September 2013

Special Report: Refining Developments

Processing shale oils in FCC: Challenges and opportunities

Detailed feed analysis and cracking studies aid refiners in understanding how best to optimize operations and maximize FCC value when processing shale oils.

Grace Catalysts Technologies: Bryden, K. J. | Habib Jr., E. T. | Topete, O. A.

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Bryden, K. J. - Grace Catalysts Technologies, Columbia, Maryland

Habib Jr., E. T. - Grace Catalysts Technologies, Columbia, Maryland

Topete, O. A. - Grace Catalysts Technologies, Houston, Texas

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