Abstract: A vessel for regenerating used catalyst comprising at least one combustion zone provided with at least two walls (5a, 5b) between which the catalyst circulates as a moving bed, and provided with at least one conduit (4) for introducing at least one oxygen-containing gas entering the moving bed via one of the walls and leaving via another wall, characterized in that it also comprises a zone (FC) for monitoring and controlling the end of combustion located after the end of the flame front of the last combustion zone (Z2), provided with a conduit (11) for introducing an oxygen-containing monitoring and control gas and at least one means for measuring the temperature and/or the oxygen content in the gas and/or the catalyst leaving the monitoring and control zone. A separator (29) is located between the monitoring and control zone and the last combustion zone for preventing the passage of gas while allowing for the passage of the catalyst.

Abstract: An improved hydrocracking process of hydrocarbon charges, in two stages with an intermediate separation, in which the second-stage of hydrocracking is carried out in the presence of an added nitrogen content which is greater than 150 ppm by weight, preferably about 500 ppm by weight, and preferably in the presence of a Y zeolite catalyst, produces high yields of middle distillate.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the production of aromatic compounds from a hydrocarbon fraction with a catalyst that preferably circulates in a moving bed, a process that comprises at least the following successive stages that take place in at least one zone: treatment of the fraction in the presence of hydrogen and implementing at least one reaction for dehydrogenation of naphthenes; separation of the gas effluent that contains hydrogen, the liquid product and the catalyst; regeneration of the catalyst; reduction of the catalyst; and reintroduction of the catalyst for the treatment stage; recycling in the treatment stage of at least a portion of the gas effluent that contains the hydrogen that is called recycling gas; process in which the reduction stage is carried out in the presence of recycling gas that is introduced in an amount such that the amount of pure hydrogen that is provided is between 1-10 kg/kg of catalyst, whereby the effluent that is obtained from the reduction is then separated from

Abstract: A moving bed process for producing aromatic compounds comprises at least a first step in which principally naphthene dehydrogenation is carried out in the presence of hydrogen in a mole ratio (H2)1/(HC), said step being followed by at least one subsequent step carried out at a mole ratio (H2)2/(HC)2, the process also comprising reducing the catalyst with hydrogen in a ratio (H2)red/(HC). In accordance with the invention, (H2)1/(HC)+(H2)red/(HC)≦(H2)2/(HC)2, (HC) representing the molar quantity of feed in the first step and (HC)2 that of the subsequent step, or (H2)1/(HC)+(H2)red/(HC)>(H2)2/(HC)2, but where (H2)1/(HC) is less than (H2)2/(HC)2. Particular application to reforming.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved hydrocracking process, of hydrocarbon charges, in two-stages with intermediate separation, in which the second-stage of hydrocracking is carried out in the presence of an added nitrogen content which is greater than 110 ppm by weight.

Abstract: An apparatus for regeneration a reforming or aromatic compound production catalyst comprises a first combustion zone wherein the first combustion zone receives catalyst and an oxygen-containing gas; a successive second combustion zone; and a conduit communicating the first and second combustion zones for transferring catalysts from the first combustion zone to the second combustion zone. The first combustion zone is isolated from the second combustion zone to prevent passage of oxygen-containing gas from the first combustion zone to the second combustion zone and the severity of the operating conditions increases from the first combustion zone to the second combustion zone.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the production of aromatic compounds from a hydrocarbon fraction with a catalyst the preferably circulates in a moving bed. In the process, a hydrocarbon feedstock that is treated by a hydrogen-rich gas is transformed. In a particular embodiment, regenerative reforming is conducted, such as for production of BTX (butene, toluene, xylenes) with continuous regeneration of the catalyst. The invention also pertains to the related device for carrying out the process.

Abstract: A moving bed process for producing aromatic compounds comprises at least a first step in which principally naphthene dehydrogenation is carried out in the presence of hydrogen in a mole ratio (H2)1/(HC), said step being followed by at least one subsequent step carried out at a mole ratio (H2)2/(HC)2, the process also comprising reducing the catalyst with hydrogen in a ratio (H2)red/(HC). In accordance with the invention, (H2)1/(HC)+(H2)red/(HC)≦(H2)2/(HC)2, (HC) representing the molar quantity of feed in the first step and (HC)2 that of the subsequent step, or (H2)1/(HC)+(H2)red/(HC)>(H2)2/HC2, but where (H2)1/(HC) is less than (H2)2/(HC)2. Particular application to reforming.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a distribution device intended for a gaseous effluent produced by a chemical reaction, comprising at least two inlet ways and two outlet ways. This device comprises at least one closed-loop line divided into four sections by four controlled sealing elements, and each one of said four ways communicates with a single section so that the inlet ways are connected to two opposite sections and said outlet ways are connected to the other two sections.

Abstract: A method and to an equipment carry out measurements on an effluent resulting from a chemical reaction taking place in a reactor containing a catalyst. The method includes, in combination, injecting at least one feedstock into each of at least two reactors, separating the gas and liquid phases downstream from each reactor, sending the separated gas phase to be measured and analyzed while the other gas phases coming from the other separators are discharged, sending the separated liquid phase to be analyzed and measured, and automatically monitoring and controlling the chemical reaction in the reactors, the analysis and measurement cycle performed on the gas phase and the analysis and measurement cycle performed on the liquid phase.

Abstract: A method and an equipment carry out measurements on an effluent resulting from a chemical reaction taking place in a reactor containing a catalyst. The method includes, in combination, injecting at least one feedstock into at least two reactors, sending the effluent coming from one of the reactors for analysis and measuring controlling the pressure and the temperature of the effluent in the circuit contained between downstream from the reactors and upstream from the analysis device, and allowing automatic monitoring and control of the chemical reaction in the reactors and of the analysis and measurement cycle performed on the effluent produced by the reaction.

Abstract: The invention relates to a homogeneous bed of catalyst particles comprising at least one amorphous matrix, at least one noble metal, at least one additional metal M and at least one halogen, and in which, for a catalyst particle: CPt is the local concentration of noble metal; CM is the local concentration of additional metal M; Cx is the local concentration of halogen; in which catalyst particle bed the local dispersion of the value of CPt/CM or CPt/Cx is termed homogeneous along the diameter of the particle, which corresponds to at least 70% of the values CPt/CM or CPt/Cx deviating by a maximum of 30% from the local average ratio. The invention also relates to a process for transforming hydrocarbons into aromatic compounds with the catalyst, such as a gasoline reforming process and a process for producing aromatic compounds.

Abstract: The invention concerns a process for regenerating a catalyst in a fixed bed, for example a catalyst for reforming or for aromatic compound production, including a step for monitoring and controlling combustion completion which is carried out after the catalyst has undergone all of the combustion steps of the process. The monitoring and control step is carried out by injecting an oxygen-containing gas into the zone where monitoring and control takes place, the monitoring and control step being carried out under conditions which are more severe than those in the combustion steps. The monitoring and control step is carried out with an oxygen consumption of less than 10%. The temperature advantageously remains substantially constant.

Abstract: A vessel for regenerating a catalyst for reforming or for aromatic compound production comprising a support, at least one noble metal and chlorine, the catalyst being in the form of a moving bed, said vessel comprising at least one combustion zone (A) provided with at least one conduit (9) for introducing oxygen gas and at least one conduit (5) for evacuating gasses from the combustion step, at least one oxychlorination zone (B) and at least one calcining zone (C) provided with at least one conduit (18) for introducing an oxygen-containing gas, said vessel also comprising at least one conduit (1) for introducing catalyst into the vessel, at least one conduit (3) for introducing catalyst from the combustion zone into the following oxychlorination zone (B), and at least one conduit (21) for evacuating gases from the oxychlorination zone comprising at least one means (20) for introducing least one chlorinating agent and at least one means (19) for introducing water and at least one means (17) for introducing an

Abstract: The invention relates to a catalyst that contains at least one partially amorphous Y zeolite, at least one metal of group VB, preferably niobium, at least one amorphous or poorly crystallized matrix, optionally at least one metal that is selected from group VIB and group VIII, optionally at least one element that is selected from the group that is formed by P, B, and Si, and optionally at least one element of group VIIA. The invention also relates to the use of this catalyst in hydrocracking and hydrorefining of hydrocarbon feedstocks.

Abstract: The invention relates to a catalyst that contains at least one matrix, a partially amorphous Y zeolite, optionally at least one metal that is selected from the group that is formed by the metals of group VIB and group VIII of the periodic table, optionally at least one element that is selected from the group that is formed by phosphorus, boron and silicon, optionally at least one element of group VIIA, and optionally at least one element of group VIIB. The partially amorphous Y zeolite has a peak rate that is less than 0.4, and a crystalline fraction that is expressed relative to a reference zeolite in sodium form and that is less than 60%. The invention also relates to the use of this catalyst in hydroconversion, in particular hydrocracking and hydrorefining of hydrocarbon feedstocks.

Abstract: The invention concerns a process for regenerating a catalyst in a fixed or moving bed, for example a catalyst for reforming or for aromatic compound production, including a step for monitoring and controlling combustion completion which is carried out after the catalyst has undergone all of the combustion steps of the process. The monitoring and control step is carried out by injecting an oxygen-containing gas into the zone where monitoring and control takes place, the monitoring and control step being carried out under conditions which are more severe than those in the combustion steps. The monitoring and control step is carried out with an oxygen consumption of less than 10%. The temperature advantageously remains substantially constant. The vessel for carrying out the invention is also claimed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the production of aromatic compounds from a hydrocarbon fraction with a catalyst the preferably circulates in a moving bed. In the process, a hydrocarbon feedstock that is treated by a hydrogen-rich gas is transformed. In a particular embodiment, regenerative reforming is conducted, such as for production of BTX (butene, toluene, xylenes) with continuous regeneration of the catalyst. The invention also pertains to the related device for carrying out the process.

Abstract: The invention concerns a process and unit for regenerating a catalyst for the production of aromatic compounds, in particular for reforming, the catalyst being in a moving bed, comprising combustion, oxychlorination and calcining steps, in which at least one chlorinating agent, at least one oxygen-containing gas, and water are introduced into the oxychlorination step such that the H2O/HCl molar ratio is 1 to 50, the oxychlorination step being carried out in the presence of an oxychlorination gas containing less than 21% of oxygen and at least 50 ppm by weight of chlorine (based on HCl), and at a temperature of 350-600° C., and in which the combustion step is carried out in at least two combustion zones, each zone being separated from the adjacent zones, and at least one gas charged with oxygen is introduced into each zone, the gases produced being extracted from each zone, and in which the severity of the operating conditions increases in the direction of flow of the catalyst.

Abstract: The invention concerns a process for regenerating a catalyst in a fixed or moving bed, for example a catalyst for reforming or for aromatic compound production, including a step for monitoring and controlling combustion completion which is carried out after the catalyst has undergone all of the combustion steps of the process. The monitoring and control step is carried out by injecting an oxygen-containing gas into the zone where monitoring and control takes place, the monitoring and control step being carried out under conditions which are more severe than those in the combustion steps. The monitoring and control step is carried out with an oxygen consumption of less than 10%. The temperature advantageously remains substantially constant. The vessel for carrying out the invention is also claimed.