Propane and butanes, liquefied

CPC v2.1 Code: 3341

About propane and butanes, liquefied

cpc code 3341 covers the liquefied propane and butanes industry, which plays a crucial role in the broader energy and petrochemical sectors. These liquefied gases are essential feedstocks and fuel sources for a wide range of industrial and domestic applications, making them a vital component of the global economy.

Production process

The production of liquefied propane and butanes typically involves the extraction and separation of these gases from natural gas or crude oil streams. This process often utilizes fractional distillation, where the raw materials are heated and the different components are separated based on their boiling points. The liquefied gases are then stored and transported under pressure to maintain their liquid state.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of liquefied propane and butanes include natural gas, crude oil, and specialized processing equipment such as distillation columns, compressors, and storage tanks. Additionally, the industry relies on a robust transportation infrastructure, including pipelines, tankers, and rail cars, to move the finished products to various markets.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the liquefied propane and butanes industry are the liquefied gases themselves, which are then consumed by a variety of other industries. These include the 3251 Basic chemical manufacturing, 3252 Resin, synthetic rubber, and artificial and synthetic fibers and filaments manufacturing, and 3261 Plastics product manufacturing sectors, as well as the residential and commercial heating markets.

Family tree for propane and butanes, liquefied

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    A["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3'>3: Other transportable goods, except metal products, machinery and equipment</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/33'>33: Coke oven products; refined petroleum products; nuclear fuel</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/334'>334: Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons, except natural gas</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3341'>3341: Propane and butanes, liquefied</a>"]

    C --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3342'>3342: Ethylene, propylene, butylene, butadiene and other petroleum gases or gaseous hydrocarbons, except natural gas</a>"]

    D --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/33410'>33410: Propane and butanes, liquefied</a>"]


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