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1. The 1950s: Capacity expansion, HDPE/PP, polycarbonate, computers and rocket science.

Author

NICHOLS, LEE

Subjects
*COMPUTER science, *CHROMIUM catalysts, *MATERIALS science, *SCIENTIFIC computing, *CHEMICAL industry, *POLYCARBONATES, *POLYOLEFINS
Abstract

The article offers information related to the development of the Hydrocarbon processing industry in 1950s. The 1950s marked an evolution in the use of oil by various nations. Across the world, nations were investing in new refining capacity to satisfy demand for refined fuels. The 1950s was also a time of new technological discoveries for the refining and petrochemical industries that includes petrochemical processes to produce higher octane fuels and new derivatives of polyethylene.

Published
2022

2. The 1950s: Capacity expansion, HDPE/PP, polycarbonate, computers and rocket science.

Author

NICHOLS, LEE

Subjects
*COMPUTER science, *CHROMIUM catalysts, *MATERIALS science, *CHEMICAL industry, *SCIENTIFIC computing, *POLYCARBONATES, *POLYOLEFINS
Abstract

The article discusses the global increased use of oil and refinery technological advances in the 1950s. Topics covered include the development of fluid catalytic cracking (FCC), high-density polyethylene (HDPE), polypropylene, the Ziegler-Natta research on catalyst polymerization, and the commercialization of polycarbonate and emulsion technology. Also noted is the start of the computer-integrated manufacturing era in 1959.

Published
2022

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