Catalytic Reforming
e-Learning
About the eLearning Course
In this course on catalytic reforming, you will learn about the equipment in a reformer unit and how it operates, how to maximize product yields and quality, and your duties as a catalytic reformer operator.
Target Audience
Operations personnel who require a fundamental understanding of knowledge to operate and maintain facilities. Also suitable for maintenance and technician personnel whether new to their roles or seasoned experts looking to enhance their skills.You Will Learn
Participants will learn how to:
- Describe the four types of reactions that occur during catalytic reforming.
- Describe the equipment in the reforming process, including furnaces, reactors, separators, and stabilizers.
- Describe the three different processes for regenerating the catalyst.
- Identify the five steps involved in reactivating the catalyst.
- Describe the relationship between product yields and quality.
- Identify the impact of reactor temperature on the reforming process.
- Describe the effect of pressure on the reforming process.
- Describe the effect of feed rate and feed composition on catalytic reforming.
- Define the hydrogen recycle ratio and the effect of catalyst activity on catalytic reforming.
- Identify the effect of vapor pressure on catalytic reforming.
- Identify the purpose and function of catalytic reforming instrumentation.
- Describe your role in sampling and testing to ensure that the reformer is operating properly.
- Describe how to conduct recycle gas, octane, vapor pressure, color, and water tests.
- Identify how to manipulate process variables for optimum performance.
- Identify the equipment that you must inspect daily.
- Identify the proper corrective action to take during abnormal operating conditions.
