Abstract: A process for reforming a naphtha feed at reforming conditions by contacting said feed, and hydrogen, with a halogenated, supported platinum catalyst promoted with an agglomerated iridium component. The iridium component is agglomerated sufficient to exhibit a crystallinity greater than 50 percent, preferably greater than 75 percent, and more preferably 100 percent, as measured by x-ray.
Abstract: The invention relates to process and apparatus for reducing the viscosity and gel strength of drilling fluids, or muds, without any necessity of introducing additives, or chemicals, into the mud.