An FCC Unit gives considerable processing flexibility to refinery operations. As such, the FCC typically generates the greatest added value of all refinery processes. The unit's operation and optimisation therefore come under much closer scrutiny than most other units. A great deal of attention is placed on ensuring the FCC is running up against numerous operating constraints at all times. In many instances advanced control systems continually monitor and adjust operating conditions to ensure maximum value is extracted from the unit.
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