Fluid catalytic cracking handbook / Reza Sadeghbeigi.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sadeghbeigi, Reza.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Catalytic cracking.

Physical Description:

xii, 321 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Other Title:

Subtitle on cover: Design, operation, and troubleshooting of FCC facilities

Place of Publication:

Houston, Tex. : Gulf Pub. Co., [1995]

Summary:

Fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) is one of the most important and complicated processes in petroleum refining. This manual provides practical information covering all key areas of FCC in a language clear to both the expert and layman. It is valuable to process engineers responsible for troubleshooting FCC units, refinery management responsible for training of operating and technical personnel, corporate economic planners and companies servicing FCC facilities. The book focuses on FCC process technology, FCC feedstock properties, advantages and disadvantages of different FCC catalysts, chemistry of cat cracking reactions, monitoring and evaluating FCC unit performance, factors affecting yields and qualities of FCC products, maximizing profit margin and enhancing unit reliability and design parameters for modifying existing unit equipment. You'll also find step-by-step techniques for effective troubleshooting.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0884152901

OCLC:

32893952