Catalytic Reforming Technology Course

Introduction

    The importance of training courses is not only limited to professional life, as most of us think but training courses aim to transfer knowledge and practical experiences that enrich the skills of individuals and enhance their self-confidence, which contributes to the preparation of cadres which in turn contributes to the development and progress of institutions. Therefore, Strategic Vision Training Center aims to enhance the skills and experiences of individuals through the strongest training programs to keep pace with every development in the labor market.

Objectives

Who should attend?

• 1st Line Operations personnel,
• Operation Supervisors,
• 1st Line Maintenance personnel,
• Maintenance Supervisors,
• Senior Plant Supervisors,
• Operations Engineers
• Process Support Engineers,
• Design Engineers,

Course content:

Day 1

 Basic Principles

 Introduction

•   The Problem of Antiknock Quality
•    Octane Number
•   Composition Effect on Octane Number
•   Thermal Reforming
•      Feed Treatment by Hydrogen

The Catalytic Reforming Process

•  Introduction
• Feed to Catalytic Reforming
• Product from Catalytic Reforming
• The Typical Yield
• Reformate Composition
•  Reformate Specification
• Catalytic Reforming Techniques

Day 2

Process Chemical Reactions and Thermodynamics

• Introduction
• Process Reactions
• Relative Reaction Rate
• Heats of Reaction

Catalytic Reforming Catalyst

•  Introduction
• Classification of Catalyst
•  Main Types of Catalyst
• General Catalyst Characterization and Properties
• Catalyst Deactivation
• Catalyst Regeneration
•  Catalyst Regeneration Steps

Day 3

Discussion of Process Variables              

•  Reactor pressure    
• Temperature              
•  Feed quality               
•  Hydrogen to hydrocarbon ratio              
• Space velocity           
• Catalyst protection, aging and poison

Day 4

NORMAL START-UP AND SHUT-DOWN              

•  Normal Start-Up after Prolonged Shutdown      
• Discussion                    
• Detailed procedure – catalytic reforming

 Normal Start-Up after Short Shutdown

Day 5

Process troubleshooting & EMERGENCY SHUT                      

• Loss of Recycle Compressor                         
• Loss of Feed                 
•  Explosion, Fire, Line Rupture, or Serious Leak –
•  Instrument Air Failure              
•  Power Failure            
•  Steam Failure            
• Cooling Water Failure                
• Heater Failure            
•  Fuel Gas / Fuel Oil Failure