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Contents
Acknowledgments xi
Preface to the Second Edition xii
CHAPTER 1
Process Description 1
Feed Preheat, 6. Riser—Reactor—Stripper, 7, Regenerator-
Heat/Catalyst Recovery, 13. Main Fractionator, 22. Gas Plant,
25. Treating Facilities, 31. Summary, 39. References, 39.
FCC Feed Characterization 40
Hydrocarbon Classification, 41. Feedstock Physical Properties,
45. Impurities, 54. Empirical Correlations, 68. Benefits of
Hydroprocessing, 81. Summary, 82. References, 82.
CHAPTER 3
FCC Catalysts 84
Catalyst Components, 84. Catalyst Manufacturing
Techniques, 96. Fresh Catalyst Properties, 99. Equilibrium
Catalyst Analysis, 102. Catalyst Management, 109.
Catalyst Evaluation. 115. Additives, 117. Summary, 123.
References, 124.
CHAPTER 4
Chemistry of FCC Reactions 125
Thermal Cracking, 126. Catalytic Cracking, 128. Thermo-
dynamic Aspects, 136. Summary, 136. References, 138
References, 134.