Catalytic Cracking (FCC) Operations & Optimization

1) Course Introduction

This course provides a complete technical and operational understanding of Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) units, one of the most important conversion units in modern refineries.

At the innovation core of this program, Seattle International Institute for Training integrates catalyst performance, reactor-regenerator balancing, and optimization strategies to increase gasoline and propylene yields.

2) Key Learning Objectives

Participants will learn to:

· Understand FCC process chemistry and catalyst behavior

· Operate reactor/regenerator systems efficiently

· Manage heat balance and circulation

· Minimize afterburning, coke formation, and emissions

· Optimize FCC yields and product distribution

3) Target Audience

· Refinery engineers

· FCC operators

· Catalyst specialists

· Process optimization teams

4) Course Importance & Business Impact

FCC optimization directly increases refinery profitability and enhances product flexibility.

5) Practical Modules / Key Topics

· FCC reactor-regenerator operations

· Catalyst performance management

· Heat balance control

· Troubleshooting FCC upsets

· Yield optimization