Reformate Production from Naphtha via Catalytic Reforming Process

This study presents the economics of reformate production from naphtha using a catalytic reforming process. In this process, the re-arrangement or re-formation of the lower octane naphthenes into higher octane compounds takes place by using mixed catalysts and hydrogen. Heavy straight run naphtha is included in the catalytic reforming of naphtha feeds, thus converting low octane naphtha into high-octane motor gasoline blending stock and making it aromatic-rich in benzene, toluene and xylene (where hydrogen and liquefied petroleum gas are by-products), thus forming reformate.

The project economic analysis provided in the report discusses a Germany-based plant:

• Manufacturing Process
  • Process Flow
  • Material Flow
  • Material Balance
• Raw Material and Product's Specifications
  • Raw Material Consumption
  • Product and Co-Product Generation
  • Capital Investment
• Land and Site Cost
  • Offsites/Civil Works
  • Equipment Cost
  • Auxiliary Equipment Cost
  • Contingency
  • Engineering and Consulting Charges
  • Working Capital
• Variable Cost
  • Raw Material
  • Utilities
• Fixed Cost
  • Labor Requirement & Wages
  • Overhead Expenses
  • Maintenance Charges
• Financing Costs
  • Interest on Working Capital
  • Interest on Loans
• Depreciation Charges
• General Sales and Admin Costs
• Production Cost Summary