Chemistry and Technology of Fuels and Oils, Vol.42, No.3, 176-182, 2006
Optimization of the reforming process scheme
The possibility of obtaining stable reforming catalyzate with a benzene content of less than 1 wt.% was demonstrated by mathematical modeling. Two new versions of separation of benzene-forming components from the reaction mixture between the second and third levels were created. In comparison to the standard process, the first version ensures a benzene content in the reformate at the level of 0.01 wt. % with a 12% decreases in its yield, and the second version produces a benzene content at 0.47 wt. % with a 2.9% increase in the yield of reformate. The proposed versions are useful in production of export automotive gasoline that satisfies the Euro 2000 requirements.