Distillation Columns: Types and Operations

Produces a low-BTU gas and virtually eliminates petroleum coke production in one integrated processing step.

Between 90-95%

Heavy feedstocks such as deasphalted bottoms at high feed rates.

<p>Routinely every two years.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To process the full range of lighter products.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sulfur, nitrogen, metals, and Conradson Carbon Residue feed contaminants.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reduced manpower requirements, no process load swings, and no frequent thermal cycles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Extinction recycle, once-through, and once-through with hydroclones.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reduced thermal cycles and process load swings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Large single-train capacity reduces investment costs.</p> Signup and view all the answers