Conventional FCC to maximum propylene production
Fluid catalytic cracking is one of the most important conversion processes used in refineries. This process converts heavy petroleum fractions into lighter, higher-value products, such as gasoline, propylene and others.
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The Authors
Singh, R. - TechnipFMC Process Technology, Houston, Texas
Raj Singh is a Senior Technologist, FCC Refining at TechnipFMC. With more than 15 yr of experience in FCC equipment design, technology development and troubleshooting, he has contributed to a wide range of projects, including revamps, grassroots designs, process studies, CFD studies and FCC proposals. He earned an MS degree in chemical engineering, with specialization in the field of multiphase flow and fluidization, from the Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago.
Lai, S. - TechnipFMC Process Technology, Houston, Texas
Siyi Lai is a Senior Technologist at TechnipFMC Process Technology. He has more than 13 yr of experience in FCC yield modeling, process/system equipment design, troubleshooting, startup and turnaround activities. As an FCC Yield Modeling Manager, Dr. Lai is responsible for the yield predictions for grassroots catalytic cracking units and revamp cases due to operating objective shifts and technology upgrades. He also helps refiners and petrochemical producers meet their techno-economic challenges. Dr. Lai earned a PhD degree in chemical engineering from Ohio State University.
Dharia, D. - TechnipFMC Process Technology, Houston, Texas
Dilip Dharia is a Senior Director for the High-Olefin FCC Technology program
at TechnipFMC Process Technology. He is responsible for all aspects of managing the program, including technology development, business development and licensing worldwide. He has been with TechnipFMC for approximately 40 yr
and has 45 yr of experience in the areas of refining, petrochemical, gas processing and advanced energy conversion systems. He earned MS and BCh degrees in chemical engineering and an MS degree in administration.
Cipriano, B. - W. R. Grace, Columbia, Maryland
Bani Cipriano is an FCC Segment Marketing Manager, Light Olefins at W.R. Grace & Co. He manages the max propylene FCC portfolio at Grace. His goal is
to commercialize next-generation max propylene catalysts and additives to
deliver the most value to customers in this important growth segment.
Dr. Cipriano earned his BS degree and PhD in chemical engineering from
the University of Maryland, College Park.
Hunt, D. - W. R. Grace, Columbia, Maryland
David Hunt is a Senior Principal FCC Technologist for W.R. Grace & Co. He has more than 25 yr of FCC experience, ranging from process design, operations, troubleshooting and catalyst technical service. Mr. Hunt has spent most of his career at Grace but also worked for several years at Stone and Webster (now TechnipFMC) and Shell Oil. He has published more than 20 technical articles on the FCC process and presented technical topics around the world. His current role is to provide high-level technical support to Grace’s FCC customer base as part of Grace’s Global Customer Technology (GCT) group. Mr. Hunt earned a BS degree from the University of Wyoming and an MS degree from University of Houston, both in chemical engineering.
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