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Gas processing plants.
Gas processing plants are a group of single proc- Partial condensation processes Liquid nitrogen wash
ess units offered by Linde Engineering. These and liquid methane wash The production of ammonia requires the adjust-
units include a great deal of proprietary process Cryogenic processes for the recovery of pure car- ment of the stochiometric nitrogen/hydrogen
and component manufacturing know-how in the bon monoxide and pure hydrogen from gases ratio to a value of 1:3. Simultaneously other trace
area of cryogenic separation and purification of resulting from partial oxidation or catalytic re- impurities like methane, argon and carbon mono-
gases. They serve for the purification and cryo- forming processes. Carbon monoxide is mainly xide (below 5ppm) should be removed to pre-
genic separation of gas mixtures. Cryogenic used for the production of acetic acid, formid ferentially operate the ammonia synthesis in the
separation technology and physical or chemical acid, polyurethane, poly-carbonates and methyl- absence of inert components. The liquid nitrogen
scrubbing processes come into application for acrylates. The desired purity of carbon monoxide wash is typically arranged downstream of the
these units that frequently are enquired by engi- depends on the prevailing requirements and can RECTISOL® scrubbing process, if partial oxidation
neering companies implementing them as single be adjusted into the ppm range with respect to of coal or residue oil were selected as feedstock
units within a larger contract plant. Independently the residual contents of hydrogen and methane. basis for ammonia production. The unit is gene-
endusers may install them as supplement to rally supplied as assembled coldbox and includes
existing gas generation facilities. Gas processing an upstream adsorber station.
plants are therefore to a large extend based on
Linde´s proprietary process and production know-
how. The units are tailored to the individual appli-
cation and requirement of the client. Plant design
and scope of supply will typically include several
proprietary equipment items produced in Linde
workshops like plate-fin heat exchangers, coil-
wound heat exchangers or the isothermal reac-
tor. Frequently such equipment will be assembled
in the workshop and supplied to site as cold box.
Partial condensation cold box in Clearlake, USA
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Gasification complex in Taiwan
Separation of hydrogen, olefins Rare gas processing Physical and chemical washes
and LPG from refinery fuel gas Argon may be recovered from the purge gas of Any cryogenic gas separation process requires
Refineries may recover hydrogen olefins and/or ammonia plants. It can be separated and reco- the upstream removal of H2S, CO2 and COS as
LPG from off-gases and thus make more profit vered as liquid argon in a cryogenic process. If typical sour gas impurities to meet the specifi-
on these products instead of simply using them suitable feedstock is available, also other rare cation for clean products and prevent their
as fuel gas. By cryogenic processes such high gases like He, Ne, Kr and Xe can be recovered. plugging of the process equipment.
quality products can be economically recovered.
Similarly the dehydrogenation of butanes by the Gas liquefaction RECTISOL® is the best known proprietary Linde
Oleflex or Catofin process within MTBE plants Linde offers processes for the production of scrubbing process and can simultaneously re-
result in a mixture of hydrogen and condensable carbon dioxide with food quality. The main feed- move all above mentioned sour gas components
C4/C8 hydrocarbons. Separation of hydrogen stocks are off-gases from ammonia plants or in one process step. RECTISOL® is selected for
from a bulk quantity of heavy components re- natural gas sources. almost all oil and coal gasification projects with
sults in particular adjustments that should be chemicals as final product.
regarded for the heat exchanger design. It has Also the liquefaction of SO2 downstream of flue
turned out to be of advantage for the design gas scrubbing plants is a process of this category. Linde can quote other chemical and physical
requirements of this cryogenic concept that wash processes including various kinds of MDEA
Linde can offer design and equipment manu- type of amine washes, MEA, DEA, Benfield,
facturing in one hand. Sulfinol, Caustic, NMP, Alkacid wash and others.
However, due to their number and various appli-
cations they are not discussed in this context.
Collaborate. Innovate. Deliver.
Linde’s Engineering Division is a leading player in the international plant engineering business. Across the globe, we have
delivered more than 4,000 plants and cover every step in the design, project management and construction of turnkey
industrial facilities. Our proven process and technology know-how plays an indispensable role in the success of our customers
across multiple industries – from crude oil, natural gas extraction and refining to chemical and metal processing.
At Linde, we value trusted, lasting business relationships with our customers. We listen carefully and collaborate closely with
you to meet your needs. This connection inspires us to develop innovative process technologies and equipment at our high-
tech R&D centres, labs and pilot plants – designed in close collaboration with our strategic partners and delivered with passion
by our employees working in more than 100 countries worldwide.
From the desert to the Arctic, from small- to world-scale, from standardised to customised builds, our specialists develop plant
solutions that operate reliably and cost-effectively under all conditions.
You can always rely on us to deliver the solutions and services that best fit your needs – anywhere in the world.
Discover how we can contribute to your success at www.linde-engineering.com
Get in touch with our hydrogen and synthesis gas plant team:
Phone: +49 89 7445-3540, e-mail: [email protected]
Core competencies at a glance
Plant engineering Component manufacturing Services
→→ Air separation plants →→ Coldboxes and modules →→ Revamps and plant modifications
→→ LNG and natural gas processing plants →→ Coil-wound heat exchangers →→ Plant relocations
→→ Petrochemical plants →→ Plate-fin heat exchangers →→ Spare parts
→→ Hydrogen and synthesis gas plants →→ Cryogenic columns →→ Operational support, troubleshooting
→→ Adsorption plants →→ Cryogenic storage tanks and immediate repairs
→→ Cryogenic plants →→ Liquefied helium tanks and containers →→ Long-term service contracts
→→ Carbon capture and utilisation plants →→ Air-heated vaporisers →→ Expert reviews for plants, operations
→→ Furnaces, fired heaters, incinerators →→ Water bath vaporisers and spare part inventory
→→ Spiral-welded aluminium pipes →→ Operator training
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