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Method for pretreating a reforming catalyst

US5051384A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 22, 1990
Grant dateSep 24, 1991
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Expiry dateMar 22, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S502/521
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Supported Group VIII noble metal reforming catalysts are pretreated with an unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbon at elevated temperatures, thereby lower activity during initial reforming operation and reducing gas production during the initial operation.

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