The debate continues over adding a new delayed coker vs. a residue hydrocracker upstream of an existing delayed coker.
New processing alternatives enable upgrading vacuum residuals into higher-value products
Bonnardot, J.,
Morel, F.,
Sarrazin, P.,
Wambergue, S., Axens;
Gueret, C., IFP
Tightened specifications challenge refiners to develop innovative solutions that upgrade heavy cuts into high-quality diesel