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Reduction of emissions from FCC regenerators

US5908804A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 5, 1997
Grant dateJun 1, 1999
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Expiry dateSep 5, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P30/40
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Coke is burned in the regenerator vessel of an FCC complex with a combustion medium consisting of a diluent gas, such as air, enriched with oxygen, The regenerator is operated in partial combustion mode and excess oxygen is introduced into the combustion zone of the regenerator. Emission of nitrogen oxides to the atmosphere is reduced.

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