Catalytic Naphtha Reforming

Second Edition
edited by George J. Antos
and Abdullah M. Aitani

• Describes basic reforming reactions and metal-acid catalysis

• Explores naphtha hydrotreatment

• Examines the preparation of catalysts

• Exhaustively treats platinum impregnation chemistry

• Depicts the up-to-date commercial catalyst portfolio

• Offers potential directions for next-generation reforming catalysts

• Outlines catalyst characterization

• Discusses the regeneration of reforming catalysts, highlighting issues unique to continuous reforming and metals recovery

• Relays information on licensed reforming processes and new revamp options

• Considers the commercial value of control system technology and modeling methodology

Catalytic Naphtha Reforming, Second Edition presents modern, crystal-clear explanations of every aspect of this critical process for generating high-octane reformate products for gasoline blending and production of benzene, toluene, and xylene (BTX) aromatics.

The book details the chemistry of naphtha reforming, the preparation and characterization of catalysts, and the very latest commercial technologies and industrial applications.

With more than 300 tables and figures, it addresses the development of new catalysts and revamp process improvements propelled by regulations on sulfur, benzene, and oxygenate content in gasoline and refinery pressure to maximize utilization of existing assets.

Contents

1. Compositional Analysis of Naphtha and Reformate
2. Basic Reforming Reactions
3. Chemistry of Metal–Acid Catalysis
4. Naphtha Hydrotreatment
5. Catalyst Preparation and Development
6. Catalyst Characterization and Evaluation
7. Continuous Catalyst Regeneration Issues
8. Next Generation Reforming Catalyts
9. Deactivation of Reforming Catalysts (Coking and Poisoning)
10. Regeneration of Reforming Catalysts
11. Metals Recovery from Spent Reforming Catalysts
12. Licensed Reforming Processes
13. Advanced Control Systems for Commercial Reformers
14. Environmental Regulations and Benzene Reduction
15. Reforming for Gasoline and Aromatics: Recent Developments

Index

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