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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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