Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) is a critical process in petroleum refineries, playing a key role in refinery operations and contributing to the production of valuable products. It is increasingly being explored for use in biofuels and reducing CO2 emissions.
The FCC unit is a vital component of refineries, requiring precise engineering design to process diverse feedstocks. Optimizing the FCC process and maintaining it under ideal conditions are essential for maximizing profitability and efficiency.
This Energy training course focuses on the FCC process, covering topics such as feedstock conversion, cracking technology, FCC unit performance optimization, and troubleshooting to address operational issues.
Key highlights of this Fluid Catalytic Cracking in Petroleum Refineries training course include:
- The FCC process in petroleum refining
- Process control and feedstock characterization
- Chemical reactions and FCC performance
- Cracking technologies and maximizing FCCU output
- Troubleshooting techniques for effective problem-solving
By the end of this Fluid Catalytic Cracking in Petroleum Refineries training course, you will be able to:
- Comprehend the FCC process and apply chemical engineering principles in petroleum refining.
- Explain the operations of process control and understand the physical properties of feedstocks.
- Describe the chemical reactions involved in FCC and how to optimize feed rates and product quality.
- Gain knowledge of the latest advancements in cracking technology and strategies for maximizing FCCU performance.
- Develop effective troubleshooting skills for addressing issues in a timely and efficient manner.
Participants in this Energy training course will receive thorough training on the subjects covered by the training course outline with the Tutor utilizing various proven adult learning teaching and facilitation techniques. Seminar methodology includes classroom-style with highly interactive, exercise, and case studies. The Fluid Catalytic Cracking in Petroleum Refineries training course will be run using a PowerPoint slide and video.
The impact on the organization will be evident through employees participating in this Fluid Catalytic Cracking in Petroleum Refineries training course:
- Gaining a comprehensive understanding of the various phases of chemical engineering principles within the petroleum refining process.
- Acquiring the knowledge to control unit operations safely, while optimizing feed rates, product quality, and ensuring effective environmental controls.
- Developing a strong grasp of feedstock properties, which is crucial for troubleshooting, catalyst selection, unit optimization, and planned revamps.
- Gaining updated insights into the latest FCC catalyst technologies available in the market.
- Enhancing the ability to make selective modifications to unit components, improving reliability, flexibility, product selectivity, and reducing emissions.
- Gaining the skills for efficient troubleshooting related to feedstock quality, catalyst properties, operating conditions, reactor yields, pressure balance, and equipment performance metrics.
Upon completing this Fluid Catalytic Cracking in Petroleum Refineries training course, participants will acquire:
- Enhanced understanding of chemical engineering fundamentals in petroleum refining.
- Knowledge on how to safely manage FCCU operations, optimize feed rates, improve product quality, and maintain effective environmental controls.
- Improved skills and expertise in troubleshooting, catalyst selection, unit optimization, and handling planned revamps.
- A foundational understanding of catalyst technology, with the latest updates for improved maximization.
- The ability to implement selective modifications to unit components to enhance FCCU performance.
- Proficiency in managing troubleshooting across all FCC components, ensuring efficient and timely resolution of performance issues.
This Energy training course is designed for management level and operations staff that want to gain insight and knowledge of FCC operations and maximize FFCU.
This Fluid Catalytic Cracking in Petroleum Refineries training course is suitable for a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:
- Plant managers
- Supervisors
- Team leaders
- Operations staff
- Engineers
- The personnel who wish to gain overview and insight of FFC
Day One: FCC Process
- Refining processes
- Refineries configuration
- Fluidization and FCCU
- The reactor regenerator
- Partial versus complete combustion
- The FCC gas plant
- Product treating
- LPG
Day Two: Process Control and Feed Characterization
- FCCU process control
- Basic process control
- Advanced process control
- Hydrocarbon classification
- Feedstock properties
- Feedstock impurities
- Metals
Day Three: Reactions Chemistry and FCC Performance
- Thermal cracking reactions
- Catalytic reactions
- Material balance
- Heat balance
- Pressure balance
- Case study
Day Four: Cracking Technology and Maximize FFCU
- Reaction technologies
- Stripping technology
- Regeneration technology
- Resid catalytic cracking
- Maximize FFCU performance
Day Five: Troubleshooting
- Effective troubleshooting
- Catalyst losses
- Coking/fouling
- Hot gas expanders
- Increase in afterburn
