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Figure 6.42: Ebullated bed reactors of TRICAT regeneration process [From refs
471
and
472
.
Reprinted with permission].
reactor. The regeneration temperature is maintained in the range of 450-510
◦
C. Regenerated
catalyst passes through the water-jacketed cooler before screening and packaging.
The stripper (
Fig. 6.43
)
[471]
, which is part of the TRP process, is usually engaged to achieve
a uniformity of regeneration. Without stripping, an erratic performance and poor temperature
control could be encountered. The aim is to remove the excess water and hydrocarbons. This is
Figure 6.43: Catalyst stripping system of TRICAT regeneration process [From ref.
471
. Reprinted
with permission].
