Course Objectives:

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

1. Fundamentals of Catalytic Reforming and CCR

• Understand the role of catalytic reforming in refining and its importance in gasoline production.
• Learn about the key objectives of reforming:
• Increasing octane number for gasoline blending.
• Producing hydrogen for refinery processes.
• Enhancing aromatic content for petrochemical applications.
• Identify feedstocks suitable for reforming (naphtha and its characteristics).

2. Overview of Catalytic Reforming Process

• Understand the key reaction pathways in reforming:
• Dehydrogenation of Naphthenes to Aromatics.
• Isomerization of Paraffins.
• Hydrocracking of Heavy Hydrocarbons.
• Identify major process variables affecting reforming performance (temperature, pressure, hydrogen-to-hydrocarbon ratio).

3. Basic Equipment in a Catalytic Reformer Unit

• Learn about the key equipment used in fixed-bed and CCR reforming units:
• Fired heaters (preheating naphtha feed).
• Reactor system and catalyst beds.
• Hydrogen recycle system.
• Product recovery and stabilization section.
• Understand the role of catalysts in reforming and their deactivation mechanisms.

4. Introduction to Continuous Catalytic Regeneration (CCR)

• Understand the advantages of CCR over conventional semi-regenerative reforming.
• Learn about the CCR process flow, including catalyst circulation, regeneration, and coke removal.
• Identify key equipment in CCR reforming: moving bed reactors, regenerator, lift and withdrawal system.

5. Safety, Environmental Considerations, and Best Practices

• Recognize potential hazards in catalytic reforming, including high temperatures, pressure risks, and hydrogen management.
• Understand safety measures for handling reformer catalysts.
• Learn about emissions control, including managing hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) and light hydrocarbon venting.
• Implement best practices for unit startup, shutdown, and emergency handling.

6. Basic Troubleshooting and Process Optimization

• Identify common operational issues such as catalyst deactivation, pressure drop, and coke buildup.
• Learn strategies for maintaining reformer efficiency and maximizing octane yield.
• Apply basic troubleshooting methods for temperature imbalances and reactor malfunctions.

Target Audience

This course is designed for entry-level professionals and operators involved in catalytic reforming and CCR processes, including:

1. Engineers & Technical Personnel

• Process Engineers
• Chemical Engineers
• Mechanical Engineers

2. Operations & Maintenance Teams

• Catalytic Reformer Unit Operators
• CCR Process Technicians
• Maintenance Engineers