Improved catalytic reformer unit and unit operation
CA 2594496 C · Owner: Thurtell, John H. · Inventors: Thurtell, John H.; Kaul, Bal K.; Goldstein, Stuart S.
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An improved process for catalytic reformers and their use for the catalytic reforming of petroleum naphthas. More particularly the invention relates to , an improved reformer unit which can be operated at higher throughput relative to compressor size. The invention utilizes pressure swing adsorption to improve the hydrogen content of hydrogen containing streams generated by and utilized in catalytic reforming processes. The invention also has the capability of enabling compressor-limited catalytic reforming units to be operated at increased capacities.
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- Filed January 23, 2006 and granted September 24, 2013. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended January 23, 2026.
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