A kinetic model for delayed coking process of Iranian vacuum residues

A four-lump kinetic model was developed for delayed coking process of Iranian vacuum residues. The feedstock and products were considered as a unique and three separated lumps, respectively, in the model. The product lumps were included gas (C₁–C₄), distillate (C₅₊ –500?°C), and coke (toluene insoluble and 500?°C+). The reactions performed in an atmospheric batch pilot plant reactor by selected feeds at three temperatures (420, 450, and 480?°C) and four residence times (10, 30, 50, and 120?min). Reactions were assumed in first order and based on Arrhenius reaction rates. Also, the kinetic model was validated by a similar feed at different conditions that showed suitable precision with experimental results.