What is another word for cat cracker?
Pronunciation: [kˈat kɹˈakə] (IPA) 
Cat cracker is a term widely used in the petroleum industry to refer to a catalytic cracking unit. A catalytic cracker, also known as a fluid catalytic cracking unit, is a crucial component in oil refineries that transforms heavy crude oil into lighter and more valuable products such as gasoline. Some of the synonyms for cat cracker include fluid catalytic cracking unit, catalytic cracking unit, hydrocracker, and FCC. Other terms that are used to refer to this unit include a cracking unit, a refinery catalytic cracking unit, and a refinery FCC unit. Regardless of how it is referred to, the cat cracker is a vital component in the production of petroleum products.
