Catalytic reforming — is a chemical process used to convert petroleum refinery naphthas, typically having low octane ratings, into high octane liquid products called reformates which are components of high octane gasoline (also known as petrol). Basically, the process … Wikipedia
catalytic reforming — katalizinis riformingas statusas T sritis chemija apibrėžtis Riformingas, atliekamas naudojant Pt ar kitus katalizatorius. atitikmenys: angl. catalytic reforming rus. каталитический риформинг … Chemijos terminų aiškinamasis žodynas
catalytic reforming — A catalytic process to improve the antiknock quality of low grade naphthas and virgin gasolines by the conversion of naphthenes and paraffins into higher octane aromatics such as benzene, toluene and xylenes … Petroleum refining glossary
reforming — /ri fawr ming/ n. Chem. the process of cracking low octane petroleum fractions in order to increase the octane number. [1920 25; REFORM + ING1] * * * ▪ chemistry in chemistry, processing technique by which the molecular structure of a… … Universalium
reforming — 1. A refining process used to change the molecular structure of a naptha feed derived from crude oil by distilation. See: platinum reforming, steam reforming. 2. The mild thermal cracking of naphthas to obtain more volative products, such as… … Petroleum refining glossary
reforming — noun a catalytic process, whereby short chain molecules are combined to make larger ones; used in the petrochemical industry … Wiktionary
Steam reforming — (SR), hydrogen reforming or catalytic oxidation, is a method of producing hydrogen from hydrocarbons. On an industrial scale, it is the dominant method for producing hydrogen. Small scale steam reforming units are currently subject to scientific… … Wikipedia
steam reforming — Catalytic process for converting a mixture of steam and hydrocarbon to synthesis gas, a mixture of hydrogen and carbon monoxide … Petroleum refining glossary
Katalytisches Reforming — (von lat. reformare = umgestalten) ist ein Raffinerieprozess bei dem Alkane und Cycloalkane aus Naphtha verschiedener Provenienz in aromatische Verbindungen und verzweigte Alkane konvertiert werden, mit dem Ziel der Oktanzahlsteigerung. Das… … Deutsch Wikipedia
Microlith (catalytic reactor) — Close up of a Microlith screen Microlith is a brand of catalytic reactor constructed with a very thin substrate with short metal channels that resemble screens or meshes. Microlith reactors have low pressure drop, enabling design of a high cell… … Wikipedia
