The Importance of Partnership in FCC Bio-Feed Co-Processing: Tackling Contaminant Metal Challenges
The Importance of Partnership in FCC Bio-Feed Co-Processing: Tackling Contaminant Metal Challenges
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The refining industry is crucial for meeting global energy, transportation fuel, and petrochemical needs. As the world strives to reduce the carbon intensity of these essential products, refiners are adapting to new regulations, incentive programs, and carbon taxes aimed at promoting lower-carbon fuels and petrochemicals. One effective strategy is the co-processing of biogenic feedstocks. Co-processing bio-derived feedstocks in the fluid catalytic cracking unit (FCCU) offers refiners a way to lower the carbon intensity of their products with minimal capital investment. Successful implementation of bio-feed FCC co-processing requires careful planning and change management. By partnering with technology providers, the refiners can leverage pilot plant and commercial experiences, adopt best practices, and accelerate project timelines. Grace collaborates with refiners globally to implement FCC bio-feed co-processing across a range of feedstock types. Despite its benefits, co-processing introduces challenges. Biogenic feedstocks often contain elevated levels of contaminants that can adversely impact unit performance and profitability. This discussion will examine the impact of these contaminant metals on FCCU performance, demonstrate lab simulation results, and outline mitigation strategies to maintain unit performance and economic viability.
The refining industry is crucial for meeting global energy, transportation fuel, and petrochemical needs. As the world strives to reduce the carbon intensity of these essential products, refiners are adapting to new regulations, incentive programs, and carbon taxes aimed at promoting lower-carbon fuels and petrochemicals. One effective strategy is the co-processing of biogenic feedstocks. Co-processing bio-derived feedstocks in the fluid catalytic cracking unit (FCCU) offers refiners a way to lower the carbon intensity of their products with minimal capital investment. Successful implementation of bio-feed FCC co-processing requires careful planning and change management. By partnering with technology providers, the refiners can leverage pilot plant and commercial experiences, adopt best practices, and accelerate project timelines. Grace collaborates with refiners globally to implement FCC bio-feed co-processing across a range of feedstock types. Despite its benefits, co-processing introduces challenges. Biogenic feedstocks often contain elevated levels of contaminants that can adversely impact unit performance and profitability. This discussion will examine the impact of these contaminant metals on FCCU performance, demonstrate lab simulation results, and outline mitigation strategies to maintain unit performance and economic viability.
