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Refining Technology

Fluid Catalytic Cracking/Resid Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC/RFCC)

Shaw's FCC Process, developed jointly with Axens and Total, offers refiners superior operating performance, increased profitability and considerable feedstock and product flexibility. To date, we have licensed more than 45 grassroots units and performed more than 180 revamp projects.

As both a licensor of FCC technology and an engineering and construction contractor, Shaw can provide a full range of EPC services promptly and efficiently. Our units display superior operational performance with an ease of startup, operation and shutdown – resulting in longer run lengths that maximize a unit's profitability.

Deep Catalytic Cracking (DCC)

The DCC process provides a cost-effective and commercially proven option for maximizing the production of polymer-grade propylene, a high-valued petrochemical feedstock, from a catalytic cracker.

DCC was developed and commercialized by SINOPEC Research Institute of Petroleum Processing (RIPP) in the People's Republic of China. Shaw sells the DCC technology outside of China for the institute. Shaw and the institute have licensed a total of 15 DCC units.

Catalytic Pyrolysis Process (CPP)

CPP is a high-severity catalytic process that has the outstanding advantage of maximizing the production of both ethylene and propylene in varying proportions from heavy, low-value feedstocks.

CPP was developed and commercialized by SINOPEC's research institute. Shaw is a licensor of this process outside of China. The first commercial CPP unit achieved startup in 2009.

Refinery Offgas Recovery (ROG)

Shaw has proprietary technology and know-how to recover valuable products from refinery off-gases. We have revamped existing ROG units and designed grassroots units for increased capacity and recovery of olefins. Our advanced contaminant removal technology applications ensure product quality for downstream petrochemical processes, acting as a bridge between refining and petrochemicals.

Propylene Recovery Units (PRU)

Based on extensive C3 Splitter experience with proven vapor/liquid equilibrium and demonstrated contaminant removal knowledge, Shaw designs propylene recovery units that produce on-spec polymer-grade propylene and reduce energy consumption and capital investment costs. Additionally, Shaw has expertise in C3 Splitter heat pump designs, as well as conventional C3 Splitter designs using low-level heat sources.

Refining Proprietary Equipment

Shaw's proprietary equipment offerings for FCC technologies include the following:

Trouble-free, high-efficiency Feed Injectors for optimal yields
Riser Termination Devices (RS2) and/or Vapor Quench to minimize undesirable post-riser reactions
Stripper Structured Packing for high catalyst flux and reduced steam consumption
Well-proven Catalyst Coolers with individual tube isolation for reliability
Low-maintenance high-efficiency Combustion Air Rings
Spent Catalyst Distributors for improved catalyst maintenance and NOx reduction