Fluidised Catalytic Cracking
Refiners are under immense pressure to improve the performance of their Fluidised catalytic cracking (FCC) units. At the same time, there are changing market demands and environmental issues to consider. Shell Catalysts & Technologies helps refiners select technology from an extensive line-up to devise process solutions that meet individual customer鈥檚 objectives.
Proven FCC Designs and Experience that can Meet Every Objective
For more than 70 years, Shell Catalysts & Technologies has used FCC R&D programs, combined with its FCC operating experience, to develop FCC technologies that deliver high performance and robust reliability in a wide range of FCC operations. Shell鈥檚 team of FCC experts are knowledgeable in all aspects of FCC design and operation and can assist refiners to determine the best solution for their FCC units, whether that be through , large grassroots projects, troubleshooting operations or unit monitoring.
Meeting the Needs of a Changing Market
Gasoline demand is weakening as diesel becomes more widely used. At the same time, propylene demand is soaring and the steam cracking route is unable to keep up. In response, Shell Catalysts & Technologies has developed the MILOS (Middle distillate and Lower Olefins Selective) process.
In addition, Shell Catalysts & Technologies is conducting research on coprocessing of atypical feedstocks into FCC units. Shell鈥檚 full slate of FCC technology is available to address the refiner鈥檚 coprocessing needs.
Leveraging Expertise in Multiple Technologies for the Best Refinery Solution
Shell Catalysts & Technologies has many technologies that are associated with the FCC unit, such as FCC Pre-treatment and Distillation, as well as experts in the design and operation of associated equipment and materials, that can be utilised to develop an integrated offering that maximises the refiner鈥檚 overall profit margins and best fits the needs of the refinery.
The importance of FCC-PT鈥揊CC unit integration
As refiners seek to boost reliability, margins and flexibility through technology improvements, it is important not to focus on the fluidised catalytic cracking pretreatment (FCC-PT) and FCC units in isolation.
Viewing the two units as an is critical to optimising overall performance.
Though the two units have very different operating modes, constraints, objectives, hardware and issues, together they possess a complex interactional impact that covers feed quality effects, constraint-driven limitations and turnaround timing.
Substantial value is at risk if you do not consider the two units as an integrated operation.
An Integrated Approach to the FCC Pretreat + FCC Unit
Shell Catalysts & Technologies fcc portfolio includes the following licensed hardware and modeling as well as technical services.
Our FCC units outperform the industry average in every reliability-related benchmarking measure.
Shell Catalysts & Technologies鈥� FCC units outperform the industry average in every reliability-related benchmarking measure.
This includes increased profitability, improved reliability, and reduced emissions. They also exceed the industry average for availability, despite running with Conradson carbon levels significantly above average. And, where permitted, they typically run for four to five years between shutdowns.
Q&A: A step-change in feed nozzle design
Learn about how advances in feed nozzle design can provide low-cost FCC unit improvement opportunities. Access a Q&A session from Shell Catalysts & Technologies experts.
