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Research theme: development of a Fischer-Tropsch type chemical conversion process in the context of European collaborations.
- This process produces a mixture of high-molecular-weight paraffin waxes. After hydroisomerizing hydrocracking, this mixture yields naphtha, gas oil, and kerosene cuts, bases for lubricants, waxes, and other specialty products that are very environment-friendly because they are especially pure.
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A pilot installation (capacity 20 barrels of fuel a day) based on an advanced technology is in operation at the AgipPetroli refinery in Sannazzaro de Burgondi (Italy).
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Service: dissemination by Axens of licenses and catalysts developed with IFP.
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Testing tools and resources:
- fixed-bed pilots and other pilot technologies,
- micropilots,
- cold models.
+ IFP's research in refining
