1. Processing Technologies

(1) Development of Petroleomics Technology

In the midst of a decrease in the total demand for fuel oil, JPEC has been working on the development of Petroleomics technology which is regarded as a key next-generation technology of oil refining. Petroleomics enhances energy efficiency and saving, without requiring large-scale capital investments for realizing high-precision refining and cracking. This technology ensures molecular-level understanding of the compositions and the reactive properties of feedstocks, and thus helps to determine the most efficient method for producing target reaction products. In this regard, the most efficient production method means that the reaction process employed has various advantages including a reduction in the consumption of hydrogen and energy and also in the side reaction products.

1) Elemental Technologies Necessary for the Development of Petroleomics Technology

(a) Detailed Chemical Composition Analysis of Heavy Oil
Detailed chemical composition analysis is the primary technology of Petroleomics. Column chromatograms such as high performance liquid chromatograms are used for separating and fractionating petroleum feedstocks/products. Detailed composition analysis is conducted by means of an ultra-high resolution mass spectrometer.

(b) Molecule-based Kinetic Modeling
Detailed Chemical Composition Analyses realize to compose the Molecule-based Kinetic Modeling, then it enables Molecule-based Reaction Simulation. This technology brings the best solution and the new appropriate indicators in process design, catalyst system design, and operation management.

2) Technological Development of Petroleomics

JPEC has Petroleomics Laboratory for basic research and other laboratories for empirical research. Development and practical application of useful technologies are promoted through concurrent implementation of fundamental and experimental studies.