Recognition at Innovation Eni 2008

Improved procedure for the hydro-conversion of heavy oils with ebullating bed systems.

 

Giacomo Rispoli - Giuseppe Bellussi - Nicoletta Panariti

 

Eni R&M Division

 

In the patent application the claim is that this is an original process for the improvement of the hydro-conversion of heavy oils with ebullating bed systems. The proposed patent foresees improvement both in product quality and in the potential reduction in the complexity and scale of the processes, with an improvement in overall energy efficiency. It also offers an opportunity to adapt ebullating bed plant currently in use, making them fully able to effect the complete conversion of loads, with the consequent elimination of the production of combustible oil.

 

SIMBA + Petroleum System Modelling.

 

Paolo Ruffo - Domenico Grigo - Roberto Galimberti

 

Eni E&P Division

 

The “Simba + Petroleum System Modelling” project involves the development of innovative technologies in the field of petroleum system modelling, for a probability analysis of hydrocarbon content in potential traps in sedimentary basins. The SIMBA proprietary method, as used for this purpose, creates a model of the main geological processes, from the generation of hydrocarbons to their migration and concentration.
The most significant technologies introduced in 2007 concerned: the evaluation of the effects of geological evolution on the characteristics of a oilfield (Kashagan) and an improvement in forecasting capacities of SIMBA thanks to a more accurate description of the geological characteristics of the basin, obtained with an integrated geological modelling workflow.

 

Development of a process for the production of co-polymer styrenes via anionic/radicalic polymerization.

 

Riccardo Inglese - Leonardo Chiazzi - Alessandro Canalini - Fabio Montanari

 

Polimeri Europa

 

In the patent application the claim is that this is an original process for the preparation of co-polymer styrenes via anionic/radicalic polymerization from butadiene. The derivate process permits for the simplification of the diagrams, a significant reduction in investments and both fixed and variable costs. The new productive set up would make it possible to improve the range of products and the use of rubbers that can not be processed with current plant.