ABSTRACT
Catalytic naphtha reforming is the technology that combines catalyst, hardware, and process to produce high-octane reformate for gasoline blending or aromatics for petrochemical feedstocks. Reformers are also the source of much needed hydrogen for hydroprocessing operations. Several commercial processes are available worldwide, and the licensing of technology for semiregenerative and continuous reforming is dominated by UOP and Axens (formerly IFP) technologies.
