Process Analytics in Ethylene Production Plants

ally produced organic material and its majority is used in the production of polymers and derivatives. Between a variety of processes the thermal cracking of hydrocarbons in the presence of steam (steam cracker) is mostly used. Regardless of the process type, all plants require process analytical equipment to collect reliable and accurate process data for process control, product quality, and plant safety. Siemens, a leader in process analytical instrumentation, has proven over decades its capability to plan, engineer, manufacture, implement and service analyzer systems for use in ethylen plants worldwide. This Case Study provides an overview of the steam cracking process and describes how Siemens, with its outstanding analyzer technology, application know-how and system integration expertise can provide remarkable user benefits. Ethylene