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In the Petroleum Refining World, the fluid catalytic cracker (FCC) is one of the most important and critical units in the refineries. It converts heavy hydrocarbon feedstocks into lighter, more valuable products through thermal cracking and catalytic reactions.

It operates by fluidizing (hence the name) a mixture of feedstock and catalyst, exposing the molecules to high temperatures and the catalyst's active sites.

This process breaks down long hydrocarbon chains intro:
gasoline, diesel, LPG, and other valuable products.

One of the most important parts: the regeneration of the catalyst: The cracked products are separated from the spent catalyst, which is then regenerated through combustion.

The FCC plays a key role in maximizing the production of transportation fuels and meeting the market's demand for cleaner, higher-quality petroleum products.

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09:40 Catalysts
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13:33 Closure

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