Table of Contents Ch.1 Basic Principles 1 1.1 Introduction 2 1.2 The Problem of Antiknock Quality 2 1.3 Octane Number . 2 1.4 Composition Effect on Octane Number . 3 1.5 Reforming . 6 1.5.1 Thermal Reforming . 6 1.5.2 Catalytic Reforming 7 1.6 Feed Treatment By Hydrogen . 11 1.6.1 Hydrofining . 12 Ch.2 The Catalytic Reforming Process . 14 2.1 Introduction 15 2.2 Feed to Catalytic Reforming 16 2.3 Product from Catalytic Reforming . 17 2.3.1 The Typical Yield 18 2.3.2 Reformate Composition . 19 2.3.3 Reformate Specification . . 20 2.4 Catalytic Reforming Techniques 22 2.4.1 Fixed-Bed Technology 24 2.4.2 Moving-Bed Technology . 34 2.4.3 Fluid-Bed Technology . 41 Ch.3 Process Chemical Reactions and Thermodynamics . 43 3.1 Introduction 44 3.2 Process Reactions . 44 3.2.1 Dehydrogenation of Naphthenes . 44 3.2.2 Isomerization of Paraffins and Naphthenes . 45 3.2.3 Dehydrocyclization of Paraffins . . 45 3.2.4 Hydrocracking and Dealkylation . 45 3.3 Relative Reaction Rate . 47 3.4 Heats of Reaction . 50 Ch.4 Catalytic Reforming Catalyst . 51 4.1 Introduction . . 52 4.1.1 Classification of Catalyst . 52 4.1.2 Main Types of Catalyst . 54 4.1.3 General Catalyst Characterization and Properties . 54 4.2 Types of Catalytic Reforming Catalyst 57 4.2.1 Platinum on Chlorinated Alumina . 57 4.2.2 Bimetallic 58 4.3 Effect of Platinum content of Catalyst . 60 4.4 Catalyst Preparation 61 4.4.1 Optimization of the Formation 61 4.4.2 Unit Operations . 62 4.5 Reaction Mechanisms . 68 4.5.1 Hydrogen Action . 69 4.5.2 Sulfur Action . 71 4.6 Catalyst Deactivation 73 4.6.1 Characterization of Coke . 73 4.6.2 Effects of Reaction Conditions on Coking Deactivation . 74 4.6.3 Mechanism of Coke Formation . 78 4.6.4 Poisoning of Naphtha Reforming Catalyst 80 4.7 Catalyst Regeneration . 87 4.7.1 Effect of the Type of Process on Cycle length 87 4.7.2 Catalyst Regeneration Steps 87 4.7.3 Factors Affecting Coked Catalyst Reactivity 87 4.7.4 Regeneration of coked Catalyst . 87 4.7.5 Regeneration of Sulfur-Contaminated Catalyst . 91 4.8 Procedure of Regeneration . 92 4.8.1 Pre-Shutdown 92 4.8.2 Shutdown . 92 4.8.3 Carbon Burn 92 4.8.4 Oxidation . 93 4.8.5 Cool Down . 93 4.8.6 Nitrogen Purge . 93 4.8.7 Reduction . 93 4.8.8 Sulfate Removal 94 4.8.9 Start-Up . 94 Ch.5 Catalyst Reforming Parameters . 95 5.1 Introduction . . 96 5.2 Temperature . . 96 5.3 Reaction Pressure . 98 5.4 Hydrogen to Hydrocarbon Ratio 99 5.5 Space Velocity 101 5.6 Feedstock Properties . 102 Ch.6 Hazard Assessment 105 Ch.7 Plant Design . 118 Ch.8 Design . 122 8.1 Material Balance . 123 8.2 Heat Exchanger Design . . 126 8.3 Furnace Design . 143 8.4 Reactor Design . 163 8.5 Stabilizer Design 168 8.6 Pump Design 177 8.7 Compressor Design 182 8.8 Tank Design . 187 References 191