Field Demonstration of a Membrane Process to Recover Heavy Hydrocarbons and to Remove Water from Natural Gas

Lokhandwala, Kaaeid

Membrane Technology & Res Inc

关键词: Natural Gas;    Materials Recovery;    Progress Report;    Compressors;    Membrane Transport;   

DOI  :  10.2172/902752
RP-ID  :  None
RP-ID  :  FC26-99FT40723
RP-ID  :  902752

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

The objective of this project is to design, construct and field demonstrate a membrane system to recover natural gas liquids (NGLs) and remove water from raw natural gas. To convince industry users of the efficiency and reliability of the process, we plan to conduct an extended field test to demonstrate system performance under real-world conditions. The membrane system has been designed and fabricated by Membrane Technology and Research, Inc. (MTR). The MTR membrane system and the compressor are now onsite at BP's Pascagoula, MS plant. The plant is undergoing a very significant expansion and the installation of the membrane unit into the test location is being implemented, albeit at a slower rate than we expected. The startup of the system and conducting of tests will occur in the next six months, depending on the availability of the remaining budget. In the interim, significant commercial progress has been made regarding the introduction of the NGL membrane and systems into the natural gas market.