According to the company’s public relations report, over the past
three years, Bandar Imam Petrochemical has placed growing emphasis on industry–university
cooperation, as well as partnerships with science and technology parks and knowledge-based
companies. This strategic approach aims to enhance efficiency, localize
technical know-how, and reduce reliance on foreign technologies, paving the way
for a series of effective and innovative collaborations.
In the latest such initiative, a joint team from Bandar Imam
Petrochemical and the Faculty of Chemical Engineering at Ferdowsi University of
Mashhad successfully completed the Ethylene Unit Simulation and Optimization
project in 18 months.
The designed simulator incorporates 12 core subprocesses and has been
developed to facilitate the operation of ethylene units. The system can predict
plant performance and output under varying feedstock conditions, providing
operators with a powerful decision-support tool.
The project’s successful completion marks a significant step toward
higher operational efficiency, reduced energy costs, and technological
advancement, contributing meaningfully to the sustainable development of Iran’s
petrochemical industry.