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In CCR Platformer unit nitrogen contaminant leads to a higher delta T in Platformer Reactors. Why?
 
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25/09/2012 A: Ralph Ragsdale, Ragsdale Refining Courses, ralph.ragsdale@att.net
Everything else being equal, organic nitrogen in the feed will reduce the activity of the catalyst. If hydrocracking is reduced and conversion to aromatics does not decline, the reactor delta T will increase. Examine your light ends yield to determine if hydrocracking is up or down.
Low chloride on catalyst will reduce hydrocracking and result in higher delta T if temperature is increased to maintain conversion to aromatics.
The above assumes no change in feed PONA.