Exploring the potential of catalytic cracking oil slurry as high aromatic rubber filling oil

Authors

  • Suleiman A Wali Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Modibbo Adama University, Yola, Nigeria
  • Abdulhalim Musa Abubakar Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Modibbo Adama University, Yola, Nigeria
  • Abubakar Mohammed Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Modibbo Adama University, Yola, Nigeria
  • Alfitouri Ibrahim Jellah Oil and Gas Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Bani Waleed University, Libya
  • Anna Sobczak Faculty of Economics, Jacob of Paradies Academy in Gorzów Wielkopolski, Gorzów Wielkopolski, Poland
  • Noureddine Elboughdiri Chemical Engineering Department, College of Engineering, University of Ha’il, Ha’il, Saudi Arabia; Chemical Engineering Process Department, National School of Engineers, Zrig Gabes, University of Gabes, Gabes, Tunisia
  • Vivek Kumar Pandey Centre for Research Impact & Outcome, Chitkara University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Chitkara University, Rajpura, 140401, Punjab, India https://orcid.org/0009-0001-5425-2137
  • Marwea AlHedrewy College of Technical Engineering, the Islamic University, Najaf, Iraq; College of Technical Engineering, the Islamic University of Al Diwaniyah, Al Diwaniyah, Iraq https://orcid.org/0009-0008-7371-6364

Abstract

The utilization of catalytic oil slurry furfural extract as a high aromatic filling oil holds immense potential for enhancing rubber performance and properties. This study focuses on the properties and composition analysis of oil slurries extracted from the Maoming Petrochemical No. 2 and No. 4 catalytic cracking units, revealing a high content of aromatic hydrocarbons up to 70%. Through systematic experimentation, it has been determined that the 2# slurry oil is optimal for butadiene rubber (BR), while the 4# slurry oil is well-suited for styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR). Furthermore, a market feasibility comparison evaluates the performance of synthetic rubber infused with high aromatic oil, providing insights into the potential market acceptance of the 2# and 4# slurry oil extractions. This comprehensive study not only highlights the technical advancements in rubber manufacturing but also emphasizes the competitive edge and economic viability offered by catalytic oil slurry furfural extract as a high aromatic filling oil.

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2025-06-03

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Engineering Review, Vol. 45, No. 1

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Exploring the potential of catalytic cracking oil slurry as high aromatic rubber filling oil. (2025). Engineering Review, 45(1). https://engineeringreview.org/index.php/ER/article/view/2620