IFP solutions for revamping catalytic reforming units
- HRI, Inc., Princeton, NJ (United States)
- Inst. Francais du Petrole, Rueil Malmaison (France)
The decision-making process for the refiner considering a revamp of a catalytic reforming unit comprises many factors. These may be grouped in two broad areas: technical and economic. This paper presents the results of a study performed by IFP that illustrates catalytic reforming unit revamp options. Three IFP processes are described and operating conditions, expected yields, and economic data are presented. The following options are discussed: base case Conventional, fixed-bed, semi-regenerative catalytic reformer; Case 1--revamp using IFP Dualforming technology; Case 2--revamp using IFP Dualforming Plus technology; and Case 3--revamp to IFP Octanizing technology. The study illustrates various options for the refiner to balance unit performance improvements with equipment, site, and economic constraints. The study was performed assuming design feedrate of 98.2 tons/hour (20,000 BPSD) in all cases. Because of the increased need for octane in many refineries, the study assumed that operating severity was set at a design value of 100 research octane number clear (RON). In all of the cases in this study, it was assumed that the existing recycle compressor was reused. Operating pressure differences between the cases is discussed separately. Also, in all cases, a booster compressor was included in order to return export hydrogen pressure to that of the conventional unit.
- OSTI ID:
- 403508
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-960356-; TRN: IM9651%%543
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: 1996 National Petroleum Refiners Association annual meeting, San Antonio, TX (United States), 17-19 Mar 1996; Other Information: PBD: 1996
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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