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JT Skids
Production & Processing Solutions
Seamless process flow solutions to deliver maximum recovery and speed to market.
Natural gas is composed of a wide range of hydrocarbon compounds that will condense to form liquids
at a particular temperature. The more energydense, or “heavier,” components can condense at operating
temperatures and can cause operational problems within pipelines, compressors and other midstream
equipment. These natural gas liquids (NGLs) also have a high market value that provides an incentive for
maximum recovery.

SNC-Lavalin JT plants, named for the Joule-Thompson effect, cool natural gas by expanding it across a pressure reduction valve.
The heavier hydrocarbons condense and, with product stabilization, can be distilled to meet precise product specifications.
The resulting residue gas is pipeline quality, and the NGLs are safely transported or stored. SNC-Lavalin standard JT skids
are efficient and economical at “dew-pointing” natural gas — meaning to marginally lower its heating value to meet
a pipeline specification.

Refrigerated JTs are used in applications requiring “deep cut” liquid hydrocarbon recovery. Typically reserved
for rich gas applications, refrigerated JTs use a mechanical refrigeration unit (MRU) to precool the gas
prior to JT valve expansion. This results in a considerably lower chiller temperature and allows for
significantly higher NGL recovery.
Customer Challenge
Maximize liquid hydrocarbon recovery without the high capital expense.
In an economy that places a much higher value on NGLs than on
natural gas, producers can greatly benefit from maximizing NGL
recovery. Also, if natural gas is not processed, then heavy
hydrocarbons can condense in pipelines and midstream equipment,
causing a variety of operational and safety problems. Between the
high market value for NGLs and the decreased operational risk, gas
processing is an essential consideration.
SNC-Lavalin JTs are compelling options for customers looking to
meet pipeline specifications or wanting to maximize liquid
hydrocarbon recovery without the high capital expense of installing
a cryogenic processing facility.
SNC-Lavalin Solution
SNC-Lavalin’s standard JT skids are efficient and economical at
“dew-pointing” natural gas — meaning to marginally lower its
heating value to meet a pipeline specification.
SNC-Lavalin also provides NGL product stabilization equipment to
meet liquid product specifications for safe storage and
transportation. However, SNC-Lavalin’s expertise extends beyond
equipment design.
SNC-Lavalin works closely with our customers throughout the
project development process to better understand their needs. One
recurring need is rapid equipment availability. SNC-Lavalin
proactively stocks long-lead components to reduce delivery times.
Furthermore, based on the extensive experience of our
subjectmatter experts, SNC-Lavalin has proven standard designs
that minimize time spent in the equipment design phase.
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Additionally, SNC-Lavalin provides customers with greater value
through a turnkey integrated services agreement. By manufacturing,
installing and commissioning the facility, we can provide accelerated
startup and a process guarantee. This seamless process flow
solution is SNC-Lavalin’s commitment to making the project
successful.
Features and Benefits
Pneumatic controls (JT skids only): Eliminate need for electricity
on site.
Skid-mounted design: Time-efficient and cost-effective installation.
How it Works
JT: After inlet separation and sweetening, the customer’s gas flows
through a gas/gas exchanger for pre-cooling. Prior to this exchanger,
methanol is injected to inhibit hydrate formation. After pre-cooling,
the gas flows to the JT pressure-reduction valve for expansion. This
expansion process cools the gas and causes heavy hydrocarbons to
condense. The gas, NGLs, and methanol then flow to a cold
separator vessel for separation. Finally, the liquids flow to product
stabilization and the gas flows to the sales pipeline or
recompression.
Specifications
SNC-Lavalin provides JT skids in the following standard nominal
configurations. Additional sizes may become available at any time.
> 0.5 MMscf/d (for fuel gas conditioning)
> 3 MMscf/d
> 10 MMscf/d
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Valerus JT and Refrigerated JT Skids
Seamless process flow solutions to
deliver maximum recovery and speed
to market.
Natural gas is composed of a wide range of
hydrocarbon compounds that will condense to form
liquids at a particular temperature. The more energy-
dense, or “heavier,” components can condense at
operating temperatures and can cause operational
problems within pipelines, compressors and other
midstream equipment. These natural gas liquids (NGLs)
also have a high market value that provides an
incentive for maximum recovery.
Valerus JT plants, named for the Joule-Thompson effect, cool natural
gas by expanding it across a pressure reduction valve. The heavier
hydrocarbons condense and, with product stabilization, can be
distilled to meet precise product specifications. The resulting residue
gas is pipeline quality, and the NGLs are safely transported or stored.
Valerus standard JT skids are efficient and economical at “dew-pointing”
natural gas — meaning to marginally lower its heating value to meet
a pipeline specification.
Refrigerated JTs are used in applications requiring “deep cut” liquid
hydrocarbon recovery. Typically reserved for rich gas applications,
refrigerated JTs use a mechanical refrigeration unit (MRU) to precool
the gas prior to JT valve expansion. This results in a considerably lower
chiller temperature and allows for significantly higher NGL recovery.
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Valerus JT and Refrigerated JT Skids
Customer challenge
Maximize liquid hydrocarbon recovery without the high
capital expense.
In an economy that places a much higher value on NGLs than
on natural gas, producers can greatly benefit from maximizing
NGL recovery. Also, if natural gas is not processed, then
heavy hydrocarbons can condense in pipelines and midstream
equipment, causing a variety of operational and safety problems.
Between the high market value for NGLs and the decreased
operational risk, gas processing is an essential consideration.
Valerus JTs and refrigerated JTs are compelling options for
customers looking to meet pipeline specifications or wanting to
maximize liquid hydrocarbon recovery without the high capital
expense of installing a cryogenic processing facility.
valerus solution
Valerus’ standard JT skids are efficient and economical at
“dew-pointing” natural gas — meaning to marginally lower
its heating value to meet a pipeline specification.
Valerus refrigerated JTs are specifically designed to cool rich
natural gas for maximum liquid recovery. They utilize a robust
exchanger and chiller system in conjunction with flexibility
for large and small propane compressors to fit a variety of
applications. Valerus also provides NGL product stabilization
equipment to meet liquid product specifications for safe
storage and transportation. Valerus’ expertise extends beyond
equipment design, however.
Valerus works closely with our customers throughout the
project development process to better understand their needs.
One recurring need is rapid equipment availability. Valerus
proactively stocks long-lead components to reduce delivery times.
Furthermore, based on the extensive experience of our subject-
matter experts, Valerus has proven standard designs that minimize
time spent in the equipment design phase.
Additionally, Valerus provides customers with greater
value through a turnkey integrated services agreement. By
manufacturing, installing and commissioning the facility, Valerus
can provide accelerated startup and a process guarantee.
This seamless process flow solution is Valerus’ commitment to
making the project successful.
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Features and Benefits
Pneumatic controls (JT skids only): Eliminate need for electricity
on site.
Skid-mounted design: Time-efficient and cost-effective installation.
Deep cut capabilities (refrigerated JT only): Precision engineering
allows for a chiller temperature approaching
− 80°F for maximum hydrocarbon recovery.
How it Works
JT: After inlet separation and sweetening, the customer’s gas
flows through a gas/gas exchanger for pre-cooling. Prior to this
exchanger, methanol is injected to inhibit hydrate formation. After
pre-cooling, the gas flows to the JT pressure-reduction valve for
expansion. This expansion process cools the gas and causes
heavy hydrocarbons to condense. The gas, NGLs, and methanol
then flow to a cold separator vessel for separation. Finally, the
liquids flow to product stabilization and the gas flows to the sales
pipeline or recompression.
Refrigerated JT: The refrigerated JT process follows that of
the JT with additional pre-cooling provided by a mechanical
refrigeration unit (MRU), gas/liquid exchanger and warm
separator. Both ethylene glycol (EG) and methanol are injected at
various stages in the process to inhibit hydrate formation.
Specifications
Valerus provides JT skids in the following standard nominal
configurations. Additional sizes may become available at
any time.
0.5 MMscf/d (for fuel gas conditioning)
3 MMscf/d
10 MMscf/d
Valerus provides refrigerated JTs in the following standard
nominal configurations. Additional sizes may become available
at any time.
5 MMscf/d
10 MMscf/d
20 MMscf/d
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