Catalytic reforming process with multiple zones
US6177002A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 1, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jan 23, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 1, 2019 |
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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 first bifunctional-catalyst reforming zone, a zeolitic-reforming zone containing a catalyst comprising a platinum-group metal and a nonacidic zeolite, and a terminal bifunctional catalyst reforming zone. The first and terminal bifunctional catalysts preferably comprise a lanthanide-series metal component. The process combination permits higher severity, higher aromatics yields and/or increased throughput relative to the known art, and is particularly useful in connection with moving-bed reforming facilities with continuous catalyst regeneration.
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