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Process and apparatus for fluidized catalytic cracking of a hydrocarbon feed

US5851380A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 1, 1996
Grant dateDec 22, 1998
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Expiry dateAug 1, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01J8/008
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An improved apparatus and method for the fluidized catalytic cracking (FCC) of hydrocarbons. Turbulence generation means disposed on the internal surface of an FCC riser-reactor are utilized to provide for a more uniform catalyst flow pattern within the riser-reactor and to thereby provide for a better conversion and product slate.

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