Reformer Chloride Removal

Process of removing chloride impurities from the feedstock

Reformer chloride removal refers to the process of removing chloride impurities from the feedstock used in a catalytic reformer unit. Chloride impurities can cause corrosion and deactivation of the catalyst, leading to reduced efficiency and increased maintenance costs. The predominant focus on preventing operational problems from chloride compounds in catalytic reformer product streams was to remove HCl. More recently, an emerging concern for many refiners has become the removal of organic chlorides One method of removing chloride impurities is through the use of adsorbents such as activated alumina or silica gel. These materials have a high affinity for chloride ions and can be used to selectively remove them from the feedstock.

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