Deep catalytic cracking plant produces propylene in Thailand

In May 1997, the Thai Petrochemical Industry Public Co. Ltd. (TPI) deep catalytic cracking (DCC) plant in Rayong started producing propylene, exceeding design values. DCC is now a mature, proven technology that can enhance refinery margins and make low-cost propylene available for petrochemicals. Al...

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Published in:The Oil & gas journal 1998-01, Vol.96 (2), p.49-53
Main Authors: FU, A, HUNT, D, BONILLA, J.A, BATACHARI, A
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Catalytic cracking
Energy
Exact sciences and technology
Fuel processing. Carbochemistry and petrochemistry
Fuels
Gasoline
Heat
Hydrocarbons
Industrial plants
Light
LPG
Petrochemicals
Petrochemicals industry
Petroleum refineries
Production planning
Propane
Raw materials
Refineries
Sulfur
Technology
Temperature
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Summary:In May 1997, the Thai Petrochemical Industry Public Co. Ltd. (TPI) deep catalytic cracking (DCC) plant in Rayong started producing propylene, exceeding design values. DCC is now a mature, proven technology that can enhance refinery margins and make low-cost propylene available for petrochemicals. Although DCC technology has been practiced in China since 1990 with 4 commercial units operating in 1997, there was no experience outside China until the TPI unit designed by Stone & Webster Engineering Corp. DCC uses fluid catalytic cracking principles with specific enhancements in order to produce large yields of light olefins and high-octane naphtha. TPI is a major polyolefins producer in Thailand. Properties of the DCC feed blend (including the hydrotreated VGO and wax) are shown.
ISSN:0030-1388
1944-9151