40 Tonnes of Petcoke Sent to Italy

As a byproduct of the petroleum industry, petcoke, also known as petroleum coke, is a carbon-rich solid that is obtained from the refining process of crude oil. It is mostly used as a fuel source in many sectors, especially in the manufacture of steel and power.

Here are some important petcoke facts:
1. Composition: The primary ingredient in petcoke is carbon, with trace amounts of sulfur, nitrogen, and other contaminants. It can have anywhere from 80% to 95% carbon.
2. Production: The process known as coking involves the heat cracking of heavy petroleum wastes to create petcoke. High temperatures are used to the residue during this procedure to convert complicated hydrocarbon molecules into simpler carbon structures.

3. Petcoke Types: Fuel-grade and calcined are the two primary varieties. Fuel-grade petcoke finds application as a fuel source in cement kilns, power plants, and various industrial operations. On the other hand, calcined pet coke goes through additional processing to get rid of contaminants and boost its carbon content. The main applications for it are in the manufacturing of steel, aluminium, and other metals.
4. Energy Content: Petcoke is an effective fuel source due to its high energy content. Because of its generally higher calorific value compared to coal, it is a desirable material for use in industrial operations and power generation.

5. Environmental Impact: Petcoke combustion releases carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases, contributing to climate change. It also contains sulfur and nitrogen compounds that can contribute to air pollution when burned. Therefore, the use of pet coke has raised environmental concerns in some regions.

Delivery time: 2023/9/11
Location: Italy
Products in demand: Calcined petroleum coke
Product grade: CPC-03 CPC-03
Product specifications: granular 5-10mm
B88 required quantity: 40 tonnes
Gb transportation method: sea transportation
Delivery time: 35 days
The calcined petroleum coke (CPC) that Zhenan supplies to its customers is a by-product of the coking unit of a crude oil refinery. It is mainly used to make anodes in the aluminum, steel and titanium smelting industries.