Technology

UOP licensed Catalytic Cracking Processes include the Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) Process, the Resid FCC (RFCC) Process, MSCC℠ Process and the PetroFCC℠ Process. All of these Processes convert Gas Oil and Heavier Streams to lighter, more valuable Products via High-Temperature Catalytic Cracking.

A Fluidized Catalyst System is used to facilitate Catalyst and heat transfer between the Reactor and Regenerator. The System is heat-balanced: Combustion of Coke in the Regenerator provides all the heat necessary for the Reactor.

Based on conventional, proven Technology, the FCC Process features elevated Optimix™ Feed Distributors, the Vortex Separation System℠ (VSS℠) Riser Termination Device and a Bustor Style Regenerator. Catalyst Coolers, the RxCat℠ Design and Selective Recycle can be added to increase flexibility for Feed and Product demands.

Source: Honeywell UOP, FCC related processes.

The main products from the FCC process (Picture) are: