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Mr. Peter Ferenz
Commercial DirectorUnivation Technologies LLCUSA
A Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from ManhattanCollege and a Masters in Chemical Engineering from the sameinstitution, Mr. Peter Ferenz is primarily responsible for thecompany’s licensing activities in India and China.
Mr. Ferenz has been involved in the development and sale ofproducts derived from the UNIPOL™ PE Process since 1984, andhas been engaged in licensing the technology since 1997.
UNIPOL™ PE Process Technology
Advances for the Dynamic Indian Market
Peter Ferenz* – Commercial Director
Dr. Rakesh Kumar – Product Technology Leader
Univation Technologies, LLC
March 2013
© 2013 Univation Technologies, LLC. All Rights Reserved* Presentation Speaker
March 2013
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INEOS
Braskem
National Petrochemical
Chevron Phillips
Petrochina
LyondellBasell Industries
SINOPEC
SABIC
Dow Chemical
ExxonMobil
Univation TechnologiesA Venture between The Dow Chemical Company & ExxonMobil Chemical Company
Exclusive Licensor of the UNIPOL™ PE Process
Global Leader in Catalyst Manufacturing - Conventional and Advanced PE Catalysts
Focused on Innovation and Technology Delivery
Provider of UNIPOL™ PE Process Technical Services to Licensees
Top 10 Polyethylene SuppliersTotal Capacity (KTA)
Source: Townsend Solutions Estimate, Jan 1 2012
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~33% global
HD/LLD capacity
~50% global HD/LLD
Swing capacity
Over 100 operating reactor lines:
> 22 million tons PE/yr
UNIPOL™ PE Process: The Global Leader in PE Production
Operating
Line
Lines in Design or
Construction
Lines 400 KTA
capacity
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~33% global
HD/LLD capacity
~50% global HD/LLD
Swing capacity
23 reactor lines in design/construction:
> 7 million tons PE/yr
Over 100 operating reactor lines:
> 22 million tons PE/yr
UNIPOL™ PE Process: The Global Leader in PE Production
Operating
Line
Lines in Design or
Construction
Lines 400 KTA
capacity
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~33% global
HD/LLD capacity
~50% global HD/LLD
Swing capacity
23 reactor lines in design/construction:
> 7 million tons PE/yr
Over 100 operating reactor lines:
> 22 million tons PE/yr
20 operating reactor lines:
400 KTA
UNIPOL™ PE Process: The Global Leader in PE Production
Operating
Line
Lines in Design or
Construction
Lines 400 KTA
capacity
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~33% global
HD/LLD capacity
~50% global HD/LLD
Swing capacity
23 reactor lines in design/construction:
> 7 million tons PE/yr
Over 100 operating reactor lines:
> 22 million tons PE/yr
6 in design/construction:
400 KTA
UNIPOL™ PE Process: The Global Leader in PE Production
EM
CC
Operating
Line
Lines in Design or
Construction
Lines 400 KTA
capacity
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UNIPOL™ PE Process: Ultimate Streamlined Process Provides
Reliability at Lowest Cost
Fewest pieces of equipment; minimizes investment
cost (up to 30% advantage)
No need for cyclone / dust collection
Cycle gas compressor only rotating equipment in
reactor gas loop
Reactor gas loop optimized to limit fouling and
provide stable operation
Patented Quick Seed Bed technology reduces
transition time
Patented cycle gas turbine design to minimize
flare load & size
Proprietary Advanced Process Control for superior
operational performance
Additional synergies for 2 line / integrated sites
Easily accommodates grade slate changes to meet
swings in market demand at no additional cost
Ethylene
Co-monomer
ICA
Finishing
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UNIPOL™ PE Process: Largest Operating Lines
Largest proven UNIPOL™ PE capacity: 650 kta
– 20 operating lines ≥ 320 kta with >250 reactor-years of experience
– Largest operating competitive gas phase technology: 320 kta
LLDPE & HDPE use the same, proven UNIPOL™ PE Process design
650 kta Operating
LL
DP
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ac
ity
UNIPOL PE Other LLDPE GP
320 kta Operating
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PE Operating Capacities & Capacity Maximums
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Slurry loop HDPE process
with bHDPE capability
Number of Reactor Lines
Other
LLDPE GP
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UNIPOL PE
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UNIPOL™ PE Process: One Reactor for All Products & Applications
Unimodal
HDPE
Bimodal
HDPE
One Single UNIPOL™ PE Gas
Phase Reactor Process
LLDPE
Metallocene
UCAT™ Catalyst
ACCLAIM™ Catalyst
PRODIGY™ Catalyst
UCAT™ Catalyst
XCAT™ Catalyst
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UNIPOL™ PE Process Delivers Unmatched Product Breadth
Other
Gas Phase
Film
LLDPE C4
LLDPE C6/C8
mLLDPE / Single Site
HDPE (unimodal)
HDPE (bimodal)
Injection Molding
LLDPE
HDPE
Blow Molding
LLDPE
HDPE HIC (unimodal)
HDPE HIC (bimodal)
Large Part Blow Molding
Other Applications
Sheet
HDPE Pipe (unimodal)
HDPE Pipe (bi/multimodal)
LLDPE Tubing
Rotomolding
Tape - Monofilament
Geo-membrane
Applications UNIPOL™ PE Solution Slurry/Loop Stirred Slurry
Commercial Development
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Univation Technologies: Established Leader in Metallocene
Technology
Univation XCAT™ >35% of WW capacity
– > 17 yrs experience
– > 12 million metric tons produced since 1995
– 10 licensed plants producing
– Production in all major consuming regions
2013 Top MCN Technologies by Capacity
Townsend HAO/MCN ’12
Univation estimates
Dow
Solution
UnivationOthers
HPR
− Benchmark for highly engineered down gauged film
EZP
− Uniquely positioned for LD penetration
VPR
− Opens new markets with best balance of performance
− Commercial YE2013
LD
equipment
LLequipment
PR
OC
ES
SA
BIL
ITY
FILM TOUGHNESS
LDpure
LDrich
LL rich
LL pure
XCAT™ EZP
mLLDPE
XCAT™ VPR
mLLDPE
XCAT™ HP
mLLDPE
LD Market Domain
LL Market Domain
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0.92
0.93
0.94
0.95
0.96
0.1 1 10 100
Den
sit
y (
g/c
c)
Melt Index (I2, dg/min)
Film
XCAT™ VP-100 Catalyst: Extending Metallocene Platform to the
Next Generation
UNIPOL™ XCAT™ Metallocene Catalyst provides unique market leadership
Broadest metallocene LLDPE coverage with XCAT™ PE Resin portfolio
XCAT™ Versatile Performance Resin (VPR)
Opens new markets with best balance of
performance and extends to HDPE
Best balance of extrusion, stiffness/toughness,
sealing; retains toughness in LD blends
Films: better competitor to solution MCN with “drop-
in” processability
Injection/Rotomolding: allows access to new
applications via cycle time improvements and/or
down-gauging
Injection
Molding
Roto-
molding Extru
sio
n C
oatin
g
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ACCLAIM™ K-100 Series Catalyst Benefits
‒ High production rates
‒ Comonomer flexibility for blow molding and film
‒ In commercial production > 2 years
PRODIGY™ Bimodal Catalyst Benefits
– High production rates
– Outstanding reactor continuity and robustness
– Improved resin homogeneity vs. dual reactor for
power savings during extrusion
– In commercial production > 5 years
Compatible Catalysts
Easy Bimodal / Unimodal Transitions
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Space Time Yield, kg/hr/m3
Pro
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vit
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Production Rate & Productivity Comparison
Production Rate
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HMW & LMW
sites on same
catalyst particles HMW & LMW
molecular mixing
in resin particlesStandard
Extruder
PRODIGY™ & ACCLAIM™ Catalysts: Advanced HDPE Performance
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Demonstrated Production
PRODIGY™ delivers
consistency & performance
>5 years PE100 production
Reliable Pipe Fabrication
Up to 20% more throughput
Reduced energy requirement
High melt strength: low sag
Flexible Field Installation
Place around/under structures
Tolerates rough handling
Horizontal directional drilling
Reliable, Lasting Service
Exceeds PE100 requirements
Dependable pipe solutions
for Future Generations
PRODIGY™ Bimodal Resins Adds Value to the Entire HDPE Pipe Chain
Pipe images:
Qenos Pty Ltd.
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0.20
0.25
10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Univation’s PRODIGY™BMC
Forc
e, cN
Pull-Off speed, mm/s
Superior Melt Strength
Competitive grades
Melt Temp (°C) Output (kg/hr/rpm)
Competitive PE100 Pipe Grades
4.6
4.8
5
5.2
5.4
5.6
5.8
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200
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230
240
250
Univation
Higher Output
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100
150
200Density
Melt Strength
MFR (I21/I5)
ESCR
Top Load(1 gal,
continuous)
ExtrudateSwell
PRODIGY™ Bimodal PE Resin: Superior ESCR for HIC Blow Molding
Excellent processing characteristics
Superior ESCR to competitive
unimodal & bimodal grades
Higher Top Load
PRODIGY ™ Bimodal
Commercial Bimodal
Commercial Unimodal
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40
80
120Tear-MD
Tear-TD
Dart Drop
FAR
Motor load
Diepressure
Competitive single reactor
bimodal HPDE film
Improved film performance with
inherently low gel resin
PRODIGY™ Bimodal Film
PRODIGY™ Bimodal
Commercial Bimodal
PRODIGY™ Bimodal Blow Molding
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ACCLAIM™ K-100 Series Catalyst Delivers Upgraded ESCR for
L-Ring Drums
L-Ring Drum Key Requirements
Rigidity and toughness
Melt strength for parison stability
Environmental Stress Crack Resistance
Regulatory standards for shipping
ACCLAIM™ L-Ring Drum Grade
Raises well-proven Cr catalyst resin
to next performance level
Excellent balance of parison stability, ESCR,
impact strength & stiffness
Outstanding ESCR: >2X higher than
chromium-based resins & other slurry process
resins
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Conventional Cr
ACCLAIM™ K-100
0%
100%
200%
300%FI
Density
ESCRFlex Mod
Tensile
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Summary
UNIPOL™ PE Process
– Simple, streamlined design
– Proven with largest capacity single reactor lines
UNIPOL™ PE Resins
– Leader in LLDPE & well-established in HDPE with broadest product capability
– Leader in Metallocene with New Generation XCAT™ VP-100 Catalyst for HDPE/LLDPE
UNIPOL™ PE Process: Proven value ready for the Indian PE Market
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Trademarks
Univation Technologies, LLC is a venture between The Dow Chemical Company
and ExxonMobil Chemical Company and is the world leader in licensing gas-phase
polyethylene technology. UNIVATION, XCAT, PRODIGY, PREMIER, ACCLAIM,
stylized “Univation Technologies,” and the stylized “U" are registered trademarks
(registered in the U.S. Pat. and Tm. Off. and in other countries) of Univation
Technologies. UNIPOL and UCAT are trademarks of The Dow Chemical Company
(“Dow”) or an affiliated company of Dow, licensed for use to Univation
Technologies.
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