Abstract: The present application relates to a process for cracking a hydrocarbon feedstock, using to the largest extent electrically powered equipment where the power is obtained from renewable sources or low-carbon sources. In particular, it relates to a process for cracking a hydrocarbon feedstock, including bringing the hydrocarbon feedstock and dilution steam to supersonic velocities in the reactor, followed by applying a shockwave to induce cracking of the hydrocarbon feedstock, to convert at least a part of the hydrocarbon mixture to produce olefins.

Abstract: The present application relates to a process for cracking a hydrocarbon feedstock, using to the largest extent electrically powered equipment where the power is obtained from renewable sources or low-carbon sources. In particular, it relates to a furnace for steam cracking a hydrocarbon feedstock, wherein the furnace comprises one or more tubes for transporting the hydrocarbon feedstock and dilution steam; and an electrically heated infrared emitter for transferring heat to the tubes. It also relates to a process for steam cracking a hydrocarbon feedstock using infrared radiation.

Abstract: According to the invention, a) from the position of an accelerator pedal actuated by the driver, a value is extracted of a power (P.sub.d) requested by this driver, b) in various vehicle operating phases, a base power (P.sub.b) absorbed by the vehicle over and above the power possibly required to move the latter is calculated, and c) the quantities of air and of fuel admitted into the engine are controlled in such a way as to drive the power (P.sub.m) which it delivers to the sum of the requested (P.sub.d) and base (P.sub.b) powers.