Improving the visbreaking unit in order to increase the quality and quantity of light oil products

摘要

In this article existing approaches to intensify the visbreaking process are considered and the imperfections in the proposed schemes are analyzed. As a result, the study has been concluded to identify a methodology for the visbreaking process that covers all these aspects. The analysis has revealed the most vulnerable parts of the system and it has developed the corrective actions to minimize the risks identified. The research proposes to complete the technological scheme with an air-preheat unit, a flash tower and thermogravimetric analysis sensors, and to use by-products as fuel for the unit. In support of the research, economic calculation results have been obtained, that proved the efficiency of the investment project.