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(2019) Question 38: What are your guidelines for cleanliness of reactor vessel and overhead lines during Turnaround?  Do you have limits on reactor temperatures during dry-out to prevent the ignition of coke in the reactor?  What actions do you take if coke starts to burn?

What are your guidelines for cleanliness of reactor vessel and overhead lines during Turnaround?  Do you have limits on reactor temperatures during dry-out to prevent the ignition of coke in the reactor?  What actions do you take if coke starts to burn?
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(2019) Question 39: What are your best practices for transferring FCC catalyst into/from pneumatic trailers and rail cars to ensure personnel safety and catalyst containment?

These trailers are often referred to as pneumatic, dry bulk, or pressure differential (PD) trailers. On-road trailers and railcars have similar functionality although railcars are not usually rated for vacuum, nor do they usually have a filter system. Both types of transport vessels have multiple hoppers.
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(2019) Question 43: What are your best practices when shipping ecat, fines, feed, and slurry to suppliers for testing?  Please also comment on some best practices for sampling equilibrium catalyst.

When shipping ecat or fines, an appropriate sample container should be used. Catalyst suppliers will typically provide refiners with sample containers if needed. Catalyst shipping containers should be made of plastic or metal.
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(2019) Question 44: What is your recommended back up options for slide valve / plug valve Hydraulic Power Units? Are electric actuators an option? What are the response times?

What is your recommended back up options for slide valve / plug valve Hydraulic Power Units? Are electric actuators an option? What are the response times?
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