Precautions for the safe and stable operation of catalytic reforming units

Maintain stable production; avoid making significant adjustments to the processing volume

The cyclic hydrogen compressor is the heart of the plant—it goes without saying that everything else can be stopped, but the compressor must not stop. To ensure the safe and stable operation of the reforming unit, the following points should be taken into consideration: 1. Maintain an appropriate hydrogen-to-oil ratio. 2. Ensure proper operation of the dehydration tower to prevent excessive water content in the feedstock for reforming. 3. Maintain the correct temperature and pressure in the pre-hydrogenation stage to avoid excessive levels of sulfur and nitrogen. 4. Ensure stable operation of each reactor to prevent large fluctuations in reaction temperature. 5. In the event of a power outage, stop the heating furnace immediately; if necessary, assign personnel to shut off the fuel valves on site. 6. During regular operations, improve the quality of inspections and pay close attention to the condition of the equipment in use

People-oriented: I think both production and safety should be people-oriented. Of course, the quality of the equipment itself must also be up to standard

Reply 1# liuzhonghai: In the production process of catalytic reforming, when the hydrogen-to-oil ratio, water-chlorine balance, and turbine operation are all normal, the main task is to adjust the temperature of the entire reaction. From what the workers around me say, the most commonly adjusted element in production is the furnace. Overall, in reformation processes, it’s the furnace that matters; generally, there won’t be too many problems with anything else!

1. The steam drum in thermal systems should be checked regularly regarding pressure, liquid level, and water quality. 2. It is necessary to closely monitor the performance of the reforming catalyst, maintain proper balance between water and chlorine to prevent catalyst poisoning, and control the impurity content in the reforming feed. 3. The cyclic hydrogen compressor should be inspected regularly. 4. The regeneration unit must operate properly; pay attention to washing and lifting. 5. The reaction temperature must not experience large fluctuations.