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Catalytic Reforming & Isomerisation Processes

Name: Catalytic Reforming & Isomerisation Processes Training Course
Price: 4950 USD

Optimising Octane Enhancement, Hydrogen Production, Catalyst Performance and Process Reliability

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Why Choose This Course

The Catalytic Reforming & Isomerisation Processes training course develops practical understanding of process chemistry, configurations, reactor systems, catalyst management, operating control and troubleshooting. Catalytic reforming converts low-octane naphtha into high-octane reformate while producing hydrogen for refinery hydroprocessing units. Isomerisation changes low-octane light paraffins into higher-octane branched isomers without significantly altering molecular weight. Both processes are essential for producing high-octane gasoline components while satisfying increasingly stringent fuel-quality and environmental requirements.

Unit performance is influenced by feedstock quality, catalyst condition, reaction temperature, hydrogen partial pressure, space velocity and effective contaminant control. Catalyst deactivation, coke formation, chloride imbalance, reactor temperature disturbances and off-specification products can restrict throughput, lower yields and reduce catalyst life. Participants learn to evaluate unit performance, preserve catalyst activity and improve product quality. They also develop the capability to optimise octane production, hydrogen generation and overall process reliability.

This Catalytic Reforming & Isomerisation Processes training course will highlight:

Understanding catalytic reforming and isomerisation chemistry
Examining process configurations and reactor systems
Managing catalyst condition, activity and life
Controlling key operating variables and contaminants
Troubleshooting common operational problems
Optimising octane production, hydrogen generation and process reliability

Why Choose Catalytic Reforming & Isomerisation Processes

Course Goals

What are the Goals?

Upon completing this training course, participants will be able to:

Explain the chemical reactions and operational principles of catalytic reforming
Outline the reactions and processing stages associated with isomerisation
Assess how feedstock characteristics affect unit performance
Compare various reforming and isomerisation process arrangements
Track catalyst activity, selectivity and deactivation
Regulate reactor temperature, pressure and hydrogen circulation
Optimise reformate yield, octane rating and hydrogen production
Maintain the balance of catalyst chloride and moisture
Diagnose common issues affecting reactors, separators and stabilisers
Enhance unit safety, reliability and operational efficiency

Who is this Training Course for?

This Catalytic Reforming & Isomerisation Processes training course is designed for:

Refinery Process Engineers
Catalytic Reforming Unit Engineers
Isomerisation Unit Engineers
Refinery Operations Engineers
Refinery Production Engineers
Process Design Engineers
Technical Services Engineers
Refinery Operations Supervisors
Process Control Engineers
Refinery Shift Supervisors

Learning Approach

How will this Training Course be Presented?

This course integrates technical presentations, process-flow diagrams, equipment illustrations, operating-data evaluation, calculations, troubleshooting activities and refinery case studies. Participants will assess operating scenarios to identify suitable corrective and preventive actions.

The Course Summary & Outline

Day 1

Gasoline Production and Naphtha Processing Fundamentals
Day 2

Catalytic Reforming Chemistry and Process Configurations
Day 3

Reforming Catalyst Management and Troubleshooting
Day 4

Isomerisation Chemistry and Unit Operations
Day 5

Integrated Troubleshooting and Process Optimisation

The Catalytic Reforming & Isomerisation Processes training course begins with refinery configuration, naphtha feedstocks, gasoline characteristics and the contribution of reforming and isomerisation to product quality. It then develops the chemistry of catalytic reforming, including principal reactions, reaction conditions, catalyst functions and feed preparation. The agenda proceeds through the main reforming process configurations, examining their reaction, separation and catalyst-regeneration sections alongside the operating variables that influence conversion, reformate yield, hydrogen production and octane performance.

Attention then turns to reforming unit operation, catalyst behaviour, performance monitoring, process optimisation and the identification of common operating problems. The course subsequently addresses light-naphtha isomerisation, covering reaction chemistry, equilibrium considerations, feed contaminants, catalyst systems and the principal once-through and recycle process arrangements. The concluding topics connect isomerisation operating conditions with product quality and unit performance, before considering catalyst deactivation, regeneration requirements, process control, troubleshooting and the practical relationships between feed quality, operating severity, yields and octane enhancement across both processes.

Recognition

Certificate

Delegates who successfully complete the Catalytic Reforming & Isomerisation Processes training course are awarded the Wallstreet Academy Certificate of Completion, recognising their achievement and commitment to professional development. Participants receive 25–30 credits, with the final allocation based on their verified attendance throughout the course.

Each Guided Learning Hour represents 60 minutes of attendance. Attendance is documented in line with the quality management principles of ISO 9001:2015, supporting accurate and consistent record-keeping.

Frequently Asked Questions

Key outcomes of this course include: explain the chemical reactions and operational principles of catalytic reforming; outline the reactions and processing stages associated with isomerisation; assess how feedstock characteristics affect unit performance. Catalytic reforming converts low-octane naphtha into high-octane reformate while producing hydrogen for refinery hydroprocessing units.

Hydrogen production is one of the course’s stated areas of focus. The training considers it in the context of optimising catalytic reforming and isomerisation processes. Specific hydrogen production calculations, technologies or operating practices cannot be confirmed from the information provided.

Yes, process reliability is one of the four main themes identified for this training. The course places reliability within the wider task of optimising catalytic reforming and isomerisation operations. The page does not provide enough detail to verify which reliability risks, failure mechanisms or maintenance practices are examined.

It is relevant because it brings together four connected optimisation priorities: octane enhancement, hydrogen production, catalyst performance and process reliability. This combined focus allows the processes to be considered through several performance objectives rather than a single isolated topic. The course page does not provide further information about the intended audience or industry-specific examples.

Isomerisation changes low-octane light paraffins into higher-octane branched isomers without significantly altering molecular weight. Both processes are essential for producing high-octane gasoline components while satisfying increasingly stringent fuel-quality and environmental requirements. Key topics include Integrated Troubleshooting and Process Optimisation.

The Catalytic Reforming & Isomerisation Processes training course begins with refinery configuration, naphtha feedstocks, gasoline characteristics and the contribution of reforming and isomerisation to product quality. The programme covers Gasoline Production and Naphtha Processing Fundamentals, Catalytic Reforming Chemistry and Process Configurations, Reforming Catalyst Management and Troubleshooting, Isomerisation Chemistry and Unit Operations and Integrated Troubleshooting and Process Optimisation.

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