@article{petroleum-tech-mngmt-adr-journal, author = {Udit Madaan and Aditya Menon and Arpit Goel}, title = { Unconventional Methods to convert Naphtha to Diesel}, journal = {Journal of Advanced Research in Petroleum Technology & Management}, volume = {1}, number = {3&4}, year = {2021}, keywords = {}, abstract = {The 21st century has made it imperative for the logistics and transportation industryto be entirely dependent on the efficiency of the fuel used. The solution that wasprovided was that of the use of diesel as a fuel. As the consumption of diesel isincreasing exponentially, novel methods are an immediate need for its surplusproduction. In the light of fast depleting fossil fuels, we have to ensure the securityof the cogs of the logistics and transportation industry by looking at unconventionalmethods for the production of diesel so that the industry runs smoothly in the futuretoo. As the global energy demand increases, one of the major problems faced by therefineries is to meet higher diesel demand. Demand for diesel-powered vehicles hasincreased over time and has in turn led to increasing demand for diesel overgasoline. There is strong surplus of gasoline production than middle distillates, whichinclude jet fuel, heating kerosene, and gas and diesel oils. Surplus production ofthese distillates is a priority. Also the opportunities to incorporate naphtha into thegasoline pool are continuing to decline day by day, as a result, naphtha is creatingproblem to the refineries. A solution to the aforementioned problem may be foundin the form of dieselization process. Dieselization is commonly applied in oil refiningindustries to shift yields towards diesel by crude selection, low severity fluid catalyticcracker operation and increased hydrocracking and residue upgrading. In this article,emphasis is given to the ways to achieve an increase in diesel output using novelunconventional methods and moreover, a comparative analysis is done between theunconventional and conventional methods of production. Some of the conventionaloptions that refineries consider are well known. But focus here is mainly onunconventional methods like blending of different components. The preparation ofpoly-diesel by Oligomerisation is also taken into account. Another option is using theSyngas obtained from Steam reforming naphtha unit to produce more middledistillates via Fischer-Tropsch process. We have also taken into account the use ofolefin components (obtained from LPG and FCC light naphtha) using aromaticalkylation and later hydrogenating them to produce alkyl-cycloparaffins. Also, an indepthstudy is done on how increased diesel output can provide better energysecurity and this method is adapted to the Indian scenario.}, issn = {2455-9180}, pages = {31--37}, url = {http://www.thejournalshouse.com/index.php/petroleum-tech-mngmt-adr-journal/article/view/265} }