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Catalysis in a Refinery
Hartmut Schuumltter
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Figure 1
Boiling Range of Crude Oil (REB)
0
100
200
300400
500
600
700
800900
0 20 40 60 80 100wt
B o i l i n g T e m
p e r a t u r e deg C
12 LPG
16 Naphtha
10Kero
32 Diesel HEL
appr 50 atm residue
33 Vacuumgasoils
17 Vacuum-
residue(Heavy FueloilBitumen)
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Figure 2
Crude Oil Distillation
Crude Oil
Vacuum residue(BitumnHeavy Fuel Oil
VGO HydrotreaterCat Cracker
Gas LPG
Hydrotreater(DieselDomestic FuelOil)
Hydrotreater(Jet Fuel)
Cat Reformer(Gasoloine Pool)
Cat Reformer(Aromatics)
Steam Cracker
Isomerization(Gasoline Pool)
Middledistillates
MidHeavy Naphtha
Light Naphthas
Steamreformer(H2)
Fuel
Steam Cracker
atm
Distillation
Vacuumdistillation
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Figure 3
Demand of Oil Products differs from Composition of Crude Oil
0
50
100
150
200
250
300350
400
450
500
550
600
650
700
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Percentage wt
B o i l i n g T e m
p e r a t u r e deg C
Refining
Technical Services PCK
crude oil
R ussian E xport B lend 324 degAPI 15 S
market demand
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Figure 4
Crude
Oil
Refinery
Target
Yields
12
5
16
30
32
55
50
5
Naphtha
RONlt50
Sgt500ppm
Gasoline
RON92 -100
Slt10ppm
Diesel
Slt10ppm
Cetan No 52 -60
HEL
Kero
Gasoil
S gt 1
atmosphResidue
S gt 3
Heavy Fuel Oil Slt1Jet
PropaneButane
Propane
PropyleneButane
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Figure 5
DESUS FCC
Alkylation ETBE
Refinerreformer
isomerization
Jet fuel
hydrotreating
MD hydrotreating
Claus units
ETBE
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Figure 6
Gasoline Upgrading
bull Increasement of Octane number by Isomerization
Conversion of normal C5C6 Paraffins to iso Paraffins
bull Increasement of Octane number by catalytic Reforming
Aromatics from Dehydrogenation of Naphthenes as well as
Dehydrocyclisation of Paraffins
bull Increasement of Octane number by Alkylation
Conversion of iso C4 with Butenes to iso Octane
bull Increasement of Octane number by Etherification
Conversion of iso Butene with Ethanol to ETBE
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Figure 8
Light Naphtha Isomerization
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Figure 9
Catalytic Reforming
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Figure 10
Ether
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Figure 11
DESUS FCC
Alkylation ETBE
Refinerreformer
isomerization
Jet fuel
hydrotreating
MD hydrotreating
Claus units
ETBE
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Figure 12
Development of Sulfur Limit in Gasoline
500
150
50
10
0
50
100
150
200
250300
350
400
450
500
S u l f u r i n p p m
bis 2000 2000 2001 2002
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Figure 13
Development of Sulfur Limit in Diesel Fuels
10000
5000
50050
100
1000
2000
3000
40005000
6000
7000
8000
9000
10000
S u l f u r i n p p m
past 8090 1995 2000 2002
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Figure 14
Diesel Hydrotreating
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Figure 15
Increasing of Desulfurization from 95 up to more than 999
with existing Hydrotreaters by increasing of Reactortemperature only
gt + 40 deg C WABT
Reactor outlet temperature gt 400 degC
material Cycle length darr darr darr
Productstability (color oxstab)
target sulfur critical (10 20 ppm rarr recombination to RSHThiophene)
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Figure 17
Hydrogen partial pressure in the reactor
40
42
44
46
48
50
52
54
56
0 20 40 60 80 100
p
H 2 b
a r
Recycle gas ratio 250 Nmsup3msup3
p Reactor 2 bar
PH2S=186bar
gt 50 higher
reaction rate constant
Recycle gas ratio 150 Nmsup3msup3 p Reactor 4 bar
PH2S=392bar
catalyst bed length relativ
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Figure 18
Basic desulfurization reactions
sulfides gt thiophenes gt benzothiophenes gt dibenzothiophenes
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Figure 19
HDS - Kinetic
minussdot
minus= minusminus 1
0
1
11
1 nnS S n
LHSV k
950 HDS rarr LHSV = 1983223x
999 HDS rarr LHSV = 033983223x
rArr Cat requirement 3 times more
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Figure 20
DK 4
R2
weight 535 tda = 46 ms = 98 mmh = 435 m
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Figure 21
DK4 Reactors R-901 and R-902
R-901
R-902
6003 bar325 degC
357 degC
Quenchgas
71 weight ppm S
382 msup3h
329 th
352 degC
363 degC
361 degC 361 degC 360 degC
∆p=056 bar
325 degC 325 degC 326 degC
338 degC 338 degC 339 degC
338 degC 338 degC 340 degC
354 degC 353 degC 352 degC
356 degC 357 degC357 degC
352 degC353 degC352 degC
356 degC 357 degC358 degC
360 degC 360 degC 360 degC
362 degC363 degC361 degC
5685 kNmsup3h
∆p=026 bar
∆T (R-901)=33 K ∆T (R-902)=11 K
WABT (R-901 amp R-902)=350degC
23092003 133013
DK 4 R t d
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Figure 22
DK 4 Reactor ndash pressure drop
00
02
0406
08
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
J a n - 0 1
A p r - 0
1
J u l - 0
1
N o v - 0 1
F e b -
0 2
M a y
- 0 2
S e p - 0 2
D e c - 0 2
M a r
- 0 3
J u n - 0 3
O c t - 0
3
p r e s s u r e d r o p
o f R 9 0 1 + R 9 0 2 ( b a r )
Technical Services PCK
02 bar per 30 months
lt lt 001 bar per month
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Figure 23
R M P C T - DK4(Robust Multivariable Predictive Control Technology) controlerstatus ON
03122002 100246
321degC
actual vorausber
321degC
385 th 385 th MV is ON
Status
MV is ON
min max
365 th
316degC
385 th
362degC
1 bar
402degC
643degC
71
365degC
1057 A
681 ppm
aktuell Status
1 bar
vorausber
403degC
644degC
71
364degC
1059 A
720 ppm
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
1 bar
0degC
0degC
10
0degC
0 A
000 ppm
6 bar
460degC
700degC
95
380degC
1230 A
720 ppm
min max
Set points (Sollwerte)
Feed
heater outlet temperature O-901
FC9011
TC9027
Monitored points
pressure Feed ndash control valve FC9011
Max Skintemperature O-901
Max combustion chambertemperature O-901
Opening control valve fuelgas to O-901
Max Reactortemperature
Ampere V-901
Raffinate sulfur
Comparison measurementcalculated
Suflur analyzed
Sulfur calculated (corr) 681 ppm637 ppmSulfur caculated (uncorr)
682 ppm
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Figure 24
DK 4 Advanced Control (RMPCT)
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
Feb02 Mrz02 Apr02 Jun02 Jul02 Aug02 Okt02 Nov02
S u l f u r c o n t e n
t o f r a f f i n a t e p
p m
actual data
Set points
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DK 4 S lf f ffi
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Figure 26
DK 4 Sulfur content of raffinate
1
10
100
1000
1 10 100 1000
on line ppm
L a
b p p m
Jan -Sept 2002 Oct 2002 - Sept 2003
ULSD H d t t DK 4 it
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Figure 27
ULSD Hydrotreater DK 4 unit
300
310
320
330
340
350
360
370
380
390
400
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000catalyst life (t feed msup3 catalyst)
W A
B T i n d e g C
Start to 10 ppm S
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Figure 28
DESUS FCC
Alkylation ETBE
Refinerreformer
isomerization
Jet fuel
hydrotreating
MD hydrotreating
Claus units
ETBE
FCC Hi t
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Figure 29
FCC History
Catalyst Research Associates Agreement signed in London on 12 Oct 1938
bull Standard Oil of New Jersey (Esso)
bull Standard Oil of Indiana (Amoco)
bull Kellogg
bull IG Farben added by
bull Anglo-Iranian Oil (BP)
bull Royal DutchShell
bull Texaco
bull UOP
FCC Hi t
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Figure 30
FCC History
Group of 1000 Researchers
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
(WK Lewis and E R Gilliland)
rArr Big Research program
(topped from Manhattan program only)rArr 25 May 1942 Start up of first commercial
Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) Unit
- Capacity 500 000 tyr
- Location Baton Rouge refinery of Standard Oil of Louisiana
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Figure 31
FCC Features at the Beginning
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Figure 32
FCC Features at the Beginning and Today (1)
bull zeolitic catalyst era
bull stable up to 800 degCrArr residence time in regen 3 - 4 minrArr lt 005 carbon on regen cat
rArr complete combustionrArr no afterburning
bull high activity
rArr no recyclerArr coke yield
bull synthetic catalyst era
bull catalysts highly temperaturesensitive rarr Reg-temp limitedto 600 degC
rArr residence time in regen 10 -15 minrArr 06 carbon on regenerated catrArr CO2CO ratio sim 1rArr runaway afterburning
rarr 1000 degC
bull catalysts rel low activity
rarr high recyclerarr high coke yield
today
early daysof catalytic cracking
FCC Features at the Beginning
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Figure 33
FCC Features at the Beginning and Today (2)
today
early days
of catalytic cracking
bull Riser cracking
- cat residence time 5 - 15 sec- vapor residence time 1 - 5 sec
- 540 degC
bull Fluidized bed cracking
- catalyst residence time 30 -120 sec- vapor residence time 10 - 60 sec
- Temperatur 500 degC
Progress in Technology
EquipmentCatalyst
FCC History
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Figure 34
FCC History
360 - 560
Zeolite Re-H-Y ZSM 5
75015540802448
FeedstockBoiling range degC 265 - 400
Catalyst natural day
CatOil 35Cat losses kgt 15Reactor Temp degC 490Conversion wt- 55C3C4 wt- 10Gasoline wt- 38
TodayPCLA No 1 May 1942
FCC Performance at the Begining and Today
Powdered Catalyst Louisiana No1
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Figure 35
there have been so many changes
in the FCC unit that its forefathers
wouldnlsquot recognize their offspring
Cracking of VGO by FCC
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Figure 36
Reactor Regenerator
Air
Vacuum Gasoil
Flue gas
Cracked products to DistillationLight Naphtha
Light Cycle Oil
Slurry
Heavy Naphtha
Cracking of VGO by FCC
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Figure 37
FCC Unit PCK Schwedt
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Figure 38
FCC Catalyst Additives
- for low sulfur gasoline
- for light olefines
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Figure 39
Possible Gasoline Sulphur Reduction Mechanisms
A) Removal of S from gasoline precursors
B) Removal of S from gasoline range molecules
C) Conversion of heavy S species to coke
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Figure 40
FCC Catalyst Additives
- for low sulfur gasoline
- for light olefines
World Propylene Demand by Region
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Figure 41
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
1 9 9 3
1 9 9 4
1 9 9 5
1 9 9 6
1 9 9 7
1 9 9 8
1 9 9 9
2 0 0 0
2 0 0 1
2 0 0 2
2 0 0 3
D e m a n d ( m i l l i o n M e t r i c T o
n s )
Asia Middle East East Europe West Europe South America North America
py y g(source GMcElhiney Grace)
bull World wide long term growth of 5-6 per annum
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Figure 42
Oslash Use of ZSM-5 zeolite enables the FCC unit
to make a valuable contribution
to propylene production
Oslash This contribution is expected
to increase significantly in the near future
World-wide Propylene Production
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Figure 43
European refiners must
produce more diesel fuel
reduce gasoline yield
decrease production of heating oil
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Current catalyst market
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Figure 45
y( 13 billion $yr)
bull environmental catalysts 27 bull polymers 22
bull refining 21
bull petrochemicals 20
bull fine chemicals and inter mediates 10
The refining catalyst market is the most
competitive segment of the global catalyst
market (bid contract basis)
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Figure 46
Sales of Refining Catalysts- world wide -
sim 25 Billion $yr
growth rate 75 Million$yr
Capacities of catalytic unitsi G (Milli t )
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Figure 47
in Germany (Millions tyr)Fluid Catalytic Cracking 18
Hydrocracking 9
Catalytic Reforming 17
Alkylation 1
Isomerization 4
Ether 05
Hydrotreating 87
(Naphtha 27Kero 5MD 43VGO 12)
__________________________________________
Total 1365 120 of crude capacity
Catalysts in the Schwedt Refinery
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Figure 48
y y
1 460 0002 220 000Total
1 000 000
400 000
30 000
10 00010 000
10 000
200 000
1 700 000
65 000
90 000105 000
60 000
FCC
Hydrotreater
Mild Hydrocracker
IsomerizationCat Reformer
Ether (ETBE)
Annual
Consumption
kgsyr
Inventory
Kilograms
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Figure 49
rule of thumb
added value by only 10
performance improvement
is much more than the
total catalyst cost
Potentials for Improvement
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Figure 50
l deep hydrotreated FCC feed
l new FCC catalysts (Low H-transfer)FCC Overcracking
Reduction of gasoline acc market
Manufactoring of boosters (export)
Increasement of propylene yield
Increasement of biofuels
(etherification of tertiary C4-C5+-Olefines)
FCC Yields (wt- on feed)
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Figure 51
130
88
93
39
31
269
70
47
52
21
17
457
Propylene
Isobutane
n-Butanes
Isobutene
Isoamylenes (tert)
Naphtha
Overcracking(enhanced Catalyst)
Base Y-Zeolith + ZSM5
Closing Comments
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Figure 52
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Teamplayers amp Individuals
bull Is of interest to bothAcademe + Industry
bull RampD in catalysis will remainchallenging and rewarding
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Figure 53
Thank you for your attention
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Figure 1
Boiling Range of Crude Oil (REB)
0
100
200
300400
500
600
700
800900
0 20 40 60 80 100wt
B o i l i n g T e m
p e r a t u r e deg C
12 LPG
16 Naphtha
10Kero
32 Diesel HEL
appr 50 atm residue
33 Vacuumgasoils
17 Vacuum-
residue(Heavy FueloilBitumen)
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Figure 2
Crude Oil Distillation
Crude Oil
Vacuum residue(BitumnHeavy Fuel Oil
VGO HydrotreaterCat Cracker
Gas LPG
Hydrotreater(DieselDomestic FuelOil)
Hydrotreater(Jet Fuel)
Cat Reformer(Gasoloine Pool)
Cat Reformer(Aromatics)
Steam Cracker
Isomerization(Gasoline Pool)
Middledistillates
MidHeavy Naphtha
Light Naphthas
Steamreformer(H2)
Fuel
Steam Cracker
atm
Distillation
Vacuumdistillation
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Figure 3
Demand of Oil Products differs from Composition of Crude Oil
0
50
100
150
200
250
300350
400
450
500
550
600
650
700
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Percentage wt
B o i l i n g T e m
p e r a t u r e deg C
Refining
Technical Services PCK
crude oil
R ussian E xport B lend 324 degAPI 15 S
market demand
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Figure 4
Crude
Oil
Refinery
Target
Yields
12
5
16
30
32
55
50
5
Naphtha
RONlt50
Sgt500ppm
Gasoline
RON92 -100
Slt10ppm
Diesel
Slt10ppm
Cetan No 52 -60
HEL
Kero
Gasoil
S gt 1
atmosphResidue
S gt 3
Heavy Fuel Oil Slt1Jet
PropaneButane
Propane
PropyleneButane
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Figure 5
DESUS FCC
Alkylation ETBE
Refinerreformer
isomerization
Jet fuel
hydrotreating
MD hydrotreating
Claus units
ETBE
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Figure 6
Gasoline Upgrading
bull Increasement of Octane number by Isomerization
Conversion of normal C5C6 Paraffins to iso Paraffins
bull Increasement of Octane number by catalytic Reforming
Aromatics from Dehydrogenation of Naphthenes as well as
Dehydrocyclisation of Paraffins
bull Increasement of Octane number by Alkylation
Conversion of iso C4 with Butenes to iso Octane
bull Increasement of Octane number by Etherification
Conversion of iso Butene with Ethanol to ETBE
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Figure 8
Light Naphtha Isomerization
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Figure 9
Catalytic Reforming
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Figure 10
Ether
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Figure 11
DESUS FCC
Alkylation ETBE
Refinerreformer
isomerization
Jet fuel
hydrotreating
MD hydrotreating
Claus units
ETBE
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Development of Sulfur Limit in Gasoline
500
150
50
10
0
50
100
150
200
250300
350
400
450
500
S u l f u r i n p p m
bis 2000 2000 2001 2002
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Development of Sulfur Limit in Diesel Fuels
10000
5000
50050
100
1000
2000
3000
40005000
6000
7000
8000
9000
10000
S u l f u r i n p p m
past 8090 1995 2000 2002
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Figure 14
Diesel Hydrotreating
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Increasing of Desulfurization from 95 up to more than 999
with existing Hydrotreaters by increasing of Reactortemperature only
gt + 40 deg C WABT
Reactor outlet temperature gt 400 degC
material Cycle length darr darr darr
Productstability (color oxstab)
target sulfur critical (10 20 ppm rarr recombination to RSHThiophene)
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Figure 17
Hydrogen partial pressure in the reactor
40
42
44
46
48
50
52
54
56
0 20 40 60 80 100
p
H 2 b
a r
Recycle gas ratio 250 Nmsup3msup3
p Reactor 2 bar
PH2S=186bar
gt 50 higher
reaction rate constant
Recycle gas ratio 150 Nmsup3msup3 p Reactor 4 bar
PH2S=392bar
catalyst bed length relativ
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Basic desulfurization reactions
sulfides gt thiophenes gt benzothiophenes gt dibenzothiophenes
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Figure 19
HDS - Kinetic
minussdot
minus= minusminus 1
0
1
11
1 nnS S n
LHSV k
950 HDS rarr LHSV = 1983223x
999 HDS rarr LHSV = 033983223x
rArr Cat requirement 3 times more
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Figure 20
DK 4
R2
weight 535 tda = 46 ms = 98 mmh = 435 m
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Figure 21
DK4 Reactors R-901 and R-902
R-901
R-902
6003 bar325 degC
357 degC
Quenchgas
71 weight ppm S
382 msup3h
329 th
352 degC
363 degC
361 degC 361 degC 360 degC
∆p=056 bar
325 degC 325 degC 326 degC
338 degC 338 degC 339 degC
338 degC 338 degC 340 degC
354 degC 353 degC 352 degC
356 degC 357 degC357 degC
352 degC353 degC352 degC
356 degC 357 degC358 degC
360 degC 360 degC 360 degC
362 degC363 degC361 degC
5685 kNmsup3h
∆p=026 bar
∆T (R-901)=33 K ∆T (R-902)=11 K
WABT (R-901 amp R-902)=350degC
23092003 133013
DK 4 R t d
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Figure 22
DK 4 Reactor ndash pressure drop
00
02
0406
08
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
J a n - 0 1
A p r - 0
1
J u l - 0
1
N o v - 0 1
F e b -
0 2
M a y
- 0 2
S e p - 0 2
D e c - 0 2
M a r
- 0 3
J u n - 0 3
O c t - 0
3
p r e s s u r e d r o p
o f R 9 0 1 + R 9 0 2 ( b a r )
Technical Services PCK
02 bar per 30 months
lt lt 001 bar per month
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Figure 23
R M P C T - DK4(Robust Multivariable Predictive Control Technology) controlerstatus ON
03122002 100246
321degC
actual vorausber
321degC
385 th 385 th MV is ON
Status
MV is ON
min max
365 th
316degC
385 th
362degC
1 bar
402degC
643degC
71
365degC
1057 A
681 ppm
aktuell Status
1 bar
vorausber
403degC
644degC
71
364degC
1059 A
720 ppm
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
1 bar
0degC
0degC
10
0degC
0 A
000 ppm
6 bar
460degC
700degC
95
380degC
1230 A
720 ppm
min max
Set points (Sollwerte)
Feed
heater outlet temperature O-901
FC9011
TC9027
Monitored points
pressure Feed ndash control valve FC9011
Max Skintemperature O-901
Max combustion chambertemperature O-901
Opening control valve fuelgas to O-901
Max Reactortemperature
Ampere V-901
Raffinate sulfur
Comparison measurementcalculated
Suflur analyzed
Sulfur calculated (corr) 681 ppm637 ppmSulfur caculated (uncorr)
682 ppm
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Figure 24
DK 4 Advanced Control (RMPCT)
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
Feb02 Mrz02 Apr02 Jun02 Jul02 Aug02 Okt02 Nov02
S u l f u r c o n t e n
t o f r a f f i n a t e p
p m
actual data
Set points
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DK 4 S lf f ffi
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Figure 26
DK 4 Sulfur content of raffinate
1
10
100
1000
1 10 100 1000
on line ppm
L a
b p p m
Jan -Sept 2002 Oct 2002 - Sept 2003
ULSD H d t t DK 4 it
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Figure 27
ULSD Hydrotreater DK 4 unit
300
310
320
330
340
350
360
370
380
390
400
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000catalyst life (t feed msup3 catalyst)
W A
B T i n d e g C
Start to 10 ppm S
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Figure 28
DESUS FCC
Alkylation ETBE
Refinerreformer
isomerization
Jet fuel
hydrotreating
MD hydrotreating
Claus units
ETBE
FCC Hi t
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Figure 29
FCC History
Catalyst Research Associates Agreement signed in London on 12 Oct 1938
bull Standard Oil of New Jersey (Esso)
bull Standard Oil of Indiana (Amoco)
bull Kellogg
bull IG Farben added by
bull Anglo-Iranian Oil (BP)
bull Royal DutchShell
bull Texaco
bull UOP
FCC Hi t
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Figure 30
FCC History
Group of 1000 Researchers
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
(WK Lewis and E R Gilliland)
rArr Big Research program
(topped from Manhattan program only)rArr 25 May 1942 Start up of first commercial
Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) Unit
- Capacity 500 000 tyr
- Location Baton Rouge refinery of Standard Oil of Louisiana
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Figure 31
FCC Features at the Beginning
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Figure 32
FCC Features at the Beginning and Today (1)
bull zeolitic catalyst era
bull stable up to 800 degCrArr residence time in regen 3 - 4 minrArr lt 005 carbon on regen cat
rArr complete combustionrArr no afterburning
bull high activity
rArr no recyclerArr coke yield
bull synthetic catalyst era
bull catalysts highly temperaturesensitive rarr Reg-temp limitedto 600 degC
rArr residence time in regen 10 -15 minrArr 06 carbon on regenerated catrArr CO2CO ratio sim 1rArr runaway afterburning
rarr 1000 degC
bull catalysts rel low activity
rarr high recyclerarr high coke yield
today
early daysof catalytic cracking
FCC Features at the Beginning
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Figure 33
FCC Features at the Beginning and Today (2)
today
early days
of catalytic cracking
bull Riser cracking
- cat residence time 5 - 15 sec- vapor residence time 1 - 5 sec
- 540 degC
bull Fluidized bed cracking
- catalyst residence time 30 -120 sec- vapor residence time 10 - 60 sec
- Temperatur 500 degC
Progress in Technology
EquipmentCatalyst
FCC History
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Figure 34
FCC History
360 - 560
Zeolite Re-H-Y ZSM 5
75015540802448
FeedstockBoiling range degC 265 - 400
Catalyst natural day
CatOil 35Cat losses kgt 15Reactor Temp degC 490Conversion wt- 55C3C4 wt- 10Gasoline wt- 38
TodayPCLA No 1 May 1942
FCC Performance at the Begining and Today
Powdered Catalyst Louisiana No1
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Figure 35
there have been so many changes
in the FCC unit that its forefathers
wouldnlsquot recognize their offspring
Cracking of VGO by FCC
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Figure 36
Reactor Regenerator
Air
Vacuum Gasoil
Flue gas
Cracked products to DistillationLight Naphtha
Light Cycle Oil
Slurry
Heavy Naphtha
Cracking of VGO by FCC
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Figure 37
FCC Unit PCK Schwedt
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Figure 38
FCC Catalyst Additives
- for low sulfur gasoline
- for light olefines
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Figure 39
Possible Gasoline Sulphur Reduction Mechanisms
A) Removal of S from gasoline precursors
B) Removal of S from gasoline range molecules
C) Conversion of heavy S species to coke
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Figure 40
FCC Catalyst Additives
- for low sulfur gasoline
- for light olefines
World Propylene Demand by Region
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Figure 41
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
1 9 9 3
1 9 9 4
1 9 9 5
1 9 9 6
1 9 9 7
1 9 9 8
1 9 9 9
2 0 0 0
2 0 0 1
2 0 0 2
2 0 0 3
D e m a n d ( m i l l i o n M e t r i c T o
n s )
Asia Middle East East Europe West Europe South America North America
py y g(source GMcElhiney Grace)
bull World wide long term growth of 5-6 per annum
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Figure 42
Oslash Use of ZSM-5 zeolite enables the FCC unit
to make a valuable contribution
to propylene production
Oslash This contribution is expected
to increase significantly in the near future
World-wide Propylene Production
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Figure 43
European refiners must
produce more diesel fuel
reduce gasoline yield
decrease production of heating oil
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Current catalyst market
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Figure 45
y( 13 billion $yr)
bull environmental catalysts 27 bull polymers 22
bull refining 21
bull petrochemicals 20
bull fine chemicals and inter mediates 10
The refining catalyst market is the most
competitive segment of the global catalyst
market (bid contract basis)
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Figure 46
Sales of Refining Catalysts- world wide -
sim 25 Billion $yr
growth rate 75 Million$yr
Capacities of catalytic unitsi G (Milli t )
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Figure 47
in Germany (Millions tyr)Fluid Catalytic Cracking 18
Hydrocracking 9
Catalytic Reforming 17
Alkylation 1
Isomerization 4
Ether 05
Hydrotreating 87
(Naphtha 27Kero 5MD 43VGO 12)
__________________________________________
Total 1365 120 of crude capacity
Catalysts in the Schwedt Refinery
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Figure 48
y y
1 460 0002 220 000Total
1 000 000
400 000
30 000
10 00010 000
10 000
200 000
1 700 000
65 000
90 000105 000
60 000
FCC
Hydrotreater
Mild Hydrocracker
IsomerizationCat Reformer
Ether (ETBE)
Annual
Consumption
kgsyr
Inventory
Kilograms
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Figure 49
rule of thumb
added value by only 10
performance improvement
is much more than the
total catalyst cost
Potentials for Improvement
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Figure 50
l deep hydrotreated FCC feed
l new FCC catalysts (Low H-transfer)FCC Overcracking
Reduction of gasoline acc market
Manufactoring of boosters (export)
Increasement of propylene yield
Increasement of biofuels
(etherification of tertiary C4-C5+-Olefines)
FCC Yields (wt- on feed)
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Figure 51
130
88
93
39
31
269
70
47
52
21
17
457
Propylene
Isobutane
n-Butanes
Isobutene
Isoamylenes (tert)
Naphtha
Overcracking(enhanced Catalyst)
Base Y-Zeolith + ZSM5
Closing Comments
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Figure 52
bull Needs both
Teamplayers amp Individuals
bull Is of interest to bothAcademe + Industry
bull RampD in catalysis will remainchallenging and rewarding
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Figure 53
Thank you for your attention
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Figure 2
Crude Oil Distillation
Crude Oil
Vacuum residue(BitumnHeavy Fuel Oil
VGO HydrotreaterCat Cracker
Gas LPG
Hydrotreater(DieselDomestic FuelOil)
Hydrotreater(Jet Fuel)
Cat Reformer(Gasoloine Pool)
Cat Reformer(Aromatics)
Steam Cracker
Isomerization(Gasoline Pool)
Middledistillates
MidHeavy Naphtha
Light Naphthas
Steamreformer(H2)
Fuel
Steam Cracker
atm
Distillation
Vacuumdistillation
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Figure 3
Demand of Oil Products differs from Composition of Crude Oil
0
50
100
150
200
250
300350
400
450
500
550
600
650
700
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Percentage wt
B o i l i n g T e m
p e r a t u r e deg C
Refining
Technical Services PCK
crude oil
R ussian E xport B lend 324 degAPI 15 S
market demand
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Figure 4
Crude
Oil
Refinery
Target
Yields
12
5
16
30
32
55
50
5
Naphtha
RONlt50
Sgt500ppm
Gasoline
RON92 -100
Slt10ppm
Diesel
Slt10ppm
Cetan No 52 -60
HEL
Kero
Gasoil
S gt 1
atmosphResidue
S gt 3
Heavy Fuel Oil Slt1Jet
PropaneButane
Propane
PropyleneButane
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Figure 5
DESUS FCC
Alkylation ETBE
Refinerreformer
isomerization
Jet fuel
hydrotreating
MD hydrotreating
Claus units
ETBE
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Figure 6
Gasoline Upgrading
bull Increasement of Octane number by Isomerization
Conversion of normal C5C6 Paraffins to iso Paraffins
bull Increasement of Octane number by catalytic Reforming
Aromatics from Dehydrogenation of Naphthenes as well as
Dehydrocyclisation of Paraffins
bull Increasement of Octane number by Alkylation
Conversion of iso C4 with Butenes to iso Octane
bull Increasement of Octane number by Etherification
Conversion of iso Butene with Ethanol to ETBE
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Figure 8
Light Naphtha Isomerization
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Figure 9
Catalytic Reforming
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Figure 10
Ether
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Figure 11
DESUS FCC
Alkylation ETBE
Refinerreformer
isomerization
Jet fuel
hydrotreating
MD hydrotreating
Claus units
ETBE
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Figure 12
Development of Sulfur Limit in Gasoline
500
150
50
10
0
50
100
150
200
250300
350
400
450
500
S u l f u r i n p p m
bis 2000 2000 2001 2002
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Figure 13
Development of Sulfur Limit in Diesel Fuels
10000
5000
50050
100
1000
2000
3000
40005000
6000
7000
8000
9000
10000
S u l f u r i n p p m
past 8090 1995 2000 2002
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Figure 14
Diesel Hydrotreating
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Figure 15
Increasing of Desulfurization from 95 up to more than 999
with existing Hydrotreaters by increasing of Reactortemperature only
gt + 40 deg C WABT
Reactor outlet temperature gt 400 degC
material Cycle length darr darr darr
Productstability (color oxstab)
target sulfur critical (10 20 ppm rarr recombination to RSHThiophene)
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Figure 17
Hydrogen partial pressure in the reactor
40
42
44
46
48
50
52
54
56
0 20 40 60 80 100
p
H 2 b
a r
Recycle gas ratio 250 Nmsup3msup3
p Reactor 2 bar
PH2S=186bar
gt 50 higher
reaction rate constant
Recycle gas ratio 150 Nmsup3msup3 p Reactor 4 bar
PH2S=392bar
catalyst bed length relativ
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Figure 18
Basic desulfurization reactions
sulfides gt thiophenes gt benzothiophenes gt dibenzothiophenes
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Figure 19
HDS - Kinetic
minussdot
minus= minusminus 1
0
1
11
1 nnS S n
LHSV k
950 HDS rarr LHSV = 1983223x
999 HDS rarr LHSV = 033983223x
rArr Cat requirement 3 times more
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Figure 20
DK 4
R2
weight 535 tda = 46 ms = 98 mmh = 435 m
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Figure 21
DK4 Reactors R-901 and R-902
R-901
R-902
6003 bar325 degC
357 degC
Quenchgas
71 weight ppm S
382 msup3h
329 th
352 degC
363 degC
361 degC 361 degC 360 degC
∆p=056 bar
325 degC 325 degC 326 degC
338 degC 338 degC 339 degC
338 degC 338 degC 340 degC
354 degC 353 degC 352 degC
356 degC 357 degC357 degC
352 degC353 degC352 degC
356 degC 357 degC358 degC
360 degC 360 degC 360 degC
362 degC363 degC361 degC
5685 kNmsup3h
∆p=026 bar
∆T (R-901)=33 K ∆T (R-902)=11 K
WABT (R-901 amp R-902)=350degC
23092003 133013
DK 4 R t d
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Figure 22
DK 4 Reactor ndash pressure drop
00
02
0406
08
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
J a n - 0 1
A p r - 0
1
J u l - 0
1
N o v - 0 1
F e b -
0 2
M a y
- 0 2
S e p - 0 2
D e c - 0 2
M a r
- 0 3
J u n - 0 3
O c t - 0
3
p r e s s u r e d r o p
o f R 9 0 1 + R 9 0 2 ( b a r )
Technical Services PCK
02 bar per 30 months
lt lt 001 bar per month
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Figure 23
R M P C T - DK4(Robust Multivariable Predictive Control Technology) controlerstatus ON
03122002 100246
321degC
actual vorausber
321degC
385 th 385 th MV is ON
Status
MV is ON
min max
365 th
316degC
385 th
362degC
1 bar
402degC
643degC
71
365degC
1057 A
681 ppm
aktuell Status
1 bar
vorausber
403degC
644degC
71
364degC
1059 A
720 ppm
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
1 bar
0degC
0degC
10
0degC
0 A
000 ppm
6 bar
460degC
700degC
95
380degC
1230 A
720 ppm
min max
Set points (Sollwerte)
Feed
heater outlet temperature O-901
FC9011
TC9027
Monitored points
pressure Feed ndash control valve FC9011
Max Skintemperature O-901
Max combustion chambertemperature O-901
Opening control valve fuelgas to O-901
Max Reactortemperature
Ampere V-901
Raffinate sulfur
Comparison measurementcalculated
Suflur analyzed
Sulfur calculated (corr) 681 ppm637 ppmSulfur caculated (uncorr)
682 ppm
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Figure 24
DK 4 Advanced Control (RMPCT)
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
Feb02 Mrz02 Apr02 Jun02 Jul02 Aug02 Okt02 Nov02
S u l f u r c o n t e n
t o f r a f f i n a t e p
p m
actual data
Set points
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DK 4 S lf f ffi
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Figure 26
DK 4 Sulfur content of raffinate
1
10
100
1000
1 10 100 1000
on line ppm
L a
b p p m
Jan -Sept 2002 Oct 2002 - Sept 2003
ULSD H d t t DK 4 it
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Figure 27
ULSD Hydrotreater DK 4 unit
300
310
320
330
340
350
360
370
380
390
400
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000catalyst life (t feed msup3 catalyst)
W A
B T i n d e g C
Start to 10 ppm S
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Figure 28
DESUS FCC
Alkylation ETBE
Refinerreformer
isomerization
Jet fuel
hydrotreating
MD hydrotreating
Claus units
ETBE
FCC Hi t
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Figure 29
FCC History
Catalyst Research Associates Agreement signed in London on 12 Oct 1938
bull Standard Oil of New Jersey (Esso)
bull Standard Oil of Indiana (Amoco)
bull Kellogg
bull IG Farben added by
bull Anglo-Iranian Oil (BP)
bull Royal DutchShell
bull Texaco
bull UOP
FCC Hi t
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Figure 30
FCC History
Group of 1000 Researchers
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
(WK Lewis and E R Gilliland)
rArr Big Research program
(topped from Manhattan program only)rArr 25 May 1942 Start up of first commercial
Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) Unit
- Capacity 500 000 tyr
- Location Baton Rouge refinery of Standard Oil of Louisiana
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Figure 31
FCC Features at the Beginning
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Figure 32
FCC Features at the Beginning and Today (1)
bull zeolitic catalyst era
bull stable up to 800 degCrArr residence time in regen 3 - 4 minrArr lt 005 carbon on regen cat
rArr complete combustionrArr no afterburning
bull high activity
rArr no recyclerArr coke yield
bull synthetic catalyst era
bull catalysts highly temperaturesensitive rarr Reg-temp limitedto 600 degC
rArr residence time in regen 10 -15 minrArr 06 carbon on regenerated catrArr CO2CO ratio sim 1rArr runaway afterburning
rarr 1000 degC
bull catalysts rel low activity
rarr high recyclerarr high coke yield
today
early daysof catalytic cracking
FCC Features at the Beginning
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Figure 33
FCC Features at the Beginning and Today (2)
today
early days
of catalytic cracking
bull Riser cracking
- cat residence time 5 - 15 sec- vapor residence time 1 - 5 sec
- 540 degC
bull Fluidized bed cracking
- catalyst residence time 30 -120 sec- vapor residence time 10 - 60 sec
- Temperatur 500 degC
Progress in Technology
EquipmentCatalyst
FCC History
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Figure 34
FCC History
360 - 560
Zeolite Re-H-Y ZSM 5
75015540802448
FeedstockBoiling range degC 265 - 400
Catalyst natural day
CatOil 35Cat losses kgt 15Reactor Temp degC 490Conversion wt- 55C3C4 wt- 10Gasoline wt- 38
TodayPCLA No 1 May 1942
FCC Performance at the Begining and Today
Powdered Catalyst Louisiana No1
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Figure 35
there have been so many changes
in the FCC unit that its forefathers
wouldnlsquot recognize their offspring
Cracking of VGO by FCC
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Figure 36
Reactor Regenerator
Air
Vacuum Gasoil
Flue gas
Cracked products to DistillationLight Naphtha
Light Cycle Oil
Slurry
Heavy Naphtha
Cracking of VGO by FCC
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Figure 37
FCC Unit PCK Schwedt
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Figure 38
FCC Catalyst Additives
- for low sulfur gasoline
- for light olefines
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Figure 39
Possible Gasoline Sulphur Reduction Mechanisms
A) Removal of S from gasoline precursors
B) Removal of S from gasoline range molecules
C) Conversion of heavy S species to coke
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Figure 40
FCC Catalyst Additives
- for low sulfur gasoline
- for light olefines
World Propylene Demand by Region
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Figure 41
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
1 9 9 3
1 9 9 4
1 9 9 5
1 9 9 6
1 9 9 7
1 9 9 8
1 9 9 9
2 0 0 0
2 0 0 1
2 0 0 2
2 0 0 3
D e m a n d ( m i l l i o n M e t r i c T o
n s )
Asia Middle East East Europe West Europe South America North America
py y g(source GMcElhiney Grace)
bull World wide long term growth of 5-6 per annum
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Figure 42
Oslash Use of ZSM-5 zeolite enables the FCC unit
to make a valuable contribution
to propylene production
Oslash This contribution is expected
to increase significantly in the near future
World-wide Propylene Production
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Figure 43
European refiners must
produce more diesel fuel
reduce gasoline yield
decrease production of heating oil
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Current catalyst market
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Figure 45
y( 13 billion $yr)
bull environmental catalysts 27 bull polymers 22
bull refining 21
bull petrochemicals 20
bull fine chemicals and inter mediates 10
The refining catalyst market is the most
competitive segment of the global catalyst
market (bid contract basis)
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Figure 46
Sales of Refining Catalysts- world wide -
sim 25 Billion $yr
growth rate 75 Million$yr
Capacities of catalytic unitsi G (Milli t )
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Figure 47
in Germany (Millions tyr)Fluid Catalytic Cracking 18
Hydrocracking 9
Catalytic Reforming 17
Alkylation 1
Isomerization 4
Ether 05
Hydrotreating 87
(Naphtha 27Kero 5MD 43VGO 12)
__________________________________________
Total 1365 120 of crude capacity
Catalysts in the Schwedt Refinery
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Figure 48
y y
1 460 0002 220 000Total
1 000 000
400 000
30 000
10 00010 000
10 000
200 000
1 700 000
65 000
90 000105 000
60 000
FCC
Hydrotreater
Mild Hydrocracker
IsomerizationCat Reformer
Ether (ETBE)
Annual
Consumption
kgsyr
Inventory
Kilograms
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Figure 49
rule of thumb
added value by only 10
performance improvement
is much more than the
total catalyst cost
Potentials for Improvement
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Figure 50
l deep hydrotreated FCC feed
l new FCC catalysts (Low H-transfer)FCC Overcracking
Reduction of gasoline acc market
Manufactoring of boosters (export)
Increasement of propylene yield
Increasement of biofuels
(etherification of tertiary C4-C5+-Olefines)
FCC Yields (wt- on feed)
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Figure 51
130
88
93
39
31
269
70
47
52
21
17
457
Propylene
Isobutane
n-Butanes
Isobutene
Isoamylenes (tert)
Naphtha
Overcracking(enhanced Catalyst)
Base Y-Zeolith + ZSM5
Closing Comments
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Figure 52
bull Needs both
Teamplayers amp Individuals
bull Is of interest to bothAcademe + Industry
bull RampD in catalysis will remainchallenging and rewarding
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Figure 53
Thank you for your attention
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Figure 3
Demand of Oil Products differs from Composition of Crude Oil
0
50
100
150
200
250
300350
400
450
500
550
600
650
700
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Percentage wt
B o i l i n g T e m
p e r a t u r e deg C
Refining
Technical Services PCK
crude oil
R ussian E xport B lend 324 degAPI 15 S
market demand
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Figure 4
Crude
Oil
Refinery
Target
Yields
12
5
16
30
32
55
50
5
Naphtha
RONlt50
Sgt500ppm
Gasoline
RON92 -100
Slt10ppm
Diesel
Slt10ppm
Cetan No 52 -60
HEL
Kero
Gasoil
S gt 1
atmosphResidue
S gt 3
Heavy Fuel Oil Slt1Jet
PropaneButane
Propane
PropyleneButane
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Figure 5
DESUS FCC
Alkylation ETBE
Refinerreformer
isomerization
Jet fuel
hydrotreating
MD hydrotreating
Claus units
ETBE
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Figure 6
Gasoline Upgrading
bull Increasement of Octane number by Isomerization
Conversion of normal C5C6 Paraffins to iso Paraffins
bull Increasement of Octane number by catalytic Reforming
Aromatics from Dehydrogenation of Naphthenes as well as
Dehydrocyclisation of Paraffins
bull Increasement of Octane number by Alkylation
Conversion of iso C4 with Butenes to iso Octane
bull Increasement of Octane number by Etherification
Conversion of iso Butene with Ethanol to ETBE
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Figure 8
Light Naphtha Isomerization
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Figure 9
Catalytic Reforming
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Figure 10
Ether
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Figure 11
DESUS FCC
Alkylation ETBE
Refinerreformer
isomerization
Jet fuel
hydrotreating
MD hydrotreating
Claus units
ETBE
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Figure 12
Development of Sulfur Limit in Gasoline
500
150
50
10
0
50
100
150
200
250300
350
400
450
500
S u l f u r i n p p m
bis 2000 2000 2001 2002
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Figure 13
Development of Sulfur Limit in Diesel Fuels
10000
5000
50050
100
1000
2000
3000
40005000
6000
7000
8000
9000
10000
S u l f u r i n p p m
past 8090 1995 2000 2002
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Figure 14
Diesel Hydrotreating
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Figure 15
Increasing of Desulfurization from 95 up to more than 999
with existing Hydrotreaters by increasing of Reactortemperature only
gt + 40 deg C WABT
Reactor outlet temperature gt 400 degC
material Cycle length darr darr darr
Productstability (color oxstab)
target sulfur critical (10 20 ppm rarr recombination to RSHThiophene)
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Figure 17
Hydrogen partial pressure in the reactor
40
42
44
46
48
50
52
54
56
0 20 40 60 80 100
p
H 2 b
a r
Recycle gas ratio 250 Nmsup3msup3
p Reactor 2 bar
PH2S=186bar
gt 50 higher
reaction rate constant
Recycle gas ratio 150 Nmsup3msup3 p Reactor 4 bar
PH2S=392bar
catalyst bed length relativ
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Figure 18
Basic desulfurization reactions
sulfides gt thiophenes gt benzothiophenes gt dibenzothiophenes
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Figure 19
HDS - Kinetic
minussdot
minus= minusminus 1
0
1
11
1 nnS S n
LHSV k
950 HDS rarr LHSV = 1983223x
999 HDS rarr LHSV = 033983223x
rArr Cat requirement 3 times more
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Figure 20
DK 4
R2
weight 535 tda = 46 ms = 98 mmh = 435 m
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Figure 21
DK4 Reactors R-901 and R-902
R-901
R-902
6003 bar325 degC
357 degC
Quenchgas
71 weight ppm S
382 msup3h
329 th
352 degC
363 degC
361 degC 361 degC 360 degC
∆p=056 bar
325 degC 325 degC 326 degC
338 degC 338 degC 339 degC
338 degC 338 degC 340 degC
354 degC 353 degC 352 degC
356 degC 357 degC357 degC
352 degC353 degC352 degC
356 degC 357 degC358 degC
360 degC 360 degC 360 degC
362 degC363 degC361 degC
5685 kNmsup3h
∆p=026 bar
∆T (R-901)=33 K ∆T (R-902)=11 K
WABT (R-901 amp R-902)=350degC
23092003 133013
DK 4 R t d
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Figure 22
DK 4 Reactor ndash pressure drop
00
02
0406
08
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
J a n - 0 1
A p r - 0
1
J u l - 0
1
N o v - 0 1
F e b -
0 2
M a y
- 0 2
S e p - 0 2
D e c - 0 2
M a r
- 0 3
J u n - 0 3
O c t - 0
3
p r e s s u r e d r o p
o f R 9 0 1 + R 9 0 2 ( b a r )
Technical Services PCK
02 bar per 30 months
lt lt 001 bar per month
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Figure 23
R M P C T - DK4(Robust Multivariable Predictive Control Technology) controlerstatus ON
03122002 100246
321degC
actual vorausber
321degC
385 th 385 th MV is ON
Status
MV is ON
min max
365 th
316degC
385 th
362degC
1 bar
402degC
643degC
71
365degC
1057 A
681 ppm
aktuell Status
1 bar
vorausber
403degC
644degC
71
364degC
1059 A
720 ppm
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
1 bar
0degC
0degC
10
0degC
0 A
000 ppm
6 bar
460degC
700degC
95
380degC
1230 A
720 ppm
min max
Set points (Sollwerte)
Feed
heater outlet temperature O-901
FC9011
TC9027
Monitored points
pressure Feed ndash control valve FC9011
Max Skintemperature O-901
Max combustion chambertemperature O-901
Opening control valve fuelgas to O-901
Max Reactortemperature
Ampere V-901
Raffinate sulfur
Comparison measurementcalculated
Suflur analyzed
Sulfur calculated (corr) 681 ppm637 ppmSulfur caculated (uncorr)
682 ppm
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Figure 24
DK 4 Advanced Control (RMPCT)
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
Feb02 Mrz02 Apr02 Jun02 Jul02 Aug02 Okt02 Nov02
S u l f u r c o n t e n
t o f r a f f i n a t e p
p m
actual data
Set points
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DK 4 S lf f ffi
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Figure 26
DK 4 Sulfur content of raffinate
1
10
100
1000
1 10 100 1000
on line ppm
L a
b p p m
Jan -Sept 2002 Oct 2002 - Sept 2003
ULSD H d t t DK 4 it
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Figure 27
ULSD Hydrotreater DK 4 unit
300
310
320
330
340
350
360
370
380
390
400
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000catalyst life (t feed msup3 catalyst)
W A
B T i n d e g C
Start to 10 ppm S
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Figure 28
DESUS FCC
Alkylation ETBE
Refinerreformer
isomerization
Jet fuel
hydrotreating
MD hydrotreating
Claus units
ETBE
FCC Hi t
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Figure 29
FCC History
Catalyst Research Associates Agreement signed in London on 12 Oct 1938
bull Standard Oil of New Jersey (Esso)
bull Standard Oil of Indiana (Amoco)
bull Kellogg
bull IG Farben added by
bull Anglo-Iranian Oil (BP)
bull Royal DutchShell
bull Texaco
bull UOP
FCC Hi t
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Figure 30
FCC History
Group of 1000 Researchers
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
(WK Lewis and E R Gilliland)
rArr Big Research program
(topped from Manhattan program only)rArr 25 May 1942 Start up of first commercial
Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) Unit
- Capacity 500 000 tyr
- Location Baton Rouge refinery of Standard Oil of Louisiana
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FCC Features at the Beginning
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FCC Features at the Beginning and Today (1)
bull zeolitic catalyst era
bull stable up to 800 degCrArr residence time in regen 3 - 4 minrArr lt 005 carbon on regen cat
rArr complete combustionrArr no afterburning
bull high activity
rArr no recyclerArr coke yield
bull synthetic catalyst era
bull catalysts highly temperaturesensitive rarr Reg-temp limitedto 600 degC
rArr residence time in regen 10 -15 minrArr 06 carbon on regenerated catrArr CO2CO ratio sim 1rArr runaway afterburning
rarr 1000 degC
bull catalysts rel low activity
rarr high recyclerarr high coke yield
today
early daysof catalytic cracking
FCC Features at the Beginning
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FCC Features at the Beginning and Today (2)
today
early days
of catalytic cracking
bull Riser cracking
- cat residence time 5 - 15 sec- vapor residence time 1 - 5 sec
- 540 degC
bull Fluidized bed cracking
- catalyst residence time 30 -120 sec- vapor residence time 10 - 60 sec
- Temperatur 500 degC
Progress in Technology
EquipmentCatalyst
FCC History
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FCC History
360 - 560
Zeolite Re-H-Y ZSM 5
75015540802448
FeedstockBoiling range degC 265 - 400
Catalyst natural day
CatOil 35Cat losses kgt 15Reactor Temp degC 490Conversion wt- 55C3C4 wt- 10Gasoline wt- 38
TodayPCLA No 1 May 1942
FCC Performance at the Begining and Today
Powdered Catalyst Louisiana No1
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Figure 35
there have been so many changes
in the FCC unit that its forefathers
wouldnlsquot recognize their offspring
Cracking of VGO by FCC
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Reactor Regenerator
Air
Vacuum Gasoil
Flue gas
Cracked products to DistillationLight Naphtha
Light Cycle Oil
Slurry
Heavy Naphtha
Cracking of VGO by FCC
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Figure 37
FCC Unit PCK Schwedt
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Figure 38
FCC Catalyst Additives
- for low sulfur gasoline
- for light olefines
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Figure 39
Possible Gasoline Sulphur Reduction Mechanisms
A) Removal of S from gasoline precursors
B) Removal of S from gasoline range molecules
C) Conversion of heavy S species to coke
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Figure 40
FCC Catalyst Additives
- for low sulfur gasoline
- for light olefines
World Propylene Demand by Region
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Figure 41
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
1 9 9 3
1 9 9 4
1 9 9 5
1 9 9 6
1 9 9 7
1 9 9 8
1 9 9 9
2 0 0 0
2 0 0 1
2 0 0 2
2 0 0 3
D e m a n d ( m i l l i o n M e t r i c T o
n s )
Asia Middle East East Europe West Europe South America North America
py y g(source GMcElhiney Grace)
bull World wide long term growth of 5-6 per annum
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Figure 42
Oslash Use of ZSM-5 zeolite enables the FCC unit
to make a valuable contribution
to propylene production
Oslash This contribution is expected
to increase significantly in the near future
World-wide Propylene Production
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Figure 43
European refiners must
produce more diesel fuel
reduce gasoline yield
decrease production of heating oil
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Current catalyst market
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Figure 45
y( 13 billion $yr)
bull environmental catalysts 27 bull polymers 22
bull refining 21
bull petrochemicals 20
bull fine chemicals and inter mediates 10
The refining catalyst market is the most
competitive segment of the global catalyst
market (bid contract basis)
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Figure 46
Sales of Refining Catalysts- world wide -
sim 25 Billion $yr
growth rate 75 Million$yr
Capacities of catalytic unitsi G (Milli t )
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Figure 47
in Germany (Millions tyr)Fluid Catalytic Cracking 18
Hydrocracking 9
Catalytic Reforming 17
Alkylation 1
Isomerization 4
Ether 05
Hydrotreating 87
(Naphtha 27Kero 5MD 43VGO 12)
__________________________________________
Total 1365 120 of crude capacity
Catalysts in the Schwedt Refinery
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Figure 48
y y
1 460 0002 220 000Total
1 000 000
400 000
30 000
10 00010 000
10 000
200 000
1 700 000
65 000
90 000105 000
60 000
FCC
Hydrotreater
Mild Hydrocracker
IsomerizationCat Reformer
Ether (ETBE)
Annual
Consumption
kgsyr
Inventory
Kilograms
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Figure 49
rule of thumb
added value by only 10
performance improvement
is much more than the
total catalyst cost
Potentials for Improvement
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Figure 50
l deep hydrotreated FCC feed
l new FCC catalysts (Low H-transfer)FCC Overcracking
Reduction of gasoline acc market
Manufactoring of boosters (export)
Increasement of propylene yield
Increasement of biofuels
(etherification of tertiary C4-C5+-Olefines)
FCC Yields (wt- on feed)
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Figure 51
130
88
93
39
31
269
70
47
52
21
17
457
Propylene
Isobutane
n-Butanes
Isobutene
Isoamylenes (tert)
Naphtha
Overcracking(enhanced Catalyst)
Base Y-Zeolith + ZSM5
Closing Comments
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Figure 52
bull Needs both
Teamplayers amp Individuals
bull Is of interest to bothAcademe + Industry
bull RampD in catalysis will remainchallenging and rewarding
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Figure 53
Thank you for your attention
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Figure 4
Crude
Oil
Refinery
Target
Yields
12
5
16
30
32
55
50
5
Naphtha
RONlt50
Sgt500ppm
Gasoline
RON92 -100
Slt10ppm
Diesel
Slt10ppm
Cetan No 52 -60
HEL
Kero
Gasoil
S gt 1
atmosphResidue
S gt 3
Heavy Fuel Oil Slt1Jet
PropaneButane
Propane
PropyleneButane
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Figure 5
DESUS FCC
Alkylation ETBE
Refinerreformer
isomerization
Jet fuel
hydrotreating
MD hydrotreating
Claus units
ETBE
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Figure 6
Gasoline Upgrading
bull Increasement of Octane number by Isomerization
Conversion of normal C5C6 Paraffins to iso Paraffins
bull Increasement of Octane number by catalytic Reforming
Aromatics from Dehydrogenation of Naphthenes as well as
Dehydrocyclisation of Paraffins
bull Increasement of Octane number by Alkylation
Conversion of iso C4 with Butenes to iso Octane
bull Increasement of Octane number by Etherification
Conversion of iso Butene with Ethanol to ETBE
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Figure 8
Light Naphtha Isomerization
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Figure 9
Catalytic Reforming
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Figure 10
Ether
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Figure 11
DESUS FCC
Alkylation ETBE
Refinerreformer
isomerization
Jet fuel
hydrotreating
MD hydrotreating
Claus units
ETBE
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Figure 12
Development of Sulfur Limit in Gasoline
500
150
50
10
0
50
100
150
200
250300
350
400
450
500
S u l f u r i n p p m
bis 2000 2000 2001 2002
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Figure 13
Development of Sulfur Limit in Diesel Fuels
10000
5000
50050
100
1000
2000
3000
40005000
6000
7000
8000
9000
10000
S u l f u r i n p p m
past 8090 1995 2000 2002
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Figure 14
Diesel Hydrotreating
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Figure 15
Increasing of Desulfurization from 95 up to more than 999
with existing Hydrotreaters by increasing of Reactortemperature only
gt + 40 deg C WABT
Reactor outlet temperature gt 400 degC
material Cycle length darr darr darr
Productstability (color oxstab)
target sulfur critical (10 20 ppm rarr recombination to RSHThiophene)
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Figure 17
Hydrogen partial pressure in the reactor
40
42
44
46
48
50
52
54
56
0 20 40 60 80 100
p
H 2 b
a r
Recycle gas ratio 250 Nmsup3msup3
p Reactor 2 bar
PH2S=186bar
gt 50 higher
reaction rate constant
Recycle gas ratio 150 Nmsup3msup3 p Reactor 4 bar
PH2S=392bar
catalyst bed length relativ
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Figure 18
Basic desulfurization reactions
sulfides gt thiophenes gt benzothiophenes gt dibenzothiophenes
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Figure 19
HDS - Kinetic
minussdot
minus= minusminus 1
0
1
11
1 nnS S n
LHSV k
950 HDS rarr LHSV = 1983223x
999 HDS rarr LHSV = 033983223x
rArr Cat requirement 3 times more
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Figure 20
DK 4
R2
weight 535 tda = 46 ms = 98 mmh = 435 m
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Figure 21
DK4 Reactors R-901 and R-902
R-901
R-902
6003 bar325 degC
357 degC
Quenchgas
71 weight ppm S
382 msup3h
329 th
352 degC
363 degC
361 degC 361 degC 360 degC
∆p=056 bar
325 degC 325 degC 326 degC
338 degC 338 degC 339 degC
338 degC 338 degC 340 degC
354 degC 353 degC 352 degC
356 degC 357 degC357 degC
352 degC353 degC352 degC
356 degC 357 degC358 degC
360 degC 360 degC 360 degC
362 degC363 degC361 degC
5685 kNmsup3h
∆p=026 bar
∆T (R-901)=33 K ∆T (R-902)=11 K
WABT (R-901 amp R-902)=350degC
23092003 133013
DK 4 R t d
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Figure 22
DK 4 Reactor ndash pressure drop
00
02
0406
08
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
J a n - 0 1
A p r - 0
1
J u l - 0
1
N o v - 0 1
F e b -
0 2
M a y
- 0 2
S e p - 0 2
D e c - 0 2
M a r
- 0 3
J u n - 0 3
O c t - 0
3
p r e s s u r e d r o p
o f R 9 0 1 + R 9 0 2 ( b a r )
Technical Services PCK
02 bar per 30 months
lt lt 001 bar per month
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Figure 23
R M P C T - DK4(Robust Multivariable Predictive Control Technology) controlerstatus ON
03122002 100246
321degC
actual vorausber
321degC
385 th 385 th MV is ON
Status
MV is ON
min max
365 th
316degC
385 th
362degC
1 bar
402degC
643degC
71
365degC
1057 A
681 ppm
aktuell Status
1 bar
vorausber
403degC
644degC
71
364degC
1059 A
720 ppm
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
1 bar
0degC
0degC
10
0degC
0 A
000 ppm
6 bar
460degC
700degC
95
380degC
1230 A
720 ppm
min max
Set points (Sollwerte)
Feed
heater outlet temperature O-901
FC9011
TC9027
Monitored points
pressure Feed ndash control valve FC9011
Max Skintemperature O-901
Max combustion chambertemperature O-901
Opening control valve fuelgas to O-901
Max Reactortemperature
Ampere V-901
Raffinate sulfur
Comparison measurementcalculated
Suflur analyzed
Sulfur calculated (corr) 681 ppm637 ppmSulfur caculated (uncorr)
682 ppm
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Figure 24
DK 4 Advanced Control (RMPCT)
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
Feb02 Mrz02 Apr02 Jun02 Jul02 Aug02 Okt02 Nov02
S u l f u r c o n t e n
t o f r a f f i n a t e p
p m
actual data
Set points
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DK 4 S lf f ffi
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Figure 26
DK 4 Sulfur content of raffinate
1
10
100
1000
1 10 100 1000
on line ppm
L a
b p p m
Jan -Sept 2002 Oct 2002 - Sept 2003
ULSD H d t t DK 4 it
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Figure 27
ULSD Hydrotreater DK 4 unit
300
310
320
330
340
350
360
370
380
390
400
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000catalyst life (t feed msup3 catalyst)
W A
B T i n d e g C
Start to 10 ppm S
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Figure 28
DESUS FCC
Alkylation ETBE
Refinerreformer
isomerization
Jet fuel
hydrotreating
MD hydrotreating
Claus units
ETBE
FCC Hi t
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Figure 29
FCC History
Catalyst Research Associates Agreement signed in London on 12 Oct 1938
bull Standard Oil of New Jersey (Esso)
bull Standard Oil of Indiana (Amoco)
bull Kellogg
bull IG Farben added by
bull Anglo-Iranian Oil (BP)
bull Royal DutchShell
bull Texaco
bull UOP
FCC Hi t
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Figure 30
FCC History
Group of 1000 Researchers
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
(WK Lewis and E R Gilliland)
rArr Big Research program
(topped from Manhattan program only)rArr 25 May 1942 Start up of first commercial
Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) Unit
- Capacity 500 000 tyr
- Location Baton Rouge refinery of Standard Oil of Louisiana
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Figure 31
FCC Features at the Beginning
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Figure 32
FCC Features at the Beginning and Today (1)
bull zeolitic catalyst era
bull stable up to 800 degCrArr residence time in regen 3 - 4 minrArr lt 005 carbon on regen cat
rArr complete combustionrArr no afterburning
bull high activity
rArr no recyclerArr coke yield
bull synthetic catalyst era
bull catalysts highly temperaturesensitive rarr Reg-temp limitedto 600 degC
rArr residence time in regen 10 -15 minrArr 06 carbon on regenerated catrArr CO2CO ratio sim 1rArr runaway afterburning
rarr 1000 degC
bull catalysts rel low activity
rarr high recyclerarr high coke yield
today
early daysof catalytic cracking
FCC Features at the Beginning
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Figure 33
FCC Features at the Beginning and Today (2)
today
early days
of catalytic cracking
bull Riser cracking
- cat residence time 5 - 15 sec- vapor residence time 1 - 5 sec
- 540 degC
bull Fluidized bed cracking
- catalyst residence time 30 -120 sec- vapor residence time 10 - 60 sec
- Temperatur 500 degC
Progress in Technology
EquipmentCatalyst
FCC History
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Figure 34
FCC History
360 - 560
Zeolite Re-H-Y ZSM 5
75015540802448
FeedstockBoiling range degC 265 - 400
Catalyst natural day
CatOil 35Cat losses kgt 15Reactor Temp degC 490Conversion wt- 55C3C4 wt- 10Gasoline wt- 38
TodayPCLA No 1 May 1942
FCC Performance at the Begining and Today
Powdered Catalyst Louisiana No1
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Figure 35
there have been so many changes
in the FCC unit that its forefathers
wouldnlsquot recognize their offspring
Cracking of VGO by FCC
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Figure 36
Reactor Regenerator
Air
Vacuum Gasoil
Flue gas
Cracked products to DistillationLight Naphtha
Light Cycle Oil
Slurry
Heavy Naphtha
Cracking of VGO by FCC
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Figure 37
FCC Unit PCK Schwedt
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Figure 38
FCC Catalyst Additives
- for low sulfur gasoline
- for light olefines
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Figure 39
Possible Gasoline Sulphur Reduction Mechanisms
A) Removal of S from gasoline precursors
B) Removal of S from gasoline range molecules
C) Conversion of heavy S species to coke
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Figure 40
FCC Catalyst Additives
- for low sulfur gasoline
- for light olefines
World Propylene Demand by Region
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Figure 41
0
10
20
30
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50
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70
1 9 9 3
1 9 9 4
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1 9 9 7
1 9 9 8
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2 0 0 0
2 0 0 1
2 0 0 2
2 0 0 3
D e m a n d ( m i l l i o n M e t r i c T o
n s )
Asia Middle East East Europe West Europe South America North America
py y g(source GMcElhiney Grace)
bull World wide long term growth of 5-6 per annum
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Figure 42
Oslash Use of ZSM-5 zeolite enables the FCC unit
to make a valuable contribution
to propylene production
Oslash This contribution is expected
to increase significantly in the near future
World-wide Propylene Production
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Figure 43
European refiners must
produce more diesel fuel
reduce gasoline yield
decrease production of heating oil
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Current catalyst market
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Figure 45
y( 13 billion $yr)
bull environmental catalysts 27 bull polymers 22
bull refining 21
bull petrochemicals 20
bull fine chemicals and inter mediates 10
The refining catalyst market is the most
competitive segment of the global catalyst
market (bid contract basis)
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Figure 46
Sales of Refining Catalysts- world wide -
sim 25 Billion $yr
growth rate 75 Million$yr
Capacities of catalytic unitsi G (Milli t )
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Figure 47
in Germany (Millions tyr)Fluid Catalytic Cracking 18
Hydrocracking 9
Catalytic Reforming 17
Alkylation 1
Isomerization 4
Ether 05
Hydrotreating 87
(Naphtha 27Kero 5MD 43VGO 12)
__________________________________________
Total 1365 120 of crude capacity
Catalysts in the Schwedt Refinery
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Figure 48
y y
1 460 0002 220 000Total
1 000 000
400 000
30 000
10 00010 000
10 000
200 000
1 700 000
65 000
90 000105 000
60 000
FCC
Hydrotreater
Mild Hydrocracker
IsomerizationCat Reformer
Ether (ETBE)
Annual
Consumption
kgsyr
Inventory
Kilograms
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rule of thumb
added value by only 10
performance improvement
is much more than the
total catalyst cost
Potentials for Improvement
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Figure 50
l deep hydrotreated FCC feed
l new FCC catalysts (Low H-transfer)FCC Overcracking
Reduction of gasoline acc market
Manufactoring of boosters (export)
Increasement of propylene yield
Increasement of biofuels
(etherification of tertiary C4-C5+-Olefines)
FCC Yields (wt- on feed)
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130
88
93
39
31
269
70
47
52
21
17
457
Propylene
Isobutane
n-Butanes
Isobutene
Isoamylenes (tert)
Naphtha
Overcracking(enhanced Catalyst)
Base Y-Zeolith + ZSM5
Closing Comments
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bull Needs both
Teamplayers amp Individuals
bull Is of interest to bothAcademe + Industry
bull RampD in catalysis will remainchallenging and rewarding
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Thank you for your attention
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Figure 5
DESUS FCC
Alkylation ETBE
Refinerreformer
isomerization
Jet fuel
hydrotreating
MD hydrotreating
Claus units
ETBE
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Figure 6
Gasoline Upgrading
bull Increasement of Octane number by Isomerization
Conversion of normal C5C6 Paraffins to iso Paraffins
bull Increasement of Octane number by catalytic Reforming
Aromatics from Dehydrogenation of Naphthenes as well as
Dehydrocyclisation of Paraffins
bull Increasement of Octane number by Alkylation
Conversion of iso C4 with Butenes to iso Octane
bull Increasement of Octane number by Etherification
Conversion of iso Butene with Ethanol to ETBE
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Figure 8
Light Naphtha Isomerization
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Figure 9
Catalytic Reforming
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Figure 10
Ether
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Figure 11
DESUS FCC
Alkylation ETBE
Refinerreformer
isomerization
Jet fuel
hydrotreating
MD hydrotreating
Claus units
ETBE
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Development of Sulfur Limit in Gasoline
500
150
50
10
0
50
100
150
200
250300
350
400
450
500
S u l f u r i n p p m
bis 2000 2000 2001 2002
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Figure 13
Development of Sulfur Limit in Diesel Fuels
10000
5000
50050
100
1000
2000
3000
40005000
6000
7000
8000
9000
10000
S u l f u r i n p p m
past 8090 1995 2000 2002
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Figure 14
Diesel Hydrotreating
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Figure 15
Increasing of Desulfurization from 95 up to more than 999
with existing Hydrotreaters by increasing of Reactortemperature only
gt + 40 deg C WABT
Reactor outlet temperature gt 400 degC
material Cycle length darr darr darr
Productstability (color oxstab)
target sulfur critical (10 20 ppm rarr recombination to RSHThiophene)
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Figure 17
Hydrogen partial pressure in the reactor
40
42
44
46
48
50
52
54
56
0 20 40 60 80 100
p
H 2 b
a r
Recycle gas ratio 250 Nmsup3msup3
p Reactor 2 bar
PH2S=186bar
gt 50 higher
reaction rate constant
Recycle gas ratio 150 Nmsup3msup3 p Reactor 4 bar
PH2S=392bar
catalyst bed length relativ
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Figure 18
Basic desulfurization reactions
sulfides gt thiophenes gt benzothiophenes gt dibenzothiophenes
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Figure 19
HDS - Kinetic
minussdot
minus= minusminus 1
0
1
11
1 nnS S n
LHSV k
950 HDS rarr LHSV = 1983223x
999 HDS rarr LHSV = 033983223x
rArr Cat requirement 3 times more
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Figure 20
DK 4
R2
weight 535 tda = 46 ms = 98 mmh = 435 m
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Figure 21
DK4 Reactors R-901 and R-902
R-901
R-902
6003 bar325 degC
357 degC
Quenchgas
71 weight ppm S
382 msup3h
329 th
352 degC
363 degC
361 degC 361 degC 360 degC
∆p=056 bar
325 degC 325 degC 326 degC
338 degC 338 degC 339 degC
338 degC 338 degC 340 degC
354 degC 353 degC 352 degC
356 degC 357 degC357 degC
352 degC353 degC352 degC
356 degC 357 degC358 degC
360 degC 360 degC 360 degC
362 degC363 degC361 degC
5685 kNmsup3h
∆p=026 bar
∆T (R-901)=33 K ∆T (R-902)=11 K
WABT (R-901 amp R-902)=350degC
23092003 133013
DK 4 R t d
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Figure 22
DK 4 Reactor ndash pressure drop
00
02
0406
08
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
J a n - 0 1
A p r - 0
1
J u l - 0
1
N o v - 0 1
F e b -
0 2
M a y
- 0 2
S e p - 0 2
D e c - 0 2
M a r
- 0 3
J u n - 0 3
O c t - 0
3
p r e s s u r e d r o p
o f R 9 0 1 + R 9 0 2 ( b a r )
Technical Services PCK
02 bar per 30 months
lt lt 001 bar per month
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Figure 23
R M P C T - DK4(Robust Multivariable Predictive Control Technology) controlerstatus ON
03122002 100246
321degC
actual vorausber
321degC
385 th 385 th MV is ON
Status
MV is ON
min max
365 th
316degC
385 th
362degC
1 bar
402degC
643degC
71
365degC
1057 A
681 ppm
aktuell Status
1 bar
vorausber
403degC
644degC
71
364degC
1059 A
720 ppm
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
1 bar
0degC
0degC
10
0degC
0 A
000 ppm
6 bar
460degC
700degC
95
380degC
1230 A
720 ppm
min max
Set points (Sollwerte)
Feed
heater outlet temperature O-901
FC9011
TC9027
Monitored points
pressure Feed ndash control valve FC9011
Max Skintemperature O-901
Max combustion chambertemperature O-901
Opening control valve fuelgas to O-901
Max Reactortemperature
Ampere V-901
Raffinate sulfur
Comparison measurementcalculated
Suflur analyzed
Sulfur calculated (corr) 681 ppm637 ppmSulfur caculated (uncorr)
682 ppm
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Figure 24
DK 4 Advanced Control (RMPCT)
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
Feb02 Mrz02 Apr02 Jun02 Jul02 Aug02 Okt02 Nov02
S u l f u r c o n t e n
t o f r a f f i n a t e p
p m
actual data
Set points
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DK 4 S lf f ffi
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Figure 26
DK 4 Sulfur content of raffinate
1
10
100
1000
1 10 100 1000
on line ppm
L a
b p p m
Jan -Sept 2002 Oct 2002 - Sept 2003
ULSD H d t t DK 4 it
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Figure 27
ULSD Hydrotreater DK 4 unit
300
310
320
330
340
350
360
370
380
390
400
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000catalyst life (t feed msup3 catalyst)
W A
B T i n d e g C
Start to 10 ppm S
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Figure 28
DESUS FCC
Alkylation ETBE
Refinerreformer
isomerization
Jet fuel
hydrotreating
MD hydrotreating
Claus units
ETBE
FCC Hi t
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Figure 29
FCC History
Catalyst Research Associates Agreement signed in London on 12 Oct 1938
bull Standard Oil of New Jersey (Esso)
bull Standard Oil of Indiana (Amoco)
bull Kellogg
bull IG Farben added by
bull Anglo-Iranian Oil (BP)
bull Royal DutchShell
bull Texaco
bull UOP
FCC Hi t
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FCC History
Group of 1000 Researchers
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
(WK Lewis and E R Gilliland)
rArr Big Research program
(topped from Manhattan program only)rArr 25 May 1942 Start up of first commercial
Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) Unit
- Capacity 500 000 tyr
- Location Baton Rouge refinery of Standard Oil of Louisiana
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Figure 31
FCC Features at the Beginning
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FCC Features at the Beginning and Today (1)
bull zeolitic catalyst era
bull stable up to 800 degCrArr residence time in regen 3 - 4 minrArr lt 005 carbon on regen cat
rArr complete combustionrArr no afterburning
bull high activity
rArr no recyclerArr coke yield
bull synthetic catalyst era
bull catalysts highly temperaturesensitive rarr Reg-temp limitedto 600 degC
rArr residence time in regen 10 -15 minrArr 06 carbon on regenerated catrArr CO2CO ratio sim 1rArr runaway afterburning
rarr 1000 degC
bull catalysts rel low activity
rarr high recyclerarr high coke yield
today
early daysof catalytic cracking
FCC Features at the Beginning
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FCC Features at the Beginning and Today (2)
today
early days
of catalytic cracking
bull Riser cracking
- cat residence time 5 - 15 sec- vapor residence time 1 - 5 sec
- 540 degC
bull Fluidized bed cracking
- catalyst residence time 30 -120 sec- vapor residence time 10 - 60 sec
- Temperatur 500 degC
Progress in Technology
EquipmentCatalyst
FCC History
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Figure 34
FCC History
360 - 560
Zeolite Re-H-Y ZSM 5
75015540802448
FeedstockBoiling range degC 265 - 400
Catalyst natural day
CatOil 35Cat losses kgt 15Reactor Temp degC 490Conversion wt- 55C3C4 wt- 10Gasoline wt- 38
TodayPCLA No 1 May 1942
FCC Performance at the Begining and Today
Powdered Catalyst Louisiana No1
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Figure 35
there have been so many changes
in the FCC unit that its forefathers
wouldnlsquot recognize their offspring
Cracking of VGO by FCC
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Figure 36
Reactor Regenerator
Air
Vacuum Gasoil
Flue gas
Cracked products to DistillationLight Naphtha
Light Cycle Oil
Slurry
Heavy Naphtha
Cracking of VGO by FCC
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Figure 37
FCC Unit PCK Schwedt
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Figure 38
FCC Catalyst Additives
- for low sulfur gasoline
- for light olefines
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Figure 39
Possible Gasoline Sulphur Reduction Mechanisms
A) Removal of S from gasoline precursors
B) Removal of S from gasoline range molecules
C) Conversion of heavy S species to coke
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Figure 40
FCC Catalyst Additives
- for low sulfur gasoline
- for light olefines
World Propylene Demand by Region
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Figure 41
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
1 9 9 3
1 9 9 4
1 9 9 5
1 9 9 6
1 9 9 7
1 9 9 8
1 9 9 9
2 0 0 0
2 0 0 1
2 0 0 2
2 0 0 3
D e m a n d ( m i l l i o n M e t r i c T o
n s )
Asia Middle East East Europe West Europe South America North America
py y g(source GMcElhiney Grace)
bull World wide long term growth of 5-6 per annum
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Figure 42
Oslash Use of ZSM-5 zeolite enables the FCC unit
to make a valuable contribution
to propylene production
Oslash This contribution is expected
to increase significantly in the near future
World-wide Propylene Production
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Figure 43
European refiners must
produce more diesel fuel
reduce gasoline yield
decrease production of heating oil
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Current catalyst market
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Figure 45
y( 13 billion $yr)
bull environmental catalysts 27 bull polymers 22
bull refining 21
bull petrochemicals 20
bull fine chemicals and inter mediates 10
The refining catalyst market is the most
competitive segment of the global catalyst
market (bid contract basis)
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Sales of Refining Catalysts- world wide -
sim 25 Billion $yr
growth rate 75 Million$yr
Capacities of catalytic unitsi G (Milli t )
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Figure 47
in Germany (Millions tyr)Fluid Catalytic Cracking 18
Hydrocracking 9
Catalytic Reforming 17
Alkylation 1
Isomerization 4
Ether 05
Hydrotreating 87
(Naphtha 27Kero 5MD 43VGO 12)
__________________________________________
Total 1365 120 of crude capacity
Catalysts in the Schwedt Refinery
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Figure 48
y y
1 460 0002 220 000Total
1 000 000
400 000
30 000
10 00010 000
10 000
200 000
1 700 000
65 000
90 000105 000
60 000
FCC
Hydrotreater
Mild Hydrocracker
IsomerizationCat Reformer
Ether (ETBE)
Annual
Consumption
kgsyr
Inventory
Kilograms
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Figure 49
rule of thumb
added value by only 10
performance improvement
is much more than the
total catalyst cost
Potentials for Improvement
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Figure 50
l deep hydrotreated FCC feed
l new FCC catalysts (Low H-transfer)FCC Overcracking
Reduction of gasoline acc market
Manufactoring of boosters (export)
Increasement of propylene yield
Increasement of biofuels
(etherification of tertiary C4-C5+-Olefines)
FCC Yields (wt- on feed)
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Figure 51
130
88
93
39
31
269
70
47
52
21
17
457
Propylene
Isobutane
n-Butanes
Isobutene
Isoamylenes (tert)
Naphtha
Overcracking(enhanced Catalyst)
Base Y-Zeolith + ZSM5
Closing Comments
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bull Needs both
Teamplayers amp Individuals
bull Is of interest to bothAcademe + Industry
bull RampD in catalysis will remainchallenging and rewarding
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Thank you for your attention
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Figure 6
Gasoline Upgrading
bull Increasement of Octane number by Isomerization
Conversion of normal C5C6 Paraffins to iso Paraffins
bull Increasement of Octane number by catalytic Reforming
Aromatics from Dehydrogenation of Naphthenes as well as
Dehydrocyclisation of Paraffins
bull Increasement of Octane number by Alkylation
Conversion of iso C4 with Butenes to iso Octane
bull Increasement of Octane number by Etherification
Conversion of iso Butene with Ethanol to ETBE
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Figure 8
Light Naphtha Isomerization
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Figure 9
Catalytic Reforming
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Figure 10
Ether
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Figure 11
DESUS FCC
Alkylation ETBE
Refinerreformer
isomerization
Jet fuel
hydrotreating
MD hydrotreating
Claus units
ETBE
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Figure 12
Development of Sulfur Limit in Gasoline
500
150
50
10
0
50
100
150
200
250300
350
400
450
500
S u l f u r i n p p m
bis 2000 2000 2001 2002
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Development of Sulfur Limit in Diesel Fuels
10000
5000
50050
100
1000
2000
3000
40005000
6000
7000
8000
9000
10000
S u l f u r i n p p m
past 8090 1995 2000 2002
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Figure 14
Diesel Hydrotreating
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Increasing of Desulfurization from 95 up to more than 999
with existing Hydrotreaters by increasing of Reactortemperature only
gt + 40 deg C WABT
Reactor outlet temperature gt 400 degC
material Cycle length darr darr darr
Productstability (color oxstab)
target sulfur critical (10 20 ppm rarr recombination to RSHThiophene)
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Figure 17
Hydrogen partial pressure in the reactor
40
42
44
46
48
50
52
54
56
0 20 40 60 80 100
p
H 2 b
a r
Recycle gas ratio 250 Nmsup3msup3
p Reactor 2 bar
PH2S=186bar
gt 50 higher
reaction rate constant
Recycle gas ratio 150 Nmsup3msup3 p Reactor 4 bar
PH2S=392bar
catalyst bed length relativ
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Figure 18
Basic desulfurization reactions
sulfides gt thiophenes gt benzothiophenes gt dibenzothiophenes
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Figure 19
HDS - Kinetic
minussdot
minus= minusminus 1
0
1
11
1 nnS S n
LHSV k
950 HDS rarr LHSV = 1983223x
999 HDS rarr LHSV = 033983223x
rArr Cat requirement 3 times more
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Figure 20
DK 4
R2
weight 535 tda = 46 ms = 98 mmh = 435 m
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Figure 21
DK4 Reactors R-901 and R-902
R-901
R-902
6003 bar325 degC
357 degC
Quenchgas
71 weight ppm S
382 msup3h
329 th
352 degC
363 degC
361 degC 361 degC 360 degC
∆p=056 bar
325 degC 325 degC 326 degC
338 degC 338 degC 339 degC
338 degC 338 degC 340 degC
354 degC 353 degC 352 degC
356 degC 357 degC357 degC
352 degC353 degC352 degC
356 degC 357 degC358 degC
360 degC 360 degC 360 degC
362 degC363 degC361 degC
5685 kNmsup3h
∆p=026 bar
∆T (R-901)=33 K ∆T (R-902)=11 K
WABT (R-901 amp R-902)=350degC
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Figure 22
DK 4 Reactor ndash pressure drop
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02
0406
08
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
J a n - 0 1
A p r - 0
1
J u l - 0
1
N o v - 0 1
F e b -
0 2
M a y
- 0 2
S e p - 0 2
D e c - 0 2
M a r
- 0 3
J u n - 0 3
O c t - 0
3
p r e s s u r e d r o p
o f R 9 0 1 + R 9 0 2 ( b a r )
Technical Services PCK
02 bar per 30 months
lt lt 001 bar per month
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Figure 23
R M P C T - DK4(Robust Multivariable Predictive Control Technology) controlerstatus ON
03122002 100246
321degC
actual vorausber
321degC
385 th 385 th MV is ON
Status
MV is ON
min max
365 th
316degC
385 th
362degC
1 bar
402degC
643degC
71
365degC
1057 A
681 ppm
aktuell Status
1 bar
vorausber
403degC
644degC
71
364degC
1059 A
720 ppm
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
1 bar
0degC
0degC
10
0degC
0 A
000 ppm
6 bar
460degC
700degC
95
380degC
1230 A
720 ppm
min max
Set points (Sollwerte)
Feed
heater outlet temperature O-901
FC9011
TC9027
Monitored points
pressure Feed ndash control valve FC9011
Max Skintemperature O-901
Max combustion chambertemperature O-901
Opening control valve fuelgas to O-901
Max Reactortemperature
Ampere V-901
Raffinate sulfur
Comparison measurementcalculated
Suflur analyzed
Sulfur calculated (corr) 681 ppm637 ppmSulfur caculated (uncorr)
682 ppm
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Figure 24
DK 4 Advanced Control (RMPCT)
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
Feb02 Mrz02 Apr02 Jun02 Jul02 Aug02 Okt02 Nov02
S u l f u r c o n t e n
t o f r a f f i n a t e p
p m
actual data
Set points
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DK 4 S lf f ffi
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Figure 26
DK 4 Sulfur content of raffinate
1
10
100
1000
1 10 100 1000
on line ppm
L a
b p p m
Jan -Sept 2002 Oct 2002 - Sept 2003
ULSD H d t t DK 4 it
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Figure 27
ULSD Hydrotreater DK 4 unit
300
310
320
330
340
350
360
370
380
390
400
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000catalyst life (t feed msup3 catalyst)
W A
B T i n d e g C
Start to 10 ppm S
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Figure 28
DESUS FCC
Alkylation ETBE
Refinerreformer
isomerization
Jet fuel
hydrotreating
MD hydrotreating
Claus units
ETBE
FCC Hi t
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Figure 29
FCC History
Catalyst Research Associates Agreement signed in London on 12 Oct 1938
bull Standard Oil of New Jersey (Esso)
bull Standard Oil of Indiana (Amoco)
bull Kellogg
bull IG Farben added by
bull Anglo-Iranian Oil (BP)
bull Royal DutchShell
bull Texaco
bull UOP
FCC Hi t
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Figure 30
FCC History
Group of 1000 Researchers
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
(WK Lewis and E R Gilliland)
rArr Big Research program
(topped from Manhattan program only)rArr 25 May 1942 Start up of first commercial
Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) Unit
- Capacity 500 000 tyr
- Location Baton Rouge refinery of Standard Oil of Louisiana
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Figure 31
FCC Features at the Beginning
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Figure 32
FCC Features at the Beginning and Today (1)
bull zeolitic catalyst era
bull stable up to 800 degCrArr residence time in regen 3 - 4 minrArr lt 005 carbon on regen cat
rArr complete combustionrArr no afterburning
bull high activity
rArr no recyclerArr coke yield
bull synthetic catalyst era
bull catalysts highly temperaturesensitive rarr Reg-temp limitedto 600 degC
rArr residence time in regen 10 -15 minrArr 06 carbon on regenerated catrArr CO2CO ratio sim 1rArr runaway afterburning
rarr 1000 degC
bull catalysts rel low activity
rarr high recyclerarr high coke yield
today
early daysof catalytic cracking
FCC Features at the Beginning
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Figure 33
FCC Features at the Beginning and Today (2)
today
early days
of catalytic cracking
bull Riser cracking
- cat residence time 5 - 15 sec- vapor residence time 1 - 5 sec
- 540 degC
bull Fluidized bed cracking
- catalyst residence time 30 -120 sec- vapor residence time 10 - 60 sec
- Temperatur 500 degC
Progress in Technology
EquipmentCatalyst
FCC History
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Figure 34
FCC History
360 - 560
Zeolite Re-H-Y ZSM 5
75015540802448
FeedstockBoiling range degC 265 - 400
Catalyst natural day
CatOil 35Cat losses kgt 15Reactor Temp degC 490Conversion wt- 55C3C4 wt- 10Gasoline wt- 38
TodayPCLA No 1 May 1942
FCC Performance at the Begining and Today
Powdered Catalyst Louisiana No1
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Figure 35
there have been so many changes
in the FCC unit that its forefathers
wouldnlsquot recognize their offspring
Cracking of VGO by FCC
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Figure 36
Reactor Regenerator
Air
Vacuum Gasoil
Flue gas
Cracked products to DistillationLight Naphtha
Light Cycle Oil
Slurry
Heavy Naphtha
Cracking of VGO by FCC
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Figure 37
FCC Unit PCK Schwedt
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Figure 38
FCC Catalyst Additives
- for low sulfur gasoline
- for light olefines
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Figure 39
Possible Gasoline Sulphur Reduction Mechanisms
A) Removal of S from gasoline precursors
B) Removal of S from gasoline range molecules
C) Conversion of heavy S species to coke
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Figure 40
FCC Catalyst Additives
- for low sulfur gasoline
- for light olefines
World Propylene Demand by Region
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Figure 41
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
1 9 9 3
1 9 9 4
1 9 9 5
1 9 9 6
1 9 9 7
1 9 9 8
1 9 9 9
2 0 0 0
2 0 0 1
2 0 0 2
2 0 0 3
D e m a n d ( m i l l i o n M e t r i c T o
n s )
Asia Middle East East Europe West Europe South America North America
py y g(source GMcElhiney Grace)
bull World wide long term growth of 5-6 per annum
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Figure 42
Oslash Use of ZSM-5 zeolite enables the FCC unit
to make a valuable contribution
to propylene production
Oslash This contribution is expected
to increase significantly in the near future
World-wide Propylene Production
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Figure 43
European refiners must
produce more diesel fuel
reduce gasoline yield
decrease production of heating oil
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Current catalyst market
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Figure 45
y( 13 billion $yr)
bull environmental catalysts 27 bull polymers 22
bull refining 21
bull petrochemicals 20
bull fine chemicals and inter mediates 10
The refining catalyst market is the most
competitive segment of the global catalyst
market (bid contract basis)
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Figure 46
Sales of Refining Catalysts- world wide -
sim 25 Billion $yr
growth rate 75 Million$yr
Capacities of catalytic unitsi G (Milli t )
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Figure 47
in Germany (Millions tyr)Fluid Catalytic Cracking 18
Hydrocracking 9
Catalytic Reforming 17
Alkylation 1
Isomerization 4
Ether 05
Hydrotreating 87
(Naphtha 27Kero 5MD 43VGO 12)
__________________________________________
Total 1365 120 of crude capacity
Catalysts in the Schwedt Refinery
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Figure 48
y y
1 460 0002 220 000Total
1 000 000
400 000
30 000
10 00010 000
10 000
200 000
1 700 000
65 000
90 000105 000
60 000
FCC
Hydrotreater
Mild Hydrocracker
IsomerizationCat Reformer
Ether (ETBE)
Annual
Consumption
kgsyr
Inventory
Kilograms
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Figure 49
rule of thumb
added value by only 10
performance improvement
is much more than the
total catalyst cost
Potentials for Improvement
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Figure 50
l deep hydrotreated FCC feed
l new FCC catalysts (Low H-transfer)FCC Overcracking
Reduction of gasoline acc market
Manufactoring of boosters (export)
Increasement of propylene yield
Increasement of biofuels
(etherification of tertiary C4-C5+-Olefines)
FCC Yields (wt- on feed)
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Figure 51
130
88
93
39
31
269
70
47
52
21
17
457
Propylene
Isobutane
n-Butanes
Isobutene
Isoamylenes (tert)
Naphtha
Overcracking(enhanced Catalyst)
Base Y-Zeolith + ZSM5
Closing Comments
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Figure 52
bull Needs both
Teamplayers amp Individuals
bull Is of interest to bothAcademe + Industry
bull RampD in catalysis will remainchallenging and rewarding
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Figure 53
Thank you for your attention
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Figure 8
Light Naphtha Isomerization
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Figure 9
Catalytic Reforming
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Figure 10
Ether
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Figure 11
DESUS FCC
Alkylation ETBE
Refinerreformer
isomerization
Jet fuel
hydrotreating
MD hydrotreating
Claus units
ETBE
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Figure 12
Development of Sulfur Limit in Gasoline
500
150
50
10
0
50
100
150
200
250300
350
400
450
500
S u l f u r i n p p m
bis 2000 2000 2001 2002
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Figure 13
Development of Sulfur Limit in Diesel Fuels
10000
5000
50050
100
1000
2000
3000
40005000
6000
7000
8000
9000
10000
S u l f u r i n p p m
past 8090 1995 2000 2002
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Figure 14
Diesel Hydrotreating
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Figure 15
Increasing of Desulfurization from 95 up to more than 999
with existing Hydrotreaters by increasing of Reactortemperature only
gt + 40 deg C WABT
Reactor outlet temperature gt 400 degC
material Cycle length darr darr darr
Productstability (color oxstab)
target sulfur critical (10 20 ppm rarr recombination to RSHThiophene)
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Figure 17
Hydrogen partial pressure in the reactor
40
42
44
46
48
50
52
54
56
0 20 40 60 80 100
p
H 2 b
a r
Recycle gas ratio 250 Nmsup3msup3
p Reactor 2 bar
PH2S=186bar
gt 50 higher
reaction rate constant
Recycle gas ratio 150 Nmsup3msup3 p Reactor 4 bar
PH2S=392bar
catalyst bed length relativ
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Figure 18
Basic desulfurization reactions
sulfides gt thiophenes gt benzothiophenes gt dibenzothiophenes
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Figure 19
HDS - Kinetic
minussdot
minus= minusminus 1
0
1
11
1 nnS S n
LHSV k
950 HDS rarr LHSV = 1983223x
999 HDS rarr LHSV = 033983223x
rArr Cat requirement 3 times more
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Figure 20
DK 4
R2
weight 535 tda = 46 ms = 98 mmh = 435 m
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Figure 21
DK4 Reactors R-901 and R-902
R-901
R-902
6003 bar325 degC
357 degC
Quenchgas
71 weight ppm S
382 msup3h
329 th
352 degC
363 degC
361 degC 361 degC 360 degC
∆p=056 bar
325 degC 325 degC 326 degC
338 degC 338 degC 339 degC
338 degC 338 degC 340 degC
354 degC 353 degC 352 degC
356 degC 357 degC357 degC
352 degC353 degC352 degC
356 degC 357 degC358 degC
360 degC 360 degC 360 degC
362 degC363 degC361 degC
5685 kNmsup3h
∆p=026 bar
∆T (R-901)=33 K ∆T (R-902)=11 K
WABT (R-901 amp R-902)=350degC
23092003 133013
DK 4 R t d
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Figure 22
DK 4 Reactor ndash pressure drop
00
02
0406
08
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
J a n - 0 1
A p r - 0
1
J u l - 0
1
N o v - 0 1
F e b -
0 2
M a y
- 0 2
S e p - 0 2
D e c - 0 2
M a r
- 0 3
J u n - 0 3
O c t - 0
3
p r e s s u r e d r o p
o f R 9 0 1 + R 9 0 2 ( b a r )
Technical Services PCK
02 bar per 30 months
lt lt 001 bar per month
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Figure 23
R M P C T - DK4(Robust Multivariable Predictive Control Technology) controlerstatus ON
03122002 100246
321degC
actual vorausber
321degC
385 th 385 th MV is ON
Status
MV is ON
min max
365 th
316degC
385 th
362degC
1 bar
402degC
643degC
71
365degC
1057 A
681 ppm
aktuell Status
1 bar
vorausber
403degC
644degC
71
364degC
1059 A
720 ppm
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
1 bar
0degC
0degC
10
0degC
0 A
000 ppm
6 bar
460degC
700degC
95
380degC
1230 A
720 ppm
min max
Set points (Sollwerte)
Feed
heater outlet temperature O-901
FC9011
TC9027
Monitored points
pressure Feed ndash control valve FC9011
Max Skintemperature O-901
Max combustion chambertemperature O-901
Opening control valve fuelgas to O-901
Max Reactortemperature
Ampere V-901
Raffinate sulfur
Comparison measurementcalculated
Suflur analyzed
Sulfur calculated (corr) 681 ppm637 ppmSulfur caculated (uncorr)
682 ppm
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Figure 24
DK 4 Advanced Control (RMPCT)
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
Feb02 Mrz02 Apr02 Jun02 Jul02 Aug02 Okt02 Nov02
S u l f u r c o n t e n
t o f r a f f i n a t e p
p m
actual data
Set points
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DK 4 S lf f ffi
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Figure 26
DK 4 Sulfur content of raffinate
1
10
100
1000
1 10 100 1000
on line ppm
L a
b p p m
Jan -Sept 2002 Oct 2002 - Sept 2003
ULSD H d t t DK 4 it
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Figure 27
ULSD Hydrotreater DK 4 unit
300
310
320
330
340
350
360
370
380
390
400
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000catalyst life (t feed msup3 catalyst)
W A
B T i n d e g C
Start to 10 ppm S
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Figure 28
DESUS FCC
Alkylation ETBE
Refinerreformer
isomerization
Jet fuel
hydrotreating
MD hydrotreating
Claus units
ETBE
FCC Hi t
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Figure 29
FCC History
Catalyst Research Associates Agreement signed in London on 12 Oct 1938
bull Standard Oil of New Jersey (Esso)
bull Standard Oil of Indiana (Amoco)
bull Kellogg
bull IG Farben added by
bull Anglo-Iranian Oil (BP)
bull Royal DutchShell
bull Texaco
bull UOP
FCC Hi t
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Figure 30
FCC History
Group of 1000 Researchers
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
(WK Lewis and E R Gilliland)
rArr Big Research program
(topped from Manhattan program only)rArr 25 May 1942 Start up of first commercial
Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) Unit
- Capacity 500 000 tyr
- Location Baton Rouge refinery of Standard Oil of Louisiana
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Figure 31
FCC Features at the Beginning
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Figure 32
FCC Features at the Beginning and Today (1)
bull zeolitic catalyst era
bull stable up to 800 degCrArr residence time in regen 3 - 4 minrArr lt 005 carbon on regen cat
rArr complete combustionrArr no afterburning
bull high activity
rArr no recyclerArr coke yield
bull synthetic catalyst era
bull catalysts highly temperaturesensitive rarr Reg-temp limitedto 600 degC
rArr residence time in regen 10 -15 minrArr 06 carbon on regenerated catrArr CO2CO ratio sim 1rArr runaway afterburning
rarr 1000 degC
bull catalysts rel low activity
rarr high recyclerarr high coke yield
today
early daysof catalytic cracking
FCC Features at the Beginning
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FCC Features at the Beginning and Today (2)
today
early days
of catalytic cracking
bull Riser cracking
- cat residence time 5 - 15 sec- vapor residence time 1 - 5 sec
- 540 degC
bull Fluidized bed cracking
- catalyst residence time 30 -120 sec- vapor residence time 10 - 60 sec
- Temperatur 500 degC
Progress in Technology
EquipmentCatalyst
FCC History
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Figure 34
FCC History
360 - 560
Zeolite Re-H-Y ZSM 5
75015540802448
FeedstockBoiling range degC 265 - 400
Catalyst natural day
CatOil 35Cat losses kgt 15Reactor Temp degC 490Conversion wt- 55C3C4 wt- 10Gasoline wt- 38
TodayPCLA No 1 May 1942
FCC Performance at the Begining and Today
Powdered Catalyst Louisiana No1
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Figure 35
there have been so many changes
in the FCC unit that its forefathers
wouldnlsquot recognize their offspring
Cracking of VGO by FCC
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Figure 36
Reactor Regenerator
Air
Vacuum Gasoil
Flue gas
Cracked products to DistillationLight Naphtha
Light Cycle Oil
Slurry
Heavy Naphtha
Cracking of VGO by FCC
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Figure 37
FCC Unit PCK Schwedt
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Figure 38
FCC Catalyst Additives
- for low sulfur gasoline
- for light olefines
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Figure 39
Possible Gasoline Sulphur Reduction Mechanisms
A) Removal of S from gasoline precursors
B) Removal of S from gasoline range molecules
C) Conversion of heavy S species to coke
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Figure 40
FCC Catalyst Additives
- for low sulfur gasoline
- for light olefines
World Propylene Demand by Region
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Figure 41
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
1 9 9 3
1 9 9 4
1 9 9 5
1 9 9 6
1 9 9 7
1 9 9 8
1 9 9 9
2 0 0 0
2 0 0 1
2 0 0 2
2 0 0 3
D e m a n d ( m i l l i o n M e t r i c T o
n s )
Asia Middle East East Europe West Europe South America North America
py y g(source GMcElhiney Grace)
bull World wide long term growth of 5-6 per annum
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Figure 42
Oslash Use of ZSM-5 zeolite enables the FCC unit
to make a valuable contribution
to propylene production
Oslash This contribution is expected
to increase significantly in the near future
World-wide Propylene Production
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Figure 43
European refiners must
produce more diesel fuel
reduce gasoline yield
decrease production of heating oil
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Current catalyst market
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Figure 45
y( 13 billion $yr)
bull environmental catalysts 27 bull polymers 22
bull refining 21
bull petrochemicals 20
bull fine chemicals and inter mediates 10
The refining catalyst market is the most
competitive segment of the global catalyst
market (bid contract basis)
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Figure 46
Sales of Refining Catalysts- world wide -
sim 25 Billion $yr
growth rate 75 Million$yr
Capacities of catalytic unitsi G (Milli t )
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Figure 47
in Germany (Millions tyr)Fluid Catalytic Cracking 18
Hydrocracking 9
Catalytic Reforming 17
Alkylation 1
Isomerization 4
Ether 05
Hydrotreating 87
(Naphtha 27Kero 5MD 43VGO 12)
__________________________________________
Total 1365 120 of crude capacity
Catalysts in the Schwedt Refinery
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Figure 48
y y
1 460 0002 220 000Total
1 000 000
400 000
30 000
10 00010 000
10 000
200 000
1 700 000
65 000
90 000105 000
60 000
FCC
Hydrotreater
Mild Hydrocracker
IsomerizationCat Reformer
Ether (ETBE)
Annual
Consumption
kgsyr
Inventory
Kilograms
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Figure 49
rule of thumb
added value by only 10
performance improvement
is much more than the
total catalyst cost
Potentials for Improvement
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Figure 50
l deep hydrotreated FCC feed
l new FCC catalysts (Low H-transfer)FCC Overcracking
Reduction of gasoline acc market
Manufactoring of boosters (export)
Increasement of propylene yield
Increasement of biofuels
(etherification of tertiary C4-C5+-Olefines)
FCC Yields (wt- on feed)
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Figure 51
130
88
93
39
31
269
70
47
52
21
17
457
Propylene
Isobutane
n-Butanes
Isobutene
Isoamylenes (tert)
Naphtha
Overcracking(enhanced Catalyst)
Base Y-Zeolith + ZSM5
Closing Comments
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Figure 52
bull Needs both
Teamplayers amp Individuals
bull Is of interest to bothAcademe + Industry
bull RampD in catalysis will remainchallenging and rewarding
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Figure 53
Thank you for your attention
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Figure 8
Light Naphtha Isomerization
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Figure 9
Catalytic Reforming
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Figure 10
Ether
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Figure 11
DESUS FCC
Alkylation ETBE
Refinerreformer
isomerization
Jet fuel
hydrotreating
MD hydrotreating
Claus units
ETBE
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Figure 12
Development of Sulfur Limit in Gasoline
500
150
50
10
0
50
100
150
200
250300
350
400
450
500
S u l f u r i n p p m
bis 2000 2000 2001 2002
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Figure 13
Development of Sulfur Limit in Diesel Fuels
10000
5000
50050
100
1000
2000
3000
40005000
6000
7000
8000
9000
10000
S u l f u r i n p p m
past 8090 1995 2000 2002
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Figure 14
Diesel Hydrotreating
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Figure 15
Increasing of Desulfurization from 95 up to more than 999
with existing Hydrotreaters by increasing of Reactortemperature only
gt + 40 deg C WABT
Reactor outlet temperature gt 400 degC
material Cycle length darr darr darr
Productstability (color oxstab)
target sulfur critical (10 20 ppm rarr recombination to RSHThiophene)
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Figure 17
Hydrogen partial pressure in the reactor
40
42
44
46
48
50
52
54
56
0 20 40 60 80 100
p
H 2 b
a r
Recycle gas ratio 250 Nmsup3msup3
p Reactor 2 bar
PH2S=186bar
gt 50 higher
reaction rate constant
Recycle gas ratio 150 Nmsup3msup3 p Reactor 4 bar
PH2S=392bar
catalyst bed length relativ
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Figure 18
Basic desulfurization reactions
sulfides gt thiophenes gt benzothiophenes gt dibenzothiophenes
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Figure 19
HDS - Kinetic
minussdot
minus= minusminus 1
0
1
11
1 nnS S n
LHSV k
950 HDS rarr LHSV = 1983223x
999 HDS rarr LHSV = 033983223x
rArr Cat requirement 3 times more
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Figure 20
DK 4
R2
weight 535 tda = 46 ms = 98 mmh = 435 m
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Figure 21
DK4 Reactors R-901 and R-902
R-901
R-902
6003 bar325 degC
357 degC
Quenchgas
71 weight ppm S
382 msup3h
329 th
352 degC
363 degC
361 degC 361 degC 360 degC
∆p=056 bar
325 degC 325 degC 326 degC
338 degC 338 degC 339 degC
338 degC 338 degC 340 degC
354 degC 353 degC 352 degC
356 degC 357 degC357 degC
352 degC353 degC352 degC
356 degC 357 degC358 degC
360 degC 360 degC 360 degC
362 degC363 degC361 degC
5685 kNmsup3h
∆p=026 bar
∆T (R-901)=33 K ∆T (R-902)=11 K
WABT (R-901 amp R-902)=350degC
23092003 133013
DK 4 R t d
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Figure 22
DK 4 Reactor ndash pressure drop
00
02
0406
08
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
J a n - 0 1
A p r - 0
1
J u l - 0
1
N o v - 0 1
F e b -
0 2
M a y
- 0 2
S e p - 0 2
D e c - 0 2
M a r
- 0 3
J u n - 0 3
O c t - 0
3
p r e s s u r e d r o p
o f R 9 0 1 + R 9 0 2 ( b a r )
Technical Services PCK
02 bar per 30 months
lt lt 001 bar per month
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Figure 23
R M P C T - DK4(Robust Multivariable Predictive Control Technology) controlerstatus ON
03122002 100246
321degC
actual vorausber
321degC
385 th 385 th MV is ON
Status
MV is ON
min max
365 th
316degC
385 th
362degC
1 bar
402degC
643degC
71
365degC
1057 A
681 ppm
aktuell Status
1 bar
vorausber
403degC
644degC
71
364degC
1059 A
720 ppm
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
1 bar
0degC
0degC
10
0degC
0 A
000 ppm
6 bar
460degC
700degC
95
380degC
1230 A
720 ppm
min max
Set points (Sollwerte)
Feed
heater outlet temperature O-901
FC9011
TC9027
Monitored points
pressure Feed ndash control valve FC9011
Max Skintemperature O-901
Max combustion chambertemperature O-901
Opening control valve fuelgas to O-901
Max Reactortemperature
Ampere V-901
Raffinate sulfur
Comparison measurementcalculated
Suflur analyzed
Sulfur calculated (corr) 681 ppm637 ppmSulfur caculated (uncorr)
682 ppm
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Figure 24
DK 4 Advanced Control (RMPCT)
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
Feb02 Mrz02 Apr02 Jun02 Jul02 Aug02 Okt02 Nov02
S u l f u r c o n t e n
t o f r a f f i n a t e p
p m
actual data
Set points
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DK 4 S lf f ffi
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Figure 26
DK 4 Sulfur content of raffinate
1
10
100
1000
1 10 100 1000
on line ppm
L a
b p p m
Jan -Sept 2002 Oct 2002 - Sept 2003
ULSD H d t t DK 4 it
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Figure 27
ULSD Hydrotreater DK 4 unit
300
310
320
330
340
350
360
370
380
390
400
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000catalyst life (t feed msup3 catalyst)
W A
B T i n d e g C
Start to 10 ppm S
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Figure 28
DESUS FCC
Alkylation ETBE
Refinerreformer
isomerization
Jet fuel
hydrotreating
MD hydrotreating
Claus units
ETBE
FCC Hi t
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Figure 29
FCC History
Catalyst Research Associates Agreement signed in London on 12 Oct 1938
bull Standard Oil of New Jersey (Esso)
bull Standard Oil of Indiana (Amoco)
bull Kellogg
bull IG Farben added by
bull Anglo-Iranian Oil (BP)
bull Royal DutchShell
bull Texaco
bull UOP
FCC Hi t
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Figure 30
FCC History
Group of 1000 Researchers
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
(WK Lewis and E R Gilliland)
rArr Big Research program
(topped from Manhattan program only)rArr 25 May 1942 Start up of first commercial
Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) Unit
- Capacity 500 000 tyr
- Location Baton Rouge refinery of Standard Oil of Louisiana
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Figure 31
FCC Features at the Beginning
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Figure 32
FCC Features at the Beginning and Today (1)
bull zeolitic catalyst era
bull stable up to 800 degCrArr residence time in regen 3 - 4 minrArr lt 005 carbon on regen cat
rArr complete combustionrArr no afterburning
bull high activity
rArr no recyclerArr coke yield
bull synthetic catalyst era
bull catalysts highly temperaturesensitive rarr Reg-temp limitedto 600 degC
rArr residence time in regen 10 -15 minrArr 06 carbon on regenerated catrArr CO2CO ratio sim 1rArr runaway afterburning
rarr 1000 degC
bull catalysts rel low activity
rarr high recyclerarr high coke yield
today
early daysof catalytic cracking
FCC Features at the Beginning
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Figure 33
FCC Features at the Beginning and Today (2)
today
early days
of catalytic cracking
bull Riser cracking
- cat residence time 5 - 15 sec- vapor residence time 1 - 5 sec
- 540 degC
bull Fluidized bed cracking
- catalyst residence time 30 -120 sec- vapor residence time 10 - 60 sec
- Temperatur 500 degC
Progress in Technology
EquipmentCatalyst
FCC History
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Figure 34
FCC History
360 - 560
Zeolite Re-H-Y ZSM 5
75015540802448
FeedstockBoiling range degC 265 - 400
Catalyst natural day
CatOil 35Cat losses kgt 15Reactor Temp degC 490Conversion wt- 55C3C4 wt- 10Gasoline wt- 38
TodayPCLA No 1 May 1942
FCC Performance at the Begining and Today
Powdered Catalyst Louisiana No1
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Figure 35
there have been so many changes
in the FCC unit that its forefathers
wouldnlsquot recognize their offspring
Cracking of VGO by FCC
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Figure 36
Reactor Regenerator
Air
Vacuum Gasoil
Flue gas
Cracked products to DistillationLight Naphtha
Light Cycle Oil
Slurry
Heavy Naphtha
Cracking of VGO by FCC
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Figure 37
FCC Unit PCK Schwedt
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Figure 38
FCC Catalyst Additives
- for low sulfur gasoline
- for light olefines
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Figure 39
Possible Gasoline Sulphur Reduction Mechanisms
A) Removal of S from gasoline precursors
B) Removal of S from gasoline range molecules
C) Conversion of heavy S species to coke
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Figure 40
FCC Catalyst Additives
- for low sulfur gasoline
- for light olefines
World Propylene Demand by Region
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Figure 41
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
1 9 9 3
1 9 9 4
1 9 9 5
1 9 9 6
1 9 9 7
1 9 9 8
1 9 9 9
2 0 0 0
2 0 0 1
2 0 0 2
2 0 0 3
D e m a n d ( m i l l i o n M e t r i c T o
n s )
Asia Middle East East Europe West Europe South America North America
py y g(source GMcElhiney Grace)
bull World wide long term growth of 5-6 per annum
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Figure 42
Oslash Use of ZSM-5 zeolite enables the FCC unit
to make a valuable contribution
to propylene production
Oslash This contribution is expected
to increase significantly in the near future
World-wide Propylene Production
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Figure 43
European refiners must
produce more diesel fuel
reduce gasoline yield
decrease production of heating oil
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Current catalyst market
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Figure 45
y( 13 billion $yr)
bull environmental catalysts 27 bull polymers 22
bull refining 21
bull petrochemicals 20
bull fine chemicals and inter mediates 10
The refining catalyst market is the most
competitive segment of the global catalyst
market (bid contract basis)
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Sales of Refining Catalysts- world wide -
sim 25 Billion $yr
growth rate 75 Million$yr
Capacities of catalytic unitsi G (Milli t )
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Figure 47
in Germany (Millions tyr)Fluid Catalytic Cracking 18
Hydrocracking 9
Catalytic Reforming 17
Alkylation 1
Isomerization 4
Ether 05
Hydrotreating 87
(Naphtha 27Kero 5MD 43VGO 12)
__________________________________________
Total 1365 120 of crude capacity
Catalysts in the Schwedt Refinery
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Figure 48
y y
1 460 0002 220 000Total
1 000 000
400 000
30 000
10 00010 000
10 000
200 000
1 700 000
65 000
90 000105 000
60 000
FCC
Hydrotreater
Mild Hydrocracker
IsomerizationCat Reformer
Ether (ETBE)
Annual
Consumption
kgsyr
Inventory
Kilograms
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rule of thumb
added value by only 10
performance improvement
is much more than the
total catalyst cost
Potentials for Improvement
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Figure 50
l deep hydrotreated FCC feed
l new FCC catalysts (Low H-transfer)FCC Overcracking
Reduction of gasoline acc market
Manufactoring of boosters (export)
Increasement of propylene yield
Increasement of biofuels
(etherification of tertiary C4-C5+-Olefines)
FCC Yields (wt- on feed)
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130
88
93
39
31
269
70
47
52
21
17
457
Propylene
Isobutane
n-Butanes
Isobutene
Isoamylenes (tert)
Naphtha
Overcracking(enhanced Catalyst)
Base Y-Zeolith + ZSM5
Closing Comments
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bull Needs both
Teamplayers amp Individuals
bull Is of interest to bothAcademe + Industry
bull RampD in catalysis will remainchallenging and rewarding
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Thank you for your attention
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Figure 9
Catalytic Reforming
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Figure 10
Ether
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Figure 11
DESUS FCC
Alkylation ETBE
Refinerreformer
isomerization
Jet fuel
hydrotreating
MD hydrotreating
Claus units
ETBE
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Development of Sulfur Limit in Gasoline
500
150
50
10
0
50
100
150
200
250300
350
400
450
500
S u l f u r i n p p m
bis 2000 2000 2001 2002
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Development of Sulfur Limit in Diesel Fuels
10000
5000
50050
100
1000
2000
3000
40005000
6000
7000
8000
9000
10000
S u l f u r i n p p m
past 8090 1995 2000 2002
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Figure 14
Diesel Hydrotreating
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Figure 15
Increasing of Desulfurization from 95 up to more than 999
with existing Hydrotreaters by increasing of Reactortemperature only
gt + 40 deg C WABT
Reactor outlet temperature gt 400 degC
material Cycle length darr darr darr
Productstability (color oxstab)
target sulfur critical (10 20 ppm rarr recombination to RSHThiophene)
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Figure 17
Hydrogen partial pressure in the reactor
40
42
44
46
48
50
52
54
56
0 20 40 60 80 100
p
H 2 b
a r
Recycle gas ratio 250 Nmsup3msup3
p Reactor 2 bar
PH2S=186bar
gt 50 higher
reaction rate constant
Recycle gas ratio 150 Nmsup3msup3 p Reactor 4 bar
PH2S=392bar
catalyst bed length relativ
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Figure 18
Basic desulfurization reactions
sulfides gt thiophenes gt benzothiophenes gt dibenzothiophenes
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Figure 19
HDS - Kinetic
minussdot
minus= minusminus 1
0
1
11
1 nnS S n
LHSV k
950 HDS rarr LHSV = 1983223x
999 HDS rarr LHSV = 033983223x
rArr Cat requirement 3 times more
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Figure 20
DK 4
R2
weight 535 tda = 46 ms = 98 mmh = 435 m
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Figure 21
DK4 Reactors R-901 and R-902
R-901
R-902
6003 bar325 degC
357 degC
Quenchgas
71 weight ppm S
382 msup3h
329 th
352 degC
363 degC
361 degC 361 degC 360 degC
∆p=056 bar
325 degC 325 degC 326 degC
338 degC 338 degC 339 degC
338 degC 338 degC 340 degC
354 degC 353 degC 352 degC
356 degC 357 degC357 degC
352 degC353 degC352 degC
356 degC 357 degC358 degC
360 degC 360 degC 360 degC
362 degC363 degC361 degC
5685 kNmsup3h
∆p=026 bar
∆T (R-901)=33 K ∆T (R-902)=11 K
WABT (R-901 amp R-902)=350degC
23092003 133013
DK 4 R t d
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Figure 22
DK 4 Reactor ndash pressure drop
00
02
0406
08
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
J a n - 0 1
A p r - 0
1
J u l - 0
1
N o v - 0 1
F e b -
0 2
M a y
- 0 2
S e p - 0 2
D e c - 0 2
M a r
- 0 3
J u n - 0 3
O c t - 0
3
p r e s s u r e d r o p
o f R 9 0 1 + R 9 0 2 ( b a r )
Technical Services PCK
02 bar per 30 months
lt lt 001 bar per month
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Figure 23
R M P C T - DK4(Robust Multivariable Predictive Control Technology) controlerstatus ON
03122002 100246
321degC
actual vorausber
321degC
385 th 385 th MV is ON
Status
MV is ON
min max
365 th
316degC
385 th
362degC
1 bar
402degC
643degC
71
365degC
1057 A
681 ppm
aktuell Status
1 bar
vorausber
403degC
644degC
71
364degC
1059 A
720 ppm
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
1 bar
0degC
0degC
10
0degC
0 A
000 ppm
6 bar
460degC
700degC
95
380degC
1230 A
720 ppm
min max
Set points (Sollwerte)
Feed
heater outlet temperature O-901
FC9011
TC9027
Monitored points
pressure Feed ndash control valve FC9011
Max Skintemperature O-901
Max combustion chambertemperature O-901
Opening control valve fuelgas to O-901
Max Reactortemperature
Ampere V-901
Raffinate sulfur
Comparison measurementcalculated
Suflur analyzed
Sulfur calculated (corr) 681 ppm637 ppmSulfur caculated (uncorr)
682 ppm
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Figure 24
DK 4 Advanced Control (RMPCT)
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
Feb02 Mrz02 Apr02 Jun02 Jul02 Aug02 Okt02 Nov02
S u l f u r c o n t e n
t o f r a f f i n a t e p
p m
actual data
Set points
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DK 4 S lf f ffi
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Figure 26
DK 4 Sulfur content of raffinate
1
10
100
1000
1 10 100 1000
on line ppm
L a
b p p m
Jan -Sept 2002 Oct 2002 - Sept 2003
ULSD H d t t DK 4 it
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Figure 27
ULSD Hydrotreater DK 4 unit
300
310
320
330
340
350
360
370
380
390
400
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000catalyst life (t feed msup3 catalyst)
W A
B T i n d e g C
Start to 10 ppm S
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Figure 28
DESUS FCC
Alkylation ETBE
Refinerreformer
isomerization
Jet fuel
hydrotreating
MD hydrotreating
Claus units
ETBE
FCC Hi t
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Figure 29
FCC History
Catalyst Research Associates Agreement signed in London on 12 Oct 1938
bull Standard Oil of New Jersey (Esso)
bull Standard Oil of Indiana (Amoco)
bull Kellogg
bull IG Farben added by
bull Anglo-Iranian Oil (BP)
bull Royal DutchShell
bull Texaco
bull UOP
FCC Hi t
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FCC History
Group of 1000 Researchers
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
(WK Lewis and E R Gilliland)
rArr Big Research program
(topped from Manhattan program only)rArr 25 May 1942 Start up of first commercial
Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) Unit
- Capacity 500 000 tyr
- Location Baton Rouge refinery of Standard Oil of Louisiana
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Figure 31
FCC Features at the Beginning
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Figure 32
FCC Features at the Beginning and Today (1)
bull zeolitic catalyst era
bull stable up to 800 degCrArr residence time in regen 3 - 4 minrArr lt 005 carbon on regen cat
rArr complete combustionrArr no afterburning
bull high activity
rArr no recyclerArr coke yield
bull synthetic catalyst era
bull catalysts highly temperaturesensitive rarr Reg-temp limitedto 600 degC
rArr residence time in regen 10 -15 minrArr 06 carbon on regenerated catrArr CO2CO ratio sim 1rArr runaway afterburning
rarr 1000 degC
bull catalysts rel low activity
rarr high recyclerarr high coke yield
today
early daysof catalytic cracking
FCC Features at the Beginning
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FCC Features at the Beginning and Today (2)
today
early days
of catalytic cracking
bull Riser cracking
- cat residence time 5 - 15 sec- vapor residence time 1 - 5 sec
- 540 degC
bull Fluidized bed cracking
- catalyst residence time 30 -120 sec- vapor residence time 10 - 60 sec
- Temperatur 500 degC
Progress in Technology
EquipmentCatalyst
FCC History
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Figure 34
FCC History
360 - 560
Zeolite Re-H-Y ZSM 5
75015540802448
FeedstockBoiling range degC 265 - 400
Catalyst natural day
CatOil 35Cat losses kgt 15Reactor Temp degC 490Conversion wt- 55C3C4 wt- 10Gasoline wt- 38
TodayPCLA No 1 May 1942
FCC Performance at the Begining and Today
Powdered Catalyst Louisiana No1
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Figure 35
there have been so many changes
in the FCC unit that its forefathers
wouldnlsquot recognize their offspring
Cracking of VGO by FCC
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Figure 36
Reactor Regenerator
Air
Vacuum Gasoil
Flue gas
Cracked products to DistillationLight Naphtha
Light Cycle Oil
Slurry
Heavy Naphtha
Cracking of VGO by FCC
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Figure 37
FCC Unit PCK Schwedt
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Figure 38
FCC Catalyst Additives
- for low sulfur gasoline
- for light olefines
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Figure 39
Possible Gasoline Sulphur Reduction Mechanisms
A) Removal of S from gasoline precursors
B) Removal of S from gasoline range molecules
C) Conversion of heavy S species to coke
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Figure 40
FCC Catalyst Additives
- for low sulfur gasoline
- for light olefines
World Propylene Demand by Region
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Figure 41
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
1 9 9 3
1 9 9 4
1 9 9 5
1 9 9 6
1 9 9 7
1 9 9 8
1 9 9 9
2 0 0 0
2 0 0 1
2 0 0 2
2 0 0 3
D e m a n d ( m i l l i o n M e t r i c T o
n s )
Asia Middle East East Europe West Europe South America North America
py y g(source GMcElhiney Grace)
bull World wide long term growth of 5-6 per annum
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Figure 42
Oslash Use of ZSM-5 zeolite enables the FCC unit
to make a valuable contribution
to propylene production
Oslash This contribution is expected
to increase significantly in the near future
World-wide Propylene Production
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Figure 43
European refiners must
produce more diesel fuel
reduce gasoline yield
decrease production of heating oil
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Current catalyst market
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Figure 45
y( 13 billion $yr)
bull environmental catalysts 27 bull polymers 22
bull refining 21
bull petrochemicals 20
bull fine chemicals and inter mediates 10
The refining catalyst market is the most
competitive segment of the global catalyst
market (bid contract basis)
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Figure 46
Sales of Refining Catalysts- world wide -
sim 25 Billion $yr
growth rate 75 Million$yr
Capacities of catalytic unitsi G (Milli t )
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Figure 47
in Germany (Millions tyr)Fluid Catalytic Cracking 18
Hydrocracking 9
Catalytic Reforming 17
Alkylation 1
Isomerization 4
Ether 05
Hydrotreating 87
(Naphtha 27Kero 5MD 43VGO 12)
__________________________________________
Total 1365 120 of crude capacity
Catalysts in the Schwedt Refinery
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Figure 48
y y
1 460 0002 220 000Total
1 000 000
400 000
30 000
10 00010 000
10 000
200 000
1 700 000
65 000
90 000105 000
60 000
FCC
Hydrotreater
Mild Hydrocracker
IsomerizationCat Reformer
Ether (ETBE)
Annual
Consumption
kgsyr
Inventory
Kilograms
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Figure 49
rule of thumb
added value by only 10
performance improvement
is much more than the
total catalyst cost
Potentials for Improvement
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Figure 50
l deep hydrotreated FCC feed
l new FCC catalysts (Low H-transfer)FCC Overcracking
Reduction of gasoline acc market
Manufactoring of boosters (export)
Increasement of propylene yield
Increasement of biofuels
(etherification of tertiary C4-C5+-Olefines)
FCC Yields (wt- on feed)
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Figure 51
130
88
93
39
31
269
70
47
52
21
17
457
Propylene
Isobutane
n-Butanes
Isobutene
Isoamylenes (tert)
Naphtha
Overcracking(enhanced Catalyst)
Base Y-Zeolith + ZSM5
Closing Comments
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Figure 52
bull Needs both
Teamplayers amp Individuals
bull Is of interest to bothAcademe + Industry
bull RampD in catalysis will remainchallenging and rewarding
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Thank you for your attention
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Figure 10
Ether
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Figure 11
DESUS FCC
Alkylation ETBE
Refinerreformer
isomerization
Jet fuel
hydrotreating
MD hydrotreating
Claus units
ETBE
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Figure 12
Development of Sulfur Limit in Gasoline
500
150
50
10
0
50
100
150
200
250300
350
400
450
500
S u l f u r i n p p m
bis 2000 2000 2001 2002
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Figure 13
Development of Sulfur Limit in Diesel Fuels
10000
5000
50050
100
1000
2000
3000
40005000
6000
7000
8000
9000
10000
S u l f u r i n p p m
past 8090 1995 2000 2002
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Figure 14
Diesel Hydrotreating
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Figure 15
Increasing of Desulfurization from 95 up to more than 999
with existing Hydrotreaters by increasing of Reactortemperature only
gt + 40 deg C WABT
Reactor outlet temperature gt 400 degC
material Cycle length darr darr darr
Productstability (color oxstab)
target sulfur critical (10 20 ppm rarr recombination to RSHThiophene)
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Figure 17
Hydrogen partial pressure in the reactor
40
42
44
46
48
50
52
54
56
0 20 40 60 80 100
p
H 2 b
a r
Recycle gas ratio 250 Nmsup3msup3
p Reactor 2 bar
PH2S=186bar
gt 50 higher
reaction rate constant
Recycle gas ratio 150 Nmsup3msup3 p Reactor 4 bar
PH2S=392bar
catalyst bed length relativ
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Figure 18
Basic desulfurization reactions
sulfides gt thiophenes gt benzothiophenes gt dibenzothiophenes
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Figure 19
HDS - Kinetic
minussdot
minus= minusminus 1
0
1
11
1 nnS S n
LHSV k
950 HDS rarr LHSV = 1983223x
999 HDS rarr LHSV = 033983223x
rArr Cat requirement 3 times more
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Figure 20
DK 4
R2
weight 535 tda = 46 ms = 98 mmh = 435 m
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Figure 21
DK4 Reactors R-901 and R-902
R-901
R-902
6003 bar325 degC
357 degC
Quenchgas
71 weight ppm S
382 msup3h
329 th
352 degC
363 degC
361 degC 361 degC 360 degC
∆p=056 bar
325 degC 325 degC 326 degC
338 degC 338 degC 339 degC
338 degC 338 degC 340 degC
354 degC 353 degC 352 degC
356 degC 357 degC357 degC
352 degC353 degC352 degC
356 degC 357 degC358 degC
360 degC 360 degC 360 degC
362 degC363 degC361 degC
5685 kNmsup3h
∆p=026 bar
∆T (R-901)=33 K ∆T (R-902)=11 K
WABT (R-901 amp R-902)=350degC
23092003 133013
DK 4 R t d
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Figure 22
DK 4 Reactor ndash pressure drop
00
02
0406
08
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
J a n - 0 1
A p r - 0
1
J u l - 0
1
N o v - 0 1
F e b -
0 2
M a y
- 0 2
S e p - 0 2
D e c - 0 2
M a r
- 0 3
J u n - 0 3
O c t - 0
3
p r e s s u r e d r o p
o f R 9 0 1 + R 9 0 2 ( b a r )
Technical Services PCK
02 bar per 30 months
lt lt 001 bar per month
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Figure 23
R M P C T - DK4(Robust Multivariable Predictive Control Technology) controlerstatus ON
03122002 100246
321degC
actual vorausber
321degC
385 th 385 th MV is ON
Status
MV is ON
min max
365 th
316degC
385 th
362degC
1 bar
402degC
643degC
71
365degC
1057 A
681 ppm
aktuell Status
1 bar
vorausber
403degC
644degC
71
364degC
1059 A
720 ppm
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
1 bar
0degC
0degC
10
0degC
0 A
000 ppm
6 bar
460degC
700degC
95
380degC
1230 A
720 ppm
min max
Set points (Sollwerte)
Feed
heater outlet temperature O-901
FC9011
TC9027
Monitored points
pressure Feed ndash control valve FC9011
Max Skintemperature O-901
Max combustion chambertemperature O-901
Opening control valve fuelgas to O-901
Max Reactortemperature
Ampere V-901
Raffinate sulfur
Comparison measurementcalculated
Suflur analyzed
Sulfur calculated (corr) 681 ppm637 ppmSulfur caculated (uncorr)
682 ppm
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Figure 24
DK 4 Advanced Control (RMPCT)
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
Feb02 Mrz02 Apr02 Jun02 Jul02 Aug02 Okt02 Nov02
S u l f u r c o n t e n
t o f r a f f i n a t e p
p m
actual data
Set points
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DK 4 S lf f ffi
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Figure 26
DK 4 Sulfur content of raffinate
1
10
100
1000
1 10 100 1000
on line ppm
L a
b p p m
Jan -Sept 2002 Oct 2002 - Sept 2003
ULSD H d t t DK 4 it
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Figure 27
ULSD Hydrotreater DK 4 unit
300
310
320
330
340
350
360
370
380
390
400
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000catalyst life (t feed msup3 catalyst)
W A
B T i n d e g C
Start to 10 ppm S
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Figure 28
DESUS FCC
Alkylation ETBE
Refinerreformer
isomerization
Jet fuel
hydrotreating
MD hydrotreating
Claus units
ETBE
FCC Hi t
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Figure 29
FCC History
Catalyst Research Associates Agreement signed in London on 12 Oct 1938
bull Standard Oil of New Jersey (Esso)
bull Standard Oil of Indiana (Amoco)
bull Kellogg
bull IG Farben added by
bull Anglo-Iranian Oil (BP)
bull Royal DutchShell
bull Texaco
bull UOP
FCC Hi t
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Figure 30
FCC History
Group of 1000 Researchers
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
(WK Lewis and E R Gilliland)
rArr Big Research program
(topped from Manhattan program only)rArr 25 May 1942 Start up of first commercial
Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) Unit
- Capacity 500 000 tyr
- Location Baton Rouge refinery of Standard Oil of Louisiana
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Figure 31
FCC Features at the Beginning
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FCC Features at the Beginning and Today (1)
bull zeolitic catalyst era
bull stable up to 800 degCrArr residence time in regen 3 - 4 minrArr lt 005 carbon on regen cat
rArr complete combustionrArr no afterburning
bull high activity
rArr no recyclerArr coke yield
bull synthetic catalyst era
bull catalysts highly temperaturesensitive rarr Reg-temp limitedto 600 degC
rArr residence time in regen 10 -15 minrArr 06 carbon on regenerated catrArr CO2CO ratio sim 1rArr runaway afterburning
rarr 1000 degC
bull catalysts rel low activity
rarr high recyclerarr high coke yield
today
early daysof catalytic cracking
FCC Features at the Beginning
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Figure 33
FCC Features at the Beginning and Today (2)
today
early days
of catalytic cracking
bull Riser cracking
- cat residence time 5 - 15 sec- vapor residence time 1 - 5 sec
- 540 degC
bull Fluidized bed cracking
- catalyst residence time 30 -120 sec- vapor residence time 10 - 60 sec
- Temperatur 500 degC
Progress in Technology
EquipmentCatalyst
FCC History
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FCC History
360 - 560
Zeolite Re-H-Y ZSM 5
75015540802448
FeedstockBoiling range degC 265 - 400
Catalyst natural day
CatOil 35Cat losses kgt 15Reactor Temp degC 490Conversion wt- 55C3C4 wt- 10Gasoline wt- 38
TodayPCLA No 1 May 1942
FCC Performance at the Begining and Today
Powdered Catalyst Louisiana No1
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Figure 35
there have been so many changes
in the FCC unit that its forefathers
wouldnlsquot recognize their offspring
Cracking of VGO by FCC
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Figure 36
Reactor Regenerator
Air
Vacuum Gasoil
Flue gas
Cracked products to DistillationLight Naphtha
Light Cycle Oil
Slurry
Heavy Naphtha
Cracking of VGO by FCC
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Figure 37
FCC Unit PCK Schwedt
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Figure 38
FCC Catalyst Additives
- for low sulfur gasoline
- for light olefines
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Figure 39
Possible Gasoline Sulphur Reduction Mechanisms
A) Removal of S from gasoline precursors
B) Removal of S from gasoline range molecules
C) Conversion of heavy S species to coke
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Figure 40
FCC Catalyst Additives
- for low sulfur gasoline
- for light olefines
World Propylene Demand by Region
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Figure 41
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
1 9 9 3
1 9 9 4
1 9 9 5
1 9 9 6
1 9 9 7
1 9 9 8
1 9 9 9
2 0 0 0
2 0 0 1
2 0 0 2
2 0 0 3
D e m a n d ( m i l l i o n M e t r i c T o
n s )
Asia Middle East East Europe West Europe South America North America
py y g(source GMcElhiney Grace)
bull World wide long term growth of 5-6 per annum
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Figure 42
Oslash Use of ZSM-5 zeolite enables the FCC unit
to make a valuable contribution
to propylene production
Oslash This contribution is expected
to increase significantly in the near future
World-wide Propylene Production
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Figure 43
European refiners must
produce more diesel fuel
reduce gasoline yield
decrease production of heating oil
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Current catalyst market
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Figure 45
y( 13 billion $yr)
bull environmental catalysts 27 bull polymers 22
bull refining 21
bull petrochemicals 20
bull fine chemicals and inter mediates 10
The refining catalyst market is the most
competitive segment of the global catalyst
market (bid contract basis)
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Figure 46
Sales of Refining Catalysts- world wide -
sim 25 Billion $yr
growth rate 75 Million$yr
Capacities of catalytic unitsi G (Milli t )
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Figure 47
in Germany (Millions tyr)Fluid Catalytic Cracking 18
Hydrocracking 9
Catalytic Reforming 17
Alkylation 1
Isomerization 4
Ether 05
Hydrotreating 87
(Naphtha 27Kero 5MD 43VGO 12)
__________________________________________
Total 1365 120 of crude capacity
Catalysts in the Schwedt Refinery
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Figure 48
y y
1 460 0002 220 000Total
1 000 000
400 000
30 000
10 00010 000
10 000
200 000
1 700 000
65 000
90 000105 000
60 000
FCC
Hydrotreater
Mild Hydrocracker
IsomerizationCat Reformer
Ether (ETBE)
Annual
Consumption
kgsyr
Inventory
Kilograms
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Figure 49
rule of thumb
added value by only 10
performance improvement
is much more than the
total catalyst cost
Potentials for Improvement
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Figure 50
l deep hydrotreated FCC feed
l new FCC catalysts (Low H-transfer)FCC Overcracking
Reduction of gasoline acc market
Manufactoring of boosters (export)
Increasement of propylene yield
Increasement of biofuels
(etherification of tertiary C4-C5+-Olefines)
FCC Yields (wt- on feed)
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Figure 51
130
88
93
39
31
269
70
47
52
21
17
457
Propylene
Isobutane
n-Butanes
Isobutene
Isoamylenes (tert)
Naphtha
Overcracking(enhanced Catalyst)
Base Y-Zeolith + ZSM5
Closing Comments
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Figure 52
bull Needs both
Teamplayers amp Individuals
bull Is of interest to bothAcademe + Industry
bull RampD in catalysis will remainchallenging and rewarding
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Figure 53
Thank you for your attention
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Figure 11
DESUS FCC
Alkylation ETBE
Refinerreformer
isomerization
Jet fuel
hydrotreating
MD hydrotreating
Claus units
ETBE
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Figure 12
Development of Sulfur Limit in Gasoline
500
150
50
10
0
50
100
150
200
250300
350
400
450
500
S u l f u r i n p p m
bis 2000 2000 2001 2002
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Figure 13
Development of Sulfur Limit in Diesel Fuels
10000
5000
50050
100
1000
2000
3000
40005000
6000
7000
8000
9000
10000
S u l f u r i n p p m
past 8090 1995 2000 2002
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Figure 14
Diesel Hydrotreating
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Figure 15
Increasing of Desulfurization from 95 up to more than 999
with existing Hydrotreaters by increasing of Reactortemperature only
gt + 40 deg C WABT
Reactor outlet temperature gt 400 degC
material Cycle length darr darr darr
Productstability (color oxstab)
target sulfur critical (10 20 ppm rarr recombination to RSHThiophene)
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Figure 17
Hydrogen partial pressure in the reactor
40
42
44
46
48
50
52
54
56
0 20 40 60 80 100
p
H 2 b
a r
Recycle gas ratio 250 Nmsup3msup3
p Reactor 2 bar
PH2S=186bar
gt 50 higher
reaction rate constant
Recycle gas ratio 150 Nmsup3msup3 p Reactor 4 bar
PH2S=392bar
catalyst bed length relativ
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Figure 18
Basic desulfurization reactions
sulfides gt thiophenes gt benzothiophenes gt dibenzothiophenes
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Figure 19
HDS - Kinetic
minussdot
minus= minusminus 1
0
1
11
1 nnS S n
LHSV k
950 HDS rarr LHSV = 1983223x
999 HDS rarr LHSV = 033983223x
rArr Cat requirement 3 times more
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Figure 20
DK 4
R2
weight 535 tda = 46 ms = 98 mmh = 435 m
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Figure 21
DK4 Reactors R-901 and R-902
R-901
R-902
6003 bar325 degC
357 degC
Quenchgas
71 weight ppm S
382 msup3h
329 th
352 degC
363 degC
361 degC 361 degC 360 degC
∆p=056 bar
325 degC 325 degC 326 degC
338 degC 338 degC 339 degC
338 degC 338 degC 340 degC
354 degC 353 degC 352 degC
356 degC 357 degC357 degC
352 degC353 degC352 degC
356 degC 357 degC358 degC
360 degC 360 degC 360 degC
362 degC363 degC361 degC
5685 kNmsup3h
∆p=026 bar
∆T (R-901)=33 K ∆T (R-902)=11 K
WABT (R-901 amp R-902)=350degC
23092003 133013
DK 4 R t d
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Figure 22
DK 4 Reactor ndash pressure drop
00
02
0406
08
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
J a n - 0 1
A p r - 0
1
J u l - 0
1
N o v - 0 1
F e b -
0 2
M a y
- 0 2
S e p - 0 2
D e c - 0 2
M a r
- 0 3
J u n - 0 3
O c t - 0
3
p r e s s u r e d r o p
o f R 9 0 1 + R 9 0 2 ( b a r )
Technical Services PCK
02 bar per 30 months
lt lt 001 bar per month
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Figure 23
R M P C T - DK4(Robust Multivariable Predictive Control Technology) controlerstatus ON
03122002 100246
321degC
actual vorausber
321degC
385 th 385 th MV is ON
Status
MV is ON
min max
365 th
316degC
385 th
362degC
1 bar
402degC
643degC
71
365degC
1057 A
681 ppm
aktuell Status
1 bar
vorausber
403degC
644degC
71
364degC
1059 A
720 ppm
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
1 bar
0degC
0degC
10
0degC
0 A
000 ppm
6 bar
460degC
700degC
95
380degC
1230 A
720 ppm
min max
Set points (Sollwerte)
Feed
heater outlet temperature O-901
FC9011
TC9027
Monitored points
pressure Feed ndash control valve FC9011
Max Skintemperature O-901
Max combustion chambertemperature O-901
Opening control valve fuelgas to O-901
Max Reactortemperature
Ampere V-901
Raffinate sulfur
Comparison measurementcalculated
Suflur analyzed
Sulfur calculated (corr) 681 ppm637 ppmSulfur caculated (uncorr)
682 ppm
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Figure 24
DK 4 Advanced Control (RMPCT)
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
Feb02 Mrz02 Apr02 Jun02 Jul02 Aug02 Okt02 Nov02
S u l f u r c o n t e n
t o f r a f f i n a t e p
p m
actual data
Set points
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DK 4 S lf f ffi
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Figure 26
DK 4 Sulfur content of raffinate
1
10
100
1000
1 10 100 1000
on line ppm
L a
b p p m
Jan -Sept 2002 Oct 2002 - Sept 2003
ULSD H d t t DK 4 it
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Figure 27
ULSD Hydrotreater DK 4 unit
300
310
320
330
340
350
360
370
380
390
400
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000catalyst life (t feed msup3 catalyst)
W A
B T i n d e g C
Start to 10 ppm S
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Figure 28
DESUS FCC
Alkylation ETBE
Refinerreformer
isomerization
Jet fuel
hydrotreating
MD hydrotreating
Claus units
ETBE
FCC Hi t
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Figure 29
FCC History
Catalyst Research Associates Agreement signed in London on 12 Oct 1938
bull Standard Oil of New Jersey (Esso)
bull Standard Oil of Indiana (Amoco)
bull Kellogg
bull IG Farben added by
bull Anglo-Iranian Oil (BP)
bull Royal DutchShell
bull Texaco
bull UOP
FCC Hi t
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Figure 30
FCC History
Group of 1000 Researchers
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
(WK Lewis and E R Gilliland)
rArr Big Research program
(topped from Manhattan program only)rArr 25 May 1942 Start up of first commercial
Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) Unit
- Capacity 500 000 tyr
- Location Baton Rouge refinery of Standard Oil of Louisiana
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Figure 31
FCC Features at the Beginning
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Figure 32
FCC Features at the Beginning and Today (1)
bull zeolitic catalyst era
bull stable up to 800 degCrArr residence time in regen 3 - 4 minrArr lt 005 carbon on regen cat
rArr complete combustionrArr no afterburning
bull high activity
rArr no recyclerArr coke yield
bull synthetic catalyst era
bull catalysts highly temperaturesensitive rarr Reg-temp limitedto 600 degC
rArr residence time in regen 10 -15 minrArr 06 carbon on regenerated catrArr CO2CO ratio sim 1rArr runaway afterburning
rarr 1000 degC
bull catalysts rel low activity
rarr high recyclerarr high coke yield
today
early daysof catalytic cracking
FCC Features at the Beginning
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Figure 33
FCC Features at the Beginning and Today (2)
today
early days
of catalytic cracking
bull Riser cracking
- cat residence time 5 - 15 sec- vapor residence time 1 - 5 sec
- 540 degC
bull Fluidized bed cracking
- catalyst residence time 30 -120 sec- vapor residence time 10 - 60 sec
- Temperatur 500 degC
Progress in Technology
EquipmentCatalyst
FCC History
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Figure 34
FCC History
360 - 560
Zeolite Re-H-Y ZSM 5
75015540802448
FeedstockBoiling range degC 265 - 400
Catalyst natural day
CatOil 35Cat losses kgt 15Reactor Temp degC 490Conversion wt- 55C3C4 wt- 10Gasoline wt- 38
TodayPCLA No 1 May 1942
FCC Performance at the Begining and Today
Powdered Catalyst Louisiana No1
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Figure 35
there have been so many changes
in the FCC unit that its forefathers
wouldnlsquot recognize their offspring
Cracking of VGO by FCC
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Figure 36
Reactor Regenerator
Air
Vacuum Gasoil
Flue gas
Cracked products to DistillationLight Naphtha
Light Cycle Oil
Slurry
Heavy Naphtha
Cracking of VGO by FCC
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Figure 37
FCC Unit PCK Schwedt
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Figure 38
FCC Catalyst Additives
- for low sulfur gasoline
- for light olefines
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Figure 39
Possible Gasoline Sulphur Reduction Mechanisms
A) Removal of S from gasoline precursors
B) Removal of S from gasoline range molecules
C) Conversion of heavy S species to coke
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Figure 40
FCC Catalyst Additives
- for low sulfur gasoline
- for light olefines
World Propylene Demand by Region
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Figure 41
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
1 9 9 3
1 9 9 4
1 9 9 5
1 9 9 6
1 9 9 7
1 9 9 8
1 9 9 9
2 0 0 0
2 0 0 1
2 0 0 2
2 0 0 3
D e m a n d ( m i l l i o n M e t r i c T o
n s )
Asia Middle East East Europe West Europe South America North America
py y g(source GMcElhiney Grace)
bull World wide long term growth of 5-6 per annum
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Figure 42
Oslash Use of ZSM-5 zeolite enables the FCC unit
to make a valuable contribution
to propylene production
Oslash This contribution is expected
to increase significantly in the near future
World-wide Propylene Production
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Figure 43
European refiners must
produce more diesel fuel
reduce gasoline yield
decrease production of heating oil
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Current catalyst market
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Figure 45
y( 13 billion $yr)
bull environmental catalysts 27 bull polymers 22
bull refining 21
bull petrochemicals 20
bull fine chemicals and inter mediates 10
The refining catalyst market is the most
competitive segment of the global catalyst
market (bid contract basis)
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Figure 46
Sales of Refining Catalysts- world wide -
sim 25 Billion $yr
growth rate 75 Million$yr
Capacities of catalytic unitsi G (Milli t )
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Figure 47
in Germany (Millions tyr)Fluid Catalytic Cracking 18
Hydrocracking 9
Catalytic Reforming 17
Alkylation 1
Isomerization 4
Ether 05
Hydrotreating 87
(Naphtha 27Kero 5MD 43VGO 12)
__________________________________________
Total 1365 120 of crude capacity
Catalysts in the Schwedt Refinery
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Figure 48
y y
1 460 0002 220 000Total
1 000 000
400 000
30 000
10 00010 000
10 000
200 000
1 700 000
65 000
90 000105 000
60 000
FCC
Hydrotreater
Mild Hydrocracker
IsomerizationCat Reformer
Ether (ETBE)
Annual
Consumption
kgsyr
Inventory
Kilograms
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Figure 49
rule of thumb
added value by only 10
performance improvement
is much more than the
total catalyst cost
Potentials for Improvement
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Figure 50
l deep hydrotreated FCC feed
l new FCC catalysts (Low H-transfer)FCC Overcracking
Reduction of gasoline acc market
Manufactoring of boosters (export)
Increasement of propylene yield
Increasement of biofuels
(etherification of tertiary C4-C5+-Olefines)
FCC Yields (wt- on feed)
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130
88
93
39
31
269
70
47
52
21
17
457
Propylene
Isobutane
n-Butanes
Isobutene
Isoamylenes (tert)
Naphtha
Overcracking(enhanced Catalyst)
Base Y-Zeolith + ZSM5
Closing Comments
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bull Needs both
Teamplayers amp Individuals
bull Is of interest to bothAcademe + Industry
bull RampD in catalysis will remainchallenging and rewarding
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Thank you for your attention
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Figure 12
Development of Sulfur Limit in Gasoline
500
150
50
10
0
50
100
150
200
250300
350
400
450
500
S u l f u r i n p p m
bis 2000 2000 2001 2002
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Development of Sulfur Limit in Diesel Fuels
10000
5000
50050
100
1000
2000
3000
40005000
6000
7000
8000
9000
10000
S u l f u r i n p p m
past 8090 1995 2000 2002
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Figure 14
Diesel Hydrotreating
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Figure 15
Increasing of Desulfurization from 95 up to more than 999
with existing Hydrotreaters by increasing of Reactortemperature only
gt + 40 deg C WABT
Reactor outlet temperature gt 400 degC
material Cycle length darr darr darr
Productstability (color oxstab)
target sulfur critical (10 20 ppm rarr recombination to RSHThiophene)
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Figure 17
Hydrogen partial pressure in the reactor
40
42
44
46
48
50
52
54
56
0 20 40 60 80 100
p
H 2 b
a r
Recycle gas ratio 250 Nmsup3msup3
p Reactor 2 bar
PH2S=186bar
gt 50 higher
reaction rate constant
Recycle gas ratio 150 Nmsup3msup3 p Reactor 4 bar
PH2S=392bar
catalyst bed length relativ
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Figure 18
Basic desulfurization reactions
sulfides gt thiophenes gt benzothiophenes gt dibenzothiophenes
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Figure 19
HDS - Kinetic
minussdot
minus= minusminus 1
0
1
11
1 nnS S n
LHSV k
950 HDS rarr LHSV = 1983223x
999 HDS rarr LHSV = 033983223x
rArr Cat requirement 3 times more
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Figure 20
DK 4
R2
weight 535 tda = 46 ms = 98 mmh = 435 m
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Figure 21
DK4 Reactors R-901 and R-902
R-901
R-902
6003 bar325 degC
357 degC
Quenchgas
71 weight ppm S
382 msup3h
329 th
352 degC
363 degC
361 degC 361 degC 360 degC
∆p=056 bar
325 degC 325 degC 326 degC
338 degC 338 degC 339 degC
338 degC 338 degC 340 degC
354 degC 353 degC 352 degC
356 degC 357 degC357 degC
352 degC353 degC352 degC
356 degC 357 degC358 degC
360 degC 360 degC 360 degC
362 degC363 degC361 degC
5685 kNmsup3h
∆p=026 bar
∆T (R-901)=33 K ∆T (R-902)=11 K
WABT (R-901 amp R-902)=350degC
23092003 133013
DK 4 R t d
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Figure 22
DK 4 Reactor ndash pressure drop
00
02
0406
08
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
J a n - 0 1
A p r - 0
1
J u l - 0
1
N o v - 0 1
F e b -
0 2
M a y
- 0 2
S e p - 0 2
D e c - 0 2
M a r
- 0 3
J u n - 0 3
O c t - 0
3
p r e s s u r e d r o p
o f R 9 0 1 + R 9 0 2 ( b a r )
Technical Services PCK
02 bar per 30 months
lt lt 001 bar per month
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Figure 23
R M P C T - DK4(Robust Multivariable Predictive Control Technology) controlerstatus ON
03122002 100246
321degC
actual vorausber
321degC
385 th 385 th MV is ON
Status
MV is ON
min max
365 th
316degC
385 th
362degC
1 bar
402degC
643degC
71
365degC
1057 A
681 ppm
aktuell Status
1 bar
vorausber
403degC
644degC
71
364degC
1059 A
720 ppm
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
1 bar
0degC
0degC
10
0degC
0 A
000 ppm
6 bar
460degC
700degC
95
380degC
1230 A
720 ppm
min max
Set points (Sollwerte)
Feed
heater outlet temperature O-901
FC9011
TC9027
Monitored points
pressure Feed ndash control valve FC9011
Max Skintemperature O-901
Max combustion chambertemperature O-901
Opening control valve fuelgas to O-901
Max Reactortemperature
Ampere V-901
Raffinate sulfur
Comparison measurementcalculated
Suflur analyzed
Sulfur calculated (corr) 681 ppm637 ppmSulfur caculated (uncorr)
682 ppm
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Figure 24
DK 4 Advanced Control (RMPCT)
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
Feb02 Mrz02 Apr02 Jun02 Jul02 Aug02 Okt02 Nov02
S u l f u r c o n t e n
t o f r a f f i n a t e p
p m
actual data
Set points
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DK 4 S lf f ffi
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Figure 26
DK 4 Sulfur content of raffinate
1
10
100
1000
1 10 100 1000
on line ppm
L a
b p p m
Jan -Sept 2002 Oct 2002 - Sept 2003
ULSD H d t t DK 4 it
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Figure 27
ULSD Hydrotreater DK 4 unit
300
310
320
330
340
350
360
370
380
390
400
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000catalyst life (t feed msup3 catalyst)
W A
B T i n d e g C
Start to 10 ppm S
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Figure 28
DESUS FCC
Alkylation ETBE
Refinerreformer
isomerization
Jet fuel
hydrotreating
MD hydrotreating
Claus units
ETBE
FCC Hi t
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Figure 29
FCC History
Catalyst Research Associates Agreement signed in London on 12 Oct 1938
bull Standard Oil of New Jersey (Esso)
bull Standard Oil of Indiana (Amoco)
bull Kellogg
bull IG Farben added by
bull Anglo-Iranian Oil (BP)
bull Royal DutchShell
bull Texaco
bull UOP
FCC Hi t
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Figure 30
FCC History
Group of 1000 Researchers
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
(WK Lewis and E R Gilliland)
rArr Big Research program
(topped from Manhattan program only)rArr 25 May 1942 Start up of first commercial
Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) Unit
- Capacity 500 000 tyr
- Location Baton Rouge refinery of Standard Oil of Louisiana
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Figure 31
FCC Features at the Beginning
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Figure 32
FCC Features at the Beginning and Today (1)
bull zeolitic catalyst era
bull stable up to 800 degCrArr residence time in regen 3 - 4 minrArr lt 005 carbon on regen cat
rArr complete combustionrArr no afterburning
bull high activity
rArr no recyclerArr coke yield
bull synthetic catalyst era
bull catalysts highly temperaturesensitive rarr Reg-temp limitedto 600 degC
rArr residence time in regen 10 -15 minrArr 06 carbon on regenerated catrArr CO2CO ratio sim 1rArr runaway afterburning
rarr 1000 degC
bull catalysts rel low activity
rarr high recyclerarr high coke yield
today
early daysof catalytic cracking
FCC Features at the Beginning
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FCC Features at the Beginning and Today (2)
today
early days
of catalytic cracking
bull Riser cracking
- cat residence time 5 - 15 sec- vapor residence time 1 - 5 sec
- 540 degC
bull Fluidized bed cracking
- catalyst residence time 30 -120 sec- vapor residence time 10 - 60 sec
- Temperatur 500 degC
Progress in Technology
EquipmentCatalyst
FCC History
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Figure 34
FCC History
360 - 560
Zeolite Re-H-Y ZSM 5
75015540802448
FeedstockBoiling range degC 265 - 400
Catalyst natural day
CatOil 35Cat losses kgt 15Reactor Temp degC 490Conversion wt- 55C3C4 wt- 10Gasoline wt- 38
TodayPCLA No 1 May 1942
FCC Performance at the Begining and Today
Powdered Catalyst Louisiana No1
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Figure 35
there have been so many changes
in the FCC unit that its forefathers
wouldnlsquot recognize their offspring
Cracking of VGO by FCC
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Figure 36
Reactor Regenerator
Air
Vacuum Gasoil
Flue gas
Cracked products to DistillationLight Naphtha
Light Cycle Oil
Slurry
Heavy Naphtha
Cracking of VGO by FCC
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Figure 37
FCC Unit PCK Schwedt
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Figure 38
FCC Catalyst Additives
- for low sulfur gasoline
- for light olefines
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Figure 39
Possible Gasoline Sulphur Reduction Mechanisms
A) Removal of S from gasoline precursors
B) Removal of S from gasoline range molecules
C) Conversion of heavy S species to coke
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Figure 40
FCC Catalyst Additives
- for low sulfur gasoline
- for light olefines
World Propylene Demand by Region
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Figure 41
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
1 9 9 3
1 9 9 4
1 9 9 5
1 9 9 6
1 9 9 7
1 9 9 8
1 9 9 9
2 0 0 0
2 0 0 1
2 0 0 2
2 0 0 3
D e m a n d ( m i l l i o n M e t r i c T o
n s )
Asia Middle East East Europe West Europe South America North America
py y g(source GMcElhiney Grace)
bull World wide long term growth of 5-6 per annum
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Figure 42
Oslash Use of ZSM-5 zeolite enables the FCC unit
to make a valuable contribution
to propylene production
Oslash This contribution is expected
to increase significantly in the near future
World-wide Propylene Production
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Figure 43
European refiners must
produce more diesel fuel
reduce gasoline yield
decrease production of heating oil
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Current catalyst market
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Figure 45
y( 13 billion $yr)
bull environmental catalysts 27 bull polymers 22
bull refining 21
bull petrochemicals 20
bull fine chemicals and inter mediates 10
The refining catalyst market is the most
competitive segment of the global catalyst
market (bid contract basis)
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Figure 46
Sales of Refining Catalysts- world wide -
sim 25 Billion $yr
growth rate 75 Million$yr
Capacities of catalytic unitsi G (Milli t )
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Figure 47
in Germany (Millions tyr)Fluid Catalytic Cracking 18
Hydrocracking 9
Catalytic Reforming 17
Alkylation 1
Isomerization 4
Ether 05
Hydrotreating 87
(Naphtha 27Kero 5MD 43VGO 12)
__________________________________________
Total 1365 120 of crude capacity
Catalysts in the Schwedt Refinery
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Figure 48
y y
1 460 0002 220 000Total
1 000 000
400 000
30 000
10 00010 000
10 000
200 000
1 700 000
65 000
90 000105 000
60 000
FCC
Hydrotreater
Mild Hydrocracker
IsomerizationCat Reformer
Ether (ETBE)
Annual
Consumption
kgsyr
Inventory
Kilograms
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Figure 49
rule of thumb
added value by only 10
performance improvement
is much more than the
total catalyst cost
Potentials for Improvement
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Figure 50
l deep hydrotreated FCC feed
l new FCC catalysts (Low H-transfer)FCC Overcracking
Reduction of gasoline acc market
Manufactoring of boosters (export)
Increasement of propylene yield
Increasement of biofuels
(etherification of tertiary C4-C5+-Olefines)
FCC Yields (wt- on feed)
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Figure 51
130
88
93
39
31
269
70
47
52
21
17
457
Propylene
Isobutane
n-Butanes
Isobutene
Isoamylenes (tert)
Naphtha
Overcracking(enhanced Catalyst)
Base Y-Zeolith + ZSM5
Closing Comments
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Figure 52
bull Needs both
Teamplayers amp Individuals
bull Is of interest to bothAcademe + Industry
bull RampD in catalysis will remainchallenging and rewarding
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Thank you for your attention
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Figure 13
Development of Sulfur Limit in Diesel Fuels
10000
5000
50050
100
1000
2000
3000
40005000
6000
7000
8000
9000
10000
S u l f u r i n p p m
past 8090 1995 2000 2002
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Figure 14
Diesel Hydrotreating
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Figure 15
Increasing of Desulfurization from 95 up to more than 999
with existing Hydrotreaters by increasing of Reactortemperature only
gt + 40 deg C WABT
Reactor outlet temperature gt 400 degC
material Cycle length darr darr darr
Productstability (color oxstab)
target sulfur critical (10 20 ppm rarr recombination to RSHThiophene)
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Figure 17
Hydrogen partial pressure in the reactor
40
42
44
46
48
50
52
54
56
0 20 40 60 80 100
p
H 2 b
a r
Recycle gas ratio 250 Nmsup3msup3
p Reactor 2 bar
PH2S=186bar
gt 50 higher
reaction rate constant
Recycle gas ratio 150 Nmsup3msup3 p Reactor 4 bar
PH2S=392bar
catalyst bed length relativ
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Figure 18
Basic desulfurization reactions
sulfides gt thiophenes gt benzothiophenes gt dibenzothiophenes
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Figure 19
HDS - Kinetic
minussdot
minus= minusminus 1
0
1
11
1 nnS S n
LHSV k
950 HDS rarr LHSV = 1983223x
999 HDS rarr LHSV = 033983223x
rArr Cat requirement 3 times more
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Figure 20
DK 4
R2
weight 535 tda = 46 ms = 98 mmh = 435 m
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Figure 21
DK4 Reactors R-901 and R-902
R-901
R-902
6003 bar325 degC
357 degC
Quenchgas
71 weight ppm S
382 msup3h
329 th
352 degC
363 degC
361 degC 361 degC 360 degC
∆p=056 bar
325 degC 325 degC 326 degC
338 degC 338 degC 339 degC
338 degC 338 degC 340 degC
354 degC 353 degC 352 degC
356 degC 357 degC357 degC
352 degC353 degC352 degC
356 degC 357 degC358 degC
360 degC 360 degC 360 degC
362 degC363 degC361 degC
5685 kNmsup3h
∆p=026 bar
∆T (R-901)=33 K ∆T (R-902)=11 K
WABT (R-901 amp R-902)=350degC
23092003 133013
DK 4 R t d
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Figure 22
DK 4 Reactor ndash pressure drop
00
02
0406
08
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
J a n - 0 1
A p r - 0
1
J u l - 0
1
N o v - 0 1
F e b -
0 2
M a y
- 0 2
S e p - 0 2
D e c - 0 2
M a r
- 0 3
J u n - 0 3
O c t - 0
3
p r e s s u r e d r o p
o f R 9 0 1 + R 9 0 2 ( b a r )
Technical Services PCK
02 bar per 30 months
lt lt 001 bar per month
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Figure 23
R M P C T - DK4(Robust Multivariable Predictive Control Technology) controlerstatus ON
03122002 100246
321degC
actual vorausber
321degC
385 th 385 th MV is ON
Status
MV is ON
min max
365 th
316degC
385 th
362degC
1 bar
402degC
643degC
71
365degC
1057 A
681 ppm
aktuell Status
1 bar
vorausber
403degC
644degC
71
364degC
1059 A
720 ppm
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
1 bar
0degC
0degC
10
0degC
0 A
000 ppm
6 bar
460degC
700degC
95
380degC
1230 A
720 ppm
min max
Set points (Sollwerte)
Feed
heater outlet temperature O-901
FC9011
TC9027
Monitored points
pressure Feed ndash control valve FC9011
Max Skintemperature O-901
Max combustion chambertemperature O-901
Opening control valve fuelgas to O-901
Max Reactortemperature
Ampere V-901
Raffinate sulfur
Comparison measurementcalculated
Suflur analyzed
Sulfur calculated (corr) 681 ppm637 ppmSulfur caculated (uncorr)
682 ppm
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Figure 24
DK 4 Advanced Control (RMPCT)
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
Feb02 Mrz02 Apr02 Jun02 Jul02 Aug02 Okt02 Nov02
S u l f u r c o n t e n
t o f r a f f i n a t e p
p m
actual data
Set points
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DK 4 S lf f ffi
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Figure 26
DK 4 Sulfur content of raffinate
1
10
100
1000
1 10 100 1000
on line ppm
L a
b p p m
Jan -Sept 2002 Oct 2002 - Sept 2003
ULSD H d t t DK 4 it
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Figure 27
ULSD Hydrotreater DK 4 unit
300
310
320
330
340
350
360
370
380
390
400
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000catalyst life (t feed msup3 catalyst)
W A
B T i n d e g C
Start to 10 ppm S
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Figure 28
DESUS FCC
Alkylation ETBE
Refinerreformer
isomerization
Jet fuel
hydrotreating
MD hydrotreating
Claus units
ETBE
FCC Hi t
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Figure 29
FCC History
Catalyst Research Associates Agreement signed in London on 12 Oct 1938
bull Standard Oil of New Jersey (Esso)
bull Standard Oil of Indiana (Amoco)
bull Kellogg
bull IG Farben added by
bull Anglo-Iranian Oil (BP)
bull Royal DutchShell
bull Texaco
bull UOP
FCC Hi t
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Figure 30
FCC History
Group of 1000 Researchers
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
(WK Lewis and E R Gilliland)
rArr Big Research program
(topped from Manhattan program only)rArr 25 May 1942 Start up of first commercial
Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) Unit
- Capacity 500 000 tyr
- Location Baton Rouge refinery of Standard Oil of Louisiana
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Figure 31
FCC Features at the Beginning
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Figure 32
FCC Features at the Beginning and Today (1)
bull zeolitic catalyst era
bull stable up to 800 degCrArr residence time in regen 3 - 4 minrArr lt 005 carbon on regen cat
rArr complete combustionrArr no afterburning
bull high activity
rArr no recyclerArr coke yield
bull synthetic catalyst era
bull catalysts highly temperaturesensitive rarr Reg-temp limitedto 600 degC
rArr residence time in regen 10 -15 minrArr 06 carbon on regenerated catrArr CO2CO ratio sim 1rArr runaway afterburning
rarr 1000 degC
bull catalysts rel low activity
rarr high recyclerarr high coke yield
today
early daysof catalytic cracking
FCC Features at the Beginning
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Figure 33
FCC Features at the Beginning and Today (2)
today
early days
of catalytic cracking
bull Riser cracking
- cat residence time 5 - 15 sec- vapor residence time 1 - 5 sec
- 540 degC
bull Fluidized bed cracking
- catalyst residence time 30 -120 sec- vapor residence time 10 - 60 sec
- Temperatur 500 degC
Progress in Technology
EquipmentCatalyst
FCC History
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FCC History
360 - 560
Zeolite Re-H-Y ZSM 5
75015540802448
FeedstockBoiling range degC 265 - 400
Catalyst natural day
CatOil 35Cat losses kgt 15Reactor Temp degC 490Conversion wt- 55C3C4 wt- 10Gasoline wt- 38
TodayPCLA No 1 May 1942
FCC Performance at the Begining and Today
Powdered Catalyst Louisiana No1
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Figure 35
there have been so many changes
in the FCC unit that its forefathers
wouldnlsquot recognize their offspring
Cracking of VGO by FCC
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Figure 36
Reactor Regenerator
Air
Vacuum Gasoil
Flue gas
Cracked products to DistillationLight Naphtha
Light Cycle Oil
Slurry
Heavy Naphtha
Cracking of VGO by FCC
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Figure 37
FCC Unit PCK Schwedt
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Figure 38
FCC Catalyst Additives
- for low sulfur gasoline
- for light olefines
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Figure 39
Possible Gasoline Sulphur Reduction Mechanisms
A) Removal of S from gasoline precursors
B) Removal of S from gasoline range molecules
C) Conversion of heavy S species to coke
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Figure 40
FCC Catalyst Additives
- for low sulfur gasoline
- for light olefines
World Propylene Demand by Region
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Figure 41
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
1 9 9 3
1 9 9 4
1 9 9 5
1 9 9 6
1 9 9 7
1 9 9 8
1 9 9 9
2 0 0 0
2 0 0 1
2 0 0 2
2 0 0 3
D e m a n d ( m i l l i o n M e t r i c T o
n s )
Asia Middle East East Europe West Europe South America North America
py y g(source GMcElhiney Grace)
bull World wide long term growth of 5-6 per annum
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Figure 42
Oslash Use of ZSM-5 zeolite enables the FCC unit
to make a valuable contribution
to propylene production
Oslash This contribution is expected
to increase significantly in the near future
World-wide Propylene Production
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Figure 43
European refiners must
produce more diesel fuel
reduce gasoline yield
decrease production of heating oil
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Current catalyst market
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Figure 45
y( 13 billion $yr)
bull environmental catalysts 27 bull polymers 22
bull refining 21
bull petrochemicals 20
bull fine chemicals and inter mediates 10
The refining catalyst market is the most
competitive segment of the global catalyst
market (bid contract basis)
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Figure 46
Sales of Refining Catalysts- world wide -
sim 25 Billion $yr
growth rate 75 Million$yr
Capacities of catalytic unitsi G (Milli t )
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Figure 47
in Germany (Millions tyr)Fluid Catalytic Cracking 18
Hydrocracking 9
Catalytic Reforming 17
Alkylation 1
Isomerization 4
Ether 05
Hydrotreating 87
(Naphtha 27Kero 5MD 43VGO 12)
__________________________________________
Total 1365 120 of crude capacity
Catalysts in the Schwedt Refinery
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Figure 48
y y
1 460 0002 220 000Total
1 000 000
400 000
30 000
10 00010 000
10 000
200 000
1 700 000
65 000
90 000105 000
60 000
FCC
Hydrotreater
Mild Hydrocracker
IsomerizationCat Reformer
Ether (ETBE)
Annual
Consumption
kgsyr
Inventory
Kilograms
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Figure 49
rule of thumb
added value by only 10
performance improvement
is much more than the
total catalyst cost
Potentials for Improvement
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Figure 50
l deep hydrotreated FCC feed
l new FCC catalysts (Low H-transfer)FCC Overcracking
Reduction of gasoline acc market
Manufactoring of boosters (export)
Increasement of propylene yield
Increasement of biofuels
(etherification of tertiary C4-C5+-Olefines)
FCC Yields (wt- on feed)
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Figure 51
130
88
93
39
31
269
70
47
52
21
17
457
Propylene
Isobutane
n-Butanes
Isobutene
Isoamylenes (tert)
Naphtha
Overcracking(enhanced Catalyst)
Base Y-Zeolith + ZSM5
Closing Comments
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Figure 52
bull Needs both
Teamplayers amp Individuals
bull Is of interest to bothAcademe + Industry
bull RampD in catalysis will remainchallenging and rewarding
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Figure 53
Thank you for your attention
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Figure 14
Diesel Hydrotreating
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Figure 15
Increasing of Desulfurization from 95 up to more than 999
with existing Hydrotreaters by increasing of Reactortemperature only
gt + 40 deg C WABT
Reactor outlet temperature gt 400 degC
material Cycle length darr darr darr
Productstability (color oxstab)
target sulfur critical (10 20 ppm rarr recombination to RSHThiophene)
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Figure 17
Hydrogen partial pressure in the reactor
40
42
44
46
48
50
52
54
56
0 20 40 60 80 100
p
H 2 b
a r
Recycle gas ratio 250 Nmsup3msup3
p Reactor 2 bar
PH2S=186bar
gt 50 higher
reaction rate constant
Recycle gas ratio 150 Nmsup3msup3 p Reactor 4 bar
PH2S=392bar
catalyst bed length relativ
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Figure 18
Basic desulfurization reactions
sulfides gt thiophenes gt benzothiophenes gt dibenzothiophenes
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Figure 19
HDS - Kinetic
minussdot
minus= minusminus 1
0
1
11
1 nnS S n
LHSV k
950 HDS rarr LHSV = 1983223x
999 HDS rarr LHSV = 033983223x
rArr Cat requirement 3 times more
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Figure 20
DK 4
R2
weight 535 tda = 46 ms = 98 mmh = 435 m
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Figure 21
DK4 Reactors R-901 and R-902
R-901
R-902
6003 bar325 degC
357 degC
Quenchgas
71 weight ppm S
382 msup3h
329 th
352 degC
363 degC
361 degC 361 degC 360 degC
∆p=056 bar
325 degC 325 degC 326 degC
338 degC 338 degC 339 degC
338 degC 338 degC 340 degC
354 degC 353 degC 352 degC
356 degC 357 degC357 degC
352 degC353 degC352 degC
356 degC 357 degC358 degC
360 degC 360 degC 360 degC
362 degC363 degC361 degC
5685 kNmsup3h
∆p=026 bar
∆T (R-901)=33 K ∆T (R-902)=11 K
WABT (R-901 amp R-902)=350degC
23092003 133013
DK 4 R t d
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Figure 22
DK 4 Reactor ndash pressure drop
00
02
0406
08
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
J a n - 0 1
A p r - 0
1
J u l - 0
1
N o v - 0 1
F e b -
0 2
M a y
- 0 2
S e p - 0 2
D e c - 0 2
M a r
- 0 3
J u n - 0 3
O c t - 0
3
p r e s s u r e d r o p
o f R 9 0 1 + R 9 0 2 ( b a r )
Technical Services PCK
02 bar per 30 months
lt lt 001 bar per month
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Figure 23
R M P C T - DK4(Robust Multivariable Predictive Control Technology) controlerstatus ON
03122002 100246
321degC
actual vorausber
321degC
385 th 385 th MV is ON
Status
MV is ON
min max
365 th
316degC
385 th
362degC
1 bar
402degC
643degC
71
365degC
1057 A
681 ppm
aktuell Status
1 bar
vorausber
403degC
644degC
71
364degC
1059 A
720 ppm
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
1 bar
0degC
0degC
10
0degC
0 A
000 ppm
6 bar
460degC
700degC
95
380degC
1230 A
720 ppm
min max
Set points (Sollwerte)
Feed
heater outlet temperature O-901
FC9011
TC9027
Monitored points
pressure Feed ndash control valve FC9011
Max Skintemperature O-901
Max combustion chambertemperature O-901
Opening control valve fuelgas to O-901
Max Reactortemperature
Ampere V-901
Raffinate sulfur
Comparison measurementcalculated
Suflur analyzed
Sulfur calculated (corr) 681 ppm637 ppmSulfur caculated (uncorr)
682 ppm
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Figure 24
DK 4 Advanced Control (RMPCT)
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
Feb02 Mrz02 Apr02 Jun02 Jul02 Aug02 Okt02 Nov02
S u l f u r c o n t e n
t o f r a f f i n a t e p
p m
actual data
Set points
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DK 4 S lf f ffi
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Figure 26
DK 4 Sulfur content of raffinate
1
10
100
1000
1 10 100 1000
on line ppm
L a
b p p m
Jan -Sept 2002 Oct 2002 - Sept 2003
ULSD H d t t DK 4 it
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Figure 27
ULSD Hydrotreater DK 4 unit
300
310
320
330
340
350
360
370
380
390
400
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000catalyst life (t feed msup3 catalyst)
W A
B T i n d e g C
Start to 10 ppm S
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Figure 28
DESUS FCC
Alkylation ETBE
Refinerreformer
isomerization
Jet fuel
hydrotreating
MD hydrotreating
Claus units
ETBE
FCC Hi t
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Figure 29
FCC History
Catalyst Research Associates Agreement signed in London on 12 Oct 1938
bull Standard Oil of New Jersey (Esso)
bull Standard Oil of Indiana (Amoco)
bull Kellogg
bull IG Farben added by
bull Anglo-Iranian Oil (BP)
bull Royal DutchShell
bull Texaco
bull UOP
FCC Hi t
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Figure 30
FCC History
Group of 1000 Researchers
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
(WK Lewis and E R Gilliland)
rArr Big Research program
(topped from Manhattan program only)rArr 25 May 1942 Start up of first commercial
Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) Unit
- Capacity 500 000 tyr
- Location Baton Rouge refinery of Standard Oil of Louisiana
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Figure 31
FCC Features at the Beginning
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Figure 32
FCC Features at the Beginning and Today (1)
bull zeolitic catalyst era
bull stable up to 800 degCrArr residence time in regen 3 - 4 minrArr lt 005 carbon on regen cat
rArr complete combustionrArr no afterburning
bull high activity
rArr no recyclerArr coke yield
bull synthetic catalyst era
bull catalysts highly temperaturesensitive rarr Reg-temp limitedto 600 degC
rArr residence time in regen 10 -15 minrArr 06 carbon on regenerated catrArr CO2CO ratio sim 1rArr runaway afterburning
rarr 1000 degC
bull catalysts rel low activity
rarr high recyclerarr high coke yield
today
early daysof catalytic cracking
FCC Features at the Beginning
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Figure 33
FCC Features at the Beginning and Today (2)
today
early days
of catalytic cracking
bull Riser cracking
- cat residence time 5 - 15 sec- vapor residence time 1 - 5 sec
- 540 degC
bull Fluidized bed cracking
- catalyst residence time 30 -120 sec- vapor residence time 10 - 60 sec
- Temperatur 500 degC
Progress in Technology
EquipmentCatalyst
FCC History
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Figure 34
FCC History
360 - 560
Zeolite Re-H-Y ZSM 5
75015540802448
FeedstockBoiling range degC 265 - 400
Catalyst natural day
CatOil 35Cat losses kgt 15Reactor Temp degC 490Conversion wt- 55C3C4 wt- 10Gasoline wt- 38
TodayPCLA No 1 May 1942
FCC Performance at the Begining and Today
Powdered Catalyst Louisiana No1
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Figure 35
there have been so many changes
in the FCC unit that its forefathers
wouldnlsquot recognize their offspring
Cracking of VGO by FCC
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Figure 36
Reactor Regenerator
Air
Vacuum Gasoil
Flue gas
Cracked products to DistillationLight Naphtha
Light Cycle Oil
Slurry
Heavy Naphtha
Cracking of VGO by FCC
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Figure 37
FCC Unit PCK Schwedt
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Figure 38
FCC Catalyst Additives
- for low sulfur gasoline
- for light olefines
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Figure 39
Possible Gasoline Sulphur Reduction Mechanisms
A) Removal of S from gasoline precursors
B) Removal of S from gasoline range molecules
C) Conversion of heavy S species to coke
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Figure 40
FCC Catalyst Additives
- for low sulfur gasoline
- for light olefines
World Propylene Demand by Region
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Figure 41
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
1 9 9 3
1 9 9 4
1 9 9 5
1 9 9 6
1 9 9 7
1 9 9 8
1 9 9 9
2 0 0 0
2 0 0 1
2 0 0 2
2 0 0 3
D e m a n d ( m i l l i o n M e t r i c T o
n s )
Asia Middle East East Europe West Europe South America North America
py y g(source GMcElhiney Grace)
bull World wide long term growth of 5-6 per annum
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Figure 42
Oslash Use of ZSM-5 zeolite enables the FCC unit
to make a valuable contribution
to propylene production
Oslash This contribution is expected
to increase significantly in the near future
World-wide Propylene Production
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Figure 43
European refiners must
produce more diesel fuel
reduce gasoline yield
decrease production of heating oil
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Current catalyst market
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Figure 45
y( 13 billion $yr)
bull environmental catalysts 27 bull polymers 22
bull refining 21
bull petrochemicals 20
bull fine chemicals and inter mediates 10
The refining catalyst market is the most
competitive segment of the global catalyst
market (bid contract basis)
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Figure 46
Sales of Refining Catalysts- world wide -
sim 25 Billion $yr
growth rate 75 Million$yr
Capacities of catalytic unitsi G (Milli t )
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Figure 47
in Germany (Millions tyr)Fluid Catalytic Cracking 18
Hydrocracking 9
Catalytic Reforming 17
Alkylation 1
Isomerization 4
Ether 05
Hydrotreating 87
(Naphtha 27Kero 5MD 43VGO 12)
__________________________________________
Total 1365 120 of crude capacity
Catalysts in the Schwedt Refinery
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Figure 48
y y
1 460 0002 220 000Total
1 000 000
400 000
30 000
10 00010 000
10 000
200 000
1 700 000
65 000
90 000105 000
60 000
FCC
Hydrotreater
Mild Hydrocracker
IsomerizationCat Reformer
Ether (ETBE)
Annual
Consumption
kgsyr
Inventory
Kilograms
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Figure 49
rule of thumb
added value by only 10
performance improvement
is much more than the
total catalyst cost
Potentials for Improvement
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Figure 50
l deep hydrotreated FCC feed
l new FCC catalysts (Low H-transfer)FCC Overcracking
Reduction of gasoline acc market
Manufactoring of boosters (export)
Increasement of propylene yield
Increasement of biofuels
(etherification of tertiary C4-C5+-Olefines)
FCC Yields (wt- on feed)
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Figure 51
130
88
93
39
31
269
70
47
52
21
17
457
Propylene
Isobutane
n-Butanes
Isobutene
Isoamylenes (tert)
Naphtha
Overcracking(enhanced Catalyst)
Base Y-Zeolith + ZSM5
Closing Comments
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Figure 52
bull Needs both
Teamplayers amp Individuals
bull Is of interest to bothAcademe + Industry
bull RampD in catalysis will remainchallenging and rewarding
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Thank you for your attention
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Figure 15
Increasing of Desulfurization from 95 up to more than 999
with existing Hydrotreaters by increasing of Reactortemperature only
gt + 40 deg C WABT
Reactor outlet temperature gt 400 degC
material Cycle length darr darr darr
Productstability (color oxstab)
target sulfur critical (10 20 ppm rarr recombination to RSHThiophene)
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Figure 17
Hydrogen partial pressure in the reactor
40
42
44
46
48
50
52
54
56
0 20 40 60 80 100
p
H 2 b
a r
Recycle gas ratio 250 Nmsup3msup3
p Reactor 2 bar
PH2S=186bar
gt 50 higher
reaction rate constant
Recycle gas ratio 150 Nmsup3msup3 p Reactor 4 bar
PH2S=392bar
catalyst bed length relativ
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Figure 18
Basic desulfurization reactions
sulfides gt thiophenes gt benzothiophenes gt dibenzothiophenes
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Figure 19
HDS - Kinetic
minussdot
minus= minusminus 1
0
1
11
1 nnS S n
LHSV k
950 HDS rarr LHSV = 1983223x
999 HDS rarr LHSV = 033983223x
rArr Cat requirement 3 times more
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Figure 20
DK 4
R2
weight 535 tda = 46 ms = 98 mmh = 435 m
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Figure 21
DK4 Reactors R-901 and R-902
R-901
R-902
6003 bar325 degC
357 degC
Quenchgas
71 weight ppm S
382 msup3h
329 th
352 degC
363 degC
361 degC 361 degC 360 degC
∆p=056 bar
325 degC 325 degC 326 degC
338 degC 338 degC 339 degC
338 degC 338 degC 340 degC
354 degC 353 degC 352 degC
356 degC 357 degC357 degC
352 degC353 degC352 degC
356 degC 357 degC358 degC
360 degC 360 degC 360 degC
362 degC363 degC361 degC
5685 kNmsup3h
∆p=026 bar
∆T (R-901)=33 K ∆T (R-902)=11 K
WABT (R-901 amp R-902)=350degC
23092003 133013
DK 4 R t d
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Figure 22
DK 4 Reactor ndash pressure drop
00
02
0406
08
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
J a n - 0 1
A p r - 0
1
J u l - 0
1
N o v - 0 1
F e b -
0 2
M a y
- 0 2
S e p - 0 2
D e c - 0 2
M a r
- 0 3
J u n - 0 3
O c t - 0
3
p r e s s u r e d r o p
o f R 9 0 1 + R 9 0 2 ( b a r )
Technical Services PCK
02 bar per 30 months
lt lt 001 bar per month
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Figure 23
R M P C T - DK4(Robust Multivariable Predictive Control Technology) controlerstatus ON
03122002 100246
321degC
actual vorausber
321degC
385 th 385 th MV is ON
Status
MV is ON
min max
365 th
316degC
385 th
362degC
1 bar
402degC
643degC
71
365degC
1057 A
681 ppm
aktuell Status
1 bar
vorausber
403degC
644degC
71
364degC
1059 A
720 ppm
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
1 bar
0degC
0degC
10
0degC
0 A
000 ppm
6 bar
460degC
700degC
95
380degC
1230 A
720 ppm
min max
Set points (Sollwerte)
Feed
heater outlet temperature O-901
FC9011
TC9027
Monitored points
pressure Feed ndash control valve FC9011
Max Skintemperature O-901
Max combustion chambertemperature O-901
Opening control valve fuelgas to O-901
Max Reactortemperature
Ampere V-901
Raffinate sulfur
Comparison measurementcalculated
Suflur analyzed
Sulfur calculated (corr) 681 ppm637 ppmSulfur caculated (uncorr)
682 ppm
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Figure 24
DK 4 Advanced Control (RMPCT)
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
Feb02 Mrz02 Apr02 Jun02 Jul02 Aug02 Okt02 Nov02
S u l f u r c o n t e n
t o f r a f f i n a t e p
p m
actual data
Set points
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DK 4 S lf f ffi
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Figure 26
DK 4 Sulfur content of raffinate
1
10
100
1000
1 10 100 1000
on line ppm
L a
b p p m
Jan -Sept 2002 Oct 2002 - Sept 2003
ULSD H d t t DK 4 it
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Figure 27
ULSD Hydrotreater DK 4 unit
300
310
320
330
340
350
360
370
380
390
400
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000catalyst life (t feed msup3 catalyst)
W A
B T i n d e g C
Start to 10 ppm S
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Figure 28
DESUS FCC
Alkylation ETBE
Refinerreformer
isomerization
Jet fuel
hydrotreating
MD hydrotreating
Claus units
ETBE
FCC Hi t
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Figure 29
FCC History
Catalyst Research Associates Agreement signed in London on 12 Oct 1938
bull Standard Oil of New Jersey (Esso)
bull Standard Oil of Indiana (Amoco)
bull Kellogg
bull IG Farben added by
bull Anglo-Iranian Oil (BP)
bull Royal DutchShell
bull Texaco
bull UOP
FCC Hi t
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Figure 30
FCC History
Group of 1000 Researchers
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
(WK Lewis and E R Gilliland)
rArr Big Research program
(topped from Manhattan program only)rArr 25 May 1942 Start up of first commercial
Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) Unit
- Capacity 500 000 tyr
- Location Baton Rouge refinery of Standard Oil of Louisiana
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Figure 31
FCC Features at the Beginning
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Figure 32
FCC Features at the Beginning and Today (1)
bull zeolitic catalyst era
bull stable up to 800 degCrArr residence time in regen 3 - 4 minrArr lt 005 carbon on regen cat
rArr complete combustionrArr no afterburning
bull high activity
rArr no recyclerArr coke yield
bull synthetic catalyst era
bull catalysts highly temperaturesensitive rarr Reg-temp limitedto 600 degC
rArr residence time in regen 10 -15 minrArr 06 carbon on regenerated catrArr CO2CO ratio sim 1rArr runaway afterburning
rarr 1000 degC
bull catalysts rel low activity
rarr high recyclerarr high coke yield
today
early daysof catalytic cracking
FCC Features at the Beginning
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Figure 33
FCC Features at the Beginning and Today (2)
today
early days
of catalytic cracking
bull Riser cracking
- cat residence time 5 - 15 sec- vapor residence time 1 - 5 sec
- 540 degC
bull Fluidized bed cracking
- catalyst residence time 30 -120 sec- vapor residence time 10 - 60 sec
- Temperatur 500 degC
Progress in Technology
EquipmentCatalyst
FCC History
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Figure 34
FCC History
360 - 560
Zeolite Re-H-Y ZSM 5
75015540802448
FeedstockBoiling range degC 265 - 400
Catalyst natural day
CatOil 35Cat losses kgt 15Reactor Temp degC 490Conversion wt- 55C3C4 wt- 10Gasoline wt- 38
TodayPCLA No 1 May 1942
FCC Performance at the Begining and Today
Powdered Catalyst Louisiana No1
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Figure 35
there have been so many changes
in the FCC unit that its forefathers
wouldnlsquot recognize their offspring
Cracking of VGO by FCC
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Figure 36
Reactor Regenerator
Air
Vacuum Gasoil
Flue gas
Cracked products to DistillationLight Naphtha
Light Cycle Oil
Slurry
Heavy Naphtha
Cracking of VGO by FCC
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Figure 37
FCC Unit PCK Schwedt
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Figure 38
FCC Catalyst Additives
- for low sulfur gasoline
- for light olefines
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Figure 39
Possible Gasoline Sulphur Reduction Mechanisms
A) Removal of S from gasoline precursors
B) Removal of S from gasoline range molecules
C) Conversion of heavy S species to coke
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Figure 40
FCC Catalyst Additives
- for low sulfur gasoline
- for light olefines
World Propylene Demand by Region
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Figure 41
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
1 9 9 3
1 9 9 4
1 9 9 5
1 9 9 6
1 9 9 7
1 9 9 8
1 9 9 9
2 0 0 0
2 0 0 1
2 0 0 2
2 0 0 3
D e m a n d ( m i l l i o n M e t r i c T o
n s )
Asia Middle East East Europe West Europe South America North America
py y g(source GMcElhiney Grace)
bull World wide long term growth of 5-6 per annum
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Figure 42
Oslash Use of ZSM-5 zeolite enables the FCC unit
to make a valuable contribution
to propylene production
Oslash This contribution is expected
to increase significantly in the near future
World-wide Propylene Production
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Figure 43
European refiners must
produce more diesel fuel
reduce gasoline yield
decrease production of heating oil
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Current catalyst market
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Figure 45
y( 13 billion $yr)
bull environmental catalysts 27 bull polymers 22
bull refining 21
bull petrochemicals 20
bull fine chemicals and inter mediates 10
The refining catalyst market is the most
competitive segment of the global catalyst
market (bid contract basis)
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Figure 46
Sales of Refining Catalysts- world wide -
sim 25 Billion $yr
growth rate 75 Million$yr
Capacities of catalytic unitsi G (Milli t )
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Figure 47
in Germany (Millions tyr)Fluid Catalytic Cracking 18
Hydrocracking 9
Catalytic Reforming 17
Alkylation 1
Isomerization 4
Ether 05
Hydrotreating 87
(Naphtha 27Kero 5MD 43VGO 12)
__________________________________________
Total 1365 120 of crude capacity
Catalysts in the Schwedt Refinery
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Figure 48
y y
1 460 0002 220 000Total
1 000 000
400 000
30 000
10 00010 000
10 000
200 000
1 700 000
65 000
90 000105 000
60 000
FCC
Hydrotreater
Mild Hydrocracker
IsomerizationCat Reformer
Ether (ETBE)
Annual
Consumption
kgsyr
Inventory
Kilograms
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Figure 49
rule of thumb
added value by only 10
performance improvement
is much more than the
total catalyst cost
Potentials for Improvement
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Figure 50
l deep hydrotreated FCC feed
l new FCC catalysts (Low H-transfer)FCC Overcracking
Reduction of gasoline acc market
Manufactoring of boosters (export)
Increasement of propylene yield
Increasement of biofuels
(etherification of tertiary C4-C5+-Olefines)
FCC Yields (wt- on feed)
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Figure 51
130
88
93
39
31
269
70
47
52
21
17
457
Propylene
Isobutane
n-Butanes
Isobutene
Isoamylenes (tert)
Naphtha
Overcracking(enhanced Catalyst)
Base Y-Zeolith + ZSM5
Closing Comments
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Figure 52
bull Needs both
Teamplayers amp Individuals
bull Is of interest to bothAcademe + Industry
bull RampD in catalysis will remainchallenging and rewarding
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Figure 53
Thank you for your attention
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Figure 17
Hydrogen partial pressure in the reactor
40
42
44
46
48
50
52
54
56
0 20 40 60 80 100
p
H 2 b
a r
Recycle gas ratio 250 Nmsup3msup3
p Reactor 2 bar
PH2S=186bar
gt 50 higher
reaction rate constant
Recycle gas ratio 150 Nmsup3msup3 p Reactor 4 bar
PH2S=392bar
catalyst bed length relativ
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Figure 18
Basic desulfurization reactions
sulfides gt thiophenes gt benzothiophenes gt dibenzothiophenes
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Figure 19
HDS - Kinetic
minussdot
minus= minusminus 1
0
1
11
1 nnS S n
LHSV k
950 HDS rarr LHSV = 1983223x
999 HDS rarr LHSV = 033983223x
rArr Cat requirement 3 times more
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Figure 20
DK 4
R2
weight 535 tda = 46 ms = 98 mmh = 435 m
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Figure 21
DK4 Reactors R-901 and R-902
R-901
R-902
6003 bar325 degC
357 degC
Quenchgas
71 weight ppm S
382 msup3h
329 th
352 degC
363 degC
361 degC 361 degC 360 degC
∆p=056 bar
325 degC 325 degC 326 degC
338 degC 338 degC 339 degC
338 degC 338 degC 340 degC
354 degC 353 degC 352 degC
356 degC 357 degC357 degC
352 degC353 degC352 degC
356 degC 357 degC358 degC
360 degC 360 degC 360 degC
362 degC363 degC361 degC
5685 kNmsup3h
∆p=026 bar
∆T (R-901)=33 K ∆T (R-902)=11 K
WABT (R-901 amp R-902)=350degC
23092003 133013
DK 4 R t d
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Figure 22
DK 4 Reactor ndash pressure drop
00
02
0406
08
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
J a n - 0 1
A p r - 0
1
J u l - 0
1
N o v - 0 1
F e b -
0 2
M a y
- 0 2
S e p - 0 2
D e c - 0 2
M a r
- 0 3
J u n - 0 3
O c t - 0
3
p r e s s u r e d r o p
o f R 9 0 1 + R 9 0 2 ( b a r )
Technical Services PCK
02 bar per 30 months
lt lt 001 bar per month
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Figure 23
R M P C T - DK4(Robust Multivariable Predictive Control Technology) controlerstatus ON
03122002 100246
321degC
actual vorausber
321degC
385 th 385 th MV is ON
Status
MV is ON
min max
365 th
316degC
385 th
362degC
1 bar
402degC
643degC
71
365degC
1057 A
681 ppm
aktuell Status
1 bar
vorausber
403degC
644degC
71
364degC
1059 A
720 ppm
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
1 bar
0degC
0degC
10
0degC
0 A
000 ppm
6 bar
460degC
700degC
95
380degC
1230 A
720 ppm
min max
Set points (Sollwerte)
Feed
heater outlet temperature O-901
FC9011
TC9027
Monitored points
pressure Feed ndash control valve FC9011
Max Skintemperature O-901
Max combustion chambertemperature O-901
Opening control valve fuelgas to O-901
Max Reactortemperature
Ampere V-901
Raffinate sulfur
Comparison measurementcalculated
Suflur analyzed
Sulfur calculated (corr) 681 ppm637 ppmSulfur caculated (uncorr)
682 ppm
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Figure 24
DK 4 Advanced Control (RMPCT)
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
Feb02 Mrz02 Apr02 Jun02 Jul02 Aug02 Okt02 Nov02
S u l f u r c o n t e n
t o f r a f f i n a t e p
p m
actual data
Set points
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DK 4 S lf f ffi
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Figure 26
DK 4 Sulfur content of raffinate
1
10
100
1000
1 10 100 1000
on line ppm
L a
b p p m
Jan -Sept 2002 Oct 2002 - Sept 2003
ULSD H d t t DK 4 it
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Figure 27
ULSD Hydrotreater DK 4 unit
300
310
320
330
340
350
360
370
380
390
400
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000catalyst life (t feed msup3 catalyst)
W A
B T i n d e g C
Start to 10 ppm S
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Figure 28
DESUS FCC
Alkylation ETBE
Refinerreformer
isomerization
Jet fuel
hydrotreating
MD hydrotreating
Claus units
ETBE
FCC Hi t
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Figure 29
FCC History
Catalyst Research Associates Agreement signed in London on 12 Oct 1938
bull Standard Oil of New Jersey (Esso)
bull Standard Oil of Indiana (Amoco)
bull Kellogg
bull IG Farben added by
bull Anglo-Iranian Oil (BP)
bull Royal DutchShell
bull Texaco
bull UOP
FCC Hi t
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Figure 30
FCC History
Group of 1000 Researchers
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
(WK Lewis and E R Gilliland)
rArr Big Research program
(topped from Manhattan program only)rArr 25 May 1942 Start up of first commercial
Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) Unit
- Capacity 500 000 tyr
- Location Baton Rouge refinery of Standard Oil of Louisiana
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Figure 31
FCC Features at the Beginning
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Figure 32
FCC Features at the Beginning and Today (1)
bull zeolitic catalyst era
bull stable up to 800 degCrArr residence time in regen 3 - 4 minrArr lt 005 carbon on regen cat
rArr complete combustionrArr no afterburning
bull high activity
rArr no recyclerArr coke yield
bull synthetic catalyst era
bull catalysts highly temperaturesensitive rarr Reg-temp limitedto 600 degC
rArr residence time in regen 10 -15 minrArr 06 carbon on regenerated catrArr CO2CO ratio sim 1rArr runaway afterburning
rarr 1000 degC
bull catalysts rel low activity
rarr high recyclerarr high coke yield
today
early daysof catalytic cracking
FCC Features at the Beginning
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Figure 33
FCC Features at the Beginning and Today (2)
today
early days
of catalytic cracking
bull Riser cracking
- cat residence time 5 - 15 sec- vapor residence time 1 - 5 sec
- 540 degC
bull Fluidized bed cracking
- catalyst residence time 30 -120 sec- vapor residence time 10 - 60 sec
- Temperatur 500 degC
Progress in Technology
EquipmentCatalyst
FCC History
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Figure 34
FCC History
360 - 560
Zeolite Re-H-Y ZSM 5
75015540802448
FeedstockBoiling range degC 265 - 400
Catalyst natural day
CatOil 35Cat losses kgt 15Reactor Temp degC 490Conversion wt- 55C3C4 wt- 10Gasoline wt- 38
TodayPCLA No 1 May 1942
FCC Performance at the Begining and Today
Powdered Catalyst Louisiana No1
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Figure 35
there have been so many changes
in the FCC unit that its forefathers
wouldnlsquot recognize their offspring
Cracking of VGO by FCC
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Figure 36
Reactor Regenerator
Air
Vacuum Gasoil
Flue gas
Cracked products to DistillationLight Naphtha
Light Cycle Oil
Slurry
Heavy Naphtha
Cracking of VGO by FCC
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Figure 37
FCC Unit PCK Schwedt
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Figure 38
FCC Catalyst Additives
- for low sulfur gasoline
- for light olefines
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Figure 39
Possible Gasoline Sulphur Reduction Mechanisms
A) Removal of S from gasoline precursors
B) Removal of S from gasoline range molecules
C) Conversion of heavy S species to coke
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Figure 40
FCC Catalyst Additives
- for low sulfur gasoline
- for light olefines
World Propylene Demand by Region
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Figure 41
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
1 9 9 3
1 9 9 4
1 9 9 5
1 9 9 6
1 9 9 7
1 9 9 8
1 9 9 9
2 0 0 0
2 0 0 1
2 0 0 2
2 0 0 3
D e m a n d ( m i l l i o n M e t r i c T o
n s )
Asia Middle East East Europe West Europe South America North America
py y g(source GMcElhiney Grace)
bull World wide long term growth of 5-6 per annum
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Figure 42
Oslash Use of ZSM-5 zeolite enables the FCC unit
to make a valuable contribution
to propylene production
Oslash This contribution is expected
to increase significantly in the near future
World-wide Propylene Production
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Figure 43
European refiners must
produce more diesel fuel
reduce gasoline yield
decrease production of heating oil
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Current catalyst market
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Figure 45
y( 13 billion $yr)
bull environmental catalysts 27 bull polymers 22
bull refining 21
bull petrochemicals 20
bull fine chemicals and inter mediates 10
The refining catalyst market is the most
competitive segment of the global catalyst
market (bid contract basis)
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Figure 46
Sales of Refining Catalysts- world wide -
sim 25 Billion $yr
growth rate 75 Million$yr
Capacities of catalytic unitsi G (Milli t )
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Figure 47
in Germany (Millions tyr)Fluid Catalytic Cracking 18
Hydrocracking 9
Catalytic Reforming 17
Alkylation 1
Isomerization 4
Ether 05
Hydrotreating 87
(Naphtha 27Kero 5MD 43VGO 12)
__________________________________________
Total 1365 120 of crude capacity
Catalysts in the Schwedt Refinery
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Figure 48
y y
1 460 0002 220 000Total
1 000 000
400 000
30 000
10 00010 000
10 000
200 000
1 700 000
65 000
90 000105 000
60 000
FCC
Hydrotreater
Mild Hydrocracker
IsomerizationCat Reformer
Ether (ETBE)
Annual
Consumption
kgsyr
Inventory
Kilograms
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Figure 49
rule of thumb
added value by only 10
performance improvement
is much more than the
total catalyst cost
Potentials for Improvement
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Figure 50
l deep hydrotreated FCC feed
l new FCC catalysts (Low H-transfer)FCC Overcracking
Reduction of gasoline acc market
Manufactoring of boosters (export)
Increasement of propylene yield
Increasement of biofuels
(etherification of tertiary C4-C5+-Olefines)
FCC Yields (wt- on feed)
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Figure 51
130
88
93
39
31
269
70
47
52
21
17
457
Propylene
Isobutane
n-Butanes
Isobutene
Isoamylenes (tert)
Naphtha
Overcracking(enhanced Catalyst)
Base Y-Zeolith + ZSM5
Closing Comments
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Figure 52
bull Needs both
Teamplayers amp Individuals
bull Is of interest to bothAcademe + Industry
bull RampD in catalysis will remainchallenging and rewarding
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Figure 53
Thank you for your attention
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Figure 17
Hydrogen partial pressure in the reactor
40
42
44
46
48
50
52
54
56
0 20 40 60 80 100
p
H 2 b
a r
Recycle gas ratio 250 Nmsup3msup3
p Reactor 2 bar
PH2S=186bar
gt 50 higher
reaction rate constant
Recycle gas ratio 150 Nmsup3msup3 p Reactor 4 bar
PH2S=392bar
catalyst bed length relativ
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Figure 18
Basic desulfurization reactions
sulfides gt thiophenes gt benzothiophenes gt dibenzothiophenes
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Figure 19
HDS - Kinetic
minussdot
minus= minusminus 1
0
1
11
1 nnS S n
LHSV k
950 HDS rarr LHSV = 1983223x
999 HDS rarr LHSV = 033983223x
rArr Cat requirement 3 times more
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Figure 20
DK 4
R2
weight 535 tda = 46 ms = 98 mmh = 435 m
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Figure 21
DK4 Reactors R-901 and R-902
R-901
R-902
6003 bar325 degC
357 degC
Quenchgas
71 weight ppm S
382 msup3h
329 th
352 degC
363 degC
361 degC 361 degC 360 degC
∆p=056 bar
325 degC 325 degC 326 degC
338 degC 338 degC 339 degC
338 degC 338 degC 340 degC
354 degC 353 degC 352 degC
356 degC 357 degC357 degC
352 degC353 degC352 degC
356 degC 357 degC358 degC
360 degC 360 degC 360 degC
362 degC363 degC361 degC
5685 kNmsup3h
∆p=026 bar
∆T (R-901)=33 K ∆T (R-902)=11 K
WABT (R-901 amp R-902)=350degC
23092003 133013
DK 4 R t d
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Figure 22
DK 4 Reactor ndash pressure drop
00
02
0406
08
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
J a n - 0 1
A p r - 0
1
J u l - 0
1
N o v - 0 1
F e b -
0 2
M a y
- 0 2
S e p - 0 2
D e c - 0 2
M a r
- 0 3
J u n - 0 3
O c t - 0
3
p r e s s u r e d r o p
o f R 9 0 1 + R 9 0 2 ( b a r )
Technical Services PCK
02 bar per 30 months
lt lt 001 bar per month
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Figure 23
R M P C T - DK4(Robust Multivariable Predictive Control Technology) controlerstatus ON
03122002 100246
321degC
actual vorausber
321degC
385 th 385 th MV is ON
Status
MV is ON
min max
365 th
316degC
385 th
362degC
1 bar
402degC
643degC
71
365degC
1057 A
681 ppm
aktuell Status
1 bar
vorausber
403degC
644degC
71
364degC
1059 A
720 ppm
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
1 bar
0degC
0degC
10
0degC
0 A
000 ppm
6 bar
460degC
700degC
95
380degC
1230 A
720 ppm
min max
Set points (Sollwerte)
Feed
heater outlet temperature O-901
FC9011
TC9027
Monitored points
pressure Feed ndash control valve FC9011
Max Skintemperature O-901
Max combustion chambertemperature O-901
Opening control valve fuelgas to O-901
Max Reactortemperature
Ampere V-901
Raffinate sulfur
Comparison measurementcalculated
Suflur analyzed
Sulfur calculated (corr) 681 ppm637 ppmSulfur caculated (uncorr)
682 ppm
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Figure 24
DK 4 Advanced Control (RMPCT)
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
Feb02 Mrz02 Apr02 Jun02 Jul02 Aug02 Okt02 Nov02
S u l f u r c o n t e n
t o f r a f f i n a t e p
p m
actual data
Set points
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DK 4 S lf f ffi
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Figure 26
DK 4 Sulfur content of raffinate
1
10
100
1000
1 10 100 1000
on line ppm
L a
b p p m
Jan -Sept 2002 Oct 2002 - Sept 2003
ULSD H d t t DK 4 it
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Figure 27
ULSD Hydrotreater DK 4 unit
300
310
320
330
340
350
360
370
380
390
400
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000catalyst life (t feed msup3 catalyst)
W A
B T i n d e g C
Start to 10 ppm S
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Figure 28
DESUS FCC
Alkylation ETBE
Refinerreformer
isomerization
Jet fuel
hydrotreating
MD hydrotreating
Claus units
ETBE
FCC Hi t
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Figure 29
FCC History
Catalyst Research Associates Agreement signed in London on 12 Oct 1938
bull Standard Oil of New Jersey (Esso)
bull Standard Oil of Indiana (Amoco)
bull Kellogg
bull IG Farben added by
bull Anglo-Iranian Oil (BP)
bull Royal DutchShell
bull Texaco
bull UOP
FCC Hi t
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Figure 30
FCC History
Group of 1000 Researchers
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
(WK Lewis and E R Gilliland)
rArr Big Research program
(topped from Manhattan program only)rArr 25 May 1942 Start up of first commercial
Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) Unit
- Capacity 500 000 tyr
- Location Baton Rouge refinery of Standard Oil of Louisiana
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Figure 31
FCC Features at the Beginning
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Figure 32
FCC Features at the Beginning and Today (1)
bull zeolitic catalyst era
bull stable up to 800 degCrArr residence time in regen 3 - 4 minrArr lt 005 carbon on regen cat
rArr complete combustionrArr no afterburning
bull high activity
rArr no recyclerArr coke yield
bull synthetic catalyst era
bull catalysts highly temperaturesensitive rarr Reg-temp limitedto 600 degC
rArr residence time in regen 10 -15 minrArr 06 carbon on regenerated catrArr CO2CO ratio sim 1rArr runaway afterburning
rarr 1000 degC
bull catalysts rel low activity
rarr high recyclerarr high coke yield
today
early daysof catalytic cracking
FCC Features at the Beginning
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Figure 33
FCC Features at the Beginning and Today (2)
today
early days
of catalytic cracking
bull Riser cracking
- cat residence time 5 - 15 sec- vapor residence time 1 - 5 sec
- 540 degC
bull Fluidized bed cracking
- catalyst residence time 30 -120 sec- vapor residence time 10 - 60 sec
- Temperatur 500 degC
Progress in Technology
EquipmentCatalyst
FCC History
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Figure 34
FCC History
360 - 560
Zeolite Re-H-Y ZSM 5
75015540802448
FeedstockBoiling range degC 265 - 400
Catalyst natural day
CatOil 35Cat losses kgt 15Reactor Temp degC 490Conversion wt- 55C3C4 wt- 10Gasoline wt- 38
TodayPCLA No 1 May 1942
FCC Performance at the Begining and Today
Powdered Catalyst Louisiana No1
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Figure 35
there have been so many changes
in the FCC unit that its forefathers
wouldnlsquot recognize their offspring
Cracking of VGO by FCC
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Figure 36
Reactor Regenerator
Air
Vacuum Gasoil
Flue gas
Cracked products to DistillationLight Naphtha
Light Cycle Oil
Slurry
Heavy Naphtha
Cracking of VGO by FCC
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Figure 37
FCC Unit PCK Schwedt
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Figure 38
FCC Catalyst Additives
- for low sulfur gasoline
- for light olefines
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Figure 39
Possible Gasoline Sulphur Reduction Mechanisms
A) Removal of S from gasoline precursors
B) Removal of S from gasoline range molecules
C) Conversion of heavy S species to coke
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Figure 40
FCC Catalyst Additives
- for low sulfur gasoline
- for light olefines
World Propylene Demand by Region
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Figure 41
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
1 9 9 3
1 9 9 4
1 9 9 5
1 9 9 6
1 9 9 7
1 9 9 8
1 9 9 9
2 0 0 0
2 0 0 1
2 0 0 2
2 0 0 3
D e m a n d ( m i l l i o n M e t r i c T o
n s )
Asia Middle East East Europe West Europe South America North America
py y g(source GMcElhiney Grace)
bull World wide long term growth of 5-6 per annum
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Figure 42
Oslash Use of ZSM-5 zeolite enables the FCC unit
to make a valuable contribution
to propylene production
Oslash This contribution is expected
to increase significantly in the near future
World-wide Propylene Production
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Figure 43
European refiners must
produce more diesel fuel
reduce gasoline yield
decrease production of heating oil
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Current catalyst market
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Figure 45
y( 13 billion $yr)
bull environmental catalysts 27 bull polymers 22
bull refining 21
bull petrochemicals 20
bull fine chemicals and inter mediates 10
The refining catalyst market is the most
competitive segment of the global catalyst
market (bid contract basis)
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Figure 46
Sales of Refining Catalysts- world wide -
sim 25 Billion $yr
growth rate 75 Million$yr
Capacities of catalytic unitsi G (Milli t )
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Figure 47
in Germany (Millions tyr)Fluid Catalytic Cracking 18
Hydrocracking 9
Catalytic Reforming 17
Alkylation 1
Isomerization 4
Ether 05
Hydrotreating 87
(Naphtha 27Kero 5MD 43VGO 12)
__________________________________________
Total 1365 120 of crude capacity
Catalysts in the Schwedt Refinery
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Figure 48
y y
1 460 0002 220 000Total
1 000 000
400 000
30 000
10 00010 000
10 000
200 000
1 700 000
65 000
90 000105 000
60 000
FCC
Hydrotreater
Mild Hydrocracker
IsomerizationCat Reformer
Ether (ETBE)
Annual
Consumption
kgsyr
Inventory
Kilograms
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rule of thumb
added value by only 10
performance improvement
is much more than the
total catalyst cost
Potentials for Improvement
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Figure 50
l deep hydrotreated FCC feed
l new FCC catalysts (Low H-transfer)FCC Overcracking
Reduction of gasoline acc market
Manufactoring of boosters (export)
Increasement of propylene yield
Increasement of biofuels
(etherification of tertiary C4-C5+-Olefines)
FCC Yields (wt- on feed)
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130
88
93
39
31
269
70
47
52
21
17
457
Propylene
Isobutane
n-Butanes
Isobutene
Isoamylenes (tert)
Naphtha
Overcracking(enhanced Catalyst)
Base Y-Zeolith + ZSM5
Closing Comments
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bull Needs both
Teamplayers amp Individuals
bull Is of interest to bothAcademe + Industry
bull RampD in catalysis will remainchallenging and rewarding
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Thank you for your attention
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Figure 18
Basic desulfurization reactions
sulfides gt thiophenes gt benzothiophenes gt dibenzothiophenes
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Figure 19
HDS - Kinetic
minussdot
minus= minusminus 1
0
1
11
1 nnS S n
LHSV k
950 HDS rarr LHSV = 1983223x
999 HDS rarr LHSV = 033983223x
rArr Cat requirement 3 times more
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Figure 20
DK 4
R2
weight 535 tda = 46 ms = 98 mmh = 435 m
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Figure 21
DK4 Reactors R-901 and R-902
R-901
R-902
6003 bar325 degC
357 degC
Quenchgas
71 weight ppm S
382 msup3h
329 th
352 degC
363 degC
361 degC 361 degC 360 degC
∆p=056 bar
325 degC 325 degC 326 degC
338 degC 338 degC 339 degC
338 degC 338 degC 340 degC
354 degC 353 degC 352 degC
356 degC 357 degC357 degC
352 degC353 degC352 degC
356 degC 357 degC358 degC
360 degC 360 degC 360 degC
362 degC363 degC361 degC
5685 kNmsup3h
∆p=026 bar
∆T (R-901)=33 K ∆T (R-902)=11 K
WABT (R-901 amp R-902)=350degC
23092003 133013
DK 4 R t d
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Figure 22
DK 4 Reactor ndash pressure drop
00
02
0406
08
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
J a n - 0 1
A p r - 0
1
J u l - 0
1
N o v - 0 1
F e b -
0 2
M a y
- 0 2
S e p - 0 2
D e c - 0 2
M a r
- 0 3
J u n - 0 3
O c t - 0
3
p r e s s u r e d r o p
o f R 9 0 1 + R 9 0 2 ( b a r )
Technical Services PCK
02 bar per 30 months
lt lt 001 bar per month
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Figure 23
R M P C T - DK4(Robust Multivariable Predictive Control Technology) controlerstatus ON
03122002 100246
321degC
actual vorausber
321degC
385 th 385 th MV is ON
Status
MV is ON
min max
365 th
316degC
385 th
362degC
1 bar
402degC
643degC
71
365degC
1057 A
681 ppm
aktuell Status
1 bar
vorausber
403degC
644degC
71
364degC
1059 A
720 ppm
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
1 bar
0degC
0degC
10
0degC
0 A
000 ppm
6 bar
460degC
700degC
95
380degC
1230 A
720 ppm
min max
Set points (Sollwerte)
Feed
heater outlet temperature O-901
FC9011
TC9027
Monitored points
pressure Feed ndash control valve FC9011
Max Skintemperature O-901
Max combustion chambertemperature O-901
Opening control valve fuelgas to O-901
Max Reactortemperature
Ampere V-901
Raffinate sulfur
Comparison measurementcalculated
Suflur analyzed
Sulfur calculated (corr) 681 ppm637 ppmSulfur caculated (uncorr)
682 ppm
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Figure 24
DK 4 Advanced Control (RMPCT)
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
Feb02 Mrz02 Apr02 Jun02 Jul02 Aug02 Okt02 Nov02
S u l f u r c o n t e n
t o f r a f f i n a t e p
p m
actual data
Set points
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DK 4 S lf f ffi
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Figure 26
DK 4 Sulfur content of raffinate
1
10
100
1000
1 10 100 1000
on line ppm
L a
b p p m
Jan -Sept 2002 Oct 2002 - Sept 2003
ULSD H d t t DK 4 it
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Figure 27
ULSD Hydrotreater DK 4 unit
300
310
320
330
340
350
360
370
380
390
400
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000catalyst life (t feed msup3 catalyst)
W A
B T i n d e g C
Start to 10 ppm S
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Figure 28
DESUS FCC
Alkylation ETBE
Refinerreformer
isomerization
Jet fuel
hydrotreating
MD hydrotreating
Claus units
ETBE
FCC Hi t
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Figure 29
FCC History
Catalyst Research Associates Agreement signed in London on 12 Oct 1938
bull Standard Oil of New Jersey (Esso)
bull Standard Oil of Indiana (Amoco)
bull Kellogg
bull IG Farben added by
bull Anglo-Iranian Oil (BP)
bull Royal DutchShell
bull Texaco
bull UOP
FCC Hi t
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FCC History
Group of 1000 Researchers
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
(WK Lewis and E R Gilliland)
rArr Big Research program
(topped from Manhattan program only)rArr 25 May 1942 Start up of first commercial
Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) Unit
- Capacity 500 000 tyr
- Location Baton Rouge refinery of Standard Oil of Louisiana
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Figure 31
FCC Features at the Beginning
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Figure 32
FCC Features at the Beginning and Today (1)
bull zeolitic catalyst era
bull stable up to 800 degCrArr residence time in regen 3 - 4 minrArr lt 005 carbon on regen cat
rArr complete combustionrArr no afterburning
bull high activity
rArr no recyclerArr coke yield
bull synthetic catalyst era
bull catalysts highly temperaturesensitive rarr Reg-temp limitedto 600 degC
rArr residence time in regen 10 -15 minrArr 06 carbon on regenerated catrArr CO2CO ratio sim 1rArr runaway afterburning
rarr 1000 degC
bull catalysts rel low activity
rarr high recyclerarr high coke yield
today
early daysof catalytic cracking
FCC Features at the Beginning
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FCC Features at the Beginning and Today (2)
today
early days
of catalytic cracking
bull Riser cracking
- cat residence time 5 - 15 sec- vapor residence time 1 - 5 sec
- 540 degC
bull Fluidized bed cracking
- catalyst residence time 30 -120 sec- vapor residence time 10 - 60 sec
- Temperatur 500 degC
Progress in Technology
EquipmentCatalyst
FCC History
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Figure 34
FCC History
360 - 560
Zeolite Re-H-Y ZSM 5
75015540802448
FeedstockBoiling range degC 265 - 400
Catalyst natural day
CatOil 35Cat losses kgt 15Reactor Temp degC 490Conversion wt- 55C3C4 wt- 10Gasoline wt- 38
TodayPCLA No 1 May 1942
FCC Performance at the Begining and Today
Powdered Catalyst Louisiana No1
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Figure 35
there have been so many changes
in the FCC unit that its forefathers
wouldnlsquot recognize their offspring
Cracking of VGO by FCC
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Figure 36
Reactor Regenerator
Air
Vacuum Gasoil
Flue gas
Cracked products to DistillationLight Naphtha
Light Cycle Oil
Slurry
Heavy Naphtha
Cracking of VGO by FCC
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Figure 37
FCC Unit PCK Schwedt
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Figure 38
FCC Catalyst Additives
- for low sulfur gasoline
- for light olefines
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Figure 39
Possible Gasoline Sulphur Reduction Mechanisms
A) Removal of S from gasoline precursors
B) Removal of S from gasoline range molecules
C) Conversion of heavy S species to coke
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Figure 40
FCC Catalyst Additives
- for low sulfur gasoline
- for light olefines
World Propylene Demand by Region
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Figure 41
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
1 9 9 3
1 9 9 4
1 9 9 5
1 9 9 6
1 9 9 7
1 9 9 8
1 9 9 9
2 0 0 0
2 0 0 1
2 0 0 2
2 0 0 3
D e m a n d ( m i l l i o n M e t r i c T o
n s )
Asia Middle East East Europe West Europe South America North America
py y g(source GMcElhiney Grace)
bull World wide long term growth of 5-6 per annum
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Figure 42
Oslash Use of ZSM-5 zeolite enables the FCC unit
to make a valuable contribution
to propylene production
Oslash This contribution is expected
to increase significantly in the near future
World-wide Propylene Production
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Figure 43
European refiners must
produce more diesel fuel
reduce gasoline yield
decrease production of heating oil
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Current catalyst market
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Figure 45
y( 13 billion $yr)
bull environmental catalysts 27 bull polymers 22
bull refining 21
bull petrochemicals 20
bull fine chemicals and inter mediates 10
The refining catalyst market is the most
competitive segment of the global catalyst
market (bid contract basis)
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Figure 46
Sales of Refining Catalysts- world wide -
sim 25 Billion $yr
growth rate 75 Million$yr
Capacities of catalytic unitsi G (Milli t )
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Figure 47
in Germany (Millions tyr)Fluid Catalytic Cracking 18
Hydrocracking 9
Catalytic Reforming 17
Alkylation 1
Isomerization 4
Ether 05
Hydrotreating 87
(Naphtha 27Kero 5MD 43VGO 12)
__________________________________________
Total 1365 120 of crude capacity
Catalysts in the Schwedt Refinery
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Figure 48
y y
1 460 0002 220 000Total
1 000 000
400 000
30 000
10 00010 000
10 000
200 000
1 700 000
65 000
90 000105 000
60 000
FCC
Hydrotreater
Mild Hydrocracker
IsomerizationCat Reformer
Ether (ETBE)
Annual
Consumption
kgsyr
Inventory
Kilograms
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Figure 49
rule of thumb
added value by only 10
performance improvement
is much more than the
total catalyst cost
Potentials for Improvement
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Figure 50
l deep hydrotreated FCC feed
l new FCC catalysts (Low H-transfer)FCC Overcracking
Reduction of gasoline acc market
Manufactoring of boosters (export)
Increasement of propylene yield
Increasement of biofuels
(etherification of tertiary C4-C5+-Olefines)
FCC Yields (wt- on feed)
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Figure 51
130
88
93
39
31
269
70
47
52
21
17
457
Propylene
Isobutane
n-Butanes
Isobutene
Isoamylenes (tert)
Naphtha
Overcracking(enhanced Catalyst)
Base Y-Zeolith + ZSM5
Closing Comments
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Figure 52
bull Needs both
Teamplayers amp Individuals
bull Is of interest to bothAcademe + Industry
bull RampD in catalysis will remainchallenging and rewarding
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Figure 53
Thank you for your attention
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Figure 19
HDS - Kinetic
minussdot
minus= minusminus 1
0
1
11
1 nnS S n
LHSV k
950 HDS rarr LHSV = 1983223x
999 HDS rarr LHSV = 033983223x
rArr Cat requirement 3 times more
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Figure 20
DK 4
R2
weight 535 tda = 46 ms = 98 mmh = 435 m
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Figure 21
DK4 Reactors R-901 and R-902
R-901
R-902
6003 bar325 degC
357 degC
Quenchgas
71 weight ppm S
382 msup3h
329 th
352 degC
363 degC
361 degC 361 degC 360 degC
∆p=056 bar
325 degC 325 degC 326 degC
338 degC 338 degC 339 degC
338 degC 338 degC 340 degC
354 degC 353 degC 352 degC
356 degC 357 degC357 degC
352 degC353 degC352 degC
356 degC 357 degC358 degC
360 degC 360 degC 360 degC
362 degC363 degC361 degC
5685 kNmsup3h
∆p=026 bar
∆T (R-901)=33 K ∆T (R-902)=11 K
WABT (R-901 amp R-902)=350degC
23092003 133013
DK 4 R t d
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Figure 22
DK 4 Reactor ndash pressure drop
00
02
0406
08
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
J a n - 0 1
A p r - 0
1
J u l - 0
1
N o v - 0 1
F e b -
0 2
M a y
- 0 2
S e p - 0 2
D e c - 0 2
M a r
- 0 3
J u n - 0 3
O c t - 0
3
p r e s s u r e d r o p
o f R 9 0 1 + R 9 0 2 ( b a r )
Technical Services PCK
02 bar per 30 months
lt lt 001 bar per month
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Figure 23
R M P C T - DK4(Robust Multivariable Predictive Control Technology) controlerstatus ON
03122002 100246
321degC
actual vorausber
321degC
385 th 385 th MV is ON
Status
MV is ON
min max
365 th
316degC
385 th
362degC
1 bar
402degC
643degC
71
365degC
1057 A
681 ppm
aktuell Status
1 bar
vorausber
403degC
644degC
71
364degC
1059 A
720 ppm
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
1 bar
0degC
0degC
10
0degC
0 A
000 ppm
6 bar
460degC
700degC
95
380degC
1230 A
720 ppm
min max
Set points (Sollwerte)
Feed
heater outlet temperature O-901
FC9011
TC9027
Monitored points
pressure Feed ndash control valve FC9011
Max Skintemperature O-901
Max combustion chambertemperature O-901
Opening control valve fuelgas to O-901
Max Reactortemperature
Ampere V-901
Raffinate sulfur
Comparison measurementcalculated
Suflur analyzed
Sulfur calculated (corr) 681 ppm637 ppmSulfur caculated (uncorr)
682 ppm
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Figure 24
DK 4 Advanced Control (RMPCT)
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
Feb02 Mrz02 Apr02 Jun02 Jul02 Aug02 Okt02 Nov02
S u l f u r c o n t e n
t o f r a f f i n a t e p
p m
actual data
Set points
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DK 4 S lf f ffi
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Figure 26
DK 4 Sulfur content of raffinate
1
10
100
1000
1 10 100 1000
on line ppm
L a
b p p m
Jan -Sept 2002 Oct 2002 - Sept 2003
ULSD H d t t DK 4 it
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Figure 27
ULSD Hydrotreater DK 4 unit
300
310
320
330
340
350
360
370
380
390
400
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000catalyst life (t feed msup3 catalyst)
W A
B T i n d e g C
Start to 10 ppm S
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Figure 28
DESUS FCC
Alkylation ETBE
Refinerreformer
isomerization
Jet fuel
hydrotreating
MD hydrotreating
Claus units
ETBE
FCC Hi t
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Figure 29
FCC History
Catalyst Research Associates Agreement signed in London on 12 Oct 1938
bull Standard Oil of New Jersey (Esso)
bull Standard Oil of Indiana (Amoco)
bull Kellogg
bull IG Farben added by
bull Anglo-Iranian Oil (BP)
bull Royal DutchShell
bull Texaco
bull UOP
FCC Hi t
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Figure 30
FCC History
Group of 1000 Researchers
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
(WK Lewis and E R Gilliland)
rArr Big Research program
(topped from Manhattan program only)rArr 25 May 1942 Start up of first commercial
Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) Unit
- Capacity 500 000 tyr
- Location Baton Rouge refinery of Standard Oil of Louisiana
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Figure 31
FCC Features at the Beginning
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Figure 32
FCC Features at the Beginning and Today (1)
bull zeolitic catalyst era
bull stable up to 800 degCrArr residence time in regen 3 - 4 minrArr lt 005 carbon on regen cat
rArr complete combustionrArr no afterburning
bull high activity
rArr no recyclerArr coke yield
bull synthetic catalyst era
bull catalysts highly temperaturesensitive rarr Reg-temp limitedto 600 degC
rArr residence time in regen 10 -15 minrArr 06 carbon on regenerated catrArr CO2CO ratio sim 1rArr runaway afterburning
rarr 1000 degC
bull catalysts rel low activity
rarr high recyclerarr high coke yield
today
early daysof catalytic cracking
FCC Features at the Beginning
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FCC Features at the Beginning and Today (2)
today
early days
of catalytic cracking
bull Riser cracking
- cat residence time 5 - 15 sec- vapor residence time 1 - 5 sec
- 540 degC
bull Fluidized bed cracking
- catalyst residence time 30 -120 sec- vapor residence time 10 - 60 sec
- Temperatur 500 degC
Progress in Technology
EquipmentCatalyst
FCC History
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FCC History
360 - 560
Zeolite Re-H-Y ZSM 5
75015540802448
FeedstockBoiling range degC 265 - 400
Catalyst natural day
CatOil 35Cat losses kgt 15Reactor Temp degC 490Conversion wt- 55C3C4 wt- 10Gasoline wt- 38
TodayPCLA No 1 May 1942
FCC Performance at the Begining and Today
Powdered Catalyst Louisiana No1
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Figure 35
there have been so many changes
in the FCC unit that its forefathers
wouldnlsquot recognize their offspring
Cracking of VGO by FCC
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Figure 36
Reactor Regenerator
Air
Vacuum Gasoil
Flue gas
Cracked products to DistillationLight Naphtha
Light Cycle Oil
Slurry
Heavy Naphtha
Cracking of VGO by FCC
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Figure 37
FCC Unit PCK Schwedt
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Figure 38
FCC Catalyst Additives
- for low sulfur gasoline
- for light olefines
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Figure 39
Possible Gasoline Sulphur Reduction Mechanisms
A) Removal of S from gasoline precursors
B) Removal of S from gasoline range molecules
C) Conversion of heavy S species to coke
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Figure 40
FCC Catalyst Additives
- for low sulfur gasoline
- for light olefines
World Propylene Demand by Region
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Figure 41
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
1 9 9 3
1 9 9 4
1 9 9 5
1 9 9 6
1 9 9 7
1 9 9 8
1 9 9 9
2 0 0 0
2 0 0 1
2 0 0 2
2 0 0 3
D e m a n d ( m i l l i o n M e t r i c T o
n s )
Asia Middle East East Europe West Europe South America North America
py y g(source GMcElhiney Grace)
bull World wide long term growth of 5-6 per annum
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Figure 42
Oslash Use of ZSM-5 zeolite enables the FCC unit
to make a valuable contribution
to propylene production
Oslash This contribution is expected
to increase significantly in the near future
World-wide Propylene Production
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Figure 43
European refiners must
produce more diesel fuel
reduce gasoline yield
decrease production of heating oil
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Current catalyst market
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Figure 45
y( 13 billion $yr)
bull environmental catalysts 27 bull polymers 22
bull refining 21
bull petrochemicals 20
bull fine chemicals and inter mediates 10
The refining catalyst market is the most
competitive segment of the global catalyst
market (bid contract basis)
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Figure 46
Sales of Refining Catalysts- world wide -
sim 25 Billion $yr
growth rate 75 Million$yr
Capacities of catalytic unitsi G (Milli t )
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Figure 47
in Germany (Millions tyr)Fluid Catalytic Cracking 18
Hydrocracking 9
Catalytic Reforming 17
Alkylation 1
Isomerization 4
Ether 05
Hydrotreating 87
(Naphtha 27Kero 5MD 43VGO 12)
__________________________________________
Total 1365 120 of crude capacity
Catalysts in the Schwedt Refinery
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Figure 48
y y
1 460 0002 220 000Total
1 000 000
400 000
30 000
10 00010 000
10 000
200 000
1 700 000
65 000
90 000105 000
60 000
FCC
Hydrotreater
Mild Hydrocracker
IsomerizationCat Reformer
Ether (ETBE)
Annual
Consumption
kgsyr
Inventory
Kilograms
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Figure 49
rule of thumb
added value by only 10
performance improvement
is much more than the
total catalyst cost
Potentials for Improvement
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Figure 50
l deep hydrotreated FCC feed
l new FCC catalysts (Low H-transfer)FCC Overcracking
Reduction of gasoline acc market
Manufactoring of boosters (export)
Increasement of propylene yield
Increasement of biofuels
(etherification of tertiary C4-C5+-Olefines)
FCC Yields (wt- on feed)
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Figure 51
130
88
93
39
31
269
70
47
52
21
17
457
Propylene
Isobutane
n-Butanes
Isobutene
Isoamylenes (tert)
Naphtha
Overcracking(enhanced Catalyst)
Base Y-Zeolith + ZSM5
Closing Comments
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Figure 52
bull Needs both
Teamplayers amp Individuals
bull Is of interest to bothAcademe + Industry
bull RampD in catalysis will remainchallenging and rewarding
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Thank you for your attention
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Figure 20
DK 4
R2
weight 535 tda = 46 ms = 98 mmh = 435 m
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Figure 21
DK4 Reactors R-901 and R-902
R-901
R-902
6003 bar325 degC
357 degC
Quenchgas
71 weight ppm S
382 msup3h
329 th
352 degC
363 degC
361 degC 361 degC 360 degC
∆p=056 bar
325 degC 325 degC 326 degC
338 degC 338 degC 339 degC
338 degC 338 degC 340 degC
354 degC 353 degC 352 degC
356 degC 357 degC357 degC
352 degC353 degC352 degC
356 degC 357 degC358 degC
360 degC 360 degC 360 degC
362 degC363 degC361 degC
5685 kNmsup3h
∆p=026 bar
∆T (R-901)=33 K ∆T (R-902)=11 K
WABT (R-901 amp R-902)=350degC
23092003 133013
DK 4 R t d
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Figure 22
DK 4 Reactor ndash pressure drop
00
02
0406
08
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
J a n - 0 1
A p r - 0
1
J u l - 0
1
N o v - 0 1
F e b -
0 2
M a y
- 0 2
S e p - 0 2
D e c - 0 2
M a r
- 0 3
J u n - 0 3
O c t - 0
3
p r e s s u r e d r o p
o f R 9 0 1 + R 9 0 2 ( b a r )
Technical Services PCK
02 bar per 30 months
lt lt 001 bar per month
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Figure 23
R M P C T - DK4(Robust Multivariable Predictive Control Technology) controlerstatus ON
03122002 100246
321degC
actual vorausber
321degC
385 th 385 th MV is ON
Status
MV is ON
min max
365 th
316degC
385 th
362degC
1 bar
402degC
643degC
71
365degC
1057 A
681 ppm
aktuell Status
1 bar
vorausber
403degC
644degC
71
364degC
1059 A
720 ppm
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
1 bar
0degC
0degC
10
0degC
0 A
000 ppm
6 bar
460degC
700degC
95
380degC
1230 A
720 ppm
min max
Set points (Sollwerte)
Feed
heater outlet temperature O-901
FC9011
TC9027
Monitored points
pressure Feed ndash control valve FC9011
Max Skintemperature O-901
Max combustion chambertemperature O-901
Opening control valve fuelgas to O-901
Max Reactortemperature
Ampere V-901
Raffinate sulfur
Comparison measurementcalculated
Suflur analyzed
Sulfur calculated (corr) 681 ppm637 ppmSulfur caculated (uncorr)
682 ppm
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Figure 24
DK 4 Advanced Control (RMPCT)
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
Feb02 Mrz02 Apr02 Jun02 Jul02 Aug02 Okt02 Nov02
S u l f u r c o n t e n
t o f r a f f i n a t e p
p m
actual data
Set points
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DK 4 S lf f ffi
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Figure 26
DK 4 Sulfur content of raffinate
1
10
100
1000
1 10 100 1000
on line ppm
L a
b p p m
Jan -Sept 2002 Oct 2002 - Sept 2003
ULSD H d t t DK 4 it
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Figure 27
ULSD Hydrotreater DK 4 unit
300
310
320
330
340
350
360
370
380
390
400
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000catalyst life (t feed msup3 catalyst)
W A
B T i n d e g C
Start to 10 ppm S
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Figure 28
DESUS FCC
Alkylation ETBE
Refinerreformer
isomerization
Jet fuel
hydrotreating
MD hydrotreating
Claus units
ETBE
FCC Hi t
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Figure 29
FCC History
Catalyst Research Associates Agreement signed in London on 12 Oct 1938
bull Standard Oil of New Jersey (Esso)
bull Standard Oil of Indiana (Amoco)
bull Kellogg
bull IG Farben added by
bull Anglo-Iranian Oil (BP)
bull Royal DutchShell
bull Texaco
bull UOP
FCC Hi t
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Figure 30
FCC History
Group of 1000 Researchers
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
(WK Lewis and E R Gilliland)
rArr Big Research program
(topped from Manhattan program only)rArr 25 May 1942 Start up of first commercial
Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) Unit
- Capacity 500 000 tyr
- Location Baton Rouge refinery of Standard Oil of Louisiana
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Figure 31
FCC Features at the Beginning
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Figure 32
FCC Features at the Beginning and Today (1)
bull zeolitic catalyst era
bull stable up to 800 degCrArr residence time in regen 3 - 4 minrArr lt 005 carbon on regen cat
rArr complete combustionrArr no afterburning
bull high activity
rArr no recyclerArr coke yield
bull synthetic catalyst era
bull catalysts highly temperaturesensitive rarr Reg-temp limitedto 600 degC
rArr residence time in regen 10 -15 minrArr 06 carbon on regenerated catrArr CO2CO ratio sim 1rArr runaway afterburning
rarr 1000 degC
bull catalysts rel low activity
rarr high recyclerarr high coke yield
today
early daysof catalytic cracking
FCC Features at the Beginning
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Figure 33
FCC Features at the Beginning and Today (2)
today
early days
of catalytic cracking
bull Riser cracking
- cat residence time 5 - 15 sec- vapor residence time 1 - 5 sec
- 540 degC
bull Fluidized bed cracking
- catalyst residence time 30 -120 sec- vapor residence time 10 - 60 sec
- Temperatur 500 degC
Progress in Technology
EquipmentCatalyst
FCC History
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Figure 34
FCC History
360 - 560
Zeolite Re-H-Y ZSM 5
75015540802448
FeedstockBoiling range degC 265 - 400
Catalyst natural day
CatOil 35Cat losses kgt 15Reactor Temp degC 490Conversion wt- 55C3C4 wt- 10Gasoline wt- 38
TodayPCLA No 1 May 1942
FCC Performance at the Begining and Today
Powdered Catalyst Louisiana No1
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Figure 35
there have been so many changes
in the FCC unit that its forefathers
wouldnlsquot recognize their offspring
Cracking of VGO by FCC
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Figure 36
Reactor Regenerator
Air
Vacuum Gasoil
Flue gas
Cracked products to DistillationLight Naphtha
Light Cycle Oil
Slurry
Heavy Naphtha
Cracking of VGO by FCC
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Figure 37
FCC Unit PCK Schwedt
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Figure 38
FCC Catalyst Additives
- for low sulfur gasoline
- for light olefines
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Figure 39
Possible Gasoline Sulphur Reduction Mechanisms
A) Removal of S from gasoline precursors
B) Removal of S from gasoline range molecules
C) Conversion of heavy S species to coke
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Figure 40
FCC Catalyst Additives
- for low sulfur gasoline
- for light olefines
World Propylene Demand by Region
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Figure 41
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
1 9 9 3
1 9 9 4
1 9 9 5
1 9 9 6
1 9 9 7
1 9 9 8
1 9 9 9
2 0 0 0
2 0 0 1
2 0 0 2
2 0 0 3
D e m a n d ( m i l l i o n M e t r i c T o
n s )
Asia Middle East East Europe West Europe South America North America
py y g(source GMcElhiney Grace)
bull World wide long term growth of 5-6 per annum
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Figure 42
Oslash Use of ZSM-5 zeolite enables the FCC unit
to make a valuable contribution
to propylene production
Oslash This contribution is expected
to increase significantly in the near future
World-wide Propylene Production
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Figure 43
European refiners must
produce more diesel fuel
reduce gasoline yield
decrease production of heating oil
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Current catalyst market
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Figure 45
y( 13 billion $yr)
bull environmental catalysts 27 bull polymers 22
bull refining 21
bull petrochemicals 20
bull fine chemicals and inter mediates 10
The refining catalyst market is the most
competitive segment of the global catalyst
market (bid contract basis)
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Figure 46
Sales of Refining Catalysts- world wide -
sim 25 Billion $yr
growth rate 75 Million$yr
Capacities of catalytic unitsi G (Milli t )
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Figure 47
in Germany (Millions tyr)Fluid Catalytic Cracking 18
Hydrocracking 9
Catalytic Reforming 17
Alkylation 1
Isomerization 4
Ether 05
Hydrotreating 87
(Naphtha 27Kero 5MD 43VGO 12)
__________________________________________
Total 1365 120 of crude capacity
Catalysts in the Schwedt Refinery
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Figure 48
y y
1 460 0002 220 000Total
1 000 000
400 000
30 000
10 00010 000
10 000
200 000
1 700 000
65 000
90 000105 000
60 000
FCC
Hydrotreater
Mild Hydrocracker
IsomerizationCat Reformer
Ether (ETBE)
Annual
Consumption
kgsyr
Inventory
Kilograms
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Figure 49
rule of thumb
added value by only 10
performance improvement
is much more than the
total catalyst cost
Potentials for Improvement
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Figure 50
l deep hydrotreated FCC feed
l new FCC catalysts (Low H-transfer)FCC Overcracking
Reduction of gasoline acc market
Manufactoring of boosters (export)
Increasement of propylene yield
Increasement of biofuels
(etherification of tertiary C4-C5+-Olefines)
FCC Yields (wt- on feed)
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Figure 51
130
88
93
39
31
269
70
47
52
21
17
457
Propylene
Isobutane
n-Butanes
Isobutene
Isoamylenes (tert)
Naphtha
Overcracking(enhanced Catalyst)
Base Y-Zeolith + ZSM5
Closing Comments
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Figure 52
bull Needs both
Teamplayers amp Individuals
bull Is of interest to bothAcademe + Industry
bull RampD in catalysis will remainchallenging and rewarding
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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Figure 53
Thank you for your attention
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Figure 21
DK4 Reactors R-901 and R-902
R-901
R-902
6003 bar325 degC
357 degC
Quenchgas
71 weight ppm S
382 msup3h
329 th
352 degC
363 degC
361 degC 361 degC 360 degC
∆p=056 bar
325 degC 325 degC 326 degC
338 degC 338 degC 339 degC
338 degC 338 degC 340 degC
354 degC 353 degC 352 degC
356 degC 357 degC357 degC
352 degC353 degC352 degC
356 degC 357 degC358 degC
360 degC 360 degC 360 degC
362 degC363 degC361 degC
5685 kNmsup3h
∆p=026 bar
∆T (R-901)=33 K ∆T (R-902)=11 K
WABT (R-901 amp R-902)=350degC
23092003 133013
DK 4 R t d
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Figure 22
DK 4 Reactor ndash pressure drop
00
02
0406
08
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
J a n - 0 1
A p r - 0
1
J u l - 0
1
N o v - 0 1
F e b -
0 2
M a y
- 0 2
S e p - 0 2
D e c - 0 2
M a r
- 0 3
J u n - 0 3
O c t - 0
3
p r e s s u r e d r o p
o f R 9 0 1 + R 9 0 2 ( b a r )
Technical Services PCK
02 bar per 30 months
lt lt 001 bar per month
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Figure 23
R M P C T - DK4(Robust Multivariable Predictive Control Technology) controlerstatus ON
03122002 100246
321degC
actual vorausber
321degC
385 th 385 th MV is ON
Status
MV is ON
min max
365 th
316degC
385 th
362degC
1 bar
402degC
643degC
71
365degC
1057 A
681 ppm
aktuell Status
1 bar
vorausber
403degC
644degC
71
364degC
1059 A
720 ppm
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
1 bar
0degC
0degC
10
0degC
0 A
000 ppm
6 bar
460degC
700degC
95
380degC
1230 A
720 ppm
min max
Set points (Sollwerte)
Feed
heater outlet temperature O-901
FC9011
TC9027
Monitored points
pressure Feed ndash control valve FC9011
Max Skintemperature O-901
Max combustion chambertemperature O-901
Opening control valve fuelgas to O-901
Max Reactortemperature
Ampere V-901
Raffinate sulfur
Comparison measurementcalculated
Suflur analyzed
Sulfur calculated (corr) 681 ppm637 ppmSulfur caculated (uncorr)
682 ppm
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Figure 24
DK 4 Advanced Control (RMPCT)
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
Feb02 Mrz02 Apr02 Jun02 Jul02 Aug02 Okt02 Nov02
S u l f u r c o n t e n
t o f r a f f i n a t e p
p m
actual data
Set points
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DK 4 S lf f ffi
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Figure 26
DK 4 Sulfur content of raffinate
1
10
100
1000
1 10 100 1000
on line ppm
L a
b p p m
Jan -Sept 2002 Oct 2002 - Sept 2003
ULSD H d t t DK 4 it
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Figure 27
ULSD Hydrotreater DK 4 unit
300
310
320
330
340
350
360
370
380
390
400
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000catalyst life (t feed msup3 catalyst)
W A
B T i n d e g C
Start to 10 ppm S
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Figure 28
DESUS FCC
Alkylation ETBE
Refinerreformer
isomerization
Jet fuel
hydrotreating
MD hydrotreating
Claus units
ETBE
FCC Hi t
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Figure 29
FCC History
Catalyst Research Associates Agreement signed in London on 12 Oct 1938
bull Standard Oil of New Jersey (Esso)
bull Standard Oil of Indiana (Amoco)
bull Kellogg
bull IG Farben added by
bull Anglo-Iranian Oil (BP)
bull Royal DutchShell
bull Texaco
bull UOP
FCC Hi t
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Figure 30
FCC History
Group of 1000 Researchers
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
(WK Lewis and E R Gilliland)
rArr Big Research program
(topped from Manhattan program only)rArr 25 May 1942 Start up of first commercial
Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) Unit
- Capacity 500 000 tyr
- Location Baton Rouge refinery of Standard Oil of Louisiana
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Figure 31
FCC Features at the Beginning
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Figure 32
FCC Features at the Beginning and Today (1)
bull zeolitic catalyst era
bull stable up to 800 degCrArr residence time in regen 3 - 4 minrArr lt 005 carbon on regen cat
rArr complete combustionrArr no afterburning
bull high activity
rArr no recyclerArr coke yield
bull synthetic catalyst era
bull catalysts highly temperaturesensitive rarr Reg-temp limitedto 600 degC
rArr residence time in regen 10 -15 minrArr 06 carbon on regenerated catrArr CO2CO ratio sim 1rArr runaway afterburning
rarr 1000 degC
bull catalysts rel low activity
rarr high recyclerarr high coke yield
today
early daysof catalytic cracking
FCC Features at the Beginning
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Figure 33
FCC Features at the Beginning and Today (2)
today
early days
of catalytic cracking
bull Riser cracking
- cat residence time 5 - 15 sec- vapor residence time 1 - 5 sec
- 540 degC
bull Fluidized bed cracking
- catalyst residence time 30 -120 sec- vapor residence time 10 - 60 sec
- Temperatur 500 degC
Progress in Technology
EquipmentCatalyst
FCC History
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FCC History
360 - 560
Zeolite Re-H-Y ZSM 5
75015540802448
FeedstockBoiling range degC 265 - 400
Catalyst natural day
CatOil 35Cat losses kgt 15Reactor Temp degC 490Conversion wt- 55C3C4 wt- 10Gasoline wt- 38
TodayPCLA No 1 May 1942
FCC Performance at the Begining and Today
Powdered Catalyst Louisiana No1
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Figure 35
there have been so many changes
in the FCC unit that its forefathers
wouldnlsquot recognize their offspring
Cracking of VGO by FCC
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Figure 36
Reactor Regenerator
Air
Vacuum Gasoil
Flue gas
Cracked products to DistillationLight Naphtha
Light Cycle Oil
Slurry
Heavy Naphtha
Cracking of VGO by FCC
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Figure 37
FCC Unit PCK Schwedt
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Figure 38
FCC Catalyst Additives
- for low sulfur gasoline
- for light olefines
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Figure 39
Possible Gasoline Sulphur Reduction Mechanisms
A) Removal of S from gasoline precursors
B) Removal of S from gasoline range molecules
C) Conversion of heavy S species to coke
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Figure 40
FCC Catalyst Additives
- for low sulfur gasoline
- for light olefines
World Propylene Demand by Region
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Figure 41
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
1 9 9 3
1 9 9 4
1 9 9 5
1 9 9 6
1 9 9 7
1 9 9 8
1 9 9 9
2 0 0 0
2 0 0 1
2 0 0 2
2 0 0 3
D e m a n d ( m i l l i o n M e t r i c T o
n s )
Asia Middle East East Europe West Europe South America North America
py y g(source GMcElhiney Grace)
bull World wide long term growth of 5-6 per annum
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Figure 42
Oslash Use of ZSM-5 zeolite enables the FCC unit
to make a valuable contribution
to propylene production
Oslash This contribution is expected
to increase significantly in the near future
World-wide Propylene Production
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Figure 43
European refiners must
produce more diesel fuel
reduce gasoline yield
decrease production of heating oil
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Current catalyst market
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Figure 45
y( 13 billion $yr)
bull environmental catalysts 27 bull polymers 22
bull refining 21
bull petrochemicals 20
bull fine chemicals and inter mediates 10
The refining catalyst market is the most
competitive segment of the global catalyst
market (bid contract basis)
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Figure 46
Sales of Refining Catalysts- world wide -
sim 25 Billion $yr
growth rate 75 Million$yr
Capacities of catalytic unitsi G (Milli t )
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Figure 47
in Germany (Millions tyr)Fluid Catalytic Cracking 18
Hydrocracking 9
Catalytic Reforming 17
Alkylation 1
Isomerization 4
Ether 05
Hydrotreating 87
(Naphtha 27Kero 5MD 43VGO 12)
__________________________________________
Total 1365 120 of crude capacity
Catalysts in the Schwedt Refinery
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Figure 48
y y
1 460 0002 220 000Total
1 000 000
400 000
30 000
10 00010 000
10 000
200 000
1 700 000
65 000
90 000105 000
60 000
FCC
Hydrotreater
Mild Hydrocracker
IsomerizationCat Reformer
Ether (ETBE)
Annual
Consumption
kgsyr
Inventory
Kilograms
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Figure 49
rule of thumb
added value by only 10
performance improvement
is much more than the
total catalyst cost
Potentials for Improvement
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Figure 50
l deep hydrotreated FCC feed
l new FCC catalysts (Low H-transfer)FCC Overcracking
Reduction of gasoline acc market
Manufactoring of boosters (export)
Increasement of propylene yield
Increasement of biofuels
(etherification of tertiary C4-C5+-Olefines)
FCC Yields (wt- on feed)
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Figure 51
130
88
93
39
31
269
70
47
52
21
17
457
Propylene
Isobutane
n-Butanes
Isobutene
Isoamylenes (tert)
Naphtha
Overcracking(enhanced Catalyst)
Base Y-Zeolith + ZSM5
Closing Comments
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Figure 52
bull Needs both
Teamplayers amp Individuals
bull Is of interest to bothAcademe + Industry
bull RampD in catalysis will remainchallenging and rewarding
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Figure 53
Thank you for your attention
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Figure 22
DK 4 Reactor ndash pressure drop
00
02
0406
08
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
J a n - 0 1
A p r - 0
1
J u l - 0
1
N o v - 0 1
F e b -
0 2
M a y
- 0 2
S e p - 0 2
D e c - 0 2
M a r
- 0 3
J u n - 0 3
O c t - 0
3
p r e s s u r e d r o p
o f R 9 0 1 + R 9 0 2 ( b a r )
Technical Services PCK
02 bar per 30 months
lt lt 001 bar per month
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Figure 23
R M P C T - DK4(Robust Multivariable Predictive Control Technology) controlerstatus ON
03122002 100246
321degC
actual vorausber
321degC
385 th 385 th MV is ON
Status
MV is ON
min max
365 th
316degC
385 th
362degC
1 bar
402degC
643degC
71
365degC
1057 A
681 ppm
aktuell Status
1 bar
vorausber
403degC
644degC
71
364degC
1059 A
720 ppm
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
1 bar
0degC
0degC
10
0degC
0 A
000 ppm
6 bar
460degC
700degC
95
380degC
1230 A
720 ppm
min max
Set points (Sollwerte)
Feed
heater outlet temperature O-901
FC9011
TC9027
Monitored points
pressure Feed ndash control valve FC9011
Max Skintemperature O-901
Max combustion chambertemperature O-901
Opening control valve fuelgas to O-901
Max Reactortemperature
Ampere V-901
Raffinate sulfur
Comparison measurementcalculated
Suflur analyzed
Sulfur calculated (corr) 681 ppm637 ppmSulfur caculated (uncorr)
682 ppm
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Figure 24
DK 4 Advanced Control (RMPCT)
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
Feb02 Mrz02 Apr02 Jun02 Jul02 Aug02 Okt02 Nov02
S u l f u r c o n t e n
t o f r a f f i n a t e p
p m
actual data
Set points
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DK 4 S lf f ffi
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Figure 26
DK 4 Sulfur content of raffinate
1
10
100
1000
1 10 100 1000
on line ppm
L a
b p p m
Jan -Sept 2002 Oct 2002 - Sept 2003
ULSD H d t t DK 4 it
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Figure 27
ULSD Hydrotreater DK 4 unit
300
310
320
330
340
350
360
370
380
390
400
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000catalyst life (t feed msup3 catalyst)
W A
B T i n d e g C
Start to 10 ppm S
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Figure 28
DESUS FCC
Alkylation ETBE
Refinerreformer
isomerization
Jet fuel
hydrotreating
MD hydrotreating
Claus units
ETBE
FCC Hi t
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Figure 29
FCC History
Catalyst Research Associates Agreement signed in London on 12 Oct 1938
bull Standard Oil of New Jersey (Esso)
bull Standard Oil of Indiana (Amoco)
bull Kellogg
bull IG Farben added by
bull Anglo-Iranian Oil (BP)
bull Royal DutchShell
bull Texaco
bull UOP
FCC Hi t
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Figure 30
FCC History
Group of 1000 Researchers
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
(WK Lewis and E R Gilliland)
rArr Big Research program
(topped from Manhattan program only)rArr 25 May 1942 Start up of first commercial
Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) Unit
- Capacity 500 000 tyr
- Location Baton Rouge refinery of Standard Oil of Louisiana
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Figure 31
FCC Features at the Beginning
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Figure 32
FCC Features at the Beginning and Today (1)
bull zeolitic catalyst era
bull stable up to 800 degCrArr residence time in regen 3 - 4 minrArr lt 005 carbon on regen cat
rArr complete combustionrArr no afterburning
bull high activity
rArr no recyclerArr coke yield
bull synthetic catalyst era
bull catalysts highly temperaturesensitive rarr Reg-temp limitedto 600 degC
rArr residence time in regen 10 -15 minrArr 06 carbon on regenerated catrArr CO2CO ratio sim 1rArr runaway afterburning
rarr 1000 degC
bull catalysts rel low activity
rarr high recyclerarr high coke yield
today
early daysof catalytic cracking
FCC Features at the Beginning
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Figure 33
FCC Features at the Beginning and Today (2)
today
early days
of catalytic cracking
bull Riser cracking
- cat residence time 5 - 15 sec- vapor residence time 1 - 5 sec
- 540 degC
bull Fluidized bed cracking
- catalyst residence time 30 -120 sec- vapor residence time 10 - 60 sec
- Temperatur 500 degC
Progress in Technology
EquipmentCatalyst
FCC History
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Figure 34
FCC History
360 - 560
Zeolite Re-H-Y ZSM 5
75015540802448
FeedstockBoiling range degC 265 - 400
Catalyst natural day
CatOil 35Cat losses kgt 15Reactor Temp degC 490Conversion wt- 55C3C4 wt- 10Gasoline wt- 38
TodayPCLA No 1 May 1942
FCC Performance at the Begining and Today
Powdered Catalyst Louisiana No1
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Figure 35
there have been so many changes
in the FCC unit that its forefathers
wouldnlsquot recognize their offspring
Cracking of VGO by FCC
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Figure 36
Reactor Regenerator
Air
Vacuum Gasoil
Flue gas
Cracked products to DistillationLight Naphtha
Light Cycle Oil
Slurry
Heavy Naphtha
Cracking of VGO by FCC
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Figure 37
FCC Unit PCK Schwedt
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Figure 38
FCC Catalyst Additives
- for low sulfur gasoline
- for light olefines
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Figure 39
Possible Gasoline Sulphur Reduction Mechanisms
A) Removal of S from gasoline precursors
B) Removal of S from gasoline range molecules
C) Conversion of heavy S species to coke
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Figure 40
FCC Catalyst Additives
- for low sulfur gasoline
- for light olefines
World Propylene Demand by Region
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Figure 41
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
1 9 9 3
1 9 9 4
1 9 9 5
1 9 9 6
1 9 9 7
1 9 9 8
1 9 9 9
2 0 0 0
2 0 0 1
2 0 0 2
2 0 0 3
D e m a n d ( m i l l i o n M e t r i c T o
n s )
Asia Middle East East Europe West Europe South America North America
py y g(source GMcElhiney Grace)
bull World wide long term growth of 5-6 per annum
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Figure 42
Oslash Use of ZSM-5 zeolite enables the FCC unit
to make a valuable contribution
to propylene production
Oslash This contribution is expected
to increase significantly in the near future
World-wide Propylene Production
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Figure 43
European refiners must
produce more diesel fuel
reduce gasoline yield
decrease production of heating oil
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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Current catalyst market
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Figure 45
y( 13 billion $yr)
bull environmental catalysts 27 bull polymers 22
bull refining 21
bull petrochemicals 20
bull fine chemicals and inter mediates 10
The refining catalyst market is the most
competitive segment of the global catalyst
market (bid contract basis)
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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Figure 46
Sales of Refining Catalysts- world wide -
sim 25 Billion $yr
growth rate 75 Million$yr
Capacities of catalytic unitsi G (Milli t )
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Figure 47
in Germany (Millions tyr)Fluid Catalytic Cracking 18
Hydrocracking 9
Catalytic Reforming 17
Alkylation 1
Isomerization 4
Ether 05
Hydrotreating 87
(Naphtha 27Kero 5MD 43VGO 12)
__________________________________________
Total 1365 120 of crude capacity
Catalysts in the Schwedt Refinery
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Figure 48
y y
1 460 0002 220 000Total
1 000 000
400 000
30 000
10 00010 000
10 000
200 000
1 700 000
65 000
90 000105 000
60 000
FCC
Hydrotreater
Mild Hydrocracker
IsomerizationCat Reformer
Ether (ETBE)
Annual
Consumption
kgsyr
Inventory
Kilograms
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Figure 49
rule of thumb
added value by only 10
performance improvement
is much more than the
total catalyst cost
Potentials for Improvement
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Figure 50
l deep hydrotreated FCC feed
l new FCC catalysts (Low H-transfer)FCC Overcracking
Reduction of gasoline acc market
Manufactoring of boosters (export)
Increasement of propylene yield
Increasement of biofuels
(etherification of tertiary C4-C5+-Olefines)
FCC Yields (wt- on feed)
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Figure 51
130
88
93
39
31
269
70
47
52
21
17
457
Propylene
Isobutane
n-Butanes
Isobutene
Isoamylenes (tert)
Naphtha
Overcracking(enhanced Catalyst)
Base Y-Zeolith + ZSM5
Closing Comments
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Figure 52
bull Needs both
Teamplayers amp Individuals
bull Is of interest to bothAcademe + Industry
bull RampD in catalysis will remainchallenging and rewarding
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Figure 53
Thank you for your attention
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Figure 23
R M P C T - DK4(Robust Multivariable Predictive Control Technology) controlerstatus ON
03122002 100246
321degC
actual vorausber
321degC
385 th 385 th MV is ON
Status
MV is ON
min max
365 th
316degC
385 th
362degC
1 bar
402degC
643degC
71
365degC
1057 A
681 ppm
aktuell Status
1 bar
vorausber
403degC
644degC
71
364degC
1059 A
720 ppm
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
1 bar
0degC
0degC
10
0degC
0 A
000 ppm
6 bar
460degC
700degC
95
380degC
1230 A
720 ppm
min max
Set points (Sollwerte)
Feed
heater outlet temperature O-901
FC9011
TC9027
Monitored points
pressure Feed ndash control valve FC9011
Max Skintemperature O-901
Max combustion chambertemperature O-901
Opening control valve fuelgas to O-901
Max Reactortemperature
Ampere V-901
Raffinate sulfur
Comparison measurementcalculated
Suflur analyzed
Sulfur calculated (corr) 681 ppm637 ppmSulfur caculated (uncorr)
682 ppm
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Figure 24
DK 4 Advanced Control (RMPCT)
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
Feb02 Mrz02 Apr02 Jun02 Jul02 Aug02 Okt02 Nov02
S u l f u r c o n t e n
t o f r a f f i n a t e p
p m
actual data
Set points
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DK 4 S lf f ffi
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Figure 26
DK 4 Sulfur content of raffinate
1
10
100
1000
1 10 100 1000
on line ppm
L a
b p p m
Jan -Sept 2002 Oct 2002 - Sept 2003
ULSD H d t t DK 4 it
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Figure 27
ULSD Hydrotreater DK 4 unit
300
310
320
330
340
350
360
370
380
390
400
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000catalyst life (t feed msup3 catalyst)
W A
B T i n d e g C
Start to 10 ppm S
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Figure 28
DESUS FCC
Alkylation ETBE
Refinerreformer
isomerization
Jet fuel
hydrotreating
MD hydrotreating
Claus units
ETBE
FCC Hi t
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Figure 29
FCC History
Catalyst Research Associates Agreement signed in London on 12 Oct 1938
bull Standard Oil of New Jersey (Esso)
bull Standard Oil of Indiana (Amoco)
bull Kellogg
bull IG Farben added by
bull Anglo-Iranian Oil (BP)
bull Royal DutchShell
bull Texaco
bull UOP
FCC Hi t
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Figure 30
FCC History
Group of 1000 Researchers
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
(WK Lewis and E R Gilliland)
rArr Big Research program
(topped from Manhattan program only)rArr 25 May 1942 Start up of first commercial
Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) Unit
- Capacity 500 000 tyr
- Location Baton Rouge refinery of Standard Oil of Louisiana
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Figure 31
FCC Features at the Beginning
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Figure 32
FCC Features at the Beginning and Today (1)
bull zeolitic catalyst era
bull stable up to 800 degCrArr residence time in regen 3 - 4 minrArr lt 005 carbon on regen cat
rArr complete combustionrArr no afterburning
bull high activity
rArr no recyclerArr coke yield
bull synthetic catalyst era
bull catalysts highly temperaturesensitive rarr Reg-temp limitedto 600 degC
rArr residence time in regen 10 -15 minrArr 06 carbon on regenerated catrArr CO2CO ratio sim 1rArr runaway afterburning
rarr 1000 degC
bull catalysts rel low activity
rarr high recyclerarr high coke yield
today
early daysof catalytic cracking
FCC Features at the Beginning
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Figure 33
FCC Features at the Beginning and Today (2)
today
early days
of catalytic cracking
bull Riser cracking
- cat residence time 5 - 15 sec- vapor residence time 1 - 5 sec
- 540 degC
bull Fluidized bed cracking
- catalyst residence time 30 -120 sec- vapor residence time 10 - 60 sec
- Temperatur 500 degC
Progress in Technology
EquipmentCatalyst
FCC History
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FCC History
360 - 560
Zeolite Re-H-Y ZSM 5
75015540802448
FeedstockBoiling range degC 265 - 400
Catalyst natural day
CatOil 35Cat losses kgt 15Reactor Temp degC 490Conversion wt- 55C3C4 wt- 10Gasoline wt- 38
TodayPCLA No 1 May 1942
FCC Performance at the Begining and Today
Powdered Catalyst Louisiana No1
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Figure 35
there have been so many changes
in the FCC unit that its forefathers
wouldnlsquot recognize their offspring
Cracking of VGO by FCC
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Figure 36
Reactor Regenerator
Air
Vacuum Gasoil
Flue gas
Cracked products to DistillationLight Naphtha
Light Cycle Oil
Slurry
Heavy Naphtha
Cracking of VGO by FCC
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Figure 37
FCC Unit PCK Schwedt
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Figure 38
FCC Catalyst Additives
- for low sulfur gasoline
- for light olefines
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Figure 39
Possible Gasoline Sulphur Reduction Mechanisms
A) Removal of S from gasoline precursors
B) Removal of S from gasoline range molecules
C) Conversion of heavy S species to coke
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Figure 40
FCC Catalyst Additives
- for low sulfur gasoline
- for light olefines
World Propylene Demand by Region
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Figure 41
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
1 9 9 3
1 9 9 4
1 9 9 5
1 9 9 6
1 9 9 7
1 9 9 8
1 9 9 9
2 0 0 0
2 0 0 1
2 0 0 2
2 0 0 3
D e m a n d ( m i l l i o n M e t r i c T o
n s )
Asia Middle East East Europe West Europe South America North America
py y g(source GMcElhiney Grace)
bull World wide long term growth of 5-6 per annum
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Figure 42
Oslash Use of ZSM-5 zeolite enables the FCC unit
to make a valuable contribution
to propylene production
Oslash This contribution is expected
to increase significantly in the near future
World-wide Propylene Production
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Figure 43
European refiners must
produce more diesel fuel
reduce gasoline yield
decrease production of heating oil
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Current catalyst market
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Figure 45
y( 13 billion $yr)
bull environmental catalysts 27 bull polymers 22
bull refining 21
bull petrochemicals 20
bull fine chemicals and inter mediates 10
The refining catalyst market is the most
competitive segment of the global catalyst
market (bid contract basis)
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Figure 46
Sales of Refining Catalysts- world wide -
sim 25 Billion $yr
growth rate 75 Million$yr
Capacities of catalytic unitsi G (Milli t )
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Figure 47
in Germany (Millions tyr)Fluid Catalytic Cracking 18
Hydrocracking 9
Catalytic Reforming 17
Alkylation 1
Isomerization 4
Ether 05
Hydrotreating 87
(Naphtha 27Kero 5MD 43VGO 12)
__________________________________________
Total 1365 120 of crude capacity
Catalysts in the Schwedt Refinery
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Figure 48
y y
1 460 0002 220 000Total
1 000 000
400 000
30 000
10 00010 000
10 000
200 000
1 700 000
65 000
90 000105 000
60 000
FCC
Hydrotreater
Mild Hydrocracker
IsomerizationCat Reformer
Ether (ETBE)
Annual
Consumption
kgsyr
Inventory
Kilograms
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Figure 49
rule of thumb
added value by only 10
performance improvement
is much more than the
total catalyst cost
Potentials for Improvement
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Figure 50
l deep hydrotreated FCC feed
l new FCC catalysts (Low H-transfer)FCC Overcracking
Reduction of gasoline acc market
Manufactoring of boosters (export)
Increasement of propylene yield
Increasement of biofuels
(etherification of tertiary C4-C5+-Olefines)
FCC Yields (wt- on feed)
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Figure 51
130
88
93
39
31
269
70
47
52
21
17
457
Propylene
Isobutane
n-Butanes
Isobutene
Isoamylenes (tert)
Naphtha
Overcracking(enhanced Catalyst)
Base Y-Zeolith + ZSM5
Closing Comments
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Figure 52
bull Needs both
Teamplayers amp Individuals
bull Is of interest to bothAcademe + Industry
bull RampD in catalysis will remainchallenging and rewarding
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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Figure 53
Thank you for your attention
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Figure 24
DK 4 Advanced Control (RMPCT)
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
Feb02 Mrz02 Apr02 Jun02 Jul02 Aug02 Okt02 Nov02
S u l f u r c o n t e n
t o f r a f f i n a t e p
p m
actual data
Set points
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DK 4 S lf f ffi
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Figure 26
DK 4 Sulfur content of raffinate
1
10
100
1000
1 10 100 1000
on line ppm
L a
b p p m
Jan -Sept 2002 Oct 2002 - Sept 2003
ULSD H d t t DK 4 it
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Figure 27
ULSD Hydrotreater DK 4 unit
300
310
320
330
340
350
360
370
380
390
400
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000catalyst life (t feed msup3 catalyst)
W A
B T i n d e g C
Start to 10 ppm S
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Figure 28
DESUS FCC
Alkylation ETBE
Refinerreformer
isomerization
Jet fuel
hydrotreating
MD hydrotreating
Claus units
ETBE
FCC Hi t
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Figure 29
FCC History
Catalyst Research Associates Agreement signed in London on 12 Oct 1938
bull Standard Oil of New Jersey (Esso)
bull Standard Oil of Indiana (Amoco)
bull Kellogg
bull IG Farben added by
bull Anglo-Iranian Oil (BP)
bull Royal DutchShell
bull Texaco
bull UOP
FCC Hi t
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Figure 30
FCC History
Group of 1000 Researchers
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
(WK Lewis and E R Gilliland)
rArr Big Research program
(topped from Manhattan program only)rArr 25 May 1942 Start up of first commercial
Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) Unit
- Capacity 500 000 tyr
- Location Baton Rouge refinery of Standard Oil of Louisiana
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Figure 31
FCC Features at the Beginning
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Figure 32
FCC Features at the Beginning and Today (1)
bull zeolitic catalyst era
bull stable up to 800 degCrArr residence time in regen 3 - 4 minrArr lt 005 carbon on regen cat
rArr complete combustionrArr no afterburning
bull high activity
rArr no recyclerArr coke yield
bull synthetic catalyst era
bull catalysts highly temperaturesensitive rarr Reg-temp limitedto 600 degC
rArr residence time in regen 10 -15 minrArr 06 carbon on regenerated catrArr CO2CO ratio sim 1rArr runaway afterburning
rarr 1000 degC
bull catalysts rel low activity
rarr high recyclerarr high coke yield
today
early daysof catalytic cracking
FCC Features at the Beginning
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Figure 33
FCC Features at the Beginning and Today (2)
today
early days
of catalytic cracking
bull Riser cracking
- cat residence time 5 - 15 sec- vapor residence time 1 - 5 sec
- 540 degC
bull Fluidized bed cracking
- catalyst residence time 30 -120 sec- vapor residence time 10 - 60 sec
- Temperatur 500 degC
Progress in Technology
EquipmentCatalyst
FCC History
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Figure 34
FCC History
360 - 560
Zeolite Re-H-Y ZSM 5
75015540802448
FeedstockBoiling range degC 265 - 400
Catalyst natural day
CatOil 35Cat losses kgt 15Reactor Temp degC 490Conversion wt- 55C3C4 wt- 10Gasoline wt- 38
TodayPCLA No 1 May 1942
FCC Performance at the Begining and Today
Powdered Catalyst Louisiana No1
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Figure 35
there have been so many changes
in the FCC unit that its forefathers
wouldnlsquot recognize their offspring
Cracking of VGO by FCC
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 36
Reactor Regenerator
Air
Vacuum Gasoil
Flue gas
Cracked products to DistillationLight Naphtha
Light Cycle Oil
Slurry
Heavy Naphtha
Cracking of VGO by FCC
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Figure 37
FCC Unit PCK Schwedt
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Figure 38
FCC Catalyst Additives
- for low sulfur gasoline
- for light olefines
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Figure 39
Possible Gasoline Sulphur Reduction Mechanisms
A) Removal of S from gasoline precursors
B) Removal of S from gasoline range molecules
C) Conversion of heavy S species to coke
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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Figure 40
FCC Catalyst Additives
- for low sulfur gasoline
- for light olefines
World Propylene Demand by Region
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Figure 41
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
1 9 9 3
1 9 9 4
1 9 9 5
1 9 9 6
1 9 9 7
1 9 9 8
1 9 9 9
2 0 0 0
2 0 0 1
2 0 0 2
2 0 0 3
D e m a n d ( m i l l i o n M e t r i c T o
n s )
Asia Middle East East Europe West Europe South America North America
py y g(source GMcElhiney Grace)
bull World wide long term growth of 5-6 per annum
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Figure 42
Oslash Use of ZSM-5 zeolite enables the FCC unit
to make a valuable contribution
to propylene production
Oslash This contribution is expected
to increase significantly in the near future
World-wide Propylene Production
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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Figure 43
European refiners must
produce more diesel fuel
reduce gasoline yield
decrease production of heating oil
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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Current catalyst market
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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Figure 45
y( 13 billion $yr)
bull environmental catalysts 27 bull polymers 22
bull refining 21
bull petrochemicals 20
bull fine chemicals and inter mediates 10
The refining catalyst market is the most
competitive segment of the global catalyst
market (bid contract basis)
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 46
Sales of Refining Catalysts- world wide -
sim 25 Billion $yr
growth rate 75 Million$yr
Capacities of catalytic unitsi G (Milli t )
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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Figure 47
in Germany (Millions tyr)Fluid Catalytic Cracking 18
Hydrocracking 9
Catalytic Reforming 17
Alkylation 1
Isomerization 4
Ether 05
Hydrotreating 87
(Naphtha 27Kero 5MD 43VGO 12)
__________________________________________
Total 1365 120 of crude capacity
Catalysts in the Schwedt Refinery
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Figure 48
y y
1 460 0002 220 000Total
1 000 000
400 000
30 000
10 00010 000
10 000
200 000
1 700 000
65 000
90 000105 000
60 000
FCC
Hydrotreater
Mild Hydrocracker
IsomerizationCat Reformer
Ether (ETBE)
Annual
Consumption
kgsyr
Inventory
Kilograms
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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Figure 49
rule of thumb
added value by only 10
performance improvement
is much more than the
total catalyst cost
Potentials for Improvement
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 50
l deep hydrotreated FCC feed
l new FCC catalysts (Low H-transfer)FCC Overcracking
Reduction of gasoline acc market
Manufactoring of boosters (export)
Increasement of propylene yield
Increasement of biofuels
(etherification of tertiary C4-C5+-Olefines)
FCC Yields (wt- on feed)
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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Figure 51
130
88
93
39
31
269
70
47
52
21
17
457
Propylene
Isobutane
n-Butanes
Isobutene
Isoamylenes (tert)
Naphtha
Overcracking(enhanced Catalyst)
Base Y-Zeolith + ZSM5
Closing Comments
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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Figure 52
bull Needs both
Teamplayers amp Individuals
bull Is of interest to bothAcademe + Industry
bull RampD in catalysis will remainchallenging and rewarding
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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Figure 53
Thank you for your attention
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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DK 4 S lf f ffi
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Figure 26
DK 4 Sulfur content of raffinate
1
10
100
1000
1 10 100 1000
on line ppm
L a
b p p m
Jan -Sept 2002 Oct 2002 - Sept 2003
ULSD H d t t DK 4 it
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Figure 27
ULSD Hydrotreater DK 4 unit
300
310
320
330
340
350
360
370
380
390
400
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000catalyst life (t feed msup3 catalyst)
W A
B T i n d e g C
Start to 10 ppm S
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Figure 28
DESUS FCC
Alkylation ETBE
Refinerreformer
isomerization
Jet fuel
hydrotreating
MD hydrotreating
Claus units
ETBE
FCC Hi t
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Figure 29
FCC History
Catalyst Research Associates Agreement signed in London on 12 Oct 1938
bull Standard Oil of New Jersey (Esso)
bull Standard Oil of Indiana (Amoco)
bull Kellogg
bull IG Farben added by
bull Anglo-Iranian Oil (BP)
bull Royal DutchShell
bull Texaco
bull UOP
FCC Hi t
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Figure 30
FCC History
Group of 1000 Researchers
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
(WK Lewis and E R Gilliland)
rArr Big Research program
(topped from Manhattan program only)rArr 25 May 1942 Start up of first commercial
Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) Unit
- Capacity 500 000 tyr
- Location Baton Rouge refinery of Standard Oil of Louisiana
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Figure 31
FCC Features at the Beginning
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Figure 32
FCC Features at the Beginning and Today (1)
bull zeolitic catalyst era
bull stable up to 800 degCrArr residence time in regen 3 - 4 minrArr lt 005 carbon on regen cat
rArr complete combustionrArr no afterburning
bull high activity
rArr no recyclerArr coke yield
bull synthetic catalyst era
bull catalysts highly temperaturesensitive rarr Reg-temp limitedto 600 degC
rArr residence time in regen 10 -15 minrArr 06 carbon on regenerated catrArr CO2CO ratio sim 1rArr runaway afterburning
rarr 1000 degC
bull catalysts rel low activity
rarr high recyclerarr high coke yield
today
early daysof catalytic cracking
FCC Features at the Beginning
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Figure 33
FCC Features at the Beginning and Today (2)
today
early days
of catalytic cracking
bull Riser cracking
- cat residence time 5 - 15 sec- vapor residence time 1 - 5 sec
- 540 degC
bull Fluidized bed cracking
- catalyst residence time 30 -120 sec- vapor residence time 10 - 60 sec
- Temperatur 500 degC
Progress in Technology
EquipmentCatalyst
FCC History
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FCC History
360 - 560
Zeolite Re-H-Y ZSM 5
75015540802448
FeedstockBoiling range degC 265 - 400
Catalyst natural day
CatOil 35Cat losses kgt 15Reactor Temp degC 490Conversion wt- 55C3C4 wt- 10Gasoline wt- 38
TodayPCLA No 1 May 1942
FCC Performance at the Begining and Today
Powdered Catalyst Louisiana No1
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Figure 35
there have been so many changes
in the FCC unit that its forefathers
wouldnlsquot recognize their offspring
Cracking of VGO by FCC
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Figure 36
Reactor Regenerator
Air
Vacuum Gasoil
Flue gas
Cracked products to DistillationLight Naphtha
Light Cycle Oil
Slurry
Heavy Naphtha
Cracking of VGO by FCC
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Figure 37
FCC Unit PCK Schwedt
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Figure 38
FCC Catalyst Additives
- for low sulfur gasoline
- for light olefines
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Figure 39
Possible Gasoline Sulphur Reduction Mechanisms
A) Removal of S from gasoline precursors
B) Removal of S from gasoline range molecules
C) Conversion of heavy S species to coke
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Figure 40
FCC Catalyst Additives
- for low sulfur gasoline
- for light olefines
World Propylene Demand by Region
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Figure 41
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
1 9 9 3
1 9 9 4
1 9 9 5
1 9 9 6
1 9 9 7
1 9 9 8
1 9 9 9
2 0 0 0
2 0 0 1
2 0 0 2
2 0 0 3
D e m a n d ( m i l l i o n M e t r i c T o
n s )
Asia Middle East East Europe West Europe South America North America
py y g(source GMcElhiney Grace)
bull World wide long term growth of 5-6 per annum
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Figure 42
Oslash Use of ZSM-5 zeolite enables the FCC unit
to make a valuable contribution
to propylene production
Oslash This contribution is expected
to increase significantly in the near future
World-wide Propylene Production
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Figure 43
European refiners must
produce more diesel fuel
reduce gasoline yield
decrease production of heating oil
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Current catalyst market
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Figure 45
y( 13 billion $yr)
bull environmental catalysts 27 bull polymers 22
bull refining 21
bull petrochemicals 20
bull fine chemicals and inter mediates 10
The refining catalyst market is the most
competitive segment of the global catalyst
market (bid contract basis)
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Figure 46
Sales of Refining Catalysts- world wide -
sim 25 Billion $yr
growth rate 75 Million$yr
Capacities of catalytic unitsi G (Milli t )
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Figure 47
in Germany (Millions tyr)Fluid Catalytic Cracking 18
Hydrocracking 9
Catalytic Reforming 17
Alkylation 1
Isomerization 4
Ether 05
Hydrotreating 87
(Naphtha 27Kero 5MD 43VGO 12)
__________________________________________
Total 1365 120 of crude capacity
Catalysts in the Schwedt Refinery
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Figure 48
y y
1 460 0002 220 000Total
1 000 000
400 000
30 000
10 00010 000
10 000
200 000
1 700 000
65 000
90 000105 000
60 000
FCC
Hydrotreater
Mild Hydrocracker
IsomerizationCat Reformer
Ether (ETBE)
Annual
Consumption
kgsyr
Inventory
Kilograms
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Figure 49
rule of thumb
added value by only 10
performance improvement
is much more than the
total catalyst cost
Potentials for Improvement
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Figure 50
l deep hydrotreated FCC feed
l new FCC catalysts (Low H-transfer)FCC Overcracking
Reduction of gasoline acc market
Manufactoring of boosters (export)
Increasement of propylene yield
Increasement of biofuels
(etherification of tertiary C4-C5+-Olefines)
FCC Yields (wt- on feed)
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Figure 51
130
88
93
39
31
269
70
47
52
21
17
457
Propylene
Isobutane
n-Butanes
Isobutene
Isoamylenes (tert)
Naphtha
Overcracking(enhanced Catalyst)
Base Y-Zeolith + ZSM5
Closing Comments
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Figure 52
bull Needs both
Teamplayers amp Individuals
bull Is of interest to bothAcademe + Industry
bull RampD in catalysis will remainchallenging and rewarding
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Figure 53
Thank you for your attention
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Figure 26
DK 4 Sulfur content of raffinate
1
10
100
1000
1 10 100 1000
on line ppm
L a
b p p m
Jan -Sept 2002 Oct 2002 - Sept 2003
ULSD H d t t DK 4 it
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Figure 27
ULSD Hydrotreater DK 4 unit
300
310
320
330
340
350
360
370
380
390
400
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000catalyst life (t feed msup3 catalyst)
W A
B T i n d e g C
Start to 10 ppm S
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Figure 28
DESUS FCC
Alkylation ETBE
Refinerreformer
isomerization
Jet fuel
hydrotreating
MD hydrotreating
Claus units
ETBE
FCC Hi t
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Figure 29
FCC History
Catalyst Research Associates Agreement signed in London on 12 Oct 1938
bull Standard Oil of New Jersey (Esso)
bull Standard Oil of Indiana (Amoco)
bull Kellogg
bull IG Farben added by
bull Anglo-Iranian Oil (BP)
bull Royal DutchShell
bull Texaco
bull UOP
FCC Hi t
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Figure 30
FCC History
Group of 1000 Researchers
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
(WK Lewis and E R Gilliland)
rArr Big Research program
(topped from Manhattan program only)rArr 25 May 1942 Start up of first commercial
Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) Unit
- Capacity 500 000 tyr
- Location Baton Rouge refinery of Standard Oil of Louisiana
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Figure 31
FCC Features at the Beginning
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Figure 32
FCC Features at the Beginning and Today (1)
bull zeolitic catalyst era
bull stable up to 800 degCrArr residence time in regen 3 - 4 minrArr lt 005 carbon on regen cat
rArr complete combustionrArr no afterburning
bull high activity
rArr no recyclerArr coke yield
bull synthetic catalyst era
bull catalysts highly temperaturesensitive rarr Reg-temp limitedto 600 degC
rArr residence time in regen 10 -15 minrArr 06 carbon on regenerated catrArr CO2CO ratio sim 1rArr runaway afterburning
rarr 1000 degC
bull catalysts rel low activity
rarr high recyclerarr high coke yield
today
early daysof catalytic cracking
FCC Features at the Beginning
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Figure 33
FCC Features at the Beginning and Today (2)
today
early days
of catalytic cracking
bull Riser cracking
- cat residence time 5 - 15 sec- vapor residence time 1 - 5 sec
- 540 degC
bull Fluidized bed cracking
- catalyst residence time 30 -120 sec- vapor residence time 10 - 60 sec
- Temperatur 500 degC
Progress in Technology
EquipmentCatalyst
FCC History
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Figure 34
FCC History
360 - 560
Zeolite Re-H-Y ZSM 5
75015540802448
FeedstockBoiling range degC 265 - 400
Catalyst natural day
CatOil 35Cat losses kgt 15Reactor Temp degC 490Conversion wt- 55C3C4 wt- 10Gasoline wt- 38
TodayPCLA No 1 May 1942
FCC Performance at the Begining and Today
Powdered Catalyst Louisiana No1
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Figure 35
there have been so many changes
in the FCC unit that its forefathers
wouldnlsquot recognize their offspring
Cracking of VGO by FCC
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Figure 36
Reactor Regenerator
Air
Vacuum Gasoil
Flue gas
Cracked products to DistillationLight Naphtha
Light Cycle Oil
Slurry
Heavy Naphtha
Cracking of VGO by FCC
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Figure 37
FCC Unit PCK Schwedt
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Figure 38
FCC Catalyst Additives
- for low sulfur gasoline
- for light olefines
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Figure 39
Possible Gasoline Sulphur Reduction Mechanisms
A) Removal of S from gasoline precursors
B) Removal of S from gasoline range molecules
C) Conversion of heavy S species to coke
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Figure 40
FCC Catalyst Additives
- for low sulfur gasoline
- for light olefines
World Propylene Demand by Region
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Figure 41
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
1 9 9 3
1 9 9 4
1 9 9 5
1 9 9 6
1 9 9 7
1 9 9 8
1 9 9 9
2 0 0 0
2 0 0 1
2 0 0 2
2 0 0 3
D e m a n d ( m i l l i o n M e t r i c T o
n s )
Asia Middle East East Europe West Europe South America North America
py y g(source GMcElhiney Grace)
bull World wide long term growth of 5-6 per annum
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Figure 42
Oslash Use of ZSM-5 zeolite enables the FCC unit
to make a valuable contribution
to propylene production
Oslash This contribution is expected
to increase significantly in the near future
World-wide Propylene Production
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Figure 43
European refiners must
produce more diesel fuel
reduce gasoline yield
decrease production of heating oil
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Current catalyst market
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Figure 45
y( 13 billion $yr)
bull environmental catalysts 27 bull polymers 22
bull refining 21
bull petrochemicals 20
bull fine chemicals and inter mediates 10
The refining catalyst market is the most
competitive segment of the global catalyst
market (bid contract basis)
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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Figure 46
Sales of Refining Catalysts- world wide -
sim 25 Billion $yr
growth rate 75 Million$yr
Capacities of catalytic unitsi G (Milli t )
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Figure 47
in Germany (Millions tyr)Fluid Catalytic Cracking 18
Hydrocracking 9
Catalytic Reforming 17
Alkylation 1
Isomerization 4
Ether 05
Hydrotreating 87
(Naphtha 27Kero 5MD 43VGO 12)
__________________________________________
Total 1365 120 of crude capacity
Catalysts in the Schwedt Refinery
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Figure 48
y y
1 460 0002 220 000Total
1 000 000
400 000
30 000
10 00010 000
10 000
200 000
1 700 000
65 000
90 000105 000
60 000
FCC
Hydrotreater
Mild Hydrocracker
IsomerizationCat Reformer
Ether (ETBE)
Annual
Consumption
kgsyr
Inventory
Kilograms
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Figure 49
rule of thumb
added value by only 10
performance improvement
is much more than the
total catalyst cost
Potentials for Improvement
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Figure 50
l deep hydrotreated FCC feed
l new FCC catalysts (Low H-transfer)FCC Overcracking
Reduction of gasoline acc market
Manufactoring of boosters (export)
Increasement of propylene yield
Increasement of biofuels
(etherification of tertiary C4-C5+-Olefines)
FCC Yields (wt- on feed)
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Figure 51
130
88
93
39
31
269
70
47
52
21
17
457
Propylene
Isobutane
n-Butanes
Isobutene
Isoamylenes (tert)
Naphtha
Overcracking(enhanced Catalyst)
Base Y-Zeolith + ZSM5
Closing Comments
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Figure 52
bull Needs both
Teamplayers amp Individuals
bull Is of interest to bothAcademe + Industry
bull RampD in catalysis will remainchallenging and rewarding
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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Figure 53
Thank you for your attention
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Figure 27
ULSD Hydrotreater DK 4 unit
300
310
320
330
340
350
360
370
380
390
400
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000catalyst life (t feed msup3 catalyst)
W A
B T i n d e g C
Start to 10 ppm S
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Figure 28
DESUS FCC
Alkylation ETBE
Refinerreformer
isomerization
Jet fuel
hydrotreating
MD hydrotreating
Claus units
ETBE
FCC Hi t
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Figure 29
FCC History
Catalyst Research Associates Agreement signed in London on 12 Oct 1938
bull Standard Oil of New Jersey (Esso)
bull Standard Oil of Indiana (Amoco)
bull Kellogg
bull IG Farben added by
bull Anglo-Iranian Oil (BP)
bull Royal DutchShell
bull Texaco
bull UOP
FCC Hi t
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Figure 30
FCC History
Group of 1000 Researchers
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
(WK Lewis and E R Gilliland)
rArr Big Research program
(topped from Manhattan program only)rArr 25 May 1942 Start up of first commercial
Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) Unit
- Capacity 500 000 tyr
- Location Baton Rouge refinery of Standard Oil of Louisiana
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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Figure 31
FCC Features at the Beginning
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Figure 32
FCC Features at the Beginning and Today (1)
bull zeolitic catalyst era
bull stable up to 800 degCrArr residence time in regen 3 - 4 minrArr lt 005 carbon on regen cat
rArr complete combustionrArr no afterburning
bull high activity
rArr no recyclerArr coke yield
bull synthetic catalyst era
bull catalysts highly temperaturesensitive rarr Reg-temp limitedto 600 degC
rArr residence time in regen 10 -15 minrArr 06 carbon on regenerated catrArr CO2CO ratio sim 1rArr runaway afterburning
rarr 1000 degC
bull catalysts rel low activity
rarr high recyclerarr high coke yield
today
early daysof catalytic cracking
FCC Features at the Beginning
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Figure 33
FCC Features at the Beginning and Today (2)
today
early days
of catalytic cracking
bull Riser cracking
- cat residence time 5 - 15 sec- vapor residence time 1 - 5 sec
- 540 degC
bull Fluidized bed cracking
- catalyst residence time 30 -120 sec- vapor residence time 10 - 60 sec
- Temperatur 500 degC
Progress in Technology
EquipmentCatalyst
FCC History
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Figure 34
FCC History
360 - 560
Zeolite Re-H-Y ZSM 5
75015540802448
FeedstockBoiling range degC 265 - 400
Catalyst natural day
CatOil 35Cat losses kgt 15Reactor Temp degC 490Conversion wt- 55C3C4 wt- 10Gasoline wt- 38
TodayPCLA No 1 May 1942
FCC Performance at the Begining and Today
Powdered Catalyst Louisiana No1
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Figure 35
there have been so many changes
in the FCC unit that its forefathers
wouldnlsquot recognize their offspring
Cracking of VGO by FCC
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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Figure 36
Reactor Regenerator
Air
Vacuum Gasoil
Flue gas
Cracked products to DistillationLight Naphtha
Light Cycle Oil
Slurry
Heavy Naphtha
Cracking of VGO by FCC
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Figure 37
FCC Unit PCK Schwedt
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Figure 38
FCC Catalyst Additives
- for low sulfur gasoline
- for light olefines
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Figure 39
Possible Gasoline Sulphur Reduction Mechanisms
A) Removal of S from gasoline precursors
B) Removal of S from gasoline range molecules
C) Conversion of heavy S species to coke
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Figure 40
FCC Catalyst Additives
- for low sulfur gasoline
- for light olefines
World Propylene Demand by Region
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Figure 41
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
1 9 9 3
1 9 9 4
1 9 9 5
1 9 9 6
1 9 9 7
1 9 9 8
1 9 9 9
2 0 0 0
2 0 0 1
2 0 0 2
2 0 0 3
D e m a n d ( m i l l i o n M e t r i c T o
n s )
Asia Middle East East Europe West Europe South America North America
py y g(source GMcElhiney Grace)
bull World wide long term growth of 5-6 per annum
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Figure 42
Oslash Use of ZSM-5 zeolite enables the FCC unit
to make a valuable contribution
to propylene production
Oslash This contribution is expected
to increase significantly in the near future
World-wide Propylene Production
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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Figure 43
European refiners must
produce more diesel fuel
reduce gasoline yield
decrease production of heating oil
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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Current catalyst market
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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Figure 45
y( 13 billion $yr)
bull environmental catalysts 27 bull polymers 22
bull refining 21
bull petrochemicals 20
bull fine chemicals and inter mediates 10
The refining catalyst market is the most
competitive segment of the global catalyst
market (bid contract basis)
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 46
Sales of Refining Catalysts- world wide -
sim 25 Billion $yr
growth rate 75 Million$yr
Capacities of catalytic unitsi G (Milli t )
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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Figure 47
in Germany (Millions tyr)Fluid Catalytic Cracking 18
Hydrocracking 9
Catalytic Reforming 17
Alkylation 1
Isomerization 4
Ether 05
Hydrotreating 87
(Naphtha 27Kero 5MD 43VGO 12)
__________________________________________
Total 1365 120 of crude capacity
Catalysts in the Schwedt Refinery
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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Figure 48
y y
1 460 0002 220 000Total
1 000 000
400 000
30 000
10 00010 000
10 000
200 000
1 700 000
65 000
90 000105 000
60 000
FCC
Hydrotreater
Mild Hydrocracker
IsomerizationCat Reformer
Ether (ETBE)
Annual
Consumption
kgsyr
Inventory
Kilograms
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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Figure 49
rule of thumb
added value by only 10
performance improvement
is much more than the
total catalyst cost
Potentials for Improvement
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 50
l deep hydrotreated FCC feed
l new FCC catalysts (Low H-transfer)FCC Overcracking
Reduction of gasoline acc market
Manufactoring of boosters (export)
Increasement of propylene yield
Increasement of biofuels
(etherification of tertiary C4-C5+-Olefines)
FCC Yields (wt- on feed)
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 51
130
88
93
39
31
269
70
47
52
21
17
457
Propylene
Isobutane
n-Butanes
Isobutene
Isoamylenes (tert)
Naphtha
Overcracking(enhanced Catalyst)
Base Y-Zeolith + ZSM5
Closing Comments
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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Figure 52
bull Needs both
Teamplayers amp Individuals
bull Is of interest to bothAcademe + Industry
bull RampD in catalysis will remainchallenging and rewarding
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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Figure 53
Thank you for your attention
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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Figure 28
DESUS FCC
Alkylation ETBE
Refinerreformer
isomerization
Jet fuel
hydrotreating
MD hydrotreating
Claus units
ETBE
FCC Hi t
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Figure 29
FCC History
Catalyst Research Associates Agreement signed in London on 12 Oct 1938
bull Standard Oil of New Jersey (Esso)
bull Standard Oil of Indiana (Amoco)
bull Kellogg
bull IG Farben added by
bull Anglo-Iranian Oil (BP)
bull Royal DutchShell
bull Texaco
bull UOP
FCC Hi t
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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Figure 30
FCC History
Group of 1000 Researchers
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
(WK Lewis and E R Gilliland)
rArr Big Research program
(topped from Manhattan program only)rArr 25 May 1942 Start up of first commercial
Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) Unit
- Capacity 500 000 tyr
- Location Baton Rouge refinery of Standard Oil of Louisiana
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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Figure 31
FCC Features at the Beginning
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Figure 32
FCC Features at the Beginning and Today (1)
bull zeolitic catalyst era
bull stable up to 800 degCrArr residence time in regen 3 - 4 minrArr lt 005 carbon on regen cat
rArr complete combustionrArr no afterburning
bull high activity
rArr no recyclerArr coke yield
bull synthetic catalyst era
bull catalysts highly temperaturesensitive rarr Reg-temp limitedto 600 degC
rArr residence time in regen 10 -15 minrArr 06 carbon on regenerated catrArr CO2CO ratio sim 1rArr runaway afterburning
rarr 1000 degC
bull catalysts rel low activity
rarr high recyclerarr high coke yield
today
early daysof catalytic cracking
FCC Features at the Beginning
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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Figure 33
FCC Features at the Beginning and Today (2)
today
early days
of catalytic cracking
bull Riser cracking
- cat residence time 5 - 15 sec- vapor residence time 1 - 5 sec
- 540 degC
bull Fluidized bed cracking
- catalyst residence time 30 -120 sec- vapor residence time 10 - 60 sec
- Temperatur 500 degC
Progress in Technology
EquipmentCatalyst
FCC History
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 34
FCC History
360 - 560
Zeolite Re-H-Y ZSM 5
75015540802448
FeedstockBoiling range degC 265 - 400
Catalyst natural day
CatOil 35Cat losses kgt 15Reactor Temp degC 490Conversion wt- 55C3C4 wt- 10Gasoline wt- 38
TodayPCLA No 1 May 1942
FCC Performance at the Begining and Today
Powdered Catalyst Louisiana No1
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 35
there have been so many changes
in the FCC unit that its forefathers
wouldnlsquot recognize their offspring
Cracking of VGO by FCC
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 36
Reactor Regenerator
Air
Vacuum Gasoil
Flue gas
Cracked products to DistillationLight Naphtha
Light Cycle Oil
Slurry
Heavy Naphtha
Cracking of VGO by FCC
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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Figure 37
FCC Unit PCK Schwedt
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Figure 38
FCC Catalyst Additives
- for low sulfur gasoline
- for light olefines
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 39
Possible Gasoline Sulphur Reduction Mechanisms
A) Removal of S from gasoline precursors
B) Removal of S from gasoline range molecules
C) Conversion of heavy S species to coke
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 40
FCC Catalyst Additives
- for low sulfur gasoline
- for light olefines
World Propylene Demand by Region
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 41
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
1 9 9 3
1 9 9 4
1 9 9 5
1 9 9 6
1 9 9 7
1 9 9 8
1 9 9 9
2 0 0 0
2 0 0 1
2 0 0 2
2 0 0 3
D e m a n d ( m i l l i o n M e t r i c T o
n s )
Asia Middle East East Europe West Europe South America North America
py y g(source GMcElhiney Grace)
bull World wide long term growth of 5-6 per annum
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 42
Oslash Use of ZSM-5 zeolite enables the FCC unit
to make a valuable contribution
to propylene production
Oslash This contribution is expected
to increase significantly in the near future
World-wide Propylene Production
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4454
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 43
European refiners must
produce more diesel fuel
reduce gasoline yield
decrease production of heating oil
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4554
Current catalyst market
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 45
y( 13 billion $yr)
bull environmental catalysts 27 bull polymers 22
bull refining 21
bull petrochemicals 20
bull fine chemicals and inter mediates 10
The refining catalyst market is the most
competitive segment of the global catalyst
market (bid contract basis)
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4754
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 46
Sales of Refining Catalysts- world wide -
sim 25 Billion $yr
growth rate 75 Million$yr
Capacities of catalytic unitsi G (Milli t )
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 47
in Germany (Millions tyr)Fluid Catalytic Cracking 18
Hydrocracking 9
Catalytic Reforming 17
Alkylation 1
Isomerization 4
Ether 05
Hydrotreating 87
(Naphtha 27Kero 5MD 43VGO 12)
__________________________________________
Total 1365 120 of crude capacity
Catalysts in the Schwedt Refinery
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 48
y y
1 460 0002 220 000Total
1 000 000
400 000
30 000
10 00010 000
10 000
200 000
1 700 000
65 000
90 000105 000
60 000
FCC
Hydrotreater
Mild Hydrocracker
IsomerizationCat Reformer
Ether (ETBE)
Annual
Consumption
kgsyr
Inventory
Kilograms
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5054
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 49
rule of thumb
added value by only 10
performance improvement
is much more than the
total catalyst cost
Potentials for Improvement
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5154
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 50
l deep hydrotreated FCC feed
l new FCC catalysts (Low H-transfer)FCC Overcracking
Reduction of gasoline acc market
Manufactoring of boosters (export)
Increasement of propylene yield
Increasement of biofuels
(etherification of tertiary C4-C5+-Olefines)
FCC Yields (wt- on feed)
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5254
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 51
130
88
93
39
31
269
70
47
52
21
17
457
Propylene
Isobutane
n-Butanes
Isobutene
Isoamylenes (tert)
Naphtha
Overcracking(enhanced Catalyst)
Base Y-Zeolith + ZSM5
Closing Comments
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5354
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 52
bull Needs both
Teamplayers amp Individuals
bull Is of interest to bothAcademe + Industry
bull RampD in catalysis will remainchallenging and rewarding
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5454
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 53
Thank you for your attention
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 3054
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 29
FCC History
Catalyst Research Associates Agreement signed in London on 12 Oct 1938
bull Standard Oil of New Jersey (Esso)
bull Standard Oil of Indiana (Amoco)
bull Kellogg
bull IG Farben added by
bull Anglo-Iranian Oil (BP)
bull Royal DutchShell
bull Texaco
bull UOP
FCC Hi t
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 3154
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 30
FCC History
Group of 1000 Researchers
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
(WK Lewis and E R Gilliland)
rArr Big Research program
(topped from Manhattan program only)rArr 25 May 1942 Start up of first commercial
Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) Unit
- Capacity 500 000 tyr
- Location Baton Rouge refinery of Standard Oil of Louisiana
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 3254
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 31
FCC Features at the Beginning
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 32
FCC Features at the Beginning and Today (1)
bull zeolitic catalyst era
bull stable up to 800 degCrArr residence time in regen 3 - 4 minrArr lt 005 carbon on regen cat
rArr complete combustionrArr no afterburning
bull high activity
rArr no recyclerArr coke yield
bull synthetic catalyst era
bull catalysts highly temperaturesensitive rarr Reg-temp limitedto 600 degC
rArr residence time in regen 10 -15 minrArr 06 carbon on regenerated catrArr CO2CO ratio sim 1rArr runaway afterburning
rarr 1000 degC
bull catalysts rel low activity
rarr high recyclerarr high coke yield
today
early daysof catalytic cracking
FCC Features at the Beginning
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 3454
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 33
FCC Features at the Beginning and Today (2)
today
early days
of catalytic cracking
bull Riser cracking
- cat residence time 5 - 15 sec- vapor residence time 1 - 5 sec
- 540 degC
bull Fluidized bed cracking
- catalyst residence time 30 -120 sec- vapor residence time 10 - 60 sec
- Temperatur 500 degC
Progress in Technology
EquipmentCatalyst
FCC History
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 3554
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 34
FCC History
360 - 560
Zeolite Re-H-Y ZSM 5
75015540802448
FeedstockBoiling range degC 265 - 400
Catalyst natural day
CatOil 35Cat losses kgt 15Reactor Temp degC 490Conversion wt- 55C3C4 wt- 10Gasoline wt- 38
TodayPCLA No 1 May 1942
FCC Performance at the Begining and Today
Powdered Catalyst Louisiana No1
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 3654
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 35
there have been so many changes
in the FCC unit that its forefathers
wouldnlsquot recognize their offspring
Cracking of VGO by FCC
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 3754
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 36
Reactor Regenerator
Air
Vacuum Gasoil
Flue gas
Cracked products to DistillationLight Naphtha
Light Cycle Oil
Slurry
Heavy Naphtha
Cracking of VGO by FCC
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 3854
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 37
FCC Unit PCK Schwedt
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 38
FCC Catalyst Additives
- for low sulfur gasoline
- for light olefines
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4054
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 39
Possible Gasoline Sulphur Reduction Mechanisms
A) Removal of S from gasoline precursors
B) Removal of S from gasoline range molecules
C) Conversion of heavy S species to coke
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4154
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 40
FCC Catalyst Additives
- for low sulfur gasoline
- for light olefines
World Propylene Demand by Region
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4254
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 41
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
1 9 9 3
1 9 9 4
1 9 9 5
1 9 9 6
1 9 9 7
1 9 9 8
1 9 9 9
2 0 0 0
2 0 0 1
2 0 0 2
2 0 0 3
D e m a n d ( m i l l i o n M e t r i c T o
n s )
Asia Middle East East Europe West Europe South America North America
py y g(source GMcElhiney Grace)
bull World wide long term growth of 5-6 per annum
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4354
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 42
Oslash Use of ZSM-5 zeolite enables the FCC unit
to make a valuable contribution
to propylene production
Oslash This contribution is expected
to increase significantly in the near future
World-wide Propylene Production
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4454
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 43
European refiners must
produce more diesel fuel
reduce gasoline yield
decrease production of heating oil
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4554
Current catalyst market
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4654
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 45
y( 13 billion $yr)
bull environmental catalysts 27 bull polymers 22
bull refining 21
bull petrochemicals 20
bull fine chemicals and inter mediates 10
The refining catalyst market is the most
competitive segment of the global catalyst
market (bid contract basis)
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4754
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 46
Sales of Refining Catalysts- world wide -
sim 25 Billion $yr
growth rate 75 Million$yr
Capacities of catalytic unitsi G (Milli t )
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4854
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 47
in Germany (Millions tyr)Fluid Catalytic Cracking 18
Hydrocracking 9
Catalytic Reforming 17
Alkylation 1
Isomerization 4
Ether 05
Hydrotreating 87
(Naphtha 27Kero 5MD 43VGO 12)
__________________________________________
Total 1365 120 of crude capacity
Catalysts in the Schwedt Refinery
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4954
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 48
y y
1 460 0002 220 000Total
1 000 000
400 000
30 000
10 00010 000
10 000
200 000
1 700 000
65 000
90 000105 000
60 000
FCC
Hydrotreater
Mild Hydrocracker
IsomerizationCat Reformer
Ether (ETBE)
Annual
Consumption
kgsyr
Inventory
Kilograms
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5054
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 49
rule of thumb
added value by only 10
performance improvement
is much more than the
total catalyst cost
Potentials for Improvement
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5154
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 50
l deep hydrotreated FCC feed
l new FCC catalysts (Low H-transfer)FCC Overcracking
Reduction of gasoline acc market
Manufactoring of boosters (export)
Increasement of propylene yield
Increasement of biofuels
(etherification of tertiary C4-C5+-Olefines)
FCC Yields (wt- on feed)
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5254
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 51
130
88
93
39
31
269
70
47
52
21
17
457
Propylene
Isobutane
n-Butanes
Isobutene
Isoamylenes (tert)
Naphtha
Overcracking(enhanced Catalyst)
Base Y-Zeolith + ZSM5
Closing Comments
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5354
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 52
bull Needs both
Teamplayers amp Individuals
bull Is of interest to bothAcademe + Industry
bull RampD in catalysis will remainchallenging and rewarding
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5454
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 53
Thank you for your attention
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 3154
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 30
FCC History
Group of 1000 Researchers
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
(WK Lewis and E R Gilliland)
rArr Big Research program
(topped from Manhattan program only)rArr 25 May 1942 Start up of first commercial
Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) Unit
- Capacity 500 000 tyr
- Location Baton Rouge refinery of Standard Oil of Louisiana
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 3254
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 31
FCC Features at the Beginning
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 32
FCC Features at the Beginning and Today (1)
bull zeolitic catalyst era
bull stable up to 800 degCrArr residence time in regen 3 - 4 minrArr lt 005 carbon on regen cat
rArr complete combustionrArr no afterburning
bull high activity
rArr no recyclerArr coke yield
bull synthetic catalyst era
bull catalysts highly temperaturesensitive rarr Reg-temp limitedto 600 degC
rArr residence time in regen 10 -15 minrArr 06 carbon on regenerated catrArr CO2CO ratio sim 1rArr runaway afterburning
rarr 1000 degC
bull catalysts rel low activity
rarr high recyclerarr high coke yield
today
early daysof catalytic cracking
FCC Features at the Beginning
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 3454
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Figure 33
FCC Features at the Beginning and Today (2)
today
early days
of catalytic cracking
bull Riser cracking
- cat residence time 5 - 15 sec- vapor residence time 1 - 5 sec
- 540 degC
bull Fluidized bed cracking
- catalyst residence time 30 -120 sec- vapor residence time 10 - 60 sec
- Temperatur 500 degC
Progress in Technology
EquipmentCatalyst
FCC History
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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Figure 34
FCC History
360 - 560
Zeolite Re-H-Y ZSM 5
75015540802448
FeedstockBoiling range degC 265 - 400
Catalyst natural day
CatOil 35Cat losses kgt 15Reactor Temp degC 490Conversion wt- 55C3C4 wt- 10Gasoline wt- 38
TodayPCLA No 1 May 1942
FCC Performance at the Begining and Today
Powdered Catalyst Louisiana No1
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 35
there have been so many changes
in the FCC unit that its forefathers
wouldnlsquot recognize their offspring
Cracking of VGO by FCC
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 36
Reactor Regenerator
Air
Vacuum Gasoil
Flue gas
Cracked products to DistillationLight Naphtha
Light Cycle Oil
Slurry
Heavy Naphtha
Cracking of VGO by FCC
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 37
FCC Unit PCK Schwedt
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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Figure 38
FCC Catalyst Additives
- for low sulfur gasoline
- for light olefines
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 39
Possible Gasoline Sulphur Reduction Mechanisms
A) Removal of S from gasoline precursors
B) Removal of S from gasoline range molecules
C) Conversion of heavy S species to coke
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 40
FCC Catalyst Additives
- for low sulfur gasoline
- for light olefines
World Propylene Demand by Region
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 41
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
1 9 9 3
1 9 9 4
1 9 9 5
1 9 9 6
1 9 9 7
1 9 9 8
1 9 9 9
2 0 0 0
2 0 0 1
2 0 0 2
2 0 0 3
D e m a n d ( m i l l i o n M e t r i c T o
n s )
Asia Middle East East Europe West Europe South America North America
py y g(source GMcElhiney Grace)
bull World wide long term growth of 5-6 per annum
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 42
Oslash Use of ZSM-5 zeolite enables the FCC unit
to make a valuable contribution
to propylene production
Oslash This contribution is expected
to increase significantly in the near future
World-wide Propylene Production
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 43
European refiners must
produce more diesel fuel
reduce gasoline yield
decrease production of heating oil
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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Current catalyst market
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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Figure 45
y( 13 billion $yr)
bull environmental catalysts 27 bull polymers 22
bull refining 21
bull petrochemicals 20
bull fine chemicals and inter mediates 10
The refining catalyst market is the most
competitive segment of the global catalyst
market (bid contract basis)
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4754
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 46
Sales of Refining Catalysts- world wide -
sim 25 Billion $yr
growth rate 75 Million$yr
Capacities of catalytic unitsi G (Milli t )
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 47
in Germany (Millions tyr)Fluid Catalytic Cracking 18
Hydrocracking 9
Catalytic Reforming 17
Alkylation 1
Isomerization 4
Ether 05
Hydrotreating 87
(Naphtha 27Kero 5MD 43VGO 12)
__________________________________________
Total 1365 120 of crude capacity
Catalysts in the Schwedt Refinery
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 48
y y
1 460 0002 220 000Total
1 000 000
400 000
30 000
10 00010 000
10 000
200 000
1 700 000
65 000
90 000105 000
60 000
FCC
Hydrotreater
Mild Hydrocracker
IsomerizationCat Reformer
Ether (ETBE)
Annual
Consumption
kgsyr
Inventory
Kilograms
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 49
rule of thumb
added value by only 10
performance improvement
is much more than the
total catalyst cost
Potentials for Improvement
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 50
l deep hydrotreated FCC feed
l new FCC catalysts (Low H-transfer)FCC Overcracking
Reduction of gasoline acc market
Manufactoring of boosters (export)
Increasement of propylene yield
Increasement of biofuels
(etherification of tertiary C4-C5+-Olefines)
FCC Yields (wt- on feed)
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5254
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 51
130
88
93
39
31
269
70
47
52
21
17
457
Propylene
Isobutane
n-Butanes
Isobutene
Isoamylenes (tert)
Naphtha
Overcracking(enhanced Catalyst)
Base Y-Zeolith + ZSM5
Closing Comments
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 52
bull Needs both
Teamplayers amp Individuals
bull Is of interest to bothAcademe + Industry
bull RampD in catalysis will remainchallenging and rewarding
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 53
Thank you for your attention
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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Figure 31
FCC Features at the Beginning
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Figure 32
FCC Features at the Beginning and Today (1)
bull zeolitic catalyst era
bull stable up to 800 degCrArr residence time in regen 3 - 4 minrArr lt 005 carbon on regen cat
rArr complete combustionrArr no afterburning
bull high activity
rArr no recyclerArr coke yield
bull synthetic catalyst era
bull catalysts highly temperaturesensitive rarr Reg-temp limitedto 600 degC
rArr residence time in regen 10 -15 minrArr 06 carbon on regenerated catrArr CO2CO ratio sim 1rArr runaway afterburning
rarr 1000 degC
bull catalysts rel low activity
rarr high recyclerarr high coke yield
today
early daysof catalytic cracking
FCC Features at the Beginning
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 33
FCC Features at the Beginning and Today (2)
today
early days
of catalytic cracking
bull Riser cracking
- cat residence time 5 - 15 sec- vapor residence time 1 - 5 sec
- 540 degC
bull Fluidized bed cracking
- catalyst residence time 30 -120 sec- vapor residence time 10 - 60 sec
- Temperatur 500 degC
Progress in Technology
EquipmentCatalyst
FCC History
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 34
FCC History
360 - 560
Zeolite Re-H-Y ZSM 5
75015540802448
FeedstockBoiling range degC 265 - 400
Catalyst natural day
CatOil 35Cat losses kgt 15Reactor Temp degC 490Conversion wt- 55C3C4 wt- 10Gasoline wt- 38
TodayPCLA No 1 May 1942
FCC Performance at the Begining and Today
Powdered Catalyst Louisiana No1
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 35
there have been so many changes
in the FCC unit that its forefathers
wouldnlsquot recognize their offspring
Cracking of VGO by FCC
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 3754
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 36
Reactor Regenerator
Air
Vacuum Gasoil
Flue gas
Cracked products to DistillationLight Naphtha
Light Cycle Oil
Slurry
Heavy Naphtha
Cracking of VGO by FCC
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 37
FCC Unit PCK Schwedt
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 38
FCC Catalyst Additives
- for low sulfur gasoline
- for light olefines
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4054
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 39
Possible Gasoline Sulphur Reduction Mechanisms
A) Removal of S from gasoline precursors
B) Removal of S from gasoline range molecules
C) Conversion of heavy S species to coke
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4154
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 40
FCC Catalyst Additives
- for low sulfur gasoline
- for light olefines
World Propylene Demand by Region
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 41
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
1 9 9 3
1 9 9 4
1 9 9 5
1 9 9 6
1 9 9 7
1 9 9 8
1 9 9 9
2 0 0 0
2 0 0 1
2 0 0 2
2 0 0 3
D e m a n d ( m i l l i o n M e t r i c T o
n s )
Asia Middle East East Europe West Europe South America North America
py y g(source GMcElhiney Grace)
bull World wide long term growth of 5-6 per annum
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 42
Oslash Use of ZSM-5 zeolite enables the FCC unit
to make a valuable contribution
to propylene production
Oslash This contribution is expected
to increase significantly in the near future
World-wide Propylene Production
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4454
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 43
European refiners must
produce more diesel fuel
reduce gasoline yield
decrease production of heating oil
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4554
Current catalyst market
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 45
y( 13 billion $yr)
bull environmental catalysts 27 bull polymers 22
bull refining 21
bull petrochemicals 20
bull fine chemicals and inter mediates 10
The refining catalyst market is the most
competitive segment of the global catalyst
market (bid contract basis)
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4754
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 46
Sales of Refining Catalysts- world wide -
sim 25 Billion $yr
growth rate 75 Million$yr
Capacities of catalytic unitsi G (Milli t )
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4854
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 47
in Germany (Millions tyr)Fluid Catalytic Cracking 18
Hydrocracking 9
Catalytic Reforming 17
Alkylation 1
Isomerization 4
Ether 05
Hydrotreating 87
(Naphtha 27Kero 5MD 43VGO 12)
__________________________________________
Total 1365 120 of crude capacity
Catalysts in the Schwedt Refinery
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4954
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 48
y y
1 460 0002 220 000Total
1 000 000
400 000
30 000
10 00010 000
10 000
200 000
1 700 000
65 000
90 000105 000
60 000
FCC
Hydrotreater
Mild Hydrocracker
IsomerizationCat Reformer
Ether (ETBE)
Annual
Consumption
kgsyr
Inventory
Kilograms
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5054
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 49
rule of thumb
added value by only 10
performance improvement
is much more than the
total catalyst cost
Potentials for Improvement
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5154
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 50
l deep hydrotreated FCC feed
l new FCC catalysts (Low H-transfer)FCC Overcracking
Reduction of gasoline acc market
Manufactoring of boosters (export)
Increasement of propylene yield
Increasement of biofuels
(etherification of tertiary C4-C5+-Olefines)
FCC Yields (wt- on feed)
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5254
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 51
130
88
93
39
31
269
70
47
52
21
17
457
Propylene
Isobutane
n-Butanes
Isobutene
Isoamylenes (tert)
Naphtha
Overcracking(enhanced Catalyst)
Base Y-Zeolith + ZSM5
Closing Comments
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5354
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 52
bull Needs both
Teamplayers amp Individuals
bull Is of interest to bothAcademe + Industry
bull RampD in catalysis will remainchallenging and rewarding
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5454
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 53
Thank you for your attention
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 3354
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 32
FCC Features at the Beginning and Today (1)
bull zeolitic catalyst era
bull stable up to 800 degCrArr residence time in regen 3 - 4 minrArr lt 005 carbon on regen cat
rArr complete combustionrArr no afterburning
bull high activity
rArr no recyclerArr coke yield
bull synthetic catalyst era
bull catalysts highly temperaturesensitive rarr Reg-temp limitedto 600 degC
rArr residence time in regen 10 -15 minrArr 06 carbon on regenerated catrArr CO2CO ratio sim 1rArr runaway afterburning
rarr 1000 degC
bull catalysts rel low activity
rarr high recyclerarr high coke yield
today
early daysof catalytic cracking
FCC Features at the Beginning
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 3454
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 33
FCC Features at the Beginning and Today (2)
today
early days
of catalytic cracking
bull Riser cracking
- cat residence time 5 - 15 sec- vapor residence time 1 - 5 sec
- 540 degC
bull Fluidized bed cracking
- catalyst residence time 30 -120 sec- vapor residence time 10 - 60 sec
- Temperatur 500 degC
Progress in Technology
EquipmentCatalyst
FCC History
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 3554
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 34
FCC History
360 - 560
Zeolite Re-H-Y ZSM 5
75015540802448
FeedstockBoiling range degC 265 - 400
Catalyst natural day
CatOil 35Cat losses kgt 15Reactor Temp degC 490Conversion wt- 55C3C4 wt- 10Gasoline wt- 38
TodayPCLA No 1 May 1942
FCC Performance at the Begining and Today
Powdered Catalyst Louisiana No1
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 3654
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 35
there have been so many changes
in the FCC unit that its forefathers
wouldnlsquot recognize their offspring
Cracking of VGO by FCC
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 3754
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 36
Reactor Regenerator
Air
Vacuum Gasoil
Flue gas
Cracked products to DistillationLight Naphtha
Light Cycle Oil
Slurry
Heavy Naphtha
Cracking of VGO by FCC
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 3854
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 37
FCC Unit PCK Schwedt
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 38
FCC Catalyst Additives
- for low sulfur gasoline
- for light olefines
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4054
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 39
Possible Gasoline Sulphur Reduction Mechanisms
A) Removal of S from gasoline precursors
B) Removal of S from gasoline range molecules
C) Conversion of heavy S species to coke
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4154
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 40
FCC Catalyst Additives
- for low sulfur gasoline
- for light olefines
World Propylene Demand by Region
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4254
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 41
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
1 9 9 3
1 9 9 4
1 9 9 5
1 9 9 6
1 9 9 7
1 9 9 8
1 9 9 9
2 0 0 0
2 0 0 1
2 0 0 2
2 0 0 3
D e m a n d ( m i l l i o n M e t r i c T o
n s )
Asia Middle East East Europe West Europe South America North America
py y g(source GMcElhiney Grace)
bull World wide long term growth of 5-6 per annum
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4354
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 42
Oslash Use of ZSM-5 zeolite enables the FCC unit
to make a valuable contribution
to propylene production
Oslash This contribution is expected
to increase significantly in the near future
World-wide Propylene Production
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4454
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 43
European refiners must
produce more diesel fuel
reduce gasoline yield
decrease production of heating oil
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4554
Current catalyst market
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4654
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 45
y( 13 billion $yr)
bull environmental catalysts 27 bull polymers 22
bull refining 21
bull petrochemicals 20
bull fine chemicals and inter mediates 10
The refining catalyst market is the most
competitive segment of the global catalyst
market (bid contract basis)
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4754
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 46
Sales of Refining Catalysts- world wide -
sim 25 Billion $yr
growth rate 75 Million$yr
Capacities of catalytic unitsi G (Milli t )
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4854
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 47
in Germany (Millions tyr)Fluid Catalytic Cracking 18
Hydrocracking 9
Catalytic Reforming 17
Alkylation 1
Isomerization 4
Ether 05
Hydrotreating 87
(Naphtha 27Kero 5MD 43VGO 12)
__________________________________________
Total 1365 120 of crude capacity
Catalysts in the Schwedt Refinery
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4954
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 48
y y
1 460 0002 220 000Total
1 000 000
400 000
30 000
10 00010 000
10 000
200 000
1 700 000
65 000
90 000105 000
60 000
FCC
Hydrotreater
Mild Hydrocracker
IsomerizationCat Reformer
Ether (ETBE)
Annual
Consumption
kgsyr
Inventory
Kilograms
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5054
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 49
rule of thumb
added value by only 10
performance improvement
is much more than the
total catalyst cost
Potentials for Improvement
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5154
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 50
l deep hydrotreated FCC feed
l new FCC catalysts (Low H-transfer)FCC Overcracking
Reduction of gasoline acc market
Manufactoring of boosters (export)
Increasement of propylene yield
Increasement of biofuels
(etherification of tertiary C4-C5+-Olefines)
FCC Yields (wt- on feed)
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5254
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 51
130
88
93
39
31
269
70
47
52
21
17
457
Propylene
Isobutane
n-Butanes
Isobutene
Isoamylenes (tert)
Naphtha
Overcracking(enhanced Catalyst)
Base Y-Zeolith + ZSM5
Closing Comments
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5354
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 52
bull Needs both
Teamplayers amp Individuals
bull Is of interest to bothAcademe + Industry
bull RampD in catalysis will remainchallenging and rewarding
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5454
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 53
Thank you for your attention
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 3454
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 33
FCC Features at the Beginning and Today (2)
today
early days
of catalytic cracking
bull Riser cracking
- cat residence time 5 - 15 sec- vapor residence time 1 - 5 sec
- 540 degC
bull Fluidized bed cracking
- catalyst residence time 30 -120 sec- vapor residence time 10 - 60 sec
- Temperatur 500 degC
Progress in Technology
EquipmentCatalyst
FCC History
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 3554
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 34
FCC History
360 - 560
Zeolite Re-H-Y ZSM 5
75015540802448
FeedstockBoiling range degC 265 - 400
Catalyst natural day
CatOil 35Cat losses kgt 15Reactor Temp degC 490Conversion wt- 55C3C4 wt- 10Gasoline wt- 38
TodayPCLA No 1 May 1942
FCC Performance at the Begining and Today
Powdered Catalyst Louisiana No1
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 3654
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 35
there have been so many changes
in the FCC unit that its forefathers
wouldnlsquot recognize their offspring
Cracking of VGO by FCC
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 36
Reactor Regenerator
Air
Vacuum Gasoil
Flue gas
Cracked products to DistillationLight Naphtha
Light Cycle Oil
Slurry
Heavy Naphtha
Cracking of VGO by FCC
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 37
FCC Unit PCK Schwedt
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 38
FCC Catalyst Additives
- for low sulfur gasoline
- for light olefines
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4054
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 39
Possible Gasoline Sulphur Reduction Mechanisms
A) Removal of S from gasoline precursors
B) Removal of S from gasoline range molecules
C) Conversion of heavy S species to coke
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4154
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 40
FCC Catalyst Additives
- for low sulfur gasoline
- for light olefines
World Propylene Demand by Region
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4254
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 41
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
1 9 9 3
1 9 9 4
1 9 9 5
1 9 9 6
1 9 9 7
1 9 9 8
1 9 9 9
2 0 0 0
2 0 0 1
2 0 0 2
2 0 0 3
D e m a n d ( m i l l i o n M e t r i c T o
n s )
Asia Middle East East Europe West Europe South America North America
py y g(source GMcElhiney Grace)
bull World wide long term growth of 5-6 per annum
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 42
Oslash Use of ZSM-5 zeolite enables the FCC unit
to make a valuable contribution
to propylene production
Oslash This contribution is expected
to increase significantly in the near future
World-wide Propylene Production
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4454
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 43
European refiners must
produce more diesel fuel
reduce gasoline yield
decrease production of heating oil
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4554
Current catalyst market
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4654
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 45
y( 13 billion $yr)
bull environmental catalysts 27 bull polymers 22
bull refining 21
bull petrochemicals 20
bull fine chemicals and inter mediates 10
The refining catalyst market is the most
competitive segment of the global catalyst
market (bid contract basis)
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4754
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 46
Sales of Refining Catalysts- world wide -
sim 25 Billion $yr
growth rate 75 Million$yr
Capacities of catalytic unitsi G (Milli t )
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4854
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 47
in Germany (Millions tyr)Fluid Catalytic Cracking 18
Hydrocracking 9
Catalytic Reforming 17
Alkylation 1
Isomerization 4
Ether 05
Hydrotreating 87
(Naphtha 27Kero 5MD 43VGO 12)
__________________________________________
Total 1365 120 of crude capacity
Catalysts in the Schwedt Refinery
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 48
y y
1 460 0002 220 000Total
1 000 000
400 000
30 000
10 00010 000
10 000
200 000
1 700 000
65 000
90 000105 000
60 000
FCC
Hydrotreater
Mild Hydrocracker
IsomerizationCat Reformer
Ether (ETBE)
Annual
Consumption
kgsyr
Inventory
Kilograms
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5054
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 49
rule of thumb
added value by only 10
performance improvement
is much more than the
total catalyst cost
Potentials for Improvement
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5154
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 50
l deep hydrotreated FCC feed
l new FCC catalysts (Low H-transfer)FCC Overcracking
Reduction of gasoline acc market
Manufactoring of boosters (export)
Increasement of propylene yield
Increasement of biofuels
(etherification of tertiary C4-C5+-Olefines)
FCC Yields (wt- on feed)
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5254
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 51
130
88
93
39
31
269
70
47
52
21
17
457
Propylene
Isobutane
n-Butanes
Isobutene
Isoamylenes (tert)
Naphtha
Overcracking(enhanced Catalyst)
Base Y-Zeolith + ZSM5
Closing Comments
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5354
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 52
bull Needs both
Teamplayers amp Individuals
bull Is of interest to bothAcademe + Industry
bull RampD in catalysis will remainchallenging and rewarding
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5454
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 53
Thank you for your attention
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 34
FCC History
360 - 560
Zeolite Re-H-Y ZSM 5
75015540802448
FeedstockBoiling range degC 265 - 400
Catalyst natural day
CatOil 35Cat losses kgt 15Reactor Temp degC 490Conversion wt- 55C3C4 wt- 10Gasoline wt- 38
TodayPCLA No 1 May 1942
FCC Performance at the Begining and Today
Powdered Catalyst Louisiana No1
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 35
there have been so many changes
in the FCC unit that its forefathers
wouldnlsquot recognize their offspring
Cracking of VGO by FCC
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 3754
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 36
Reactor Regenerator
Air
Vacuum Gasoil
Flue gas
Cracked products to DistillationLight Naphtha
Light Cycle Oil
Slurry
Heavy Naphtha
Cracking of VGO by FCC
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 3854
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 37
FCC Unit PCK Schwedt
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 38
FCC Catalyst Additives
- for low sulfur gasoline
- for light olefines
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4054
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 39
Possible Gasoline Sulphur Reduction Mechanisms
A) Removal of S from gasoline precursors
B) Removal of S from gasoline range molecules
C) Conversion of heavy S species to coke
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4154
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 40
FCC Catalyst Additives
- for low sulfur gasoline
- for light olefines
World Propylene Demand by Region
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4254
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 41
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
1 9 9 3
1 9 9 4
1 9 9 5
1 9 9 6
1 9 9 7
1 9 9 8
1 9 9 9
2 0 0 0
2 0 0 1
2 0 0 2
2 0 0 3
D e m a n d ( m i l l i o n M e t r i c T o
n s )
Asia Middle East East Europe West Europe South America North America
py y g(source GMcElhiney Grace)
bull World wide long term growth of 5-6 per annum
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4354
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 42
Oslash Use of ZSM-5 zeolite enables the FCC unit
to make a valuable contribution
to propylene production
Oslash This contribution is expected
to increase significantly in the near future
World-wide Propylene Production
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4454
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 43
European refiners must
produce more diesel fuel
reduce gasoline yield
decrease production of heating oil
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4554
Current catalyst market
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4654
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 45
y( 13 billion $yr)
bull environmental catalysts 27 bull polymers 22
bull refining 21
bull petrochemicals 20
bull fine chemicals and inter mediates 10
The refining catalyst market is the most
competitive segment of the global catalyst
market (bid contract basis)
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4754
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 46
Sales of Refining Catalysts- world wide -
sim 25 Billion $yr
growth rate 75 Million$yr
Capacities of catalytic unitsi G (Milli t )
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4854
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 47
in Germany (Millions tyr)Fluid Catalytic Cracking 18
Hydrocracking 9
Catalytic Reforming 17
Alkylation 1
Isomerization 4
Ether 05
Hydrotreating 87
(Naphtha 27Kero 5MD 43VGO 12)
__________________________________________
Total 1365 120 of crude capacity
Catalysts in the Schwedt Refinery
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4954
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 48
y y
1 460 0002 220 000Total
1 000 000
400 000
30 000
10 00010 000
10 000
200 000
1 700 000
65 000
90 000105 000
60 000
FCC
Hydrotreater
Mild Hydrocracker
IsomerizationCat Reformer
Ether (ETBE)
Annual
Consumption
kgsyr
Inventory
Kilograms
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5054
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 49
rule of thumb
added value by only 10
performance improvement
is much more than the
total catalyst cost
Potentials for Improvement
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5154
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 50
l deep hydrotreated FCC feed
l new FCC catalysts (Low H-transfer)FCC Overcracking
Reduction of gasoline acc market
Manufactoring of boosters (export)
Increasement of propylene yield
Increasement of biofuels
(etherification of tertiary C4-C5+-Olefines)
FCC Yields (wt- on feed)
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5254
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 51
130
88
93
39
31
269
70
47
52
21
17
457
Propylene
Isobutane
n-Butanes
Isobutene
Isoamylenes (tert)
Naphtha
Overcracking(enhanced Catalyst)
Base Y-Zeolith + ZSM5
Closing Comments
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5354
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 52
bull Needs both
Teamplayers amp Individuals
bull Is of interest to bothAcademe + Industry
bull RampD in catalysis will remainchallenging and rewarding
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5454
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 53
Thank you for your attention
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 3654
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 35
there have been so many changes
in the FCC unit that its forefathers
wouldnlsquot recognize their offspring
Cracking of VGO by FCC
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 3754
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 36
Reactor Regenerator
Air
Vacuum Gasoil
Flue gas
Cracked products to DistillationLight Naphtha
Light Cycle Oil
Slurry
Heavy Naphtha
Cracking of VGO by FCC
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 3854
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 37
FCC Unit PCK Schwedt
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 3954
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 38
FCC Catalyst Additives
- for low sulfur gasoline
- for light olefines
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4054
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 39
Possible Gasoline Sulphur Reduction Mechanisms
A) Removal of S from gasoline precursors
B) Removal of S from gasoline range molecules
C) Conversion of heavy S species to coke
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4154
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 40
FCC Catalyst Additives
- for low sulfur gasoline
- for light olefines
World Propylene Demand by Region
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4254
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 41
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
1 9 9 3
1 9 9 4
1 9 9 5
1 9 9 6
1 9 9 7
1 9 9 8
1 9 9 9
2 0 0 0
2 0 0 1
2 0 0 2
2 0 0 3
D e m a n d ( m i l l i o n M e t r i c T o
n s )
Asia Middle East East Europe West Europe South America North America
py y g(source GMcElhiney Grace)
bull World wide long term growth of 5-6 per annum
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4354
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 42
Oslash Use of ZSM-5 zeolite enables the FCC unit
to make a valuable contribution
to propylene production
Oslash This contribution is expected
to increase significantly in the near future
World-wide Propylene Production
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4454
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 43
European refiners must
produce more diesel fuel
reduce gasoline yield
decrease production of heating oil
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4554
Current catalyst market
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4654
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 45
y( 13 billion $yr)
bull environmental catalysts 27 bull polymers 22
bull refining 21
bull petrochemicals 20
bull fine chemicals and inter mediates 10
The refining catalyst market is the most
competitive segment of the global catalyst
market (bid contract basis)
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4754
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 46
Sales of Refining Catalysts- world wide -
sim 25 Billion $yr
growth rate 75 Million$yr
Capacities of catalytic unitsi G (Milli t )
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4854
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 47
in Germany (Millions tyr)Fluid Catalytic Cracking 18
Hydrocracking 9
Catalytic Reforming 17
Alkylation 1
Isomerization 4
Ether 05
Hydrotreating 87
(Naphtha 27Kero 5MD 43VGO 12)
__________________________________________
Total 1365 120 of crude capacity
Catalysts in the Schwedt Refinery
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4954
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 48
y y
1 460 0002 220 000Total
1 000 000
400 000
30 000
10 00010 000
10 000
200 000
1 700 000
65 000
90 000105 000
60 000
FCC
Hydrotreater
Mild Hydrocracker
IsomerizationCat Reformer
Ether (ETBE)
Annual
Consumption
kgsyr
Inventory
Kilograms
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5054
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 49
rule of thumb
added value by only 10
performance improvement
is much more than the
total catalyst cost
Potentials for Improvement
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5154
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 50
l deep hydrotreated FCC feed
l new FCC catalysts (Low H-transfer)FCC Overcracking
Reduction of gasoline acc market
Manufactoring of boosters (export)
Increasement of propylene yield
Increasement of biofuels
(etherification of tertiary C4-C5+-Olefines)
FCC Yields (wt- on feed)
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5254
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 51
130
88
93
39
31
269
70
47
52
21
17
457
Propylene
Isobutane
n-Butanes
Isobutene
Isoamylenes (tert)
Naphtha
Overcracking(enhanced Catalyst)
Base Y-Zeolith + ZSM5
Closing Comments
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5354
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 52
bull Needs both
Teamplayers amp Individuals
bull Is of interest to bothAcademe + Industry
bull RampD in catalysis will remainchallenging and rewarding
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5454
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 53
Thank you for your attention
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 3754
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 36
Reactor Regenerator
Air
Vacuum Gasoil
Flue gas
Cracked products to DistillationLight Naphtha
Light Cycle Oil
Slurry
Heavy Naphtha
Cracking of VGO by FCC
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 3854
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 37
FCC Unit PCK Schwedt
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 3954
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 38
FCC Catalyst Additives
- for low sulfur gasoline
- for light olefines
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4054
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 39
Possible Gasoline Sulphur Reduction Mechanisms
A) Removal of S from gasoline precursors
B) Removal of S from gasoline range molecules
C) Conversion of heavy S species to coke
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4154
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 40
FCC Catalyst Additives
- for low sulfur gasoline
- for light olefines
World Propylene Demand by Region
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4254
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 41
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
1 9 9 3
1 9 9 4
1 9 9 5
1 9 9 6
1 9 9 7
1 9 9 8
1 9 9 9
2 0 0 0
2 0 0 1
2 0 0 2
2 0 0 3
D e m a n d ( m i l l i o n M e t r i c T o
n s )
Asia Middle East East Europe West Europe South America North America
py y g(source GMcElhiney Grace)
bull World wide long term growth of 5-6 per annum
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4354
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 42
Oslash Use of ZSM-5 zeolite enables the FCC unit
to make a valuable contribution
to propylene production
Oslash This contribution is expected
to increase significantly in the near future
World-wide Propylene Production
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4454
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 43
European refiners must
produce more diesel fuel
reduce gasoline yield
decrease production of heating oil
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4554
Current catalyst market
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4654
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 45
y( 13 billion $yr)
bull environmental catalysts 27 bull polymers 22
bull refining 21
bull petrochemicals 20
bull fine chemicals and inter mediates 10
The refining catalyst market is the most
competitive segment of the global catalyst
market (bid contract basis)
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4754
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 46
Sales of Refining Catalysts- world wide -
sim 25 Billion $yr
growth rate 75 Million$yr
Capacities of catalytic unitsi G (Milli t )
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4854
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 47
in Germany (Millions tyr)Fluid Catalytic Cracking 18
Hydrocracking 9
Catalytic Reforming 17
Alkylation 1
Isomerization 4
Ether 05
Hydrotreating 87
(Naphtha 27Kero 5MD 43VGO 12)
__________________________________________
Total 1365 120 of crude capacity
Catalysts in the Schwedt Refinery
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4954
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 48
y y
1 460 0002 220 000Total
1 000 000
400 000
30 000
10 00010 000
10 000
200 000
1 700 000
65 000
90 000105 000
60 000
FCC
Hydrotreater
Mild Hydrocracker
IsomerizationCat Reformer
Ether (ETBE)
Annual
Consumption
kgsyr
Inventory
Kilograms
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5054
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 49
rule of thumb
added value by only 10
performance improvement
is much more than the
total catalyst cost
Potentials for Improvement
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5154
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 50
l deep hydrotreated FCC feed
l new FCC catalysts (Low H-transfer)FCC Overcracking
Reduction of gasoline acc market
Manufactoring of boosters (export)
Increasement of propylene yield
Increasement of biofuels
(etherification of tertiary C4-C5+-Olefines)
FCC Yields (wt- on feed)
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5254
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 51
130
88
93
39
31
269
70
47
52
21
17
457
Propylene
Isobutane
n-Butanes
Isobutene
Isoamylenes (tert)
Naphtha
Overcracking(enhanced Catalyst)
Base Y-Zeolith + ZSM5
Closing Comments
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5354
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 52
bull Needs both
Teamplayers amp Individuals
bull Is of interest to bothAcademe + Industry
bull RampD in catalysis will remainchallenging and rewarding
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5454
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 53
Thank you for your attention
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 37
FCC Unit PCK Schwedt
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 3954
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 38
FCC Catalyst Additives
- for low sulfur gasoline
- for light olefines
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4054
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 39
Possible Gasoline Sulphur Reduction Mechanisms
A) Removal of S from gasoline precursors
B) Removal of S from gasoline range molecules
C) Conversion of heavy S species to coke
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4154
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 40
FCC Catalyst Additives
- for low sulfur gasoline
- for light olefines
World Propylene Demand by Region
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4254
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 41
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
1 9 9 3
1 9 9 4
1 9 9 5
1 9 9 6
1 9 9 7
1 9 9 8
1 9 9 9
2 0 0 0
2 0 0 1
2 0 0 2
2 0 0 3
D e m a n d ( m i l l i o n M e t r i c T o
n s )
Asia Middle East East Europe West Europe South America North America
py y g(source GMcElhiney Grace)
bull World wide long term growth of 5-6 per annum
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4354
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 42
Oslash Use of ZSM-5 zeolite enables the FCC unit
to make a valuable contribution
to propylene production
Oslash This contribution is expected
to increase significantly in the near future
World-wide Propylene Production
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4454
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 43
European refiners must
produce more diesel fuel
reduce gasoline yield
decrease production of heating oil
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4554
Current catalyst market
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4654
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 45
y( 13 billion $yr)
bull environmental catalysts 27 bull polymers 22
bull refining 21
bull petrochemicals 20
bull fine chemicals and inter mediates 10
The refining catalyst market is the most
competitive segment of the global catalyst
market (bid contract basis)
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4754
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 46
Sales of Refining Catalysts- world wide -
sim 25 Billion $yr
growth rate 75 Million$yr
Capacities of catalytic unitsi G (Milli t )
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4854
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 47
in Germany (Millions tyr)Fluid Catalytic Cracking 18
Hydrocracking 9
Catalytic Reforming 17
Alkylation 1
Isomerization 4
Ether 05
Hydrotreating 87
(Naphtha 27Kero 5MD 43VGO 12)
__________________________________________
Total 1365 120 of crude capacity
Catalysts in the Schwedt Refinery
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4954
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 48
y y
1 460 0002 220 000Total
1 000 000
400 000
30 000
10 00010 000
10 000
200 000
1 700 000
65 000
90 000105 000
60 000
FCC
Hydrotreater
Mild Hydrocracker
IsomerizationCat Reformer
Ether (ETBE)
Annual
Consumption
kgsyr
Inventory
Kilograms
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5054
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 49
rule of thumb
added value by only 10
performance improvement
is much more than the
total catalyst cost
Potentials for Improvement
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5154
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 50
l deep hydrotreated FCC feed
l new FCC catalysts (Low H-transfer)FCC Overcracking
Reduction of gasoline acc market
Manufactoring of boosters (export)
Increasement of propylene yield
Increasement of biofuels
(etherification of tertiary C4-C5+-Olefines)
FCC Yields (wt- on feed)
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5254
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 51
130
88
93
39
31
269
70
47
52
21
17
457
Propylene
Isobutane
n-Butanes
Isobutene
Isoamylenes (tert)
Naphtha
Overcracking(enhanced Catalyst)
Base Y-Zeolith + ZSM5
Closing Comments
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5354
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 52
bull Needs both
Teamplayers amp Individuals
bull Is of interest to bothAcademe + Industry
bull RampD in catalysis will remainchallenging and rewarding
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5454
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 53
Thank you for your attention
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 3954
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 38
FCC Catalyst Additives
- for low sulfur gasoline
- for light olefines
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4054
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 39
Possible Gasoline Sulphur Reduction Mechanisms
A) Removal of S from gasoline precursors
B) Removal of S from gasoline range molecules
C) Conversion of heavy S species to coke
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4154
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 40
FCC Catalyst Additives
- for low sulfur gasoline
- for light olefines
World Propylene Demand by Region
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4254
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 41
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
1 9 9 3
1 9 9 4
1 9 9 5
1 9 9 6
1 9 9 7
1 9 9 8
1 9 9 9
2 0 0 0
2 0 0 1
2 0 0 2
2 0 0 3
D e m a n d ( m i l l i o n M e t r i c T o
n s )
Asia Middle East East Europe West Europe South America North America
py y g(source GMcElhiney Grace)
bull World wide long term growth of 5-6 per annum
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4354
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 42
Oslash Use of ZSM-5 zeolite enables the FCC unit
to make a valuable contribution
to propylene production
Oslash This contribution is expected
to increase significantly in the near future
World-wide Propylene Production
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4454
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 43
European refiners must
produce more diesel fuel
reduce gasoline yield
decrease production of heating oil
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4554
Current catalyst market
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4654
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 45
y( 13 billion $yr)
bull environmental catalysts 27 bull polymers 22
bull refining 21
bull petrochemicals 20
bull fine chemicals and inter mediates 10
The refining catalyst market is the most
competitive segment of the global catalyst
market (bid contract basis)
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4754
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 46
Sales of Refining Catalysts- world wide -
sim 25 Billion $yr
growth rate 75 Million$yr
Capacities of catalytic unitsi G (Milli t )
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4854
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 47
in Germany (Millions tyr)Fluid Catalytic Cracking 18
Hydrocracking 9
Catalytic Reforming 17
Alkylation 1
Isomerization 4
Ether 05
Hydrotreating 87
(Naphtha 27Kero 5MD 43VGO 12)
__________________________________________
Total 1365 120 of crude capacity
Catalysts in the Schwedt Refinery
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4954
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 48
y y
1 460 0002 220 000Total
1 000 000
400 000
30 000
10 00010 000
10 000
200 000
1 700 000
65 000
90 000105 000
60 000
FCC
Hydrotreater
Mild Hydrocracker
IsomerizationCat Reformer
Ether (ETBE)
Annual
Consumption
kgsyr
Inventory
Kilograms
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5054
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 49
rule of thumb
added value by only 10
performance improvement
is much more than the
total catalyst cost
Potentials for Improvement
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5154
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 50
l deep hydrotreated FCC feed
l new FCC catalysts (Low H-transfer)FCC Overcracking
Reduction of gasoline acc market
Manufactoring of boosters (export)
Increasement of propylene yield
Increasement of biofuels
(etherification of tertiary C4-C5+-Olefines)
FCC Yields (wt- on feed)
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5254
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 51
130
88
93
39
31
269
70
47
52
21
17
457
Propylene
Isobutane
n-Butanes
Isobutene
Isoamylenes (tert)
Naphtha
Overcracking(enhanced Catalyst)
Base Y-Zeolith + ZSM5
Closing Comments
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5354
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 52
bull Needs both
Teamplayers amp Individuals
bull Is of interest to bothAcademe + Industry
bull RampD in catalysis will remainchallenging and rewarding
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5454
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 53
Thank you for your attention
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4054
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 39
Possible Gasoline Sulphur Reduction Mechanisms
A) Removal of S from gasoline precursors
B) Removal of S from gasoline range molecules
C) Conversion of heavy S species to coke
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4154
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 40
FCC Catalyst Additives
- for low sulfur gasoline
- for light olefines
World Propylene Demand by Region
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4254
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 41
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
1 9 9 3
1 9 9 4
1 9 9 5
1 9 9 6
1 9 9 7
1 9 9 8
1 9 9 9
2 0 0 0
2 0 0 1
2 0 0 2
2 0 0 3
D e m a n d ( m i l l i o n M e t r i c T o
n s )
Asia Middle East East Europe West Europe South America North America
py y g(source GMcElhiney Grace)
bull World wide long term growth of 5-6 per annum
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4354
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 42
Oslash Use of ZSM-5 zeolite enables the FCC unit
to make a valuable contribution
to propylene production
Oslash This contribution is expected
to increase significantly in the near future
World-wide Propylene Production
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4454
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 43
European refiners must
produce more diesel fuel
reduce gasoline yield
decrease production of heating oil
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4554
Current catalyst market
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4654
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 45
y( 13 billion $yr)
bull environmental catalysts 27 bull polymers 22
bull refining 21
bull petrochemicals 20
bull fine chemicals and inter mediates 10
The refining catalyst market is the most
competitive segment of the global catalyst
market (bid contract basis)
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4754
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 46
Sales of Refining Catalysts- world wide -
sim 25 Billion $yr
growth rate 75 Million$yr
Capacities of catalytic unitsi G (Milli t )
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4854
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 47
in Germany (Millions tyr)Fluid Catalytic Cracking 18
Hydrocracking 9
Catalytic Reforming 17
Alkylation 1
Isomerization 4
Ether 05
Hydrotreating 87
(Naphtha 27Kero 5MD 43VGO 12)
__________________________________________
Total 1365 120 of crude capacity
Catalysts in the Schwedt Refinery
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4954
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 48
y y
1 460 0002 220 000Total
1 000 000
400 000
30 000
10 00010 000
10 000
200 000
1 700 000
65 000
90 000105 000
60 000
FCC
Hydrotreater
Mild Hydrocracker
IsomerizationCat Reformer
Ether (ETBE)
Annual
Consumption
kgsyr
Inventory
Kilograms
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5054
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 49
rule of thumb
added value by only 10
performance improvement
is much more than the
total catalyst cost
Potentials for Improvement
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5154
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 50
l deep hydrotreated FCC feed
l new FCC catalysts (Low H-transfer)FCC Overcracking
Reduction of gasoline acc market
Manufactoring of boosters (export)
Increasement of propylene yield
Increasement of biofuels
(etherification of tertiary C4-C5+-Olefines)
FCC Yields (wt- on feed)
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5254
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 51
130
88
93
39
31
269
70
47
52
21
17
457
Propylene
Isobutane
n-Butanes
Isobutene
Isoamylenes (tert)
Naphtha
Overcracking(enhanced Catalyst)
Base Y-Zeolith + ZSM5
Closing Comments
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5354
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 52
bull Needs both
Teamplayers amp Individuals
bull Is of interest to bothAcademe + Industry
bull RampD in catalysis will remainchallenging and rewarding
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5454
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 53
Thank you for your attention
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4154
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 40
FCC Catalyst Additives
- for low sulfur gasoline
- for light olefines
World Propylene Demand by Region
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4254
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 41
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
1 9 9 3
1 9 9 4
1 9 9 5
1 9 9 6
1 9 9 7
1 9 9 8
1 9 9 9
2 0 0 0
2 0 0 1
2 0 0 2
2 0 0 3
D e m a n d ( m i l l i o n M e t r i c T o
n s )
Asia Middle East East Europe West Europe South America North America
py y g(source GMcElhiney Grace)
bull World wide long term growth of 5-6 per annum
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4354
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 42
Oslash Use of ZSM-5 zeolite enables the FCC unit
to make a valuable contribution
to propylene production
Oslash This contribution is expected
to increase significantly in the near future
World-wide Propylene Production
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4454
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 43
European refiners must
produce more diesel fuel
reduce gasoline yield
decrease production of heating oil
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4554
Current catalyst market
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4654
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 45
y( 13 billion $yr)
bull environmental catalysts 27 bull polymers 22
bull refining 21
bull petrochemicals 20
bull fine chemicals and inter mediates 10
The refining catalyst market is the most
competitive segment of the global catalyst
market (bid contract basis)
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4754
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 46
Sales of Refining Catalysts- world wide -
sim 25 Billion $yr
growth rate 75 Million$yr
Capacities of catalytic unitsi G (Milli t )
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4854
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 47
in Germany (Millions tyr)Fluid Catalytic Cracking 18
Hydrocracking 9
Catalytic Reforming 17
Alkylation 1
Isomerization 4
Ether 05
Hydrotreating 87
(Naphtha 27Kero 5MD 43VGO 12)
__________________________________________
Total 1365 120 of crude capacity
Catalysts in the Schwedt Refinery
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4954
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 48
y y
1 460 0002 220 000Total
1 000 000
400 000
30 000
10 00010 000
10 000
200 000
1 700 000
65 000
90 000105 000
60 000
FCC
Hydrotreater
Mild Hydrocracker
IsomerizationCat Reformer
Ether (ETBE)
Annual
Consumption
kgsyr
Inventory
Kilograms
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5054
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 49
rule of thumb
added value by only 10
performance improvement
is much more than the
total catalyst cost
Potentials for Improvement
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5154
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 50
l deep hydrotreated FCC feed
l new FCC catalysts (Low H-transfer)FCC Overcracking
Reduction of gasoline acc market
Manufactoring of boosters (export)
Increasement of propylene yield
Increasement of biofuels
(etherification of tertiary C4-C5+-Olefines)
FCC Yields (wt- on feed)
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5254
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 51
130
88
93
39
31
269
70
47
52
21
17
457
Propylene
Isobutane
n-Butanes
Isobutene
Isoamylenes (tert)
Naphtha
Overcracking(enhanced Catalyst)
Base Y-Zeolith + ZSM5
Closing Comments
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5354
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 52
bull Needs both
Teamplayers amp Individuals
bull Is of interest to bothAcademe + Industry
bull RampD in catalysis will remainchallenging and rewarding
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5454
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 53
Thank you for your attention
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4254
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 41
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
1 9 9 3
1 9 9 4
1 9 9 5
1 9 9 6
1 9 9 7
1 9 9 8
1 9 9 9
2 0 0 0
2 0 0 1
2 0 0 2
2 0 0 3
D e m a n d ( m i l l i o n M e t r i c T o
n s )
Asia Middle East East Europe West Europe South America North America
py y g(source GMcElhiney Grace)
bull World wide long term growth of 5-6 per annum
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4354
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 42
Oslash Use of ZSM-5 zeolite enables the FCC unit
to make a valuable contribution
to propylene production
Oslash This contribution is expected
to increase significantly in the near future
World-wide Propylene Production
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4454
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 43
European refiners must
produce more diesel fuel
reduce gasoline yield
decrease production of heating oil
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4554
Current catalyst market
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4654
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 45
y( 13 billion $yr)
bull environmental catalysts 27 bull polymers 22
bull refining 21
bull petrochemicals 20
bull fine chemicals and inter mediates 10
The refining catalyst market is the most
competitive segment of the global catalyst
market (bid contract basis)
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4754
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 46
Sales of Refining Catalysts- world wide -
sim 25 Billion $yr
growth rate 75 Million$yr
Capacities of catalytic unitsi G (Milli t )
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4854
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 47
in Germany (Millions tyr)Fluid Catalytic Cracking 18
Hydrocracking 9
Catalytic Reforming 17
Alkylation 1
Isomerization 4
Ether 05
Hydrotreating 87
(Naphtha 27Kero 5MD 43VGO 12)
__________________________________________
Total 1365 120 of crude capacity
Catalysts in the Schwedt Refinery
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4954
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 48
y y
1 460 0002 220 000Total
1 000 000
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IsomerizationCat Reformer
Ether (ETBE)
Annual
Consumption
kgsyr
Inventory
Kilograms
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5054
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 49
rule of thumb
added value by only 10
performance improvement
is much more than the
total catalyst cost
Potentials for Improvement
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5154
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 50
l deep hydrotreated FCC feed
l new FCC catalysts (Low H-transfer)FCC Overcracking
Reduction of gasoline acc market
Manufactoring of boosters (export)
Increasement of propylene yield
Increasement of biofuels
(etherification of tertiary C4-C5+-Olefines)
FCC Yields (wt- on feed)
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5254
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 51
130
88
93
39
31
269
70
47
52
21
17
457
Propylene
Isobutane
n-Butanes
Isobutene
Isoamylenes (tert)
Naphtha
Overcracking(enhanced Catalyst)
Base Y-Zeolith + ZSM5
Closing Comments
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5354
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 52
bull Needs both
Teamplayers amp Individuals
bull Is of interest to bothAcademe + Industry
bull RampD in catalysis will remainchallenging and rewarding
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5454
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 53
Thank you for your attention
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 42
Oslash Use of ZSM-5 zeolite enables the FCC unit
to make a valuable contribution
to propylene production
Oslash This contribution is expected
to increase significantly in the near future
World-wide Propylene Production
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 43
European refiners must
produce more diesel fuel
reduce gasoline yield
decrease production of heating oil
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4554
Current catalyst market
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4654
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 45
y( 13 billion $yr)
bull environmental catalysts 27 bull polymers 22
bull refining 21
bull petrochemicals 20
bull fine chemicals and inter mediates 10
The refining catalyst market is the most
competitive segment of the global catalyst
market (bid contract basis)
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4754
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 46
Sales of Refining Catalysts- world wide -
sim 25 Billion $yr
growth rate 75 Million$yr
Capacities of catalytic unitsi G (Milli t )
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4854
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 47
in Germany (Millions tyr)Fluid Catalytic Cracking 18
Hydrocracking 9
Catalytic Reforming 17
Alkylation 1
Isomerization 4
Ether 05
Hydrotreating 87
(Naphtha 27Kero 5MD 43VGO 12)
__________________________________________
Total 1365 120 of crude capacity
Catalysts in the Schwedt Refinery
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4954
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 48
y y
1 460 0002 220 000Total
1 000 000
400 000
30 000
10 00010 000
10 000
200 000
1 700 000
65 000
90 000105 000
60 000
FCC
Hydrotreater
Mild Hydrocracker
IsomerizationCat Reformer
Ether (ETBE)
Annual
Consumption
kgsyr
Inventory
Kilograms
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5054
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 49
rule of thumb
added value by only 10
performance improvement
is much more than the
total catalyst cost
Potentials for Improvement
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5154
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 50
l deep hydrotreated FCC feed
l new FCC catalysts (Low H-transfer)FCC Overcracking
Reduction of gasoline acc market
Manufactoring of boosters (export)
Increasement of propylene yield
Increasement of biofuels
(etherification of tertiary C4-C5+-Olefines)
FCC Yields (wt- on feed)
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5254
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 51
130
88
93
39
31
269
70
47
52
21
17
457
Propylene
Isobutane
n-Butanes
Isobutene
Isoamylenes (tert)
Naphtha
Overcracking(enhanced Catalyst)
Base Y-Zeolith + ZSM5
Closing Comments
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5354
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 52
bull Needs both
Teamplayers amp Individuals
bull Is of interest to bothAcademe + Industry
bull RampD in catalysis will remainchallenging and rewarding
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5454
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 53
Thank you for your attention
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4454
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 43
European refiners must
produce more diesel fuel
reduce gasoline yield
decrease production of heating oil
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4554
Current catalyst market
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4654
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 45
y( 13 billion $yr)
bull environmental catalysts 27 bull polymers 22
bull refining 21
bull petrochemicals 20
bull fine chemicals and inter mediates 10
The refining catalyst market is the most
competitive segment of the global catalyst
market (bid contract basis)
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4754
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 46
Sales of Refining Catalysts- world wide -
sim 25 Billion $yr
growth rate 75 Million$yr
Capacities of catalytic unitsi G (Milli t )
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4854
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 47
in Germany (Millions tyr)Fluid Catalytic Cracking 18
Hydrocracking 9
Catalytic Reforming 17
Alkylation 1
Isomerization 4
Ether 05
Hydrotreating 87
(Naphtha 27Kero 5MD 43VGO 12)
__________________________________________
Total 1365 120 of crude capacity
Catalysts in the Schwedt Refinery
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4954
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 48
y y
1 460 0002 220 000Total
1 000 000
400 000
30 000
10 00010 000
10 000
200 000
1 700 000
65 000
90 000105 000
60 000
FCC
Hydrotreater
Mild Hydrocracker
IsomerizationCat Reformer
Ether (ETBE)
Annual
Consumption
kgsyr
Inventory
Kilograms
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5054
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 49
rule of thumb
added value by only 10
performance improvement
is much more than the
total catalyst cost
Potentials for Improvement
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5154
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 50
l deep hydrotreated FCC feed
l new FCC catalysts (Low H-transfer)FCC Overcracking
Reduction of gasoline acc market
Manufactoring of boosters (export)
Increasement of propylene yield
Increasement of biofuels
(etherification of tertiary C4-C5+-Olefines)
FCC Yields (wt- on feed)
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5254
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 51
130
88
93
39
31
269
70
47
52
21
17
457
Propylene
Isobutane
n-Butanes
Isobutene
Isoamylenes (tert)
Naphtha
Overcracking(enhanced Catalyst)
Base Y-Zeolith + ZSM5
Closing Comments
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5354
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 52
bull Needs both
Teamplayers amp Individuals
bull Is of interest to bothAcademe + Industry
bull RampD in catalysis will remainchallenging and rewarding
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5454
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 53
Thank you for your attention
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4554
Current catalyst market
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4654
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 45
y( 13 billion $yr)
bull environmental catalysts 27 bull polymers 22
bull refining 21
bull petrochemicals 20
bull fine chemicals and inter mediates 10
The refining catalyst market is the most
competitive segment of the global catalyst
market (bid contract basis)
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4754
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 46
Sales of Refining Catalysts- world wide -
sim 25 Billion $yr
growth rate 75 Million$yr
Capacities of catalytic unitsi G (Milli t )
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4854
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 47
in Germany (Millions tyr)Fluid Catalytic Cracking 18
Hydrocracking 9
Catalytic Reforming 17
Alkylation 1
Isomerization 4
Ether 05
Hydrotreating 87
(Naphtha 27Kero 5MD 43VGO 12)
__________________________________________
Total 1365 120 of crude capacity
Catalysts in the Schwedt Refinery
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4954
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 48
y y
1 460 0002 220 000Total
1 000 000
400 000
30 000
10 00010 000
10 000
200 000
1 700 000
65 000
90 000105 000
60 000
FCC
Hydrotreater
Mild Hydrocracker
IsomerizationCat Reformer
Ether (ETBE)
Annual
Consumption
kgsyr
Inventory
Kilograms
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5054
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 49
rule of thumb
added value by only 10
performance improvement
is much more than the
total catalyst cost
Potentials for Improvement
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5154
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 50
l deep hydrotreated FCC feed
l new FCC catalysts (Low H-transfer)FCC Overcracking
Reduction of gasoline acc market
Manufactoring of boosters (export)
Increasement of propylene yield
Increasement of biofuels
(etherification of tertiary C4-C5+-Olefines)
FCC Yields (wt- on feed)
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5254
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 51
130
88
93
39
31
269
70
47
52
21
17
457
Propylene
Isobutane
n-Butanes
Isobutene
Isoamylenes (tert)
Naphtha
Overcracking(enhanced Catalyst)
Base Y-Zeolith + ZSM5
Closing Comments
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5354
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 52
bull Needs both
Teamplayers amp Individuals
bull Is of interest to bothAcademe + Industry
bull RampD in catalysis will remainchallenging and rewarding
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5454
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 53
Thank you for your attention
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4654
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 45
y( 13 billion $yr)
bull environmental catalysts 27 bull polymers 22
bull refining 21
bull petrochemicals 20
bull fine chemicals and inter mediates 10
The refining catalyst market is the most
competitive segment of the global catalyst
market (bid contract basis)
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4754
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 46
Sales of Refining Catalysts- world wide -
sim 25 Billion $yr
growth rate 75 Million$yr
Capacities of catalytic unitsi G (Milli t )
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4854
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 47
in Germany (Millions tyr)Fluid Catalytic Cracking 18
Hydrocracking 9
Catalytic Reforming 17
Alkylation 1
Isomerization 4
Ether 05
Hydrotreating 87
(Naphtha 27Kero 5MD 43VGO 12)
__________________________________________
Total 1365 120 of crude capacity
Catalysts in the Schwedt Refinery
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4954
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 48
y y
1 460 0002 220 000Total
1 000 000
400 000
30 000
10 00010 000
10 000
200 000
1 700 000
65 000
90 000105 000
60 000
FCC
Hydrotreater
Mild Hydrocracker
IsomerizationCat Reformer
Ether (ETBE)
Annual
Consumption
kgsyr
Inventory
Kilograms
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5054
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 49
rule of thumb
added value by only 10
performance improvement
is much more than the
total catalyst cost
Potentials for Improvement
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5154
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 50
l deep hydrotreated FCC feed
l new FCC catalysts (Low H-transfer)FCC Overcracking
Reduction of gasoline acc market
Manufactoring of boosters (export)
Increasement of propylene yield
Increasement of biofuels
(etherification of tertiary C4-C5+-Olefines)
FCC Yields (wt- on feed)
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5254
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 51
130
88
93
39
31
269
70
47
52
21
17
457
Propylene
Isobutane
n-Butanes
Isobutene
Isoamylenes (tert)
Naphtha
Overcracking(enhanced Catalyst)
Base Y-Zeolith + ZSM5
Closing Comments
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5354
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 52
bull Needs both
Teamplayers amp Individuals
bull Is of interest to bothAcademe + Industry
bull RampD in catalysis will remainchallenging and rewarding
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5454
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 53
Thank you for your attention
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4754
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 46
Sales of Refining Catalysts- world wide -
sim 25 Billion $yr
growth rate 75 Million$yr
Capacities of catalytic unitsi G (Milli t )
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4854
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 47
in Germany (Millions tyr)Fluid Catalytic Cracking 18
Hydrocracking 9
Catalytic Reforming 17
Alkylation 1
Isomerization 4
Ether 05
Hydrotreating 87
(Naphtha 27Kero 5MD 43VGO 12)
__________________________________________
Total 1365 120 of crude capacity
Catalysts in the Schwedt Refinery
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4954
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 48
y y
1 460 0002 220 000Total
1 000 000
400 000
30 000
10 00010 000
10 000
200 000
1 700 000
65 000
90 000105 000
60 000
FCC
Hydrotreater
Mild Hydrocracker
IsomerizationCat Reformer
Ether (ETBE)
Annual
Consumption
kgsyr
Inventory
Kilograms
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5054
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 49
rule of thumb
added value by only 10
performance improvement
is much more than the
total catalyst cost
Potentials for Improvement
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5154
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 50
l deep hydrotreated FCC feed
l new FCC catalysts (Low H-transfer)FCC Overcracking
Reduction of gasoline acc market
Manufactoring of boosters (export)
Increasement of propylene yield
Increasement of biofuels
(etherification of tertiary C4-C5+-Olefines)
FCC Yields (wt- on feed)
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5254
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 51
130
88
93
39
31
269
70
47
52
21
17
457
Propylene
Isobutane
n-Butanes
Isobutene
Isoamylenes (tert)
Naphtha
Overcracking(enhanced Catalyst)
Base Y-Zeolith + ZSM5
Closing Comments
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5354
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 52
bull Needs both
Teamplayers amp Individuals
bull Is of interest to bothAcademe + Industry
bull RampD in catalysis will remainchallenging and rewarding
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5454
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 53
Thank you for your attention
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4854
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 47
in Germany (Millions tyr)Fluid Catalytic Cracking 18
Hydrocracking 9
Catalytic Reforming 17
Alkylation 1
Isomerization 4
Ether 05
Hydrotreating 87
(Naphtha 27Kero 5MD 43VGO 12)
__________________________________________
Total 1365 120 of crude capacity
Catalysts in the Schwedt Refinery
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4954
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 48
y y
1 460 0002 220 000Total
1 000 000
400 000
30 000
10 00010 000
10 000
200 000
1 700 000
65 000
90 000105 000
60 000
FCC
Hydrotreater
Mild Hydrocracker
IsomerizationCat Reformer
Ether (ETBE)
Annual
Consumption
kgsyr
Inventory
Kilograms
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5054
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 49
rule of thumb
added value by only 10
performance improvement
is much more than the
total catalyst cost
Potentials for Improvement
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5154
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 50
l deep hydrotreated FCC feed
l new FCC catalysts (Low H-transfer)FCC Overcracking
Reduction of gasoline acc market
Manufactoring of boosters (export)
Increasement of propylene yield
Increasement of biofuels
(etherification of tertiary C4-C5+-Olefines)
FCC Yields (wt- on feed)
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5254
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 51
130
88
93
39
31
269
70
47
52
21
17
457
Propylene
Isobutane
n-Butanes
Isobutene
Isoamylenes (tert)
Naphtha
Overcracking(enhanced Catalyst)
Base Y-Zeolith + ZSM5
Closing Comments
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5354
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 52
bull Needs both
Teamplayers amp Individuals
bull Is of interest to bothAcademe + Industry
bull RampD in catalysis will remainchallenging and rewarding
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5454
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 53
Thank you for your attention
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 4954
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 48
y y
1 460 0002 220 000Total
1 000 000
400 000
30 000
10 00010 000
10 000
200 000
1 700 000
65 000
90 000105 000
60 000
FCC
Hydrotreater
Mild Hydrocracker
IsomerizationCat Reformer
Ether (ETBE)
Annual
Consumption
kgsyr
Inventory
Kilograms
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5054
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 49
rule of thumb
added value by only 10
performance improvement
is much more than the
total catalyst cost
Potentials for Improvement
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5154
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 50
l deep hydrotreated FCC feed
l new FCC catalysts (Low H-transfer)FCC Overcracking
Reduction of gasoline acc market
Manufactoring of boosters (export)
Increasement of propylene yield
Increasement of biofuels
(etherification of tertiary C4-C5+-Olefines)
FCC Yields (wt- on feed)
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5254
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 51
130
88
93
39
31
269
70
47
52
21
17
457
Propylene
Isobutane
n-Butanes
Isobutene
Isoamylenes (tert)
Naphtha
Overcracking(enhanced Catalyst)
Base Y-Zeolith + ZSM5
Closing Comments
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5354
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 52
bull Needs both
Teamplayers amp Individuals
bull Is of interest to bothAcademe + Industry
bull RampD in catalysis will remainchallenging and rewarding
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5454
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 53
Thank you for your attention
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5054
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 49
rule of thumb
added value by only 10
performance improvement
is much more than the
total catalyst cost
Potentials for Improvement
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5154
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 50
l deep hydrotreated FCC feed
l new FCC catalysts (Low H-transfer)FCC Overcracking
Reduction of gasoline acc market
Manufactoring of boosters (export)
Increasement of propylene yield
Increasement of biofuels
(etherification of tertiary C4-C5+-Olefines)
FCC Yields (wt- on feed)
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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Figure 51
130
88
93
39
31
269
70
47
52
21
17
457
Propylene
Isobutane
n-Butanes
Isobutene
Isoamylenes (tert)
Naphtha
Overcracking(enhanced Catalyst)
Base Y-Zeolith + ZSM5
Closing Comments
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Figure 52
bull Needs both
Teamplayers amp Individuals
bull Is of interest to bothAcademe + Industry
bull RampD in catalysis will remainchallenging and rewarding
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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Figure 53
Thank you for your attention
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Figure 50
l deep hydrotreated FCC feed
l new FCC catalysts (Low H-transfer)FCC Overcracking
Reduction of gasoline acc market
Manufactoring of boosters (export)
Increasement of propylene yield
Increasement of biofuels
(etherification of tertiary C4-C5+-Olefines)
FCC Yields (wt- on feed)
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5254
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 51
130
88
93
39
31
269
70
47
52
21
17
457
Propylene
Isobutane
n-Butanes
Isobutene
Isoamylenes (tert)
Naphtha
Overcracking(enhanced Catalyst)
Base Y-Zeolith + ZSM5
Closing Comments
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5354
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 52
bull Needs both
Teamplayers amp Individuals
bull Is of interest to bothAcademe + Industry
bull RampD in catalysis will remainchallenging and rewarding
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5454
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 53
Thank you for your attention
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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Figure 51
130
88
93
39
31
269
70
47
52
21
17
457
Propylene
Isobutane
n-Butanes
Isobutene
Isoamylenes (tert)
Naphtha
Overcracking(enhanced Catalyst)
Base Y-Zeolith + ZSM5
Closing Comments
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5354
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 52
bull Needs both
Teamplayers amp Individuals
bull Is of interest to bothAcademe + Industry
bull RampD in catalysis will remainchallenging and rewarding
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5454
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 53
Thank you for your attention
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
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Figure 52
bull Needs both
Teamplayers amp Individuals
bull Is of interest to bothAcademe + Industry
bull RampD in catalysis will remainchallenging and rewarding
8102019 Catalysis in a Refinery
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcatalysis-in-a-refinery 5454
x15_Info_Vortraumlge_Ringvortrag Februar 2005
Figure 53
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