Abstract: This invention relates to a process for selectively desulfurizing naphtha. More particularly, a low sulfur naphtha feed containing less than 500 wppm sulfur is hydrodesulfurized using a hydrodesulfurization catalyst and a hydrogen treat gas containing at least about 50 vppm hydrogen sulfide followed by mercaptan removal or conversion.

Abstract: A three-step process of removing sulfur from naphtha feeds. The steps include a first hydrotreating step, a mercaptan removal agent and an adsorbent containing a reactive metal on an inorganic support. Step one removes at least 95 wt. % of the sulfur compounds while preserving at least 50 wt. % of the olefins. Treatment with the mercaptan removal agent lowers the sulfur content to 30 wppm total sulfur and final naphtha product contains leas than 10 wppm total sulfur.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to a catalyst system used in the production of high octane, low sulfur naphtha products through skeletal isomerization of feed olefins and hydrotreating with the optional removal of basic nitrogen-containing compounds.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to a process for producing high octane, low sulfur naphtha products through skeletal isomerization of feed olefins and hydrotreating.

Abstract: A method for decreasing the amount of coke produced during the cracking of hydrocarbon feedstock to lower molecular weight products in a reaction zone is disclosed, where the feedstock contains at least two metal contaminants selected from the class consisting of nickel, vanadium and iron, and where these contaminants become deposited on the catalyst. The method comprises passing catalyst from the reaction zone through a regeneration zone operated under net reducing conditions and through a reduction zone maintained at an elevated temperature for a time sufficient to at least partially passivate the catalyst.