Fiftieth CCR reformer goes on stream in Germany

Journal Article · Mon Mar 18 04:00:00 EST 1985 · Oil Gas J.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6503392

The fiftieth continuous catalytic reformer built since this technology was introduced by UOP Process Division in 1971 has gone on stream in West Germany. The 21,300-b/sd unit is in Deutsche Shell AG's Godorf refinery. It is the sixth such unit put in service by Shell International. Others are in refineries at Harburg, West Germany; Shellhaven, England; Palau Bokum, Singapore; Pernis, Netherlands; and Geelong, Australia. CCR units operate at much higher severity than older reforming units. Severity is a function of higher octane, lower pressure, and feedstock. The operating severity or catalyst deactivation rate may be 20 times that of high pressure, low octane units. Continuous catalyst regeneration is then the key for maintaining long-term operations at steady state conditions. To facilitate continuous catalyst regeneration, the three reactors are stacked. This design permits the catalyst to move in essentially plug flow through the reactors at a rate determined by the rate of catalyst withdrawal to the regeneration section.

• OSTI ID: 6503392
• Journal Information: Oil Gas J.; (United States), Journal Name: Oil Gas J.; (United States) Vol. 83:11; ISSN OIGJA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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02 PETROLEUM
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CATALYSTS
CATALYTIC REFORMING
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CHEMICAL REACTIONS
CHEMICAL REACTORS
DEACTIVATION
DESIGN
EUROPE
FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY
HYDROCARBONS
INDUSTRIAL PLANTS
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PERFORMANCE
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PRESSURE EFFECTS
REFORMER PROCESSES
REGENERATION
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