short-chained hydrocarbons, which, due to their uses in petrol fuel, are in much greater demand. It can also be used to improve the octane rating of short-chained hydrocarbons by aromatizing them. References External links Oil Refinery Processes, A Brief Overview Colorado School of Mines, Lecture Notes (Chapter 10, Refining Processes, Catalytic Refinery by John Jechura, Adjunct Professor) Students' Guide to Refining (scroll down to Platforming) Modern Refinery Website of Delft University of Technology, Netherlands (use search function for Reforming) Major scientific and technical challenges about development of new refining processes (IFP website) Chemical processes Fuel technology Oil refining