Process for the production of reformate having reduced ethylbenzene content

• Main Authors: Hung, Jain-Kai, Colle, Thomas H, Feng, Xiaobing, Mohr, Gary D, Rao, Krishna Kulai
• Format: Patent
• Language: English
• Published: 27.06.2006

8 8 A process for reforming a hydrocarbon feed containing precursors of ethylbenzene, e.g., Cisoalkane and/or Cisoalkene precursors of ethylbenzene, that results in the formation of reduced amounts of ethylbenzene. The process is carried out in a catalytic reforming unit comprised of a plurality of operatively connected reactors comprising at least one lead reforming reactor and a tail reforming reactor. The process is carried out by reforming the feed in at least one lead reactor which contains a first reforming catalyst and a catalyst effective for converting ethylbenzene and further reforming the product of the lead reactor in the tail reactor that contains a second reforming catalyst.