ABSTRACT
The science and engineering of petroleum technology is moving forward at a rapid and drastic pace. Petroleum refining today stands in the midst of scientific vision and deep scientific introspection. The immense challenges and the definitive vision of petroleum engineering science today are slowly evolving. Depletion of fossil fuel resources is challenging the wide scientific fabric of science and technology. In such a crucial juncture of scientific history and time, petroleum chemistry, the intricacies of petroleum refining, and the wide world of energy engineering needs to be reenvisioned and revamped. Sustainable development is the utmost need of the hour. Energy and environmental sustainability are challenging the scientific scenario today. Here comes the immense importance of petroleum chemistry and catalytic cracking. Mankind’s immense scientific prowess, the true vision of fossil fuel science, and the needs of alternate energy sources will all lead a long and visionary way in the true emancipation of energy sustainability today. In this treatise, the author deeply comprehends the wide scientific success and the vast scientific potential of petroleum refining units particularly Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) Unit. In such a scientific fervor, catalytic cracking assumes vast importance. The author in this treatise investigates the intricacies of catalytic cracking chemistry and its importance in petroleum refining. This treatise veritably opens up a new chapter in the field of catalytic cracking and FCC in particular.
