DEVELOPMENT OF MERAH-PUTIH CATALYST FOR FCC UNIT
The demand for motor vehicle fuel in Indonesia increases annually, making it crucial to boost fuel production for self-sufficiency. The FCC unit is essential for cracking heavy fractions into lighter, usable fuel. A key factor in this process is the FCC catalyst, which Indonesia currently cannot...
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| Format: | Final Project |
| Language: | Indonesia |
| Online Access: | https://digilib.itb.ac.id/gdl/view/81932 |
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| Institution: | Institut Teknologi Bandung |
| Language: | Indonesia |
| Summary: | The demand for motor vehicle fuel in Indonesia increases annually, making it
crucial to boost fuel production for self-sufficiency. The FCC unit is essential for
cracking heavy fractions into lighter, usable fuel. A key factor in this process is the
FCC catalyst, which Indonesia currently cannot produce independently. FCC
catalysts typically consist of Y zeolite, matrix, binder, and additives. This study
aims to find the optimal FCC catalyst composition by varying the amounts of its
components: HY zeolite, metakaolin (matrix), silicon oxide (binder), and ZSM-5
(additive). HY zeolite was synthesized and characterized using X-ray diffraction
and surface area analysis, achieving 46.9% crystallinity and a surface area of 752.6
m²/g. Catalyst activity tests were conducted using the microactivity test (MAT) with
Vacuum Gas Oil (VGO) feed to produce liquid and gas products. The highest liquid
yield came from FCC-4420, reaching 51% of the total catalyst product, with a
gasoline composition of 97.8%. The highest gas yield was obtained from FCC-3421,
reaching 66.8% with a composition of 67.3%. This research identifies optimal
catalyst compositions to improve Indonesia’s fuel production capabilities. |
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