Fluid Catalytic Cracking Key Process Variables
e-Learning
About the eLearning Course
In the Key Process Variables module of the Fluid Catalytic Cracking series, you will learn about the variables and conditions that can impact fluid catalytic cracking operations and how those variables are controlled.
Target Audience
Operations personnel who require a fundamental understanding of knowledge to operate and maintain facilities. Also suitable for maintenance and technician personnel whether new to their roles or seasoned experts looking to enhance their skills.You Will Learn
Participants will learn how to:
- Define conversion and describe how to increase it.
- Define the variables related to catalyst activity.
- Describe how feed and catalyst are mixed in the reactor riser.
- Identify the impact of reactor temperature on fluid catalytic cracking operations.
- Describe the effect of feed preheat on fluid catalytic cracking operating conditions.
- Describe the impact of feed composition on FCCU operation.
- Describe the effect of catalyst circulation on operating conditions and explain how it is measured.
- Describe the relationship between carbon and its effect on heat balance.
- Identify the impact of regenerator temperature on fluid catalytic cracking operations.
- Describe the cause and effect of afterburning.
- Identify the effect of burning air rate on fluid catalytic cracking operations.
- Identify the purpose of pressure in fluid catalytic cracking.
