2009 Spring Meeting & 5th Global Congress on Process Safety

(87a) FCC Operations Overview

Author

Sheth, P. - Presenter, Sunoco Refining and Marketing


This presentation will discuss a Fluidized Catalyst Cracking Unit (FCCU) operation in a Refinery. Emphasis will be given in Operation Monitoring, Asset Support and Troubleshooting operating problems. Discussion will include Unit Heat and Pressure balances, catalyst circulation, steam stripper and cyclone efficiencies.