Knowledge Series Webinars
Duration: 1 hour per session
Learn about amine systems and sulphur recovery in these Knowledge Series webinars developed by gas treating and sulphur experts from Optimized Gas Treating Inc., Three Ten Initiative Technologies and KanStrat.
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Operations are facing multiple challenges with tighter economic situation and increasing environmental regulations in the countries where they are located.
Optimisation of amine systems and sulphur block is a continuous effort to respond to variations in the operating conditions, assist in reducing operating costs and achieve product specifications and emission targets.
In collaboration with Three Ten Initiative Technologies LLP and Optimized Gas Treating Inc., we've introduced a series of technical sessions for operators and designers on amine systems and sulphur block.
These free-to-register Knowledge Series webinars intend to provide an overview of sulphur and gas treating processes, elaborate on simulation techniques, provide best practice guidelines for operation & design and demonstrate application examples with the use of Protreat® and SulphuPro®.
An e-certificate will be issued to participants for each session.
Optimisation of amine systems and sulphur block is a continuous effort to respond to variations in the operating conditions, assist in reducing operating costs and achieve product specifications and emission targets.
In collaboration with Three Ten Initiative Technologies LLP and Optimized Gas Treating Inc., we've introduced a series of technical sessions for operators and designers on amine systems and sulphur block.
These free-to-register Knowledge Series webinars intend to provide an overview of sulphur and gas treating processes, elaborate on simulation techniques, provide best practice guidelines for operation & design and demonstrate application examples with the use of Protreat® and SulphuPro®.
An e-certificate will be issued to participants for each session.
KS20-01: Methods for simulating gas treating - Is there a method that works better than the others?
Session Details
Key Learning
- There are several techniques for modelling and performing calculations for gas treating processes, with some methods clearly better than the others.
- This webinar will provide an overview of the theory of acid gas removal covering chemistry, process flow diagrams, commonly employed modelling techniques, and why Mass Transfer Rate Based modelling is the best option available for modeling such processes. An application showcasing a design case of an AGR unit will also be demonstrated.
Key Learning
- Understand the acid gas removal process and the benefits of a mass transfer rate based modelling.
- Learn how to model an acid gas removal system.
KS20-02: Key virtues of an SRU simulation - What to look for?
Session Details
Key Learning
- The quality and accuracy of modelling & simulation of Sulphur Recovery Units is heavily dependent on the ability of a simulator to capture the underlying chemistry of the process, and physical property behaviours.
- This webinar will provide an overview of the SRU process and cover the important aspects of the process including physical properties, chemistry, and the nuances of modelling the reactor furnace, WHBs, condensors, and the converters. The webinar will also demonstrate a case study of modelling a 3-bed SRU.
Key Learning
- Understand behaviour of sulphur, basic SRU chemistry.
- Learn about the importance of kinetic modelling.
KS20-03: Trusting simulation for troubleshooting gas treating - What to watch out for?
Session Details
Key Learning
- Process troubleshooting is a complicated task. Process simulators are important tools that assist engineers in troubleshooting.
- This webinar will discuss common problems faced in operations of gas treating applications, how process simulators can be used to detect & identify the causes of the problem and corrective action to rectify the issues such as foaming, Off-spec gas, solvent losses, and Heat Stable Salts.
- The webinar will also use a Fuel Gas Treater as a case study in troubleshooting.
Key Learning
- Understand common operational problems during acid gas removal.
- Review a checklist in root cause analysis with the use of a case study.
KS20-04: Simulating the waste heat boiler in a SRU - Getting the temperature right
Session Details
Key Learning
- Mechanical failures in the Waste Heat Boilers are a common cause of SRU trip, which can have major repercussions to the operation of the refinery/gas plant. Often, such failures occur at the tube to tube-sheet joints.
- Operating the WHB without any failures requires an understanding of heat transfer and chemistry, the role of ceramic ferrules, failure mechanisms, and establishing proper limits on the safe operating temperature across the WHB.
- The webinar will highlight how a high fidelity simulator that captures the underlying chemistry in the WHB can greatly help prevent WHB failures.
Key Learning
- Understand WHB and common cause of failure, importance of rigorous reaction and heat transfer based models.
KS20-05: Improve asset integrity using predictive modelling for corrosion rates
Session Details
Key Learning
- Corrosion is always a concern when working with processes handling acid gases. Predicting the extent of corrosion and the remaining life of a piece of equipment is an art and requires understanding of the prevalent corrosion mechanisms and the chemistry involved.
- This webinar will focus on how predictive modelling of corrosion rates may be used to improve an asset's life and performance.
Key Learning
- Understand causes and effects of corrosion in acid gas and sour water systems.
- Learn how to use ProTreat® corrosion coupon as an aid for preventive maintenance.
KS20-06: Sour Water Strippers - Is there a right efficiency to use?
Session Details
Key Learning
- Traditionally, Sour Water Strippers (SWS) have been designed using ideal stage techniques and stage efficiencies. Stage efficiency values between 15 to 45% have been employed in the industry. With such a wide range, it becomes difficult for the engineer to trust the design results and many units end up being grossly over-designed.
- This webinar will discuss the various sources of sour water in refineries, the underlying chemistry between NH3 and acid gases that drives the process.
Key Learning
- Understand SWS chemistry basics, correct approaches to modelling.
- Demonstrate a case study with ProTreat® to simulate 1- and 2-stage SWS units using mass transfer rate-based model.
KS20-07: MDEA and MDEA+piperazine for CO2 removal (Syngas and LNG)
Session Details
Key Learning
- MDEA while being a tertiary amine, and commonly used in selective H2S removal, is also used for CO2 removal either by itself (for bulk removal) or with an activator (for deep removal).
- This webinar elaborates on the nuances of operating with amine blends, discuss the impact of physical properties on the solvent performance, and compare between MDEA and piperazine-activated MDEA performance for different CO2 treatment levels using case studies of a Syngas and an LNG unit.
Key Learning
- Understand nuances of bulk and deep CO2 removal, operational and design considerations.
KS20-08: Sensitivity of gas treating plants to tower internals
Session Details
Key Learning
- What's inside the tower, is primarily a mass transfer device, so it not only impacts hydraulic capacity, but also has significant impact on treating. The choice of tower internals is quite critical for gas treating applications.
- This webinar will provide an understanding of how tower internals impact mass transfer, the impact of the hydraulic flow regimes on selectivity, and clarify certain rule-of-thumb misconceptions related to trayed and packed towers using case studies of different applications.
Key Learning
- Understand impacts of tower internals to treating, and selection considerations.