(36d) Feedstock Contaminants in Ethylene Plants - 2017 Update

Ethylene plant operators were polled for their responses on a wide range of feedstock contaminant issues. This paper presents the responses to this survey and an analysis of the gathered information. A special emphasis is placed on the impact of shale gas on the US Gulf Coast plants. Comparisons with the 2004 Feedstock Contaminant Survey are also included.