Catalysis is essential in refining due to several reasons:
Efficiency: Catalysts significantly increase the rate of chemical reactions, allowing for faster processing times and higher throughput. Selectivity: Catalysts can be designed to favor specific reactions, producing desired products more selectively and reducing unwanted byproducts. Energy Savings: Catalytic processes often require lower temperatures and pressures compared to non-catalytic processes, resulting in energy savings. Environmental Benefits: Catalysts help in reducing harmful emissions and pollutants by enabling cleaner processes and the removal of contaminants from fuel products.
