AM-96-72 FLUID COKING: A Competitive Option For Heavy Feed Processing

Description:

Exxon’s proprietary FLUID COKLNG process is a mature thermal conversion process for converting heavy hydrocarbon feeds to lighter products with a relatively low investment. FLUID COKING can process a wide variety of feeds in a single train and is generally insensitive to feed contaminants such as sulfur, nitrogen, and metals. FLUID COKING is a continuous process that has proven mechanically reliable with high service factors routinely achieved. Recent developments in coke utilization and flue gas desulfurization / departiculation have helped to position FLUID COKING for the future. Economic comparison studies have historically shown that Exxon’s FLUID COKING process is competitive with Delayed Coking. Recent interest in the industry of Delayed Coking has prompted new studies by both Exxon and by independent consultants. These studies have confirmed that in today’s environment FLUID COKING remains competitive, and may be more attractive in many situations involving heavy feedstocks and/or large capacity units.