Operation parameters effect on yield and octane number for monometallic, bimetallic and trimetallic catalysts in naphtha reforming process

Catalytic conversion of heavy naphtha to reformate over the phosphorus-ZSM-5 catalyst at a lower reforming temperature

“…The process is essential for all reneries as it leads to obtaining gasoline products with high octane numbers ranging from 70 to higher than 100 under hydrogen pressure (5-45 atm). 3,4 In reforming units, depending on reaction conditions, catalysts such as Pt-Re-A1 2 O 3 , Pt-Sn-A1 2 O 3 , 4 and Pt-Cl-A1 2 O 3 (ref. 5) are used to enhance the overall aromatic yield to around 70 wt%, with a focus on improving the yields of benzene, toluene, and xylene (BTX) in the product.…”