Fluid Catalytic Cracking
Consultant/Trainer: Eelko Brevoord & King Yen Yung
Avoid Costly Bottlenecks
Catalyst deactivation, yield losses, and operational issues can quickly erode profitability. FCC units are the heart of many refineries, but inefficiencies lead to major setbacks.
This CPD Accredited hands-on course equips you with the knowledge to optimize FCC performance, troubleshoot challenges, and boost reliability. Learn from industry experts and gain practical strategies to enhance yields and minimize downtime.
Improve efficiency. Solve problems. Maximize output.
Catalyst deactivation, yield losses, and operational issues can quickly erode profitability. FCC units are the heart of many refineries, but inefficiencies lead to major setbacks.
This CPD Accredited hands-on course equips you with the knowledge to optimize FCC performance, troubleshoot challenges, and boost reliability. Learn from industry experts and gain practical strategies to enhance yields and minimize downtime.
Improve efficiency. Solve problems. Maximize output.
Cost
€2350
Location
Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Dates
14-15 October, 2025
About the Trainer
Eelko Brevoord has extensive expertise in FCC unit operation, troubleshooting, and optimization. His deep understanding of catalyst selection, yield improvement, and refinery economics ensures participants gain both technical and practical insights.
King Yen Yung is a seasoned FCC specialist with profound knowledge of reactor-regenerator behavior, catalyst performance, and operational best practices. His hands-on approach helps engineers and operators bridge the gap between theory and real-world application.
With their combined experience, case studies, and problem-solving approach, Eelko and King Yen Yung deliver a comprehensive learning experience tailored for FCC professionals.
Participants
The ideal participants for this course are:
Process Engineers & Technologists – involved in FCC unit design, operation, optimization, or troubleshooting.
Operations & Shift Supervisors – responsible for FCC unit performance and operational decision-making.
Refinery Engineers & Managers – overseeing FCC operations, reliability, and economic performance.
Technical Service & R&D Professionals – working on catalyst selection, process improvements, or technological advancements.
New Engineers & Graduate Trainees – seeking a solid understanding of FCC fundamentals and best practices.
Process Engineers & Technologists – involved in FCC unit design, operation, optimization, or troubleshooting.
Operations & Shift Supervisors – responsible for FCC unit performance and operational decision-making.
Refinery Engineers & Managers – overseeing FCC operations, reliability, and economic performance.
Technical Service & R&D Professionals – working on catalyst selection, process improvements, or technological advancements.
New Engineers & Graduate Trainees – seeking a solid understanding of FCC fundamentals and best practices.
Learning Objectives
As a participant, at the end of the course you will be able to:
Understand FCC Fundamentals – Gain a solid grasp of FCC principles, including feedstock characteristics, reaction mechanisms, and process flow.
Optimize FCC Unit Operation – Learn how to improve yields, maximize product value, and enhance energy efficiency.
Troubleshoot Common FCC Challenges – Identify and resolve operational issues related to reactor-regenerator balance, catalyst performance, and equipment reliability.
Evaluate Catalyst Performance – Understand catalyst selection, deactivation, and regeneration to improve FCC efficiency.
Enhance Process Safety & Reliability – Learn best practices for maintaining stable operations, minimizing risks, and preventing unplanned shutdowns.
Apply Real-World Problem-Solving – Work through case studies and exercises to reinforce learning and improve decision-making in FCC unit operations.
Understand FCC Fundamentals – Gain a solid grasp of FCC principles, including feedstock characteristics, reaction mechanisms, and process flow.
Optimize FCC Unit Operation – Learn how to improve yields, maximize product value, and enhance energy efficiency.
Troubleshoot Common FCC Challenges – Identify and resolve operational issues related to reactor-regenerator balance, catalyst performance, and equipment reliability.
Evaluate Catalyst Performance – Understand catalyst selection, deactivation, and regeneration to improve FCC efficiency.
Enhance Process Safety & Reliability – Learn best practices for maintaining stable operations, minimizing risks, and preventing unplanned shutdowns.
Apply Real-World Problem-Solving – Work through case studies and exercises to reinforce learning and improve decision-making in FCC unit operations.
Day 1: Fundamentals
Day 2: Operation & Design
- Introduction
- Reaction chemistry
- Unit design
- Heat balance
- Fluidization
- Impact conditions
- Pressure balance
- Operating modes
- CO combustion
- Cat cooler
- Max LCO
- Unit optimization
Day 2: Operation & Design
- Catalyst & catalyst additives technology
- Equilibrium catalyst quality
- Pilot plant testing
- Special operations
- Maximum propylene
- Resid
- Co-processing alternative feedstocks, such as vegetable oil, pyrolysis oil and waste plastic
- Troubleshooting activities
Programme
Day 1: Fundamentals
Day 2: Operation & Design
- Introduction
- Reaction chemistry
- Unit design
- Heat balance
- Fluidization
- Impact conditions
- Pressure balance
- Operating modes
- CO combustion
- Cat cooler
- Max LCO
- Unit optimization
Day 2: Operation & Design
- Catalyst & catalyst additives technology
- Equilibrium catalyst quality
- Pilot plant testing
- Special operations
- Maximum propylene
- Resid
- Co-processing alternative feedstocks, such as vegetable oil, pyrolysis oil and waste plastic
- Troubleshooting activities