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Catalytic Reforming Process Overview

Catalytic Reforming Process Overview

Catalytic reformers convert heavy naphtha feedstocks from other refinery areas into more desirable, aromatic-rich products for use in gasoline blending. Maintaining optimum performance and consistent hydrogen availability requires accurate and reliable control of the reforming process.

ECI Catalytic Reforming Solutions

ECI helps refineries maintain steady, accurate process and flow inputs throughout the catalytic reforming process. Our solutions support reliable operation, improved availability, and consistent catalytic reformer product quality.


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Improve Catalytic Reformer Feed Control

Catalytic reformer feed controls are commonly configured as flow-control loops and are designed to fail open if a valve failure occurs. This helps protect the furnace radiant-section tubes and supports safe, reliable operation of the unit.

A valve with poor control characteristics in this service can create swings in the amount of conversion through the unit. These swings can reduce unit throughput, increase coke laydown, and contribute to radiant-tube damage. They can also make furnace outlet-temperature control more difficult and potentially shorten reactor life.

Select the Right Equipment for Reliable Performance

ECI’s local experts can help evaluate the application and select the appropriate equipment for your catalytic reformer feed-control requirements, including:

  • Valve type and sizing
  • Valve body design
  • Trim selection
  • Flow-control characteristics
  • Measurement technology
  • Fail position and furnace-tube protection requirements

The right combination of valve, trim, body, and measurement technology helps provide accurate and reliable control of your refining assets.

Support Your Operational Goals

Our catalytic reformer feed-control solutions help you:

  • Protect personnel and assets
  • Maintain unit throughput
  • Improve process stability
  • Support consistent product quality
  • Extend reactor life
  • Increase the availability of your catalytic reforming process

Our solutions allow for the reliable operation and increased availability of the catalytic reforming process.

By maintaining steady and accurate process and flow inputs, these solutions ensure that high quality catalytic reformer product is maintained. 

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