Catalytic reforming, a staple of petroleum refining since 1949, and Continuous Catalyst Regeneration (CCR) Platforming™ units, are the preferred choice for upgrading naphtha since commercialization in 1971. Today, refiners look for catalyst innovations that improve CCR Platforming unit performance.
This paper outlines differentials of UOP high-density catalysts, examines pilot plant tests, and features how Fuji Oil received greater flexibility for a future capacity debottlenecking solution with UOP's R-364 platforming catalyst.