Patent ID: 9677010
Date: 2017-06-13
CPC Classifications: C10G

Claim:
1. A method for catalytic reforming of hydrocarbons including regeneration of a catalyst, the method comprising the steps of: heating an inert gas to form a heated inert gas stream; indirect heat exchanging at least a first portion of the heated inert gas stream with hydrogen gas to form a first partially heated inert gas stream and a heated hydrogen gas stream that is for lifting the catalyst; and/or indirect heat exchanging at least a second portion of the heated inert gas stream with an organic chloride-containing stream to form a second partially heated inert gas stream and a heated organic chloride-containing stream that is for chlorinating the catalyst; and/or preheating the catalyst using at least a third portion of the heated inert gas stream for indirect heat exchange with a nitrogen gas stream that is in fluid communication with the catalyst or using the first and/or second partially heated inert gas streams for direct heat exchange with the catalyst.