reforming process
1reforming — /ri fawr ming/ n. Chem. the process of cracking low octane petroleum fractions in order to increase the octane number. [1920 25; REFORM + ING1] * * * ▪ chemistry in chemistry, processing technique by which the molecular structure of a… …
2reforming — 1. A refining process used to change the molecular structure of a naptha feed derived from crude oil by distilation. See: platinum reforming, steam reforming. 2. The mild thermal cracking of naphthas to obtain more volative products, such as… …
3reforming — noun a catalytic process, whereby short chain molecules are combined to make larger ones; used in the petrochemical industry …
4Catalytic reforming — is a chemical process used to convert petroleum refinery naphthas, typically having low octane ratings, into high octane liquid products called reformates which are components of high octane gasoline (also known as petrol). Basically, the process …
5platinum reforming — Process for increasing the aromatic content of naphtha by passing the naphtha and hydrogen over a catalyst containing platinum supported on alumina. See: naphtha, aromatic …
6Steam reforming — (SR), hydrogen reforming or catalytic oxidation, is a method of producing hydrogen from hydrocarbons. On an industrial scale, it is the dominant method for producing hydrogen. Small scale steam reforming units are currently subject to scientific… …
7Haber process — The Haber process, also called the Haber–Bosch process, is the nitrogen fixation reaction of nitrogen and hydrogen, over an iron substrate, to produce ammonia. Enriching the Earth: Fritz Haber, Carl Bosch, and the Transformation of World Food… …
8Industrial process — Industrial processes are procedures involving chemical or mechanical steps to aid in the manufacture of an item or items, usually carried out on a very large scale.Industrial processes are the key components of heavy industry.Most processes make… …
9Bergius process — The Bergius Process is a method of production of liquid hydrocarbons for use as synthetic fuel by hydrogenation of high volatile bituminous coal at high temperature and pressure. It was first developed by Friedrich Bergius in 1913, in 1931… …
10Bologna process — The purpose of the Bologna process (or Bologna accords) is to create the European higher education area by making academic degree standards and quality assurance standards more comparable and compatible throughout Europe, in particular under the… …
