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Details on Amine Experts Services
On-site Analytical Services
Amine Experts personnel are highly trained in the area of
gas sampling and analysis. This service provides the basis for our detailed
engineering studies used for process evaluation and optimization. Analytical
services include:
- on-site gas and liquid sampling
- on-site gas analysis to determine all of the process stream
components
- customized data collection
- technical support to customer lab personnel
- review of plant sampling/analysis methods
The on-site test work involves the sampling and analysis of all
pertinent gas streams including amine contactor inlet gas, sales gas, flash gas and acid
gas. Liquid sampling would include lean amine, make-up water and rich amine.
On-site Data Evaluation and Process
Optimization
Assessing the plant operating and test data allows
for a quick evaluation of the degree of H2S and CO2 pick-up, hydrocarbon and sulphur species solubility, acid gas feed
to the sulphur plant and composition of the flash tank vapours. A heat and material
balance will indicate how closely your facility runs to a theoretical ideal. Process
simulation software provides critical analysis of current test data, operating parameters
and mechanical performance. Process improvements are noted and recommendations are
provided to get you back on track.
Full Engineering Evaluations
Our evaluation includes the current
performance of the plant, the expected performance of the plant based on plant
modeling
and recommendations to optimize your operations to achieve the expected performance. We
would also include a full analytical suite on both gas and liquid samples. A critical
analysis of the full data set will allow for specific and detailed recommendations that
will result in measurable improvement in solution quality, energy consumption, plant
performance and operability.
Amine Experts also conducts special studies in the
following areas:
- corrosion potential and evaluation of existing corrosion;
- solution degradation and contamination;
- de-bottlenecking for increases in gas throughput;
- process improvement to reduce downstream dehydration or SRU
difficulties;
- evaluation of different amines as compared to the existing solvent.
Integrated Amine and Sulphur Plant
Evaluations
A totally integrated evaluation would involve
a combination of both the amine plant (Amine Experts) and the sulphur
plant (Sulphur Experts)
providing a full understanding of the current acid gas handling capability of your
facility. This evaluation provides valuable information concerning your optimum operating
conditions to:
- meet environmental compliance and sales gas requirements;
- reduce down-time, maintenance costs and plant energy consumption;
- provide more reliable operation;
- lower operating costs;
- extend chemical life (amine and catalyst);
- extend time between scheduled turnarounds.
Operator Training
There is a direct link between the level of
training and the smooth operation of the amine unit. Training packages are available for
anything from generic process fundamentals to in-depth plant specific training modules.
These sessions would be beneficial for anyone involved with amine units who would like to
expand their knowledge of the process (chemistry, equipment, troubleshooting guidelines,
corrosion and analytical tools).
Pre-turnaround Plant Evaluation
How many times have you been forced to extend scheduled turnarounds
because of unforeseen repairs or replacement of equipment? How often are you made aware of
equipment requirements (separators, filters, exchangers, etc.) during a turnaround but
don't have the time to install them during the scheduled time frame? You can benefit from
our services by evaluating your facility prior to a scheduled turnaround. The evaluation
could provide an indication of:
- potential equipment repair or replacement
- possible corrosion "hot spots"
- inadequacies in filtration or separation equipment
- the need to replace, reclaim or clean up the amine
- improved make-up water quality
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