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AssigneeExxonMobil Chemical Patents Inc.
InventorsJain-Kai Hung, Thomas H. Colle, Xiaobing Feng, Gary D. Mohr, Krishna Kulai Rao
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A process for reforming a hydrocarbon feed containing precursors of ethylbenzene, e.g., C8 isoalkane and/or C8 isoalkene precursors of ethylbenzene, that results in the formation of reduced amounts of ethylbenzene. The process is carried out in a catalytic reforming unit comprised of a plurality of operatively connected reactors comprising at least one lead reforming reactor and a tail reforming reactor. The process is carried out by reforming the feed in at least one lead reactor which contains a first reforming catalyst and a catalyst effective for converting ethylbenzene and further reforming the product of the lead reactor in the tail reactor that contains a second reforming catalyst.
A process for producing a reformate having reduced ethylbenzene content, said process comprising the steps of:
A process for reforming a C5-205° C. naphtha feed wherein at least 40 percent of the ethylbenzene formed during the reforming is converted to another product, said process comprising the steps of:
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