Reduced crude processing with Ashland's RCC process

Conference · Sat May 01 04:00:00 EDT 1982 · Proc., Am. Pet. Inst., Refin. Dep.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5264087

Zandona, O J; Busch, L E; Hettinger, W P

Ashland Oil has long recognized the need to improve the process for the direct conversion of residual feedstocks into transportation fuels and other lighter products. The reduced crude oil conversion (RCC) unit now under construction at the Catlettsburg, Kentucky, refinery was developed to meet these demands. The facility incorporates RCC process innovations and recent catalyst technology improvements, and provides increased operating flexibility. Heavier, higher-sulfur crude oils can be processed under several economically attractive scenarios. They allow for an excellent balance between the production of transportation fuels, and reduced amounts of heavy fractions. An outstanding feature of the RCC process is the highoctane quality of full-boiling-range gasoline that results when converting residual feedstocks.

• Research Organization: Ashland Oil, Inc., Ashland, Kentucky
• OSTI ID: 5264087
• Report Number(s): CONF-8205233-
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Proc., Am. Pet. Inst., Refin. Dep.; (United States) Journal Volume: 61
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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