |
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| 5.3.3 |
Operating Cost |
61 |
| 5.3.4 |
Capital Costs |
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Section 5
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5.3.5 |
Environmental Factors |
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| 5.3.6 |
Transportation Costs |
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| 5.3.7 |
Technological Development |
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6.0 |
Review of Existing Research Programs |
68 |
| Bibliography |
75 |
