BASF to start up new FCC catalysts testing and research lab in Germany; addressing the impact of the North American tight oil market
Green Car Congress
MARCH 13, 2013
The catalyst is a sand-like material made fluid by the hot vapor and liquid fed into the FCC. The slurry oil can be blended with residual fuel oil or further processed in the coker. This carbon, known as catalyst coke, adheres to the catalyst, reducing its ability to crack the oil.
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