R&D Trends on Membrane Technology for the Petroleum Industry

Abstract

Technology Roadmap compiled by JPEC focuses on membrane technology as one of advanced energy-saving processes. Organic membranes have already been put into practical use in the petroleum refining industry for gasses, such as for the separation of hydrogen or carbon dioxide. Inorganic membranes, however, which are expected to be more advantageous to separate specific hydrocarbons than organic membranes in terms of high temperature tolerance. Information here provided from overseas organizations will be utilized for discussion on JPEC future project.