US3676328A
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Reforming with five platinum rhenium catalyst beds
Assignee: Atlantic Richfield Co
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Filing: 1970-06-12
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Granted: 1972-07-11
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Expires: 1990-06-12
Abstract
Abstract Naphtha containing from 40 to 60 percent naphthenes, 5 to 25 percent aromatics, 25 to 55 percent paraffins is reformed in a system including five serially arranged reactors having catalyst containing platinum and rhenium supported on a porous, solid base such as alumina. A defined manner of operation regarding reactor inlet temperatures and space velocities is disclosed.
Inventors
- 👤 Milton H Dalson
- 👤 James P Gallagher
- 👤 William C Pfefferle
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 12:40
CPC Classifications
C; C10; C10G; C10G35/00; C10G35/04; C10G35/06; C10G35/085; C10G35/09; C10G59/00; C10G59/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
12 words
The process of claim 1 wherein said porous, solid base is alumina.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
27 words
The process of claim 1 wherein between one-third and two-thirds of the total amount of hydrogen introduced into all the beds is introduced into the first bed.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-07-11 | 1976-01-10 | 1976-07-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-07-11 | 1980-01-10 | 1980-07-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-07-11 | 1984-01-10 | 1984-07-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |