Abstract
The issues regarding the integration of refinery and petrochemical operations are discussed. The HS-FCC process is in the best position for producing light olefins for the usage in petrochemical processing. The use of catalytic cracking and the addition of ZSM-5 in the catalytic system is also discussed. In the upgrading economics with HS-FCC option the propylene and paraxylene production is economical.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages | 49-54 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Volume | 8 |
| No | 6 |
| Specialist publication | Hydrocarbon Engineering |
| State | Published - Jun 2003 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Fuel Technology
- Energy Engineering and Power Technology
- Process Chemistry and Technology