Untitled - Bharat Petroleum
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2) Benefits derived as a result of the above R&D :<br />
a) A commercial plant for specialty hydrocarbon solvent based on in-house R&D know-how has been<br />
under regular production run.<br />
b) Through laboratory and pilot plant studies, selection of new improved catalysts made for the commercial<br />
FCC plant.<br />
c) Selected FCC catalyst additives for enhancement of LPG & MS production.<br />
d) A commercial plant for the production of Natural Rubber Modified Bitumen based on in-house R&D<br />
know-how has been under regular production run.<br />
e) A commercial plant has been set up to manufacture High Performance Diesel additive based on R&D<br />
studies.<br />
f) Technical support to the existing FCC, crude and other Units in the following areas:<br />
i) Crude oil evaluation<br />
ii) Evolving different schemes by computer simulation and modelling<br />
iii) Manufacture of Bitumen Emulsion<br />
3) Future plan of action<br />
a) To continue FCC related R&D studies using FCC Pilot Plant and other facilities.<br />
b) To undertake plant simulation and optimization studies<br />
c) To pursue exploratory research for development of value added products<br />
d) To develop process for sulfide removal from Liquid Effluent.<br />
e) Formulation of different grades of bitumen emulsion.<br />
f) To evaluate the performance of Gasoline Sulfur Reduction Additives.<br />
C. EXPENDITURE ON R&D DURING 2005-06<br />
(Rs. in million)<br />
Total<br />
Capital Expenditure 67.07<br />
Revenue/Recurring Expenditure 121.68<br />
Total 188.74<br />
Total R&D Expenditure as a % of total turnover<br />
Negligible<br />
Annual Report 2005-2006<br />
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