Riser simulator: Testing of adsorption effects

Pruski J., Pekediz A., deLasa H.

DEACTIVATION AND TESTING OF HYDROCARBON-PROCESSING CATALYSTS, vol.634, pp.312-321, 1996 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 634
  • Publication Date: 1996
  • Journal Name: DEACTIVATION AND TESTING OF HYDROCARBON-PROCESSING CATALYSTS
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Chemical Abstracts Core, Compendex
  • Page Numbers: pp.312-321
  • Gazi University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Investigation of the adsorption phenomena present during fluidized catalytic cracking of hydrocarbons was conducted utilizing the Riser Simulator, a novel unit developed at CREC-UWO. A series of cracking experiments were carried out using commercial gas oils and cracking catalysts which resembled the ones used in industrial FCC units. Determination of the adsorption coefficients of the various hydrocarbon lumps was possible based on mass balance considerations. Based on the experimental results and subsequent analysis, the adsorption coefficients were related mainly to molecular weight and reaction temperature with other factors, such as catalyst/oil being of less importance.