The Challenge
- Switching to heavy crude oils increases the production of heavy distillates further cracked by the FCCU (Fluid Catalyst Cracking Unit) into lighter fractions.
- FCCU process optimization is a complicated task involving many variable process parameters.
- FCCU process optimization software adjusts operation parameters based on a static database. Physical properties of the feedstock fluctuate constantly turning the FCCU into a highly dynamic system.
- Real time on-line monitoring is critical in the optimization of the FCCU process. 4IR’s AI-60 Analyzer provides game-changing technology which enables real time analytical data.
FCC Profits – Process Sketch
FCC Profits – Process Sketch
Increase FCC Profits – Saving with AI-60
Utilizing the AI-60 in FCCU helps to optimize the process in the following ways:
- Bring valuable information online.
- Provide ability to run combined feedstock (both from the VAC unit and Tankage).
- Increase unit feed variability.
- Shift closer to constraint of process unit.
- Minimize lab sampling.
- Feed forward control into FCCU Advanced Process Control software.