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Petrochemical

Many byproducts of natural gas processing and petroleum refining can be further refined using cracking or chemical processing to yield petrochemicals. These petrochemicals, derived from petroleum or natural gas, can be used to make thousands of products we rely on in daily life, such as plastics, synthetic rubber, dyes, detergents, ammonia, and more. The three main classes of petrochemicals are Olefins, Aromatics, and Synthesis Gas.

Plastic

Olefins

Ethylene (Ethene), Propylene (Propene), Butylene (Butene), Butadiene

Makes

Many types of plastic 
Synthetic rubber 

Detergent

Aromatics

Benzene, Toluene, and Xylenes (aka BTX)

Makes

Dyes & Detergents 
Polyurethanes
Synthetic Fibers 

Synthesis Gas

aka Syngas

Makes

Ammonia
Methanol 

In petrochemical plants, monitoring or sampling is usually performed to control product quality and ensure safety and environmental compliance. Samples may need to be prepared for chromatography or transported to a lab. Whatever your chemical plant needs, Welker has the expertise, products, and systems to streamline your processes safely and in accordance with industry standards. 

Contact us today for Welker's solution for your petrochemical project.