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I'm working in fixed bed catalytic reforming plant and would like to ask you about measuring the R-86 catalyst lifetime to help me out to initiate the catalyst utilization plan during the existing cycle. Also, has anyone have a catalyst performance report who is willing to share it with me to use it as a guidance when writing mine, it would be highly appreciated.
 
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30/09/2017 A: Virendra Kapoor, Petroleum Refining Consultants, vkkapoor9@yahoo.com
I have worked on CRU for long time. Your question has been answered by Mr Patric Bullen nicely. It is possible to predict catalyst ultimate life and cycle length by various methods. You may characterize the key properties for the purpose on permission by vendor. Models are available to predict cycle length and ultimate life. Certain tests can be done to predict life. We predicted ultimate life of a different catalyst which was appreciably more than that advised by dealer
26/09/2017 A: Patrick Bullen, UOP, patrick.bullen@uop.com
Please contact your UOP regional service manager, who can help you with this inquiry.
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