Hydrotreating and Catalytic Reforming Part 1

Topic I: Introduction – Explain what hydrotreating and catalytic reforming are. – Identify the major sections of typical hydrotreating and catalytic reforming units. Topic II: Process Reactions – Describe the major chemical reactions that occur during hydrotreating. – Describe the major chemical reactions that occur during catalytic reforming. – Explain how a reforming catalyst promotes reforming reactions. – Explain how recycling hydrogen protects a reforming catalyst. Topic III: Hydrotreating Equipment – Identify the major components of a typical hydrotreating unit. – Describe the functions of the major components of a typical hydrotreating unit. Topic IV: Catalytic Reforming Equipment – Identify the major components of a typical catalytic reforming unit. – Describe the functions of the major components of a typical catalytic reforming unit. Topic V: Hydrotreating Process Variables – Identify process variables that are monitored and controlled during hydrotreating. – Explain why these process variables are important to hydrotreating. Topic VI: Catalytic Reforming Process Variables Part 1 – Explain the relationship between octane number and yield. – Identify process variables that are monitored and controlled in the reaction section of a catalytic reforming unit. – Explain why these process variables are important to catalytic reforming. Topic VII: Catalytic Reforming Process Variables Part 2 – Identify process variables that are monitored and controlled in the separation section of a catalytic reforming unit. – Explain why these process variables are important to catalytic reforming.