Oil and gas production handbook An introduction to oil ... - ABB Group
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Syn<strong>gas</strong> is used for <strong>production</strong> of methanol or ammonia. It is also used for<br />
<strong>production</strong> of synthetic fuels, both diesel (Fischer–Tropsch process) <strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>gas</strong>oline (see Chapter 9.1.5).<br />
7.3.1 Methanol based products<br />
Methanol, a colorless alcohol, is a chemical used in the <strong>production</strong> of<br />
formaldehyde, acetic acid <strong>and</strong> methyl methacrylate (MMA), <strong>and</strong> is used as a<br />
solvent in many applications. It is also used <strong>to</strong> produce MTBE <strong>and</strong> other<br />
products, <strong>and</strong> can be used in fuels.<br />
Melamine resin or melamine formaldehyde (also, incorrectly, melamine) is a<br />
hard, thermosetting plastic material made from melamine <strong>and</strong> formaldehyde<br />
by polymerization. This plastic is often used in kitchen utensils or plates <strong>and</strong><br />
is the main constituent in high pressure laminates <strong>and</strong> laminate flooring.<br />
Urea-formaldehyde is a non-transparent thermosetting resin or plastic,<br />
made from urea <strong>and</strong> formaldehyde. It is used in adhesives, finishes, MDF<br />
<strong>and</strong> molded objects. Its attributes include high tensile strength, heat<br />
dis<strong>to</strong>rtion temperature, low water absorption, mold shrinkage, high surface<br />
hardness <strong>and</strong> elongation at break.<br />
Phenol formaldehyde is a low-cost basic resin. Addition of appropriate<br />
fillers can generate high temperature-resistant grades (185 °C/370 °F).<br />
Normal phenolics are resistant <strong>to</strong> 150 °C/300 °F. Applications include<br />
moldings, bottle <strong>to</strong>ps, resins, chemically resistant coatings for metals,<br />
laminates, water lubricated bearings <strong>and</strong> foams for thermal insulation.<br />
Polyoxymethylene (POM), also known as acetal resin, polytrioxane,<br />
polyformaldehyde <strong>and</strong> paraformaldehyde, is an engineering plastic used <strong>to</strong><br />
make gears, bushings <strong>and</strong> other mechanical parts. It is also known in variant<br />
trade names such as Delrin, Celcon <strong>and</strong> Hostaform. It is the most important<br />
polyacetal resin; a thermoplastic with good physical <strong>and</strong> processing<br />
properties.<br />
MTBE (see Chapter 7.2.3).<br />
Methyl methacrylate (see Chapter 7.2.2).<br />
Dimethyl terephthalate (DMT) is an ester of terephthalic acid <strong>and</strong> methanol<br />
<strong>and</strong> is used in the <strong>production</strong> of polyesters, including polyethylene<br />
terephthalate <strong>and</strong> polytrimethylene terephthalate. It consists of benzene with<br />
methyl ester groups attached. DMT has largely been replaced by pure<br />
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