Modeling the regenerator in commercial fluid catalytic cracking units

Journal Article · Mon Apr 01 00:00:00 EST 1985 · Chem. Eng. Prog.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6412111

Krishna, A S; Parkin, E S

Fluid catalytic cracking is a complex process involving reactor and regenerator operations that are intimately coupled by interdependent variables. Using reasonable simplifying assumptions, we developed a steady state model of the regenerator capable of predicting temperature and gas composition profiles taking into account carbon burning and CO oxidation reactions and catalyst particle entrainment effects. Coupled with a reactor model, the regenerator model is currently being used to monitor, evaluate and optimize the performance of each of Gulf's commercial FCC units.

• Research Organization: Gulf Research and Development Co., Pittsburgh, Pa.
• OSTI ID: 6412111
• Journal Information: Chem. Eng. Prog.; (United States), Vol. 81:4
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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