FCCU operating changes optimize octane catalyst use

Journal Article · Mon Sep 01 04:00:00 EDT 1986 · Oil Gas J.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5195865

Desai, P H

The use of octane-enhancing catalysts in a fluid catalytic cracking unit (FCCU) requires changes in the operation of the unit to derive maximum benefits from the octane catalyst. In addition to the impressive octane gain achieved by the octane catalyst, the catalyst also affects the yield structure, the unit heat balance, and the product slate by reducing hydrogen transfer reactions. Catalyst manufacturers have introduced new product lines based upon ultrastable Y type (USY) zeolites which can result in 2 to 3 research octane number (RON) gains over the more traditional rare earth exchanged Y type (REY) zeolites. Here are some operating techniques for the FCCU and associated processes that will allow maximum benefits from octane catalyst use.

• Research Organization: Akzo Chemie America, Ketjen Catalysts, Pasadena, TX
• OSTI ID: 5195865
• Journal Information: Oil Gas J.; (United States), Journal Name: Oil Gas J.; (United States) Vol. 84:38; ISSN OIGJA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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02 PETROLEUM
020400* -- Petroleum-- Processing
023000 -- Petroleum-- Properties & Composition
ALKANES
ANTIKNOCK RATINGS
CATALYSTS
CATALYTIC CRACKING
CATALYTIC EFFECTS
CHEMICAL REACTION YIELD
CHEMICAL REACTIONS
CHEMICAL REACTORS
CRACKING
DECOMPOSITION
ELEMENTS
ENERGY SOURCES
FOSSIL FUELS
FUELS
GASOLINE
HYDROCARBONS
HYDROGEN TRANSFER
INORGANIC ION EXCHANGERS
ION EXCHANGE MATERIALS
LIQUID FUELS
MANUFACTURERS
MATERIALS
METALS
MINERALS
OCTANE
OPTIMIZATION
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
PETROLEUM
PETROLEUM PRODUCTS
PYROLYSIS
RARE EARTHS
RESEARCH PROGRAMS
THERMOCHEMICAL PROCESSES
YIELDS
ZEOLITES