![Eine Fläche von rund 64.000 Quadratmetern - das entspricht 13 Fußballfeldern - umfasst der Steamcracker II, die größte einzelne Anlage am Standort Ludwigshafen der BASF. Der Cracker ist auch das "Herzstück" der Verbundproduktion. Seit 1981 ist dieser Gigant in Betrieb und spaltet unter Zusatz von Wasserdampf bei etwa 850 Grad Celsius Rohbenzin auf. Dabei entstehen im wesentlichen Ethylen und Propylen, beides unverzichtbare Grundstoffe für die Herstellung vieler Produkte in Ludwigshafen. Abdruck honorarfrei. Copyright by BASF.
Steam cracker II, the largest individual plant at BASF's Ludwigshafen site, covers a surface area of about 64,000 square meters, which is about the size of 13 soccer fields. The steam cracker is also the heart of BASF's Verbund production strategy. This giant plant has been operating since 1981 and uses steam to crack naphtha at about 850°C [1,562°F]. This process leads primarily to ethylene and propylene, both indispensable feedstocks for manufacturing numerous products in Ludwigshafen.Print free of charge. Copyright by BASF.](/api/imaging/focalarea/33x10/2560x/dam/jcr%3A5e426a91-534f-3741-b602-55a476901c9a/Verbund_at_night.jpg "Eine Fläche von rund 64.000 Quadratmetern - das entspricht 13 Fußballfeldern - umfasst der Steamcracker II, die größte einzelne Anlage am Standort Ludwigshafen der BASF. Der Cracker ist auch das \"Herzstück\" der Verbundproduktion. Seit 1981 ist dieser Gigant in Betrieb und spaltet unter Zusatz von Wasserdampf bei etwa 850 Grad Celsius Rohbenzin auf. Dabei entstehen im wesentlichen Ethylen und Propylen, beides unverzichtbare Grundstoffe für die Herstellung vieler Produkte in Ludwigshafen. Abdruck honorarfrei. Copyright by BASF.
Steam cracker II, the largest individual plant at BASF's Ludwigshafen site, covers a surface area of about 64,000 square meters, which is about the size of 13 soccer fields. The steam cracker is also the heart of BASF's Verbund production strategy. This giant plant has been operating since 1981 and uses steam to crack naphtha at about 850°C [1,562°F]. This process leads primarily to ethylene and propylene, both indispensable feedstocks for manufacturing numerous products in Ludwigshafen.Print free of charge. Copyright by BASF.")
Performance Polymers
Systems for continuous processes
Elastopor H systems are an essential part of multi-layer construction elements (so-called sandwich elements) with polyurethane insulating core and diffusion-tight metal layers. These will be used as a facade or roof elements in the refrigeration, storage and industrial halls, and for containers and vehicle bodies. Sectional, doors and garage doors are manufactured with polyurethane insulation core. The production of these metal elements are interconnected in a continuous form (dual band).
The simple processing of liquid reaction mixture allows foaming profiles (eg shutter and window profiles) and all kinds of forms.
| Product group | Polyurethane rigid foam, continuous processes |
| Product name | Elastopor® H |
| Application | Continuous production of insulation panels, laminates and blinds with either flexible or rigid facings. |
| Fire performance | B1* B2 and B3 / M1* M2 M3, according to following standards DIN 4102 / NF P92-507 * As element with steel facings |
| Blowing agents | Carbon dioxide, HFC, pentane |
| Mixing ratio | System dependent |
| Reactivity | System dependent |
| Thickness panel [mm] | 10 - 200 |
| Density [kg/m3] | 30 - 50 |
