The Course Content
Day One: Introduction to Natural Gas
Hydrocarbon Properties
Associated/ Non-Associated/ Unconventional Gas
LNG / NGL Production and Processing
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)
Environmental and Safety Considerations
Gas Specifications
Day Two: Objectives of Gas Treatment
Gas Contaminants & Objectives of Gas Treating
Gas Dehydration
Glycols vs. Solid Desiccants
Mercury Removal, Nitrogen Rejection Unit
Chemistry of Amine Gas Sweetening
Guide to Selection of Gas Sweetening Processes
Amine Filtration Systems
Day Three: Alkanolamine Processes
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
Case Study: Data Collection Key to Successful Troubleshooting
Class Exercise: Calculations and Sizing Examples
Day Four: Sulphur Recovery I
“Claus” Sulphur Recovery Chemistry and Thermodynamics – A question of Equilibrium
Claus Process - Considerations and Modifications
The EUROCLAUS Concept
Process/ Mechanical Considerations
Thiopaq Process
Troubleshooting: What Can Go Wrong
Claus Process Calculations and Exercises
Day Five: Sulphur Recovery II
Tail Gas Handling
SCOT Tail Gas Treating
Particulate Removal
Mercury/Toxics Emissions
Incineration
Sulfur Product Specifications, Storage and Handling
Safety and Environmental Considerations