Research & Technology
Capabilities and Offerings
PETROCHEMICALS
Joffre and Corunna plants, which led to the development of a new method to extend
furnace run length by the mitigation of coke deposition. This technology has been
protected by patents and licensed to Kubota Metals Corporation, who manufacture
and market ANK400 (anti-coking furnace tube product) worldwide. This technology
excellence was recognized both internally (NOVA Chemicals President's Award) and
externally by APEGGA and ASTech.
The University of Alberta, supported by Provincial Government funds, to develop
a new, more efficient and environment friendly reactor to produce ethylene.
The Alberta Energy Research Institute and two foreign universities to assess
and develop a new technology for the conversion of gas oil from oil sands
into feedstocks for petrochemical operations.
The Alberta Research Council, Sustainable Development Technology Canada, and the
University of Waterloo to develop a new, low cost, low energy-consuming technology
for olefin/paraffin separation.
Providing technical support to day-to-day plant operations through creative thinking
and innovative solutions.
Further developing and enhancing steam-cracking technology, including upgrading
by-products and applying new separation methods to our plants.
Evaluating/adapting emerging petrochemicals technologies and new feedstocks.
Selecting and evaluating catalysts and adsorbents.
Molecular characterization
Morphological characterization
Catalyst analysis and characterization
Thermal characterization
Monomer/comonomer characterization
Microscopic characterization
The above information is provided in good faith. NOVA Chemicals is not responsible for any processing or compounding which may occur to produce finished articles, packaging materials or their components. Further, NOVA CHEMICALS MAKES NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION OF ANY KIND, REGARDING THE INFORMATION GIVEN OR THE PRODUCTS DESCRIBED, AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, REPRESENTATIONS AND CONDITIONS, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF QUALITY, MERCHANTABILITY AND SUITABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Responsibility for use, storage, handling and disposal of the products described herein is that of the purchaser or end user.
Purpose
The Petrochemicals Technology team improves operations, and identifies and evaluates emerging technologies. These actions help increase profitability, and position NOVA Chemicals at the forefront of the petrochemicals industry.
A primary function of our operations involves conducting research and development to minimize and eliminate process upsets. We aim to astutely develop and improve chemical processes and generate novel ideas pertinent to all our chemical operations. The work we do is supported by cost-effective partnerships, both internally, and externally with customers, government agencies and universities.
Examples of this strategy in action are our collaboration with:furnace run length by the mitigation of coke deposition. This technology has been
protected by patents and licensed to Kubota Metals Corporation, who manufacture
and market ANK400 (anti-coking furnace tube product) worldwide. This technology
excellence was recognized both internally (NOVA Chemicals President's Award) and
externally by APEGGA and ASTech.
a new, more efficient and environment friendly reactor to produce ethylene.
and develop a new technology for the conversion of gas oil from oil sands
into feedstocks for petrochemical operations.
University of Waterloo to develop a new, low cost, low energy-consuming technology
for olefin/paraffin separation.
People
The Petrochemicals Technology team represents a broad spectrum of scientific and engineering expertise supported by a premier research facility. Our experienced, enthusiastic and dedicated staff is capable of handling fundamental and practical problems arising in our plants, businesses, and labs.
Working together, our team has created a synergy that has helped generate an ideal atmosphere for developmental work and problem solving. Safe working habits, teamwork, timely response, cost effectiveness, and collaboration are among the attributes of this team.
Activities/Projects
Idea generation is actively promoted and qualifying initiatives enter the project "pipeline". Multi-disciplinary teams collaborate to efficiently drive these programs through to successful completion.
The key areas of our activity include:
and innovative solutions.
by-products and applying new separation methods to our plants.
Lab and Testing Facilities
NOVA Chemicals' Testing Services labs in Calgary have a broad range of capabilities to provide support solutions to our customers. The labs are modern, state-of-the-art, and are staffed to provide timely, cost-effective, and accurate testing support.
Testing capabilities include:
The above information is provided in good faith. NOVA Chemicals is not responsible for any processing or compounding which may occur to produce finished articles, packaging materials or their components. Further, NOVA CHEMICALS MAKES NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION OF ANY KIND, REGARDING THE INFORMATION GIVEN OR THE PRODUCTS DESCRIBED, AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, REPRESENTATIONS AND CONDITIONS, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF QUALITY, MERCHANTABILITY AND SUITABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Responsibility for use, storage, handling and disposal of the products described herein is that of the purchaser or end user.
