Simulation and optimization of structured packing replacement in absorption column of natural gas dehydration unit using triethylene glycol (TEG)

Sony Ardian Affandy, Renanto*, Juwari, I. Lung Chien

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Abstract

Natural gas dehydration is an important process in the gas processing. In this process, water vapor is removed from natural gas streams since it can cause some problems in the next process. Application of structured packing in separation processes like natural gas dehydration has been increased since last few years. In this work, a domestic natural gas dehydration unit using triethylene glycol (TEG) was simulated. Predictive Redlich-Kwong-Soave (PSRK) equation of state was applied in the simulation. The existing tray column was replaced by structured packing and then was optimized. The results show that by replacing tray column with packed bed column can reduce the size of the column and also reduce the total annual cost (TAC) of the natural gas dehydration unit.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2017 6th International Symposium on Advanced Control of Industrial Processes, AdCONIP 2017
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages275-281
Number of pages7
ISBN (Electronic)9781509043972
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 18 Jul 2017
Event6th International Symposium on Advanced Control of Industrial Processes, AdCONIP 2017 - Taipei, Taiwan, Province of China
Duration: 28 May 201731 May 2017

Publication series

Name2017 6th International Symposium on Advanced Control of Industrial Processes, AdCONIP 2017

Conference

Conference6th International Symposium on Advanced Control of Industrial Processes, AdCONIP 2017
Country/TerritoryTaiwan, Province of China
CityTaipei
Period28/05/1731/05/17

Keywords

  • Natural Gas Dehydration
  • Optimization
  • Simulation
  • Structured Packing
  • Tray Column
  • Triethylene Glycol

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