Catalytically promoted combustion improves FCC (fluid catalytic cracking) operations

Conference · Thu Mar 01 04:00:00 EST 1979 · Am. Chem. Soc., Div. Pet. Chem., Prepr.; (United States)

OSTI ID:7180113

Upson, L L

The improved oxidation of carbon monoxide to dioxide during cracking catalyst regeneration with combustion promoters developed by Mobil Oil Corp. can be obtained by adding the promoter to the main catalyst circulation system as a solid with an attrition resistance lower than that of the main catalyst. In experimental and commercial runs, this promoter increased gasoline selectivity by 6Vertical Bar3< (because of low carbon levels on the regenerated catalyst), lowered the light-off requirements to below 1200/sup 0/F, was compatible with low-coke-making hydrotreated feedstocks, improved dense-phase burning with elimination of afterburning, provided uniform regenerator temperatures, and reduced the need for good regenerator air distribution. Other methods for improved zeolite regeneration, including Amoco's hardware for improved air distribution and catalyst mixing to give complete conversion of coke to carbon dioxide, the HFZ-20 catalyst developed by the Houdry Division of Air Products and Chemicals and Engelhard Industries for improved thermal and mechanical stability but also showing improved regeneration characteristics, and Mobil's carbon monoxide burning promoter are also discussed.

• Research Organization: Houdry Div., Air Prod. Chem. Inc.
• OSTI ID: 7180113
• Report Number(s): CONF-790415-
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Am. Chem. Soc., Div. Pet. Chem., Prepr.; (United States) Journal Volume: 24:2
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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02 PETROLEUM
020400* -- Petroleum-- Processing
CARBON COMPOUNDS
CARBON MONOXIDE
CARBON OXIDES
CATALYSTS
CATALYTIC CRACKING
CHALCOGENIDES
CHEMICAL REACTIONS
COMBUSTION
CRACKING
DATA
DECOMPOSITION
DOCUMENT TYPES
EXPERIMENTAL DATA
FUELS
GASOLINE
INDUSTRY
INFORMATION
LIQUID FUELS
NUMERICAL DATA
OXIDATION
OXIDES
OXYGEN COMPOUNDS
PETROLEUM INDUSTRY
PETROLEUM PRODUCTS
PROCESSING
PRODUCTION
PROMOTERS
PYROLYSIS
REFINING
REGENERATION
RESEARCH PROGRAMS
REVIEWS
TESTING
THERMOCHEMICAL PROCESSES