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Catalytic Cracking
Learn about the catalytic cracking process and its variantsPreview the first lesson free — get full access to all 7 lessons.
Essential Provider : KnowledgeCity 7 Lessons · 25m in Arabic, English
Course Description
In this course, Catalytic Cracking, we will discuss the process of catalytic cracking, which is used almost exclusively over thermal cracking due to its ability work at lower pressures and temperatures. We will discuss the two current processes of catalytic cracking—moving bed and fluidized bed units. You will also learn about important process variants such as deep catalytic cracking (DCC), catalytic pyrolysis process (CPP), Petro FCC, high severity catalytic cracking, Indmax process, Mobile olefin inconversion (MOI), propylene catalytic cracking (PCC), olefin conversion technology (OCT), and methanol to olefins (MTO), as well as who owns the licenses for these processes.
You will learn about the many reactions that make up the catalytic cracking process. We will discuss the role of the regenerator as the heart of the fluid catalytic cracking unit. We will also discuss the catalytic fluid fractionator, which is often considered the core part of an oil refinery because it breaks down the gaseous oil fraction in the distillation process. You will also learn about the reactor temperature, feed rate, and recycle rate for different processes.
What You'll Learn
- Explain why catalytic cracking is typically preferred over thermal cracking, including its ability to work at lower pressures and temperatures
- Differentiate between catalytic cracking process variants such as DCC, CPP, Petro FCC, Indmax, MOI, PCC, OCT, and MTO
- Discuss the reactions that make up the catalytic cracking process
- Describe the role of the regenerator as the heart of the fluid catalytic cracking unit
- Examine the catalytic fluid fractionator and how it breaks down the gaseous oil fraction in the distillation process
- Compare reactor temperature, feed rate, and recycle rate across different processes
Key Takeaways
- Catalytic cracking is used almost exclusively over thermal cracking because it can work at lower pressures and temperatures.
- The two current processes of catalytic cracking are moving bed units and fluidized bed units.
- The regenerator serves as the heart of the fluid catalytic cracking unit.
- The catalytic fluid fractionator is often considered the core part of an oil refinery because it breaks down the gaseous oil fraction in the distillation process.
- Process variants such as DCC, CPP, Petro FCC, high severity catalytic cracking, Indmax, MOI, PCC, OCT, and MTO each have associated license owners.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this course cover?
The course covers the catalytic cracking process, including the two current processes (moving bed and fluidized bed units), important process variants, the reactions involved, the role of the regenerator, the catalytic fluid fractionator, and process variables such as reactor temperature, feed rate, and recycle rate.
Why is catalytic cracking preferred over thermal cracking?
According to the course, catalytic cracking is used almost exclusively over thermal cracking due to its ability to work at lower pressures and temperatures.
Which catalytic cracking process variants are discussed?
The course discusses deep catalytic cracking (DCC), catalytic pyrolysis process (CPP), Petro FCC, high severity catalytic cracking, the Indmax process, mobile olefin in conversion (MOI), propylene catalytic cracking (PCC), olefin conversion technology (OCT), and methanol to olefins (MTO), as well as who owns the licenses for these processes.
What skills will I gain from this course?
The course builds skills in catalytic reforming, catalytic reactors, chemical process, fluid catalytic cracking, industrial processes, and process engineering.
What topics are covered in the lessons?
The lessons cover Catalytic Cracking, the Catalytic Cracker Process, Reaction, Regenerator, and Fractionator, Process Variables, Feed Quality, Reactor Temperature, Feed Rate, and Recycle Rate, and Time of Day and Temperature.
