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hydrocracking [′hī·drō‚krak·iŋ] (chemical engineering) A catalytic, high-pressure petroleum refinery process that is flexible enough to produce either high-octane gasoline or aviation jet fuel; the two main reactions are the adding of hydrogen to petroleum-derived molecules too massive and complex for gasoline and then the cracking of them to the required fuels; the catalyst is an acidic solid and a hydrogenating metal component. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Hydrocracking, under conditions of extreme temperature and pressure in the presence of a catalyst, converts aromatic molecules into saturated paraffins. The plant's major processing units include a 40,000 bpd Delayed Coker, a 36,000 bpd Fluid Catalytic Cracker, a 32,000 bpd Hydrocracking Unit, 32,500 bpd of Reforming capacity in two units, and 101,250 bpd of hydrotreating capacity in four units. ConoPure paraffinic process oils are produced using an advanced hydrocracking and catalytic dewaxing process that yields extremely pure colorless products, virtually free of aromatics, polar compounds and sulfur, according to the company's brochure. |
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