Perspective on FCC catalyst in China

Abstract

This paper provides an overview of the enor-mous challenge in processing heavier fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) feedstock and producing higher qualified liquid fuels. Besides optimizing the operation conditions of the FCC unit, it is crucial to design new catalysts especially for heavier and inferior feedstock. In this paper, a new concept, stepwise structure of catalyst, was postulated and a potential new catalyst based on stepwise structure design was prepared.