Purpose of processing in the hydrocracking unit
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Why do hydrocracking units in the United States aim primarily at converting light cycle oils?
Hydrogenation reduces the sulfur content in oils
Hydrocracking is a process that converts heavy oils into light oils.
Hydrocracking is generally divided into two parts: hydrogenation and cracking. The purpose of hydrogenation is purification, removing sulfur, nitrogen, oxygen, and metals from the feedstock, as well as saturating unsaturated hydrocarbons. The purpose of cracking is to break down heavy feedstocks into lighter components. Catalytic cracking is a common process for processing heavy oil