2. Catalyst
Naphtha reforming catalyst is a bifunctional catalyst consists of
a metal function, mainly platinum, and an acid function, usually
chloride alumina. The metal function catalyzes the hydrogenation the isomerization and cyclization reactions [11–13]. In order to
achieve an optimum performance of the naphtha reforming catalyst,
adequate balance between these functions is needed [14].
Improving the stability and selectivity of the catalyst as well as
reducing catalyst deactivation is a vital issue for enhancing the efficiency
and yield of the process. This practice could be achieved by
modification of both acid and metal function.
Addition of components to the acid function, such as chloride,
changes the strength and amount of support acid sites. Higher acid
strengths increase the acid-catalyzed coking and cracking rates
[15]. Although an excessive amount of chlorine would increase
the hydrocracking reactions, carbon deposits would also increase
[14].
Modification of metal function could be achieved by adding secondary
or ternary metal component to Pt, which is summarized
here.
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