Nomenclature

= constant in Equation 20-9

Ss

C
Cp
Cg

= constant in Equation 20-9

= heat capacity, Btu/(lb F)
= gravity correction factor for water content

T
Trg
v

=
=
=

Cs

= salinity correction factor for water content

Css
CT
D
d

=
=
=
=

W
Wr
x
X

=
=
=
=

y
z

=
=

= mass velocity, lb/(ft2 hr)

H
Kvs

= latent heat of vaporization, Btu/lb

= vapor/solid equilibrium K-value

=
=

L
Lg
LMTZ

= length of packed bed, ft

= glycol flow rate, U.S. gal/hr
= length of packed bed mass transfer zone, ft

= area, ft

EOS
Fs
G

Ls
m dot
MTZ
MW
MWI
N

saturation correction factor for sieve

temperature correction factor
diameter, ft
depression of the water dewpoint or the gas hydrate
freezing point, F

= Equation of State
= sizing parameter for packed towers,
sec)]1/2

[lb/(ft

= length of packed bed saturation zone, ft

Subscripts
i
=
o
l

=
=

v
t
CO2
H2S
HC
s

=
=
=
=
=
=

L
R
I
H2O
H

=
=
=
=
=

P
q

=
=
=
=
=
=
=

mass flow rate, lb/hr

mass transfer zone
molecular weight
molecular weight of inhibitor
number of theoretical stages
pressure drop, psi
actual gas flow rate, ft3/min

Q
Qhl
Qr
Qs
Qsi

=
=
=
=
=

heat duty, Btu/hr

regeneration heat loss duty, Btu/gal
reflux heat duty, Btu/gal
sensible heat, Btu/gal
duty required to heat mole sieve to regeneration
temperature, Btu

Qst

= duty required to heat vessel and piping to regeneration

temperature, Btu

rg

Qtr
Qv

= total regeneration heat duty, Btu

= vaporization of water heat duty, Btu/gal

f
p

=
=

Qw

= desorption of water heat duty, Btu

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reflux ratio
amount of molecular sieve required in saturation zone, lb
temperature, F
regeneration gas temperature, F
vapor velocity, ft/sec
superficial vapor velocity, ft/min
water content of gas, lb/MMscf
water removed per cycle, lb
mole fraction in the liquid phase
mass fraction in the liquid phase
mole fraction in the gas phase
compressibility factor
specific gravity
viscosity, cp
density, lb/ft3

inlet
outlet
liquid
vapor
total
carbon dioxide
hydrogen sulfide
hydrocarbon
solid phase
lean inhibitor
rich inhibitor
inhibitor
water
hydrate
regeneration
feed
permeate

any component in a mixture

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e use, inability to , reference to or reliance on the information in thes Publication, whether based on warranty, contract, tort or any other leg
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king into account actual process conditions, fluid properties, equipment condition or fowling and actual control set-point dead-band limitati

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t constitute or imply endorsement, recommendation or favoring by the GPA and/or GPSA.

Example 20-2 -- Determine the saturated water content of an 80% C 1, 20% CO2 mixture at 160 F and 2000
psia. The experimentally determined water content was 172 lb/MMscf.

Given Data:
Mole Fraction HC
Mole Fraction CO2
Temperature
Pressure
Experiment Water Content

=
=
=
=

0.8
0.2
160
2000

F
psia

172

lb/MMscf

yHCWHC + yCO2WCO2

To determine Water Content

W

Intermediate Calculations (not shown)

WHC

167

WCO2

240

(0.8 167) + (0.2 240)

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Example 20-2 -- Determine the saturated water content of an 80% C 1, 20% CO2
The experimentally determined water content was 172 lb/MMscf.

Given Data:
Mole Fraction HC
Mole Fraction CO2
Temperature
Pressure
Experiment Water Content

=
=
=
=
=

To determine Water Content

Eq 20-1

Intermediate Calculations (not shown)

182

Fig 20-4

WHC

Fig 20-11

WCO2

lb/MMscf

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ated water content of an 80% C 1, 20% CO2 mixture at 160 F and 2000 psia.
content was 172 lb/MMscf.

0.8
0.2
160
2000

F
psia

172

lb/MMscf

yHCWHC + yCO2WCO2

Eq 20-1

167

Fig 20-4

240

Fig 20-11

wn)

(0.8 167) + (0.2 240)

182

lb/MMscf

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ited in cooperation with Gas Processors Association (GPA).

ess of such information. Reference herein to any specific commercial product, calculation method, process, or service by trade-name, tradem

ty, contract, tort or any other legal theory and whether or not advised of the possibility of such damages.
into account actual process conditions, fluid properties, equipment condition or fowling and actual control set-point dead-band limitations.

ocess, or service by trade-name, trademark, and service mark manufacturer or otherwise does not constitute or imply endorsement, recomme

ntrol set-point dead-band limitations.

titute or imply endorsement, recommendation or favoring by the GPA and/or GPSA.

Example 20-3 -- Find the pressure at which hydrate forms for a gas with the following
composition at a temperature of 50 F.
Given Data:
Component
C1
C2
C3
iC4
nC4
iC5
nC5
C6
C7
N2
CO2
Temperature

Mole Fraction (y)

0.784
0.060
0.036
0.005
0.019
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.094
0.002
50

Mole Weight (m)

16.043
30.070
44.097
58.124
58.124
72.149
72.149
86.175
100.202
28.013
44.010
F

To determine Molecular Weight of Gas

MWgas

yC1mC1+yC2mC2+yC3mC3+yiC4miC4+ynC4mnC4+yN2mN2+yCO2mCO2+yCimCi

To determine Specific Gravity

MWgas/MWair

Intermediate Calculations (not shown)

Component
C1
C2
C3
iC4
nC4
iC5
nC5
C6
C7
N2

Mole
Fraction (y)
0.784
0.060
0.036
0.005
0.019
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.094

Mole Weight (m)

16.043
30.070
44.097
58.124
58.124
72.149
72.149
86.175
100.202
28.013

MW of gas
12.58
1.80
1.59
0.29
1.10
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
2.63

CO2
Total

P from looking at Fig 20-15

0.002
1.000

44.010

20.09/28.964

0.09
20.09
=

0.693

320

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+yCimCi

Example 20-3 -- Find the pressure at which hydrate forms for a gas with the followi
a temperature of 50 F.
Given Data:
Component

Mole Fraction (y)

0.784
0.060
0.036
0.005
0.019
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.094
0.002
50

yC1mC1+yC2mC2+yC3m

MWgas/MWair

C1
C2
C3
iC4
nC4
iC5
nC5
C6
C7
N2
CO2
Temperature

To determine Molecular Weight of Gas

MWgas
To determine Specific Gravity

Intermediate Calculations (not shown)

Component
C1
C2
C3
iC4
nC4
iC5
nC5
C6
C7
N2

Mole
Fraction (y) Mole Weight (m)
0.784
16.043
0.060
30.070
0.036
44.097
0.005
58.124
0.019
58.124
0.000
72.149
0.000
72.149
0.000
86.175
0.000
100.202
0.094
28.013

CO2
Total

psia

0.002
1.000

44.010

20.09/28.964

P from looking at Fig 20-15

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s for a gas with the following composition at

raction (y)

Mole Weight (m)

16.043
30.070
44.097
58.124
58.124
72.149
72.149
86.175
100.202
28.013
44.010
F

yC2mC2+yC3mC3+yiC4miC4+ynC4mnC4+yN2mN2+yCO2mCO2+yCimCi

MW of gas
12.58
1.80
1.59
0.29
1.10
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
2.63

0.09
20.09
=

0.693

320

psia

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curves, site conditions etc) and do not replace detailed and accurate Design Engineering taking into account actual process conditions, fluid

ration with Gas Processors Association (GPA).

formation. Reference herein to any specific commercial product, calculation method, process, or service by trade-name, trademark, and serv

ort or any other legal theory and whether or not advised of the possibility of such damages.
ctual process conditions, fluid properties, equipment condition or fowling and actual control set-point dead-band limitations.

ice by trade-name, trademark, and service mark manufacturer or otherwise does not constitute or imply endorsement, recommendation or fa

t dead-band limitations.

y endorsement, recommendation or favoring by the GPA and/or GPSA.

Example 20-7 -- Calculate the pressure for hydrate formation at 50 F for a gas with the following composition.

Given Data:
Component
Methane
Ethane
Propane
Isobutane
n-Butane
Nitrogen
Carbon Dioxide
Temperature T

Mole Fraction
0.784
0.060
0.036
0.005
0.019
0.094
0.002
50

To determine Hydrate Pressure

i=1i=n(yi/Kvs)

1.0

Intermediate Calculations (not shown)

Use Fig 20-23 to 20-29 to calculate Kvs at guess pressures of 300 and 400 psi.
P1 =
300
psi
P2 =
400
psi

Component
Methane
Ethane
Propane
Isobutane
n-Butane
Nitrogen
Carbon Dioxide

Mole
Fraction
0.784
0.060
0.036
0.005
0.019
0.094
0.002

Kvs at P1

Kvs at P2

2.04
0.79
0.113
0.046
0.21
*
3.0

1.75
0.50
0.072
0.027
0.21
*
1.9

y/Kvs at P1

y/Kvs at P2

0.384
0.076
0.319
0.109
0.090
0.000

0.448
0.120
0.500
0.185
0.090
0.000

* Infinity
Component
Methane
Ethane
Propane
Isobutane
n-Butane
Nitrogen

Mole
Fraction
0.784
0.060
0.036
0.005
0.019
0.094

Carbon Dioxide
Total

0.002
1.000

0.001
0.979

0.001
1.345

Interpolate to find Hydrate Pressure that makes i=1i=n(yi/Kvs)=1 true

P by interpolation
PH

(0.979-1)/(300-P)

(1-1.345)/(P-400)
=

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ollowing composition.

Example 20-7 -- Calculate the pressure for hydrate formation at 50 F for a gas with the following co

Given Data:
Component
Methane
Ethane
Propane
Isobutane
n-Butane
Nitrogen
Carbon Dioxide
Temperature T

Mole Fraction
0.784
0.060
0.036
0.005
0.019
0.094
0.002
50

To determine Hydrate Pressure

i=1i=n(yi/Kvs)

Eq 20-4

1.0

Intermediate Calculations (not shown)

Use Fig 20-23 to 20-29 to calculate Kvs at guess pressures of 300 and 400 psi.
P1 =
300
P2 =
400

Component
Methane
Ethane
Propane
Isobutane
n-Butane
Nitrogen
Carbon Dioxide

Mole
Fraction
0.784
0.060
0.036
0.005
0.019
0.094
0.002

* Infinity
Component
Methane
Ethane
Propane
Isobutane
n-Butane
Nitrogen

Mole
Fraction
0.784
0.060
0.036
0.005
0.019
0.094

Carbon Dioxide
Total

0.002
1.000

Interpolate to find Hydrate Pressure that makes i=1i=n(yi/Kvs)=1 true

P by interpolation
306

psi

(0.979-1)/(300-P)

PH

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at 50 F for a gas with the following composition.

Eq 20-4

00 and 400 psi.

psi
psi

Kvs at P1

Kvs at P2

2.04
0.79
0.113
0.046
0.21
*
3.0

1.75
0.50
0.072
0.027
0.21
*
1.9

y/Kvs at P1

y/Kvs at P2

0.384
0.076
0.319
0.109
0.090
0.000

0.448
0.120
0.500
0.185
0.090
0.000

0.001
0.979

0.001
1.345

(1-1.345)/(P-400)

true

306

psi

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Example 20-10 -- 100 MMscfd of natural gas leaves an offshore platform at 100 F and 1200 psia. The gas comes onshore at
40 F and 900 psia. The hydrate temperature of the gas is 65 F. Associated condensate production is 10 Bbl/MMscf. The
condensate has an API gravity of 50 and a MW of 140. Calculate the amount of methanol and 80 wt% EG inhibitor required to
prevent hydrate formation in the pipeline.

Given Data:
Feed
f
Temperature offshore To
Pressure offshore
Po
Temperature onshore Ton
Pressure onshore
Pon
Hydrate Temperature TH
Molecular Weight MWg
API Gravity
Condensate Production
dMeOH
MWI
MW80% EG
d80%EG
Weight Percent
EG
Weight Percent Methanol

=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=

100
100
1200
40
900
65
140
50
10
25
32
64
25
80
100

MMscfd
F
psia
F
psia
F

Bbl/MMscf
F

F
%
%

To determine amount of inhibitor, one must determine amount of water condensed.

To determine amount of water condensed
Water Condensed
Win
Wout
W
Water Condensed

=
=
=
=
=

f W
53
9.5
43.5
4350

(2335 XI)/(MWI (1-XI))

lb/MMscf
lb/MMscf
lb/MMscf
lb/day

To determine dew point depression

d

KH = 2335 (conservative for Me

Rearranging,
XI

(d MWI)/(2335+d MWI)

(-129.6) ln(xH2O)

Rearranging,
xH2O
=
exp(d/-129.6)
Then use Fig 20-45 to convert mole fraction of H2O to Weight Percent Methanol
To determine mass rate of inhibitor in water phase assuming 100% methanol is injected
mI

(XR mH2O)/(XL-XR)

daily losses

(Vaporization Losses) (f) (XI 100)

(25 32)/(2335+25 32)

exp(25/-129.6)

=
=

(0.275 4350)/(1-0.275)

From Fig 20-65

where XR = XI
To determine daily losses

Intermediate Calculations (not shown)

XI

xH2O
=
XI (use this for subsequent calculations)
mI

Vaporization losses
daily losses

(1.05) (100) (0.275 100)

For 80 wt% EG
=
XI

(25 62)/(2335+25 62)

From Fig 20-66

Liquid losses
xMeOH
Convert to lb mols of condensate per day
100 MMscf
day

10 bbl
MMscf

(350) (0.78) lb
day

1 lb mol
140 lb

lb mols methanol
lb methanol

mItot

(1950) 0.002

(32 3.9)

1650 + 2888 + 125

For 80 wt% EG
mI dot

=
(0.40 4350)/(0.8-0.4)
Vaporization and liquid hydrocarbon losses are neglible

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. The gas comes onshore at

on is 10 Bbl/MMscf. The
wt% EG inhibitor required to

Example 20-10 -- 100 MMscfd of natural gas leaves an offshore plat

at 40 F and 900 psia. The hydrate temperature of the gas is 65 F. A
The condensate has an API gravity of 50 and a MW of 140. Calculat
required to prevent hydrate formation in the pipeline.

Given Data:
Feed
f
Temperature offshore To
Pressure offshore
Po
Temperature onshore Ton
Pressure onshore
Pon
Hydrate Temperature TH
Molecular Weight MWg
API Gravity
Condensate Production
dMeOH
MWI
MW80% EG
d80%EG
Weight Percent
EG
Weight Percent Methanol

=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=

To determine amount of inhibitor, one must determine amount of wat

To determine amount of water condensed
Water Condensed
Win
Wout
W
Water Condensed

Fig 20-4

=
=
=
=
=

To determine dew point depression

Eq 20-5
= 2335 (conservative for MeOH)
use same constant for EG

XI

Rearranging,

Eq 20-7

Rearranging,
xH2O
=
Then use Fig 20-45 to convert mole fraction of H2

To determine mass rate of inhibitor in water phase assuming 100% m

mI

daily losses

Eq 20-8
where XR = XI
To determine daily losses

Intermediate Calculations (not shown)

XI

0.255
0.825
0.275

Fig 20-59

1650

lb/day

1.05

(lb/MMscf)/wt%MeOH

2888

lb/day

xH2O
=
XI (use this for subsequent calculations)
mI

daily losses

XI

Vaporization losses

For 80 wt% EG
0.8

mass frac

0.4
Liquid losses
0.2

xMeOH

mol%

Convert to lb mols of condensate per day

1950

lb mol/day

100 MMscf
day

10 bbl
MMscf

3.9

lb mol/day

lb mols methanol

125

lb/day

lb methanol

4662

lb/day

mItot

For 80 wt% EG
4350

lb/day

mI dot

=
Vaporization and liquid hydrocarbon losses are neglible

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tural gas leaves an offshore platform at 100 F and 1200 psia. The gas comes onshore
mperature of the gas is 65 F. Associated condensate production is 10 Bbl/MMscf.
50 and a MW of 140. Calculate the amount of methanol and 80 wt% EG inhibitor
in the pipeline.

100
100
1200
40
900
65
140
50
10
25
32
64
25
80
100

MMscfd
F
psia
F
psia
F

Bbl/MMscf
F

F
%
%

must determine amount of water condensed.

f W
53
9.5
43.5
4350

lb/MMscf
lb/MMscf
lb/MMscf
lb/day

Fig 20-4

(2335 XI)/(MWI (1-XI))

Eq 20-5
KH = 2335 (conservative for MeOH)
use same constant for EG

(d MWI)/(2335+d MWI)

(-129.6) ln(xH2O)

Eq 20-7

exp(d/-129.6)
raction of H2O to Weight Percent Methanol
water phase assuming 100% methanol is injected
(XR mH2O)/(XL-XR)

Eq 20-8

(Vaporization Losses) (f) (XI 100)

(25 32)/(2335+25 32)

0.255

exp(25/-129.6)

=
=

0.825
0.275

Fig 20-59

1650

lb/day

1.05

(lb/MMscf)/wt%MeOH

2888

lb/day

0.8

0.4

0.2

1950

ns)
(0.275 4350)/(1-0.275)

From Fig 20-65

(1.05) (100) (0.275 100)

(25 62)/(2335+25 62)

From Fig 20-66

(350) (0.78) lb
day

1 lb mol
140 lb

mass frac

mol%

lb mol/day

(1950) 0.002

3.9

lb mol/day

(32 3.9)

125

lb/day

1650 + 2888 + 125

4662

lb/day

4350

lb/day

(0.40 4350)/(0.8-0.4)
osses are neglible

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ion is voluntary and the GPA and GPSA do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, efficacy or timeliness of such information. Reference
ness for a particular purpose or non-infringement of intellectual property.
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imperial curves, site conditions etc) and do not replace detailed and accurate Design Engineering taking into account actual process conditio

dited in cooperation with Gas Processors Association (GPA).

ess of such information. Reference herein to any specific commercial product, calculation method, process, or service by trade-name, trade

nty, contract, tort or any other legal theory and whether or not advised of the possibility of such damages.
into account actual process conditions, fluid properties, equipment condition or fowling and actual control set-point dead-band limitations.

rocess, or service by trade-name, trademark, and service mark manufacturer or otherwise does not constitute or imply endorsement, recomm

ntrol set-point dead-band limitations.

stitute or imply endorsement, recommendation or favoring by the GPA and/or GPSA.

Example 20-11 -- 30 MMscfd of a 0.65 sp gr natural gas enters a TEG contactor at 600 psia and 100 F. Outlet water content
specification is 7 lb H2O/MMscf and the TEG circulation rate is 3 gal TEG/lb H 2O. Estimate the contactor diameter and numbe
of bubble cap trays or height of structured packing required to meet this requirement. Assume z=0.92.

Given Data:
Feed
Specific Gravity

f
sp grg

=
=
=
=

30
0.65
100
600

=
=
=
=
=

7
3
0.92
28.97
18.01528

62.4

lb/ft3

=
=

576
1200

ft/hr
ft/hr

1.119

g/cm3

Temperature
T
Pressure
P
Outlet Water Content Wout
TEG Circulation Rate
Compressiblity Factor

z
MWair
MWH2O

Density of H2O

H2O

MMscfd

F
psia

lb/MMscf
gal TEG/lbH2O
lb/lb mol
lb/lb mol

Cbubble cap
Cstructured packing
Density of TEG

To determine Water Removal Efficiency

Water Removal Efficiency

(Win-Wout)/Win

To determine Contactor Diameter with bubble cap trays

D

[(4 A)/]0.5

m dot/G

where

Intermediate Calculations (not shown)

Use Fig 20-4 to find intersection of Wout and P
H2O Dewpoint
Use Fig 20-68 to find intersection of Tcont + Tapproach and Eq Dew Pt.

lean TEG concentration

Use Fig 20-4 to find intersection of T and P

Win

(Win-Wout)/Win

From Fig 20-70 (N=1.5 stages)

Rounding up to 99% wt%

(Win-Wout)/Win

From Fig 20-71 (N=2.0 stages)

Rounding up to 99% wt%

(Win-Wout)/Win

Water Removal Efficiency

There are 2 theoretical stages since 2 stage eff is > required eff.
Number of bubble cap trays
@4 trays per stage
Height of Structured Packing
@5 feet per stage

=
=

From Section 7

P(MW)/RTZ

Cbubble cap[(v(L-v)]0.5

(600 18.01528)/(10.73 559.67 0.92 )

1.119/0.016

576 [1.96 (69.9-1.96)]0.5

m dot

(30000 0.65 28.97)/(379.5 24)

62024/6643

[(4 9.3)/]0.5

[(576/1200)0.5](3.4)

For bubble cap trays

For structured packing

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While every effort has been made to present accurate and reliable technical information and calculation spreadsheets based on t
The Calculation Spreadsheets are provided without warranty of any kind including warranties of accuracy or reasonableness of
In no event will the GPA or GPSA and their members be liable for any damages whatsoever (including without limitation, those
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F. Outlet water content

ctor diameter and number

Example 20-11 -- 30 MMscfd of a 0.65 sp gr natural gas enters a TEG contact

specification is 7 lb H2O/MMscf and the TEG circulation rate is 3 gal TEG/lb
of bubble cap trays or height of structured packing required to meet this requir

Given Data:
30000000

scfd

Feed
Specific Gravity

f
sp grg

559.67

Temperature
T
Pressure
P
Outlet Water Content Wout
TEG Circulation Rate
Compressiblity Factor

=
=
=
=

z
MWair
MWH2O

Density of H2O

Cbubble cap

Fig 20-75
Fig 20-75
Fig 20-56

H2O

=
=
=
=
=

Cstructured packing

=
=

Density of TEG

To determine Water Removal Efficiency

Water Removal Efficiency

To determine Contactor Diameter with bubble cap trays

D

where

Intermediate Calculations (not shown)

Use Fig 20-4 to find intersection of Wout and P
24

H2O Dewpoint
Use Fig 20-68 to find intersection of Tcont + Tapproach

98.8

90

wt%

lb/MMscf

lean TEG concentration

Use Fig 20-4 to find intersection of T and P
Win

0.922

Water Removal Efficiency

0.885

From Fig 20-70 (N=1.5 stages)

Rounding up to 99% wt%

0.925

From Fig 20-71 (N=2.0 stages)

Rounding up to 99 wt%

8
10

trays
ft

There are 2 theoretical stages since 2 stage eff is > required eff.
Number of bubble cap trays
Height of Structured Packing
From Section 7

1.96

69.9

lb/ft3

6643

lb/ft2 hr

62024

lb/hr

m dot

9.3

ft2

For bubble cap trays

3.4

ft
For structured packing

2.4

ft

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spreadsheets based on the GPSA Engineering Data Book sample calculations, the use of such information is voluntary and the GPA and GP
cy or reasonableness of factual or scientific assumptions, studies or conclusions, or merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose or non-i
without limitation, those resulting from lost profits, lost data or business interruption) arising from the use, inability to , reference to or relia
ased on rather broad assumptions (including but not limited to; temperatures, pressures, compositions, imperial curves, site conditions etc)

a 0.65 sp gr natural gas enters a TEG contactor at 600 psia and 100 F. Outlet water content
nd the TEG circulation rate is 3 gal TEG/lb H 2O. Estimate the contactor diameter and number
uctured packing required to meet this requirement. Assume z=0.92.

30
0.65
100
600
7
3
0.92
28.97
18.01528

MMscfd

30000000

scfd

F
psia

559.67

lb/MMscf
gal TEG/lbH2O
lb/lb mol
lb/lb mol

62.4

lb/ft3

576
1200

ft/hr
ft/hr

Fig 20-75
Fig 20-75

1.119

g/cm3

Fig 20-56

ciency
(Win-Wout)/Win

with bubble cap trays

[(4 A)/]0.5

m dot/G

hown)

f Wout and P

of Tcont + Tapproach and Eq Dew Pt.

24

98.8

wt%

90

lb/MMscf

(Win-Wout)/Win

0.922

(Win-Wout)/Win

0.885

(Win-Wout)/Win

0.925

@4 trays per stage

@5 feet per stage
Tray spacing @ 24"

=
=

8
10

trays
ft

(P MWh2o) / (10.73 T z)

1.96

lb/ft3

v/0.016

69.9

lb/ft3

C[(v(L-v)]0.5

6643

lb/ft2 hr

(f sp grg MWair)/(379.5 24)

62024

lb/hr

m dot / G

9.3

ft2

[(4 A)/]0.5

3.4

ft

[(Cbubble cap/Cstructured packing)0.5](Dbubble cap)

2.4

ft

f T and P

e 2 stage eff is > required eff.

Cbubble cap[(v(L-v)]0.5

n as a service to the gas processing industry. All information and calculation formulae has been compiled and edited in cooperation with Ga
nformation is voluntary and the GPA and GPSA do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, efficacy or timeliness of such information. Re
ility, fitness for a particular purpose or non-infringement of intellectual property.
om the use, inability to , reference to or reliance on the information in thes Publication, whether based on warranty, contract, tort or any othe
sitions, imperial curves, site conditions etc) and do not replace detailed and accurate Design Engineering taking into account actual process

iled and edited in cooperation with Gas Processors Association (GPA).

or timeliness of such information. Reference herein to any specific commercial product, calculation method, process, or service by trade-na

on warranty, contract, tort or any other legal theory and whether or not advised of the possibility of such damages.
ng taking into account actual process conditions, fluid properties, equipment condition or fowling and actual control set-point dead-band lim

method, process, or service by trade-name, trademark, and service mark manufacturer or otherwise does not constitute or imply endorsement

uch damages.
d actual control set-point dead-band limitations.

es not constitute or imply endorsement, recommendation or favoring by the GPA and/or GPSA.

Example 20-12 -- Determine reboiler duty for conditions in the previous example. Assume the rich TEG temperature
entering the regenerator is 300 F and the reboiler temperature is 400 F.

Given Data:
Regenerator Temperature Treg
Reboiler Temperature
Treb
m = h2o*sgL
m

Hvap of H2O

=
=
=
=
=
=
=

Qs

mCpt

Qv

(Hvap)(W)

Qr

(Reflux Ratio)(Qv)

Qs

(9.3 0.665) (400-300)

Qv

(965/3)

Qr

(0.25 323)

Qtr

(618 + 323 + 81) (1.1)

Cp
Reflux Ratio
TEG Circulation Rate

R
W

300
400
9.3
0.665
0.25
3
970

F
F
lb/gal
Btu/lb F
Assumed
gal TEG/lb H2O
Btu/lb

To determine Sensible Heat

To determine Vaporization of Absorbed H2O

To determine Condenser Duty

Intermediate Calculations (not shown)

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The Calculation Spreadsheets are provided without warranty of any kind including warranties of accuracy or reasonableness of
In no event will the GPA or GPSA and their members be liable for any damages whatsoever (including without limitation, those
These calculation spreadsheets are provided to provide an Operational level of accuracy calculation based on rather broad ass

rich TEG temperature

Example 20-12 -- Determine reboiler duty for conditions in the previous exam
entering the regenerator is 300 F and the reboiler temperature is 400 F.

Given Data:

Fig 20-56
Fig 20-46

Regenerator Temperature Treg

Reboiler Temperature
Treb
m = h2o*sgL
m

Hvap of H2O

=
=
=
=
=
=
=

Qs

Cp
Reflux Ratio
TEG Circulation Rate

R
W

To determine Sensible Heat

To determine Vaporization of Absorbed H2O

Qv

Qr

To determine Condenser Duty

Intermediate Calculations (not shown)

618

Btu/gal

Qs

323

Btu/gal

Qv

81

Btu/gal

Qr

1125

Btu/gal

Qtr

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f accuracy or reasonableness of factual or scientific assumptions, studies or conclusions, or merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose
cluding without limitation, those resulting from lost profits, lost data or business interruption) arising from the use, inability to , reference to
lation based on rather broad assumptions (including but not limited to; temperatures, pressures, compositions, imperial curves, site conditio

conditions in the previous example. Assume the rich TEG temperature

iler temperature is 400 F.

300
400
9.3
0.665
0.25
3
970

F
F
lb/gal
Btu/lb F
Assumed
gal TEG/lb H2O

Fig 20-56
Fig 20-46

Btu/lb - latent heat of vaporization constant

mCpt

(Hvap)(1/W)

(Reflux Ratio)(Qv)

mCp(Treb - Treg)

618

Btu/gal

(Hvap)(1/W)

323

Btu/gal

(R Qv)

81

Btu/gal

(Qs + Qv + Qr) (1.1)

1125

Btu/gal

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ation is voluntary and the GPA and GPSA do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, efficacy or timeliness of such information. Referen
itness for a particular purpose or non-infringement of intellectual property.
e use, inability to , reference to or reliance on the information in thes Publication, whether based on warranty, contract, tort or any other lega
s, imperial curves, site conditions etc) and do not replace detailed and accurate Design Engineering taking into account actual process condi

d in cooperation with Gas Processors Association (GPA).

of such information. Reference herein to any specific commercial product, calculation method, process, or service by trade-name, trademar

contract, tort or any other legal theory and whether or not advised of the possibility of such damages.
o account actual process conditions, fluid properties, equipment condition or fowling and actual control set-point dead-band limitations.

ss, or service by trade-name, trademark, and service mark manufacturer or otherwise does not constitute or imply endorsement, recommend

ol set-point dead-band limitations.

ute or imply endorsement, recommendation or favoring by the GPA and/or GPSA.