Actual performance of key stages of the phenol process: Present state and expected future

This article presents an analysis of the actual results of operating the phenol processes licensed by such companies as ILLA International (U.S. and Russia, hereinafter collectively referred to as “ILLA”), KBR (U.S.), Mitsui (Japan), Polimeri Europa/Lummus (Italy/U.S.), and UOP (U.S.) (listed alphabetically) and by the world’s largest phenol and acetone producer INEOS (U.K.). This analysis may be useful for phenol/acetone producers as well as for licensees who engage in an evaluation of technical and commercial bids for a grassroots phenol project.