Catalytic reforming

UREA

About

Catalytic reforming is designed to increase the detonation resistance of gasoline, produce aromatic HC for petrochemicals, and produce hydrogen-containing gas for use in other hydrocatalytic processes

Process features

High temperature (up to +543C)

Technology Providers

  • Semi-regenerative: Platforming technology by UOP, Rheniforming technology by Chevron,
  • Cyclic: Exxon Powerforming technology
  • Process with continuous catalyst regeneration: Axens Octanizing technology

Main Challenge

  • High pressure
  • Corrosive Medium
  • Crystallizing medium properties