Research and Technology Roadmap

1. Development of Advanced Refining Technologies

  • Development of Hydroconversion technology for converting extra-heavy crude oil and heavy residues into lighter crude fractions.
  • Development of Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) technology for converting refinery residues into middle distillates.
  • Development of Deep Desulfurization technologies for petroleum products, including diesel fuel, kerosene, gasoline, and fuel oil.
  • Development of Reactive Separation processes and related technical know-how.
  • Development of biological and low-energy conversion technologies for petroleum materials.

2. Catalyst Technology Development and Commercialization

  • Development of technical know-how and commercialization of catalysts required by the refining industry.

3. Refinery Equipment Technology Development

  • Development of technical knowledge related to refinery process equipment.

4. Production Planning and Productivity Enhancement

  • Research on production planning methodologies, optimization models, and productivity improvement solutions.

5. Environmentally Sustainable Technologies

  • Development of advanced technologies for industrial water and wastewater treatment.
  • Development of technologies for remediation of contaminated soils.
  • Development of technologies for producing gasoline and petroleum products that comply with international environmental standards.
  • Development of membrane-based technologies for reducing gasoline losses and emissions.

6. Chemical Manufacturing Technologies

  • Development and commercialization of chemicals required by the refining industry.

7. Energy Efficiency and Fuel Consumption Optimization

  • Research on optimization of refinery processes to reduce fuel consumption and improve energy efficiency.

8. Refining Process Development

  • Research for optimization and development of new refining processes and preparation of refinery development roadmaps.

9. Process Control and Instrumentation Technologies

  • Research and development of refinery control systems and instrumentation technologies.

10. Power Generation and Distribution Systems

  • Research related to power generation and electrical distribution equipment used in refineries.

11. Safety and Fire Protection Technologies

  • Research and development of safety equipment and fire protection systems.

12. Utility Systems Technologies

  • Research and development of technologies associated with refinery utility systems.

Organizational Structure

The Research and Technology Management consists of the following divisions:

1. Research and Development Affairs

2. Technology Affairs

3. Finance and Contracts Affairs

4. Scientific Information and Research Communications Center

5. Central Information and Library Center

1&2. Research and Technology Affairs

In addition to managing and supervising numerous research contracts and supporting postgraduate theses, the Research and Technology Affairs Division conducts a wide range of activities, including:

  • Organizing scientific seminars and technical workshops.
  • Establishing and leading specialized committees, including petroleum product specification committees.
  • Supporting scientific conferences and seminars.
  • Providing scientific and technical information services.
  • Managing the Company's Information Center and Central Library.

3. Finance and Contracts Affairs

The Contracts Affairs Unit was established in 2007 to create a centralized structure for managing contracts within the Research and Technology Management.

Its responsibilities include:

  • Contract preparation and execution.
  • Obtaining required approvals and permits.
  • Managing legal and administrative contractual procedures.
  • Processing contract-related payments.
  • Preparing management performance reports.
  • Managing budgets.
  • Controlling and maintaining assets and resources.

4. Scientific Information and Research Communications Center

This center was established to provide information and reporting services related to research projects and academic studies supported by NIORDC and its subsidiary companies.

Its activities include:

  • Collection and archiving of research project reports.
  • Monitoring and follow-up of research contracts.
  • Supporting publication of scientific papers.
  • Supporting participation in domestic and international scientific and technical conferences.
  • Providing information services required by the Research and Technology Management.

5. Central Information and Library Center

Established in 2006 as the specialized parent library of NIORDC, the Central Library currently houses more than 80,000 information resources, including:

  • Books
  • Journals and periodicals
  • Technical reports
  • Scientific papers
  • Theses and dissertations
  • Standards and specifications
  • Newspapers
  • Digital media and electronic resources

The library provides information services to the petroleum industry and offers:

  • Electronic library services with full-text access to journals, articles, international standards, and Ministry of Petroleum standards.
  • Online access to library resources across NIORDC and its subsidiary companies.
  • Selective dissemination of information (SDI).
  • Scientific information procurement and delivery.
  • Subscription management for Persian and English technical publications.
  • Reference and lending services.

NIORDC Research and Technology management

Telephone: +98 21 61639145 / +98 21 61638645 / +98 21 88928488

Fax: +98 21 61639130 / +98 21 88915934

Email: r&t@niordc.ir

 


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