Abstract

The hydrodynamic velocity and effect of the reaction temperature on the cracking performance were investigated for the production of light oil through the rapid pyrolysis of heavy oil in a circulating fluidized bed reactor. From this study, the gas velocity in the loop seal to prevent slugging, the transport gas velocity to form a dense phase of solids on the bottom of the riser, and the minimum bubbling fluidization velocity for stable solid circulation in the reheater were determined. Under the steady supply of feed through the internal mixing with steam inside the feed nozzle, the reactivity for a temperature change from 527 to 574 °C was investigated. As a result, the residue (>535 °C) conversion and liquid yield of up to 71.1 and 78.2%, respectively, were found. The maximum impurity removal rates for sulfur, Conradson carbon residue, and metals (nickel and vanadium) were found to be 18.7, 50.4, and 83.6%, respectively.

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call

Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.