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Catalytic Cracking Processes Flashcards

1
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What are the properties of the catalyst for the FCC ?

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  • Fine powder catalyst

- Acidic alumina-silica

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What are FCC catalyst made of ?

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FCC catalysts use a blend of amorphous and crystallized silica-alumina called zeolite or molecular sieves

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What are the different types of molecular sieves ?

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A type, X and Y types

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4
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What is the type of molecular sieves used for FCC catalyst ?

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Y type

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What is the difference between A and X and Y sieves type ?

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  • A-sieves have small windows and are used for drying and separation
  • X and Y sieves have larger windows to allow large molecules to enter and react
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What is the composition of the FCC catalyst ?

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  • 10-50 % zeolite (acidic function)

- the rest is amorphous silica-alumina

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7
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What is the average diameter of an FCC catalyst ?

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60-65 microns

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What are the operating conditions in the FCC ?

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  • T : 520 to 540°C
  • P : 2 to 3 bar
  • FCC catalyst
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9
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What are the possible feeds for the FCC ?

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  • VGO from vacuum distillation
  • Vacuum residue with low metal content
  • VGO from visbreaker …
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10
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What is the cycle occuring in the FCC ?

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  • The feed reacts with the catalyst
  • The spent catalyst is sent to the regenerator
  • The coke is burnt in the regenerator
  • The hot regenerated catalyst is sent back to react with the feed
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11
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What is the catalyst circulation in the FCC ?

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From 10 to 30 t/min

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12
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What is the part of coke on the used catalyst ?

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Around 1 wt%

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13
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How is the catalyst flow controlled in the FCC ?

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The catalyst flows naturally -> no flowmeter or control valve

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In which part of the reactor does the reaction occur in a FCC ?

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In the riser

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15
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How long does the cracking last in an FCC ?

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Several seconds

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16
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What is the temperature range in the regenerator of the FCC ?

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700 to 750°C

17
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What measure is taken to recover the particles of catalyst in the FCC ?

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Cyclones in the reactor and the regenerator

18
Q

How are the products separated after the FCC ?

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There is a fractionation column

19
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What is the tehcnology that enables to better control the temperature rise in the FCC during coke burning ?

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R2R : 1 reactor and 2 regenerators

20
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What are the products of the FCC ?

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  • Fuel gas (C2 + H2S)
  • C3 cut
  • C4 cut
  • Cracked naphthas = FCC gasoline
  • LCO
  • Heavy cuts
21
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What is the yield of the gas cut in the FCC ?

22
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What is the yield of the C3 cut in the FCC ?

23
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What are the components found in the C3 cut of the FCC ?

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Propane and Propylene (70%)

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What is the yield of the C4 cut in the FCC ?

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What are the components found in the C4 cut of the FCC ?
- n-butane - isobutane - butenes - isobutene
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What are the reactants and products of the alkylation unit ?
- Reactants : isobutane + butenes | - Products : isooctanes
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What are the operating conditions of the alkylation unit ?
- 30°C (HF)or 10°C (H2SO4) - P = 12 bar - Catalyst (liquid acid)
28
What is the octane number of the alkylate ?
RON : 94 to 97 | MON : 92 to 95
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Where is the alkylation unit located in a refinery ?
Usually close to FCC
30
What are the advantages of the alkylation unit ?
- Increased octane number | - Increased production of automotive fuel bases
31
What are the reactants to make MTBE and ETBE ?
- methanol + isobutene -> MTBE | - ethanol + isobutene -> ETBE
32
What are the operating conditions for the MTBE/ETBE reaction ?
- T = 80°C - P = 20 bar - Catalyst : acid resins
33
What is the usual yield of FCC gasoline ?
40 to 50 %
34
What is the octane number of the FCC gasoline ?
RON : 92-93 | MON : 79-80
35
Why are we limited to add FCC gasoline in the final product ?
- sulfur content (100 to 1500 ppm) | - olefin content (usually 30% vol for a max of 18%)
36
How can we solve the problem of sulfur content in FCC gasoline ?
- HDT of FCC feed | - Desulfurization of FCC gasoline
37
What is the usual yield of LCO in the FCC unit ?
15 to 25 %
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What is the problem with LCO for gas oil pool ?
High aromatic content -> low cetane
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What is the usual yield of HCO in the FCC ?
6 to 10 %

TU2 - Refining and Gas Processes (14 decks)

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