Optimizing of the operating conditions of theatmospheric distillation column T103 of the RA2Ktopping unit to improve kerosene yield
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2025-07-16
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20 August 1955 University – Skikda Faculty of Technology Department of Petrochemistry
Abstract
This study, conducted as part of a graduation thesis following a practical internshipat
the RA2K TOPPING complex of the Skikda refinery, focuses on analyzingandimproving the performance of the atmospheric distillation column T103 to increasekerosene yield. The theoretical part covers distillation principles, the characteristics of
Algerian condensate, and key operational parameters. The practical section relies onrealistic simulation using Aspen HYSYS software. The results confirmedtheeffectiveness of the optimized conditions in boosting kerosene recovery without
compromising the quality of other products. The study concludes with technical
recommendations suitable for industrial application