Fcc: Fluidization Phenomena and Technologies

T. Gauthier (1) , J. Bayle (1) , P. Leroy (1)

1 IFPEN - IFP Energies nouvelles

Catalytic cracking units are present in most refineries to convert a large fraction of heavy oils. Over the last 50 years, catalyst development and improvement of the technology in the reaction zone lead to a continuous evolution, that is still going on, of this process. In this paper, R&D tools for technology are discussed through the development of riser separation systems and catalyst coolers. Catalyst circulation aspects in the reaction zone are also discussed.

Domains: Physics [physics]

T. Gauthier, J. Bayle, P. Leroy. Fcc: Fluidization Phenomena and Technologies. Oil & Gas Science and Technology - Revue d'IFP Energies nouvelles, 2000, 55 (2), pp.187-207. ⟨10.2516/ogst:2000012⟩. ⟨hal-02054020⟩