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BTX from naphtha without extraction

US5792338A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 5, 1995
Grant dateAug 11, 1998
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Expiry dateDec 5, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10G59/02
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A hydrocarbon feedstock is catalytically reformed in a sequence comprising a continuous-reforming zone associated with continuous catalyst regeneration, a zeolitic-reforming zone containing a catalyst comprising a platinum-group metal and a nonacidic L-zeolite and an aromatics-isomerization zone containing a catalyst comprising a platinum-group metal, a metal attenuator and a refractory inorganic oxide. The process combination features high selectivity in producing a high-purity BTX product from naphtha.

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