Gas Sweetening and Processing Field Manual
- 1st Edition - October 15, 2011
- Imprint: Gulf Professional Publishing
- Authors: Maurice Stewart, Ken Arnold
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 1 - 8 5 6 1 7 - 9 8 2 - 9
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 1 - 8 5 6 1 7 - 9 8 3 - 6
Although the processing of natural gas is in many respects less complicated than the processing and refining of crude oil, it is equally as necessary before its use by end us… Read more
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Request a sales quoteAlthough the processing of natural gas is in many respects less complicated than the processing and refining of crude oil, it is equally as necessary before its use by end users. The actual process used to separate oil from natural gas, as well as the equipment that is used, can vary widely. Gas Sweetening and Processing Field Manual provides engineers with the ability to understand and select the most efficient and cost effective method to fit their individual needs. Designed for engineers, technologists, and operations personnel involved in the design and operation of gas processing facilities, the book starts with an explanation of the terms and theories used throughout the industry. This is followed by clear and rigorous exposition of sweetness processes such as Solid Bed Adsorption, Chemical Solvents, Physical Solvents, Distillation, and Gas Permeation. Exercises appear at the conclusion of each chapter with hints in addition to full solutions.
Other topics include Design Procedure, Design Examples, Problems and Practical Solutions, Value of NGL Components, Liquid Recovery Process, Absorption/Lean Oil Process, Joule-Thomson, Refrigeration and Cryogenic (Expansion Turbine) Plants. Chapters involving applications cover Direct Conversion of H2S to Sulfur, Removal of H2S to Meet Pipeline Qualities, Removal of CO2 to Meet Pipeline Qualities and Selection Charts.
Engineers and process designers will find this text a valuable guide to gas sweetening process and equipment, both in terms of its application to efficient and cost effective operations. It will prove particularly useful to readers who want a "quick reference" guide to field operations and procedures as well as those readers who wish to increase their knowledge of best practices.
- Rigorous exposition of all natural gas sweetness processes
- Equipment and process trouble-shooting techniques
- Tips for diagnosing and solving equipment and process problems
- Exercises appear at the conclusion of each chapter
Production engineers, reservoir engineers, chemical engineers, petroleum engineers, pipeline engineers, and any engineers working with the production, transportation, or drilling of natural gas
Part 1. Gas Sweetening,
Nomenclature
Part 2. Gas Processing
Appendix A. Membrane/Amine Hybrid Grissik Gas Plant,1,2,3 Sumatra, Indonesia: Case Study
Appendix B. Judge Digby Gas Plant Hikes Production with Quick Solvent Change-Out: Case Study
Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: October 15, 2011
- No. of pages (Paperback): 200
- Imprint: Gulf Professional Publishing
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9781856179829
- eBook ISBN: 9781856179836
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Maurice Stewart
Dr. Maurice Stewart, PE, a Registered Professional Engineer with over 40 years international consulting experience in project management; designing, selecting, specifying, installing, operating, optimizing, retrofitting and troubleshooting oil, water and gas handling, conditioning and processing facilities; designing plant piping and pipeline systems, heat exchangers, pressure vessels, process equipment, and pumping and compression systems; and leading hazards analysis reviews and risk assessments.
Affiliations and expertise
President, Stewart Training Company, USAKA
Ken Arnold
Ken Arnold was President of K. Arnold Consulting, Inc., providing expert consulting services to the oil and gas industry covering surface engineering, project management, and project development. Ken retired from the industry in 2022. Previously, he was Senior Technical Advisor for Worley Parsons and CEO of Paragon Engineering Services, now owned by Wood Group. Ken earned a BSCE in civil engineering from Cornell University and a MS in civil engineering from Tulane University.
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Ken Arnold Consulting Inc.Read Gas Sweetening and Processing Field Manual on ScienceDirect