Catalytic reforming

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-004337",
  "term": "Catalytic reforming",
  "field": "Environment",
  "term_source": "Catalytic Reforming",
  "definition": "A refining process using controlled heat and pressure with catalysts to rearrange certain hydrocarbon molecules, there by converting paraffinic and naphthenic type hydrocarbons (e.g., low octane gasoline boiling range fractions) into petrochemical feedstocks and higher octane stocks suitable for blending into finished gasoline.",
  "subject": "Commercial processes",
  "references": [
    "DOE Energy Information Administration Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/catalytic-reforming/"
}