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ProtAgon™ 4G
ProtAgon™ 4G is the latest generation of Grace’s propylene maximization technology. Propylene yields of over 12wt% have been achieved with this catalyst technology.
ProtAgon™ 4G is manufactured using the Grace EnhanceR™ Technology Platform, and is an extension of the ProtAgon catalyst family, which is the market leader in the EMEA region (Fig. 1).
ProtAgon™ catalysts bring the following performance benefits to unit operations and product quality:• highest propylene yields• high intrinsic cracking activity• improved operational flexibility • premium bottoms upgrading• excellent attrition resistance
The enhanced propylene selectivity of ProtAgon™ 4G catalysts can also be used to provide improved operational flexibility at constant high propylene yields by relieving constraints in FCC units, which are not able to handle very high propylene production levels.
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Fig. 1. ProtAgon™ 4G is part of Grace’s EnhanceR™ technology, the No.1 platform in EMEA.
Table 1. Refinery F, targeting maximum propylene yields, successfully used the latest ProtAgon™ 4G latest catalyst technology.
Fig.2. ProtAgon-4G provides 0.7 wt% additional propylene at Refinery F.
By subsequently upgrading to the ProtAgon™ 4G technology, the refinery was able to further boost the propylene yield by an additional 0.7wt%.
ProtAgon™ 4G Case StudyFeed sp gr 0.89ecat Ni+V 120 ppm
Gain in propylene yield (ACE data) +0.7 wt%
Gain in propylene yield (unit data) +0.7 wt%
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ProtAgon™ 4G catalysts are fully compatible with all Grace additives.
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ProtAgon™ 4G Case StudyRefinery F switched to ProtAgon™ 4G to help them achieve the design propylene yield of over 12.5wt% following a major unit revamp in this hydrotreated VGO feed application.
The information contained herein is based upon our testing and experience and is believed to be accurate. Since operating conditions may vary and since we do not control such conditions, we must disclaim any warranty, express or implied, with regard to results to be obtained from the use of our products or with regard to application of GRACE techniques. February 2015
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Technical ServiceAn equally critical component associated with processing challenging feeds is solid technical service support. Grace has been providing industry-leading technical service to the refining industry since 1947.Grace’s experienced engineers support FCC customers with:• Application and operations expertise • Start-up and optimization assistance • Industry benchmarking • Feed characterization and pilot plant studies
Understanding feed impacts earlier allows opportunity to optimize the operating parameters and catalyst management strategies, enabling a more stable and profitable operation.
InnovationThe ProtAgon™ 4G is the latest in a long line of Grace’s innovation in catalyst technology, and is the product of Grace’s global team of research scientists.
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Highest activity, deep conversion resid catalyst
Used in 7 FCC’s globally
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Used in over 100 FCC’s in EMEA
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High matrix bottoms cracking catalyst
Used in over 120 FCC’s globally
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Maximum octane and butylene selectivity
Used in 3 FCC’s in N. America
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Used in over 170 FCC’s
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Fig. 3. The latest ProtAgon™ 4G result from Grace’s innovation in FCC catalyst technology.