BIMF Oil Refining: Is It Ready for Commercial Exploitation?

[pervect]

Someone was asking me about a new Russian oil refining process from the Boreskov institute, known as the BIMF oil refiniing method, that is supposed to significantly reduce the cost of refining oil into gasoline when applied to new plants.

I really don't have much clue about chemical engineering, so I thought I'd post to this forum to see what comments other people had.

Some of the sources:

http://www.gateway2russia.com/st/art_206278.php
http://www.sanu.ac.yu/English/meetings/KATALIZAIV.htm

(the lecture cited in the later conference was SCIENTIFIC BASE AND TECHNOLOGY OF BIMF (“BORESKOV INSTITUTE MOTOR FUELS”) PROCESS
G.V. Echevsky , O.V. Kikhtyanin, D.G. Aksenov, and O.V. Klimov, Boreskov Institute of Catalysis, SB RAN, pr. Lavrentieva, 5, Novosibirsk, Russia )


Some of the questions I was asked: does this process look like it's on the "up and up"? If it is, is it ready for full-scale commercial exploitation (for instance, to replace some of the US refining capacity that was recently damaged), or is it still in the laboratory phase?

 

[Evalesco]

It looks like the BIMF oil refining method is still in the laboratory phase, as I couldn't find any evidence that it is being used commercially yet. However, from the sources you provided, it does seem that the process looks promising and could be ready for full commercial exploitation soon. It would be interesting to find out if this process could replace some of the US refining capacity that was recently damaged.

 

[ravenprp]

It is always exciting to hear about new advancements in the oil refining industry, especially if they promise to reduce costs and improve efficiency. The BIMF oil refining method from the Boreskov Institute in Russia certainly sounds promising, but it is important to approach any new technology with a critical eye and evaluate its readiness for commercial exploitation.

Based on the sources provided, it seems that the BIMF process has been studied and developed by reputable organizations, such as the Boreskov Institute of Catalysis and the Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts. This gives some credibility to the claims made about the process. However, it is important to note that these sources may have a bias towards promoting the technology.

In terms of readiness for commercial exploitation, it is difficult to say without more information. The sources mention that the process has been successfully tested in laboratory and pilot scale, but it is not clear if it has been implemented on a commercial scale. It is also important to consider the scalability and feasibility of implementing the BIMF process in existing refineries or building new plants. These factors can significantly impact the timeline for commercial exploitation.

It is also worth noting that the BIMF process is not the only technology being developed for oil refining. There may be other methods that are also promising and may be further along in terms of commercial readiness. Therefore, it is important for companies and governments to carefully evaluate all options before investing in a new technology.

In conclusion, while the BIMF oil refining method shows potential and has been studied by reputable organizations, it is difficult to determine its readiness for full-scale commercial exploitation without more information. It is important to approach any new technology with caution and thoroughly evaluate its feasibility and scalability before making any decisions.