Processing heavy crudes: advances in fluid and flexicoking technology

Journal Article · Tue Dec 01 00:00:00 EST 1981 · Chem. Eng. Prog.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5323371

Allan, D E; Metrailer, W J; King, R C; Wiechert, S

The authors are concerned with Exxon's Fluid and Flexicoking processes which allow the refiner to convert the bottom of the crude barrel to clean products. This article primarily discusses enhancement of liquid yields from both processes and reduction of low-Btu gas from Flexicoking. Also discussed are recent advances in coking technology, which could make these processes more attractive. Flexicoking is an integrated coking/gasification process for upgrading heavy feedstocks. The process converts these feeds to a 99% yield of fuel gas, naphtha, middle distillates, heavy gas oil, and a low-sulfur coke gas. The remaining 1% is petroleum coke containing metals and other ash components present in the feed. 6 refs.

• Research Organization: Exxon Res and Eng Co, Florham Park, NJ, USA
• OSTI ID: 5323371
• Journal Information: Chem. Eng. Prog.; (United States), Vol. 77:12
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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