Catalysts for the production of high-octane gasolines, hydrogen, and aromatic hydrocarbons in catalytic reforming units with fixed-bed and continuous catalyst regeneration (CCR) configurations.
Process Types
- Continuous catalyst regeneration (CCR) systems
- Fixed-bed catalytic reforming units (semi-regenerative reforming, SRR)
Purpose
- Gasoline octane upgraging
- Hydrogen production
- Aromatics production
Key Considerations for Catalyst Selection
- Feedstock
- Product Requirements
a. Product composition and yield
b. Hydrogen yield
c. H₂ concentration in hydrogen rich gas (HRG) - Equipment design
- Operating mode
- Unit specific features
Selection Objective
- Compatibility with previously loaded catalysts
- Low coke formation
- Mechanical strength
- Activity
- Stability – extended cycle length between regenerations
