Startup procedure for reforming catalysts.

摘要

Process for reforming a hydrocarbon charge under reforming conditions in a reforming zone containing a sulfur-sensitive metal containing reforming catalyst wherein overcracking of the charge stock and excessive temperature rise in the reforming zone is suppressed by pre-conditioning the catalyst prior to contact with the charge with a reformate having an octave number (R + O) of from 90 to 100 and an aromatics content offrom 40 to 50 mole percent.