Membrane Co2 Removal
Membrane Co2 Removal
Membrane Co2 Removal
Process Description
Carbon Dioxide (CO 2) is commonly found in many natural
gas fields, in concentrations up to 80% volume. The
removal of CO 2 is important both from a fuel value
standpoint (increased heating value) and protection against
downstream corrosion. While there are several acid gas
(CO 2 is an acid gas) removal technologies, membranes are
quickly becoming viable candidates. Membrane separation
in this case is by solution diffusion, which means that the
membrane is non-porous and CO 2 dissolves and diffuses
through the solid barrier. The membrane area needed
depends on several parameters (such as hydrocarbon
purity and feed temperature). Membrane elements come in
two flavors, spiral wound or hollow fiber, both intended to
provide the required membrane area in a compact format.
Gas Plant Needs
• Achieve or exceed natural gas production quotas via
The CO 2 removal is carried out with one or two membrane
reliable CO 2 removal from raw natural gases
stages to reduce the area needed for a desired separation.
The permeate gas stream from stage 1 is sent to stage 2 • Protect against ingression of liquids causing swelling and
for additional recovery of hydrocarbons. damage to the polymeric membrane
• Protect against fouling and blockage of flow paths by
entrained solids
Membrane element fouling Protect membrane flow paths against fouling and plugging through effective solids control.
and plugging due to solids • The DGF Dry Gas Particulate Filter removes contaminants from the untreated hydrocarbon gas
carried by the untreated natural stream before it enters the CO 2 removal unit.
gas
Process Flow Diagram
Pipeline-quality
CO2 lean gas
Sour gas
Stage 1
Heater
1 2
Comp
p
Compressor
Membrane
stages
2 Membrane Liquid/gas coalescers to remove Remove liquid water and Productivity, reliability and
protection incoming liquids hydrocarbons that shorten on-spec CO2 content via
membrane life and efficiency maintained membrane efficiency
and capacity
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