Amine Gas Sweetening & Sulphur Recovery
Details :
The removal of acidic
components (primarily H2S and CO2) from hydrocarbon streams can be broadly
categorized as those depending on chemical reaction, or adsorption. Processes
employing each of these techniques are described. The principle process stream is
the removal of the acid gases by counter flowing contact with an amine
solution, commonly known as Amine Gas Sweetening. The acidic
components removed are termed acid gas streams (containing H2S,) and may be
flared, incinerated, or converted to elemental Sulphur in a Sulphur Recovery
Unit. Various Sulphur Recovery processes (primarily The Modified Claus Process)
are discussed.
A significant fraction of
the natural gas produced today contains acid gases--primarily hydrogen sulfide
(H2S) and carbon dioxide (CO2) in sufficiently high
concentrations as to be considered sub quality. These contaminants must be
removed for the gas to be safely and economically utilized. This Amine Gas
Sweetening & Sulphur Recovery training course is designed for delegates as
a single source of information on:
- The
identity and characteristics of the waste streams produced by the major
gas sweetening and sulfur recovery processes
- The
possible effects of process chemistry and the nature of the gas being
treated on waste characteristics
- Currently
available options for waste stream disposition; and
- The
effects of environmental regulations, both current and foreseeable, on
waste stream disposition
By the end of this training
course, participants will be able to:
- Demonstrate
an understanding of Amine sweetening and Sulphur Recovery technologies
- Grasp an
explanation of the key features of gas treating
- Discuss
the thermodynamics of gas processing
- Identify
the main process steps
- Evaluate,
monitor, and troubleshoot gas treating operations
This training course is
specifically designed to be of substantial benefit to personnel within the Oil
and Gas Industries such as:
- Technologists
- Mechanical
Engineers
- Inspection
Engineers
- Maintenance
or Project Engineers
- Operations
Personnel
Day One: Introduction to Natural Gas
- Statistical
review of petroleum consumption and supply
- LNG
/ NGL production and processing
- Commercial
and Unconventional Gases
- Associated
/ Non-associated Gas
- Types
of Contaminants and Gas specifications
- Environmental
and Safety Considerations
- Case
Study: Carbon capture and storage
Day Two: Gas Sweetening
- Gas
contaminants and commercial processing alternatives
- Chemistry
of Amine Gas Sweetening
- Physical
Solvents and
- Membrane
Processes
- Guide
to selection of gas Sweetening Processes
- Mechanical
Filters
- Case
study: Troubleshooting filtration systems
Day Three: System Design & Troubleshooting
- Process
Flow and process description
- Design
Criteria Guidelines for Amine Systems:
- General
Considerations for Amine Processes
- Materials
selection and construction
- General
Operating Problems and troubleshooting
- Solution
degradation & amine losses
- Foaming
- Heat
Stable salts
- Corrosion
- Data
collection key to successful troubleshooting
Day Four: Sulphur Recovery I
- “Claus”
Sulphur recovery chemistry and thermodynamics – A question of equilibrium
- Claus
Process - Considerations and Modifications
- The
EUROCLAUS Concept
- Process
Considerations & Instrumentation
- Mechanical
Considerations
- Claus
Process Calculations and Exercises
Day
Five: Sulphur Recovery II
- Tail
Gas Handling
- SCOT
and Incineration
- Sulfur
Product Specifications, Storage and Handling
- Safety
and Environmental Considerations
- Troubleshooting:
what can go wrong
- Course
review and evaluation
to be advised
09:00 to 15:00 breaks will be given in details as part of the course instruction kit