reformingsreaksjoner
Reformingsreaksjoner, often translated as reforming reactions, are a class of chemical processes used primarily in the petrochemical industry to improve the octane rating of gasoline. These reactions involve the catalytic conversion of low-octane naphtha molecules, typically straight-chain alkanes, into higher-octane branched alkanes, cycloalkanes, and aromatic hydrocarbons. The goal is to produce gasoline with improved anti-knock properties, allowing engines to operate at higher compression ratios and thus achieve greater efficiency.
The most common reforming process is catalytic reforming, which employs a catalyst, typically platinum supported on
Naphtha, a fraction from crude oil distillation, is the feedstock for reforming. Before entering the reformer,