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    12 July 2026, Volume 57 Issue 7
    DEVELOPMENT OF RIGHT TECHNOLOGY FOR PRODUCING LOW-SULFUR & VANADIUM PETROLEUM COKE FROM INFERIOR RESIDUAL OIL OR DEOILED ASPHALT VIA HYDROPROCESSING
    2026, 57(7):  1-11. 
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    Petroleum coke is solid product obtained through delayed coking, primarily using heavy components of crude oil (such as vacuum residuum, deasphalted asphalt, etc.) as raw materials, and is widely used in the field of electrode materials and fuel. With stricter carbon emission limitations and environmental protection regulations, the demand for low-vanadium, low-sulfur petroleum coke is becoming more urgent. Low-sulfur coke requires sulfur content not exceeding 3%, and petroleum coke with even lower sulfur content has higher value. Electrode coke used in the metallurgical industry also has high restrictions on metal vanadium content; petroleum coke with vanadium content not exceeding 300 μg/g can be used to produce high-grade electrodes and is more valuable. Sulfur and metals in crude oil were mainly concentrated in the heavy components, so during the coking process, most sulfur and almost all metals existed in the petroleum coke, which is unfavorable for the production of low-sulfur, low-metal petroleum coke. A new combined technology including diluent viscosity reduction-hydrogenation pretreatment-delayed coking was developed, enhancing the mass transfer of reactions in the fixed-bed hydrogenation unit. Dedicated RRC series catalysts were designed for poor-quality coking feedstock hydrogenation, to achieve controllable pretreatment, and efficient removal of sulfur and metallic heteroatoms. This has led to the development of RIGHT technology for producing low-vanadium, low-sulfur petroleum coke, meeting the conditions for industrial application.
    RESEARCH ON THE TECHNICALAPPROACHES FOR CATALYTIC CRACKING PROCESSING OF HEAVY OLEFINS
    2026, 57(7):  12-18. 
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    In order to maximize the value of heavy olefins, by-products from methanol-to-olefins unit, their catalytic cracking performance and product properties were investigated using ACE and FFB units. The impact of heavy olefins on processing and product quality when co-processed with heavy oil was also analyzed. The results indicated that the influence on the processing and product quality was negligible because of the low heteroatom content in heavy olefins. Heavy olefins can be efficiently converted into light olefins and gasoline by catalytic cracking reaction. When heavy olefins were co-processed with heavy oil, in both reaction modes, as the proportion of heavy olefins in the feed increased, gasoline yield rised and the octane number improved, the diene content in gasoline remained low, indicating minimal impact on gasoline properties.
    STUDY ON REDUCING BENZENE CONTENT IN FCC GASOLINE VIA ETHYLENE ALKYLATION
    2026, 57(7):  19-24. 
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    In response to the high benzene content in FCC (fluid catalytic cracking) gasoline, this study employed a TZ catalyst with ZSM-5 zeolite as the active component to investigate the effects of reaction temperature and space velocity on the alkylation reaction of gasoline and ethylene in a fixed-bed reactor. The influence of reaction pathways on product distribution and aromatic composition was also analyzed. The results indicated that when ethylene was fed alone, reactions such as oligomerization, cracking, and cyclization-dehydrogenation primarily generated propane and aromatics, with benzene accounting for 10% of the total aromatics. When gasoline was fed alone, olefin hydrogen transfer reactions dominated, accompanied by cracking and condensation reactions. For the mixed system of gasoline and ethylene, the alkylation reaction between benzene in gasoline and ethylene exhibited optimal performance at 330 °C, achieving nearly complete ethylene conversion, high gasoline yield, and a benzene removal rate of 36.69%. However, at 360 °C, side reactions such as cracking and cyclization-dehydrogenation intensified, leading to an increase in benzene content. Under low mass space velocity conditions (1.2-2.0 h-1), ethylene was nearly completely converted, whereas at a mass space velocity of 3.0 h-1, the reduced residence time inhibited ethylene conversion.
    MEASURES AND APPLICATION EFFECTS CATALYTIC CRACKING UNITS IN RESPONSE TO INCREASING FEEDSTOCK DEGRADATION AND PRODUCT STRUCTURE ADJUSTMENT
    2026, 57(7):  25-31. 
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    A company's 2.80 Mt/a MIP-CGP catalytic cracking unit serves as the primary production unit for refining structure adjustment. Since its startup, the unit has faced challenges such as intensified feedstock deterioration and frequent variations in feedstock properties. Meanwhile, it is required to reduce diesel production based on operational demands while increasing gasoline or liquefied gas (LPG) output, ensuring that gasoline olefin and benzene content meet quality standards. By implementing measures such as increasing the outlet temperature of the first reaction zone, raising the feed preheating temperature, optimizing the stripping steam flow rate, adjusting balancing agent activity and catalyst formulation, processing diesel and light cycle oil from the residue hydrotreating unit using the LTAG nozzle, and employing deep catalytic cracking additives, the combined yield of gasoline and LPG was stabilized at around 64%, significantly exceeding the design value. Diesel production was substantially reduced, and the research octane number of gasoline remained consistently above 92.5. Following optimization, the unit's annual economic benefit increased by about 105.38 million yuan.
    PRACTICE AND ANALYSIS OF NITROGEN START-UP TECHNOLOGY FOR SEMI-REGENERATIVE CATALYTIC REFORMING UNITS
    2026, 57(7):  32-36. 
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    In the absence of system hydrogen supply, Fujian Refining & Petrochemical Co., Ltd. successfully initiated its semi-regenerative catalytic reforming unit using nitrogen as the initial medium for the first time, achieving the production of on-spec hydrogen. Upon completion of reforming feed preparation, hydrocracking heavy naphtha was introduced as feedstock, resulting in the rapid production of qualified hydrogen. This provided a hydrogen source for the pre-hydrogenation section, enabling a reversed start-up sequence characterized by "reforming first, pre-hydrogenation later". This paper details key stages including start-up preparations, oil feeding, system integration, operating parameters, and product quality optimization. Furthermore, it analyzes and summarizes the feasibility, critical operating procedures, and influencing factors of the nitrogen start-up mode, providing valuable insights for the commissioning of similar units under hydrogen-deficient or low-hydrogen conditions.
    RESEARCH ON THE PREPARATION OF HIGH CONTENT MESOPHASE ASPHALT FROM CYCLOALKYL AROMATIC RICH HEAVY OIL
    2026, 57(7):  37-44. 
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    Using catalytic cracking cycle oil from a certain petrochemical company as raw material, the changes in the aggregation state of the mesophase asphalt in the high viscosity system were analyzed. In the later stage of the polycondensation reaction, low-speed, high-temperature, and long-term settling separation were used to increase the content of mesophase asphalt. The physical properties of the raw material and mesophase asphalt were characterized by mass spectrometry, elemental analysis, polarizing microscope, and other methods. A rapid method for determining the softening point of mesophase asphalt using polarizing microscope and thermal bench was established, and the differences in the preparation of mesophase asphalt by thermal polycondensation of catalytic cracking cycle oil before and after aromatic hydrocarbon enrichment were compared. The results showed that the settling separation effect of the condensation products was significant, with an mesophase asphalt content of 100%. The catalytic cracking cycle oil was directly thermally condensed to obtain mesophase asphalt with a yield of only 13.2%. Its softening point was greater than 320 ℃, and a high embedded structure content of 82.3%. After refining and enriching aromatic hydrocarbons with furfural, the polycondensation reaction activity was moderate. An mesophase asphalt with a yield of 28.5%, a softening point of 280 ℃, and mesophase asphalt content of 100% could be obtained.
    PREPARATION OF 2,5-FURANDICARBOXYLIC ACID BY PHOTOCATALYTIC OXIDATION OF 5-HYDROXYMETHYLFURFURAL WITH g-C3N4-BASED CATALYST
    2026, 57(7):  45-56. 
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    In response to the problems of poor catalyst performance and numerous reaction by-products in the process of oxidizing 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) to prepare 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA), graphite-like nitrogen-doped carbon (g-C3N4) is selected as the support material for the photocatalyst. Different morphologies of g-C3Nsupport materials are prepared using urea and melamine as precursors, and FeOx-Au/g-C3N4 catalysts with different morphologies are prepared by loading FeOx-Au onto g-C3N4. The structural characteristics of different morphologies of FeOx-Au/g-C3N4 catalysts and their effects on the performance of the HMF photocatalytic oxidation reaction are characterized. The results show that the nanosheet FeOx-Au/g-C3N4 catalyst prepared using urea as the precursor have the narrowest band gap width, the most excellent ability to absorb visible light, the strongest ability of generating and migrating photo-generated electron-hole pairs onto the catalyst surface, and the strongest ability to produce reactive oxygen species that promote the oxidation of HMF. Under the action of the nanosheetFeOx-Au/g-C3N4 catalyst, the HMF conversion rate reaches 99.9% and the FDCA yield reaches 99.3% after 1 hour of light irradiation at a low HMF concentration (20 mmol/L); at a high HMF concentration (500 mmol/L), the HMF conversion rate is 99.9% and the FDCA yield is 90.2% after 11 hours of light irradiation; superoxide radicals and singlet oxygen are the reactive oxygen species for HMF oxidation, which can promote the oxidation of the aldehyde and hydroxyl groups of HMF molecules.
    COMMERCIAL APPLICATION OF AN ADDITIVE FOR INCREASING C4 OLEFIN IN HEAVY OIL CATALYTIC CRACKING UNIT
    2026, 57(7):  57-63. 
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    The HBC-B catalytic additive developed by SINOPEC Research Institute of Petroleum Processing Co., Ltd. exhibits both robust heavy oil conversion capability and exceptional butylene selectivity, enabling increased butylene production without compromising gasoline yield. The industrial trial was conducted on the 2.80 Mt/a heavy oil fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) unit of SINOPEC Jingmen Petrochemical Company. The results revealed that when HBC-B constituted 4.5% of the total catalyst inventory, the overall butylene yield improved from 4.55% to 5.20%, representing a 0.65 percentage point increase (14.3% growth). Concurrently, the volume fraction of butylene in LPG rose by 2.60 percentage points while LPG yield itself increased by 0.39 percentage points. Notably, the combined production rate of slurry oil and coke decreased by 0.43 percentage points, resulting in an overall increase in the combined yield of gasoline and LPG, accompanied by a slight improvement in gasoline octane number. The commercial application results have confirmed that the HBC-B additive exhibits excellent performance in increasing butylene production, providing a reference for FCC units with a demand for boosting butylene.
    EFFECT OF LOW-PHOSPHORUS MODIFICATION OF Al2O3 SUPPORT ON THE PERFORMANCE OF 1-BUTENE HYDROISOMERIZATION
    2026, 57(7):  64-72. 
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    To meet the requirements of 1-butene isomerization in the resource utilization of mixed C4 fractions, a series of phosphorus(P)-modified Pd-P/Al2O3 catalysts were prepared by the incipient wetness impregnation method. The catalytic performance was investigated in the selective hydrogenation of 1,3-butadiene coupled with 1-butene isomerization. The effects of P loading on the surface acidity, metal dispersion, and electronic structure of the catalysts were studied using a series of characterization techniques. The results indicated that the introduction of P significantly regulated the surface acidity distribution by forming Al—O—P structures, thereby increasing the density of weak Lewis acid sites. Although P loading led to a slight increase in Pd particle size, the electronic interaction between P and Pd enhanced the electron density of the active species. Under the reaction conditions of 60℃, 1.8MPa, and a space velocity of 3.5h-1, the catalyst with a P loading of 0.5% exhibited the optimal performance: 1,3-butadiene was fully converted, the 1-butene isomerization rate reached 81.50%, and the 2-butene/1-butene molar ratio was 14.25, which approached the thermodynamic equilibrium limit. This study reveals the structure-activity relationship between surface weak Lewis acid sites and 1-butene isomerization performance, providing a theoretical basis for the development of highly efficient industrial catalysts.
    THERMODYNAMICS MODEL-GUIDED STUDY ON STRUCTURE-ACTIVITY RELATIONSHIP OF CATALYSTS FOR ANILINE TO DIPHENYLAMINE SYNTHESIS
    2026, 57(7):  73-79. 
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    Thermodynamic calculations were performed for both the main reaction of aniline to diphenylamine and its side reactions under gas-phase and liquid-phase conditions. The results indicate that the equilibrium constant for the liquid-phase reaction is significantly higher than that for the gas-phase reaction, and the liquid-phase environment effectively suppresses side reactions. The suitable temperature range for the liquid-phase reaction was determined to be 200-350℃. Based on the thermodynamic findings, a series of La/Ce-modified H-β and HY zeolite catalysts were prepared. These catalysts were thoroughly characterized using techniques such as XRD, N? physisorption, NH3-TPD, and Py-IR, and their catalytic performance was evaluated in a fixed-bed reactor. The results indicated that the H-β zeolite subjected to alkaline treatment and metal modification exhibited the best performance, attributed to its abundant Br?nsted acid sites and suitable medium-strength acid sites in the 250-400℃ range, as well as a favorable pore structure.When using the BA-4 catalyst under a reaction pressure of 2.0 MPa, the optimal temperature range to maximize diphenylamine yield was identified as 300-350℃. This result not only confirms the practical effectiveness of the BA-4 catalyst,but also validates the crucial role of thermodynamic analysis in guiding rational catalyst design.
    STUDY ON PREDICTION MODEL FOR CRUDE OIL ATMOSPHERIC-VACUUM DISTILLATION BY PLANT DATA AND SIMULATION DATA
    2026, 57(7):  80-88. 
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    To address the problems of limited application scope and low prediction accuracy of data-driven prediction models caused by narrow operating condition coverage and high noise of plant measured data in the real-time optimization (RTO) system for crude oil atmospheric-vacuum distillation, a study was conducted with a 8.0 Mt/a crude oil atmospheric-vacuum distillation unit of a petrochemical enterprise as the research object. A dynamic model of the unit was established by the HYSYS software to generate high-quality simulation data covering a wide range of operating conditions, which was then fused with plant measured data to construct a multi-source dataset. On this basis, four machine learning algorithms including KNN, MLP, RNN and PI-GCN+LSTM were adopted to build product prediction models. The results showed that the fused data significantly expanded the value range of key process parameters and supplemented samples of extreme and transient operating conditions. All the four models trained by the fused data exhibited better prediction performance than those trained by pure plant measured data, among which the KNN model achieved a coefficient of determination of 0.96 with second-level response speed, and the PI-GCN+LSTM model provided a new direction for model optimization under complex operating conditions. This method effectively makes up for the defects of plant measured data and improves the adaptability of models under variable operating conditions, which can provide reliable prediction support for the stable operation of the RTO system of crude oil atmospheric-vacuum distillation units and an engineering pathway to solve the data bottleneck in the industrial application of data-driven prediction models.
    RESEARCH ON COKING PREDICTION MODEL OF RESIDUAL OIL BASED ON DATA AUGMENTATION ANDMULTI-MODEL COMPARISON
    2026, 57(7):  89-98. 
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    To enable rapid assessment of residual oil coking risks, a prediction model for To enable rapid assessment of residual oil coking risks, a prediction model for residual oil coking characteristics was developed by integrating molecular structural parameters, physicochemical properties, data augmentation, and multi-model comparison. First,the molecular structural parameters of residual oil were calculated using the Brown–Ladner method based on elemental composition, carbon residue, SARA components, and hydrogen atom types distribution data. This formed a residual oil coking characteristic prediction dataset, with key feature variables selected via Spearman correlation analysis. Subsequently, training set samples were augmented using generative adversarial network, and the optimal data augmentation factor was determined through Kolmogorov–Smirnov tests. Based on this, back-propagation neural network (BP), Gaussian kernel regression (GKR), and random forest regression (RF) models were established to predict residual oil coking characteristics, with comparative analysis of their performance. The results show that the residual oil feature parameters strongly correlated with coking yields include aromatic carbon ratio, total ring number, density, carbon residue, and resins content. The optimal data augmentation factor was found to be three times. Among the three prediction models, GKR and RF exhibited poorer prediction accuracy and generalization capabilities, while the BP neural network model demonstrated the highest prediction accuracy, with a mean absolute error of 0.1235, root mean square error of 0.1482, and a coefficient of determination of 0.8964. Furthermore, the BP model's cross-validation results exhibited the smallest error, confirming its superior stability and generalization capability.
    DETERMINATION OF BASE NUMBER IN LUBRICANTS BY CATALYTIC THERMOMETRIC TITRATION
    2026, 57(7):  99-105. 
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    The base number serves as a critical performance indicator for lubricants and additives. To address the limitations associated with current standard methods, a catalytic thermometric titration method was developed. Experimental results demonstrated that isobutyl vinyl ether significantly enhanced the sensitivity of endpoint indication. When xylene-acetic acid (at a volume ration of 2∶1) was employed as the solvent, 0.2 mL of catalytic indicator was used, and the titration rate was maintained at 1.0 mL/min, the recovery rates for calcium dodecylbenzenesulfonate ranged from 90.5% to 105.7%. The determination results for nine out of ten typical lubricants met the reproducibility requirements specified in the existing standard method. The established method enhances environmental compatibility, reduces maintenance operations, and shortens analysis time while ensuring analytical and is applicable to most lubricating oil samples, thereby offering a robust and efficient alternative for the determination of base number in lubricants.
    DEVELOPMENT AND APPLICATION OF AN AUTOMATIC CONTINUOUS DISTILLATION RANGE DETERMINATION SYSTEM FOR PETROLEUM PRODUCTS
    2026, 57(7):  106-111. 
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    Most automatic distillation range testers for petroleum products operate in a batch mode, which requires repeated manual intervention and is highly susceptible to subjective factors. Such operational limitations often result in inaccuracies in volume measurement, volume deviations arising from temperature fluctuations before and after sample distillation, contamination of the recovered liquid with condensed water, and increased material loss. To mitigate these issues, an automated continuous distillation range determination system for petroleum products was designed and developed. This system integrates key functionalities including automatic continuous sample injection, automated distillation, real-time automatic measurement of recovered volume and residual volume, as well as automated cleaning and drying processes for distillation range determination. Additionally, it calculates the distillation data of samples through atmospheric pressure correction.This system effectively addresses the inherent drawbacks of traditional distillation range testing—such as inaccurate sample metering, sample volatilization during transfer, volume deviations caused by temperature variations before and after distillation, and the inability to perform continuous testing. The system significantly reduces manual operation costs, while reducing the consumption of cleaning agents and testing time by one-third. Comparative analysis between this system and the automated method specified in the current GB/T 6536 standard demonstrates that the slope of the linear function curve of the trend line is close to 1, with a coefficient of determination exceeding 0.999, indicating substantial consistency between the test results. Furthermore, the temperature differences at each comparison point comply with the repeatability requirements of the automated method in the GB/T 6536 standard, and the repeatability of the test results obtained by this system outperforms that of the automated method specified in GB/T 6536.
    DEVELOPMENT OF NAPHTHALENE-RICH SOOT DISPERSANTS AND THEIR APPLICATION IN LUBRICANT FORMULATIONS
    2026, 57(7):  112-120. 
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    To address the issue that soot generated from the combustion of new engine fuels exhibits stronger "inertness" and that traditional soot dispersants have insufficient performance,a muti-naphthalene-ring polyisobutylene succinimide ashless soot dispersant,designated T166,was developed using 2-naphthol,vinylene carbonate,2-methoxynaphthalene,and formaldehyde as raw materials. Its structure was characterized ang its performance was evaluated.Structural characterization results confirmed that the synthesis successfully achieved the formation of 2-(2-naphthoxy)ethanol and its multicomponent copolymerization with 2-methoxynaphthalene,and formaldehyde,and that the resulting multicomponent copolymer was successfully grafted onto the polyisobutylene succinis anhydride (PIBSA) molecular backbone,yielding a noval soot dispersant containing multiple naphthalene rings,dydroxyl groups,ether bonds,and other functional groups on the molecular backbone. Performance evaluation results of the synthesized soot dispersant show that it possesses excellent soot dispersion capability.Its dispersion index in a CF-415W-40 formulated diesel engine oil is improved by more than 161% compared to the T161 dispersant.When added to a CI-4 15W-40 formulated diesel engine oil, the viscosity increase rate of the oil after oxidation testing is reduced by more than 43% relative to the oil containing the T161 dispersant. Furthermore,the synthesized dispersant outperforms a CK-4 15W-40 engine oil that has passed the Mack T-11 engine test in terms of soot dispersancy,antioxidant property,detergency,and shear stability,indicating that the the synthesized soot dispersant possesses well-rounded comprehensive performance.
    PREPARATION OF COMPOSITE TITANIUM-BASED GREASEAND INVESTIGATION OF ITS SYNTHESIS REACTION MECHANISM
    2026, 57(7):  121-129. 
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    Using the control variable method, the effect of raw material type, ratio and preparation process on the grease-forming effect of the composite titanium-based grease system was systematically investigated, and the synthesis reaction mechanism was explored by molecular simulation method, and the internal principle of the grease-forming effect of the feeding order was revealed from the different reaction energy barrier and charge transfer level.The results show that the preferred thickener preparation raw materials of titanium complex grease are tetrabutyl titanate, stearic acid and terephthalic acid, and the best molar ratio is 1:1:1. The preferred feeding order of the two acid components is to add terephthalic acid first and then stearic acid.The optimized preparation process is: first, tetrabutyl titanate, terephthalic acid and base oil are mixed, heated to 85 ℃reaction for a certain time after adding stearic acid, heated to 190 ℃ for refining, after the completion of refining control rate rapid cooling to about 80 ℃, grinding into grease.The results of molecular simulation show that the energy barriers for the reaction of tetrabutyl titanate with terephthalic acid and stearic acid are 111.89 kJ/mol and 334.69 kJ/mol, respectively, indicating that tetrabutyl titanate is difficult to react directly with stearic acid;After the reaction of tetrabutyl titanate and terephthalic acid, the electron-induced effect of benzene ring significantly increases the positive charge of titanium atoms and enhances the activity of the reaction with stearic acid. At the same time, the two carboxyl groups of dibasic acid contribute to the cross-linking of different titanium soap molecules to form a dense three-dimensional network skeleton structure, which enhances the adsorption and binding ability of base oil and improves the grease-forming effect of the system.
    IMPACT OF WATER ON THE COPPER STRIP CORROSION RESISTANCE OF JET FUEL
    2026, 57(7):  130-136. 
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    To address the typical issue of copper strip corrosion in jet fuel encountered during the production processes of refining enterprises, this study conducts experimental investigations into jet fuel copper strip corrosion. The aim is to elucidate the influence mechanisms of free water, dissolved water, different types of corrosive compounds, and their aqueous solutions on copper strip corrosion in jet fuel. Experimental results indicate that: the direct addition of solid corrosive compounds does not induce copper strip corrosion; significant copper strip corrosion occurs only when aqueous solutions of corrosive compounds form discrete "free water" micro-droplets within the oil phase; whereas water existing in the form of "dissolved water" in jet fuel does not trigger corrosion. Further research reveals that the type and concentration of corrosive compounds also affect the severity of corrosion. At the same concentration, aqueous solutions of sodium chloride (NaCl) and ammonium chloride (NH4Cl) exhibit the strongest corrosivity; for the same corrosive compound, the degree of corrosion intensifies with increasing content. These findings reveal the dominant role of free water in jet fuel copper strip corrosion, offering certain guiding significance for quality stability and safety during production, storage, and transportation.
    STUDY ON PN EMISSION CHARACTERISTIC OF LIGHT-DUTY VEHICLES AT DIFFERENT MILEAGE LEVELS
    2026, 57(7):  137-144. 
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    To investigate the characteristics and evolution of particle number (PN) emissions from gasoline vehicles at different stages of use, two representative gasoline vehicles were selected for PN emission tests under both the WLTC and RDE driving cycles at various mileage intervals. The results show that as mileage increases, vehicle PN emissions exhibit a trend of first rising and then stabilizing. When the mileage is less than 10,000 km, PN emissions are relatively high, which is likely attributed to incomplete engine break-in and unstable conversion efficiency of the aftertreatment system, particularly the gasoline particulate filter (GPF). When the mileage ranges from 10,000 to 40,000 km, PN emissions increase significantly. When the mileage exceeds 40,000 km, PN emissions tend to stabilize, suggesting that both engine performance and GPF conversion efficiency have reached a steady state.Furthermore,depth analysis factorsof influencing PN emissions reveals that under the WLTC cycle, high PN emissions occur during cold-start and deceleration phases. Under the RDE cycle, frequent vehicle starts/stops and high-load acceleration are the primary causes of elevated PN emissions. During the WLTC test, urban driving phase accounts for more than 70% of total PN emissions, while the extra-high-speed phase contributes 2%–20%. In contrast, PN emissions during suburban and highway phases are relatively low. Moreover, significant differences exist between PN emission results obtained under WLTC and RDE conditions. Relying solely on WLTC test results cannot accurately reflect real-world particle emissions. Therefore, greater emphasis should be placed on research and regulation of vehicle PN emissions under RDE conditions.
    APPLICATION OF SODIUM-BASED DESULFURIZATION PROCESS FOR SODIUM SULFITE EXTRACTION IN FCC UNIT
    2026, 57(7):  145-150. 
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    The flue gas desulfurization unit of a 2.8 Mt/a catalytic cracking unit in a domestic refining and chemical enterprise has successfully put into operation the "sodium-based desulfurization extracting sodium bisulfite" green circular process demonstration project. This article briefly introduces this process, analyzes common problems based on actual on-site operation conditions, and provides effective solutions.This innovative process achieves efficient removal and resource utilization of SO2 through a dual-tower system. While meeting the ultra-low emission standards for flue gas (the mass concentration of SO2 is not grater than 25 mg/m3, the mass concentration of dust is not grater than 10 mg/m3), it converts the desulfurization products into industrial-grade anhydrous sodium bisulfite products. The unit adopts a "concentration tower-absorption tower" collaborative operation mode, combined with salting-out crystallization technology, achieving the dual environmental protection goals of near zero discharge of salt-containing wastewater and commercialization of by-products. After one year of continuous operation verification, the system emission indicators have stably reached the design values, the purity of the post-treatment unit products has been maintained at over 80%, and the overall operating pressure drop has been controlled within the range of 1200—1500Pa, verifying the technological progressiveness and engineering feasibility of this process in the field of catalytic cracking flue gas treatment.
    RESEARCH ON ENERGY-SAVING OPTIMIZATION AND CONSUMPTION REDUCTION TECHNOLOGY OF SULFURIC ACID ALKYLATION UNIT
    2026, 57(7):  151-159. 
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    The production energy consumption of the 200 kt/a sulfuric acid alkylation unit of Sinopec Henan Refining & Chemical Co.,Ltd.was analyzed, and corresponding energy-saving and consumption-reducing measures were proposed for the problems of high energy consumption of 3.5 MPa steam, 1.0 MPa steam and electricity of the unit. By optimizing the rotational speed of the compressor, the heat exchange processes of the dehydrocarbon tower and the deisobutane tower, the consumption of 3.5 MPa steam and 1.0 MPa steam was saved by 13.2 t/h and 6.6 t/h, respectively, and the cumulative energy consumption of 3.5MPa and 1.0 MPa steam was reduced by 3310.56 MJ/t, a total of 35325800 yuan was saved in steam costs per year. By optimizing the frequency conversion of the acid circulation pump and the hydrocarbon circulation pump, the electricity consumption can be saved by 56.0 kW.h and 22.1 kW.h per hour,respectively, resultting in annual electricity cost savings amount to 478900 yuan. By optimizing the number and duration of operation for 32 fans above 9 air coolers, the annual electricity consumption and cost savings were 1374474 kW.h and 893400 yuan, respectively. By optimizing the start-up frequency and duration of the fresh alkali liquid pump with high-speed intermittent operation, the cumulative electricity consumption and electricity cost saved throughout the year were 3836 kW.h and 2700 yuan, respectively.Then, when the optimization of power consumption was carried out, through the implementation of the above three types of power-saving measures, the cumulative annual electricity consumption can be saved by 2062466 kW.h, the cumulative electricity energy consumption can be reduced by 108.06 MJ/t, and the total electricity cost saved was 137500 yuan per year.That was to say, through the implementation of the above 3.5MPa and 1.0 MPa steam and electricity energy-saving measures, the device had cumulatively reduced energy consumption by 3418.62 MJ/t, creating an annual benefit of 36700800 yuan, and providing a basis and support for further energy conservation and consumption reduction of the device.
    RESEARCH ADVANCES IN NOBLE METAL-BASED CATALYSTS FOR LOW-TEMPERATURE COMBUSTION OF LEAN METHANE
    2026, 57(7):  160-168. 
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    Methane (CH4) has a significant greenhouse effect. Due to high costs of collection, purification and low economic efficiency of recycling, China has strictly controlled the emissions of low-concentration methane. Catalytic combustion, characterized by low temperature, uniform reaction, and high efficiency, is an effective method for complete methane oxidation. Noble metal-based catalysts have attracted wide attention owing to low light-off temperature, high catalytic activity, and mild synthesis conditions.This paper reviews the recent progress of noble metal-based catalysts, summarizes the active sites in Pd and Pt-based catalysts and synergistic effects of bimetals, discusses the effects of different supports, and systematically introduces the modification of promoters. Finally, the existing challenges and future development trends of noble metal-based catalysts are prospected.
    The Current Situation of Plasma Coupling Catalytic Technology for Plastics Treatment and Resource Utilization
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    2026, 57(7):  169-177. 
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    The growth of global plastic production has led to severe environmental pollution and resource waste. Promoting the targeted conversion of waste plastics into high-value chemicals or fuels has become an important research direction. Plasma-catalytic coupling technology has shown great potential in this field due to its advantages of low temperature, high efficiency and strong selectivity. The full text reviews the research progress of three types of plasma reactors, namely dielectric barrier discharge, microwave discharge and arc discharge, in hydrogen production, aromatics production and carbon material preparation from waste plastics. The regulation laws of key operating parameters and catalyst structure on the product were analyzed; The collaborative mechanism of energy transfer and reaction pathways at the plasma-catalytic interface was summarized, providing theoretical support and technical reference for the high-value resource conversion of waste plastics.
    RESEARCH PROGRESS ON STRUCTURE, PROPERTIES AND APPLICATION OF POLY ( 4-METHYL-1-PENTENE ) AND ITS POLYMERIZATION CATALYSTS
    2026, 57(7):  178-190. 
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    Poly 4-methyl-1-pentene ( PMP ) is a high-performance semi-crystalline polyolefin material with low density, high permeability, high thermal stability, excellent dielectric properties, good chemical resistance, safety and non-toxicity. In this paper, the research progress of PMP polymerization catalysts, including Ziegler-Natta catalysts, metallocene catalysts, post-metallocene catalysts and post-transition metal catalysts, was systematically reviewed. The effects of different catalytic systems on the stereostructure, molecular weight and distribution of polymers were analyzed. At the same time, the isotactic configuration, helical chain conformation, polymorphic behavior of PMP and its structure-activity relationship with material properties were discussed in detail, and the structural roots of its low density, high transparency, excellent gas permeability and high temperature stability were highlighted. On this basis, the application status and development prospects of PMP in cutting-edge fields such as high-end medical devices ( such as ECMO membrane oxygenators ), electronics and 5G communications ( high-temperature film capacitors, microwave dielectric substrates ), high-performance packaging, gas separation membranes, energy-saving radiation refrigeration, and nuclear radiation protection are summarized. Finally, the challenges faced by the PMP industry chain and the future development direction are prospected.