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AM-02-49 CATALYST SELECTIVITY BENCHMARKING: A NEW TOOL FOR IMPROVING FCCU PROFITABILITY

Glenn W. Guglietta Davison Refining Services

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Description:

This paper reports pilot plant data on 202 catalyst samples taken from 153 FCC units in North America, South America, and the Caribbean. The data was segmented into groups based on feed quality as determined by feed Ni and V content. Within individual feed groups pilot plant product yields are compared on a constant coke basis. Economic calculations were made based on the pilot plant yields and typical intermediate product values in the Gulf Coast region (Bonner & Moore Associates, Inc. Petroleum Market Analysis, 78 (November 1995)) (2). Economic results are reported on a dollar per barrel of FCC feed basis. Catalyst performance on a $/Bbl of feed varied considerably even within a given feed type segment. Differences between the best and worst performers are as high as $2.80/Bbl. In order for a catalyst to be a “top performer” all the aspects of catalyst management such as catalyst selection, addition rate, and operating conditions have to be optimal. For units with below average catalyst rankings any of the catalyst management parameters that are poorly managed can cause poor overall catalyst performance. Catalyst benchmarking is the first step in identifying these opportunities and areas for improvement.

Product Details:

Product ID: AM-02-49
Publication Year: 2002