DDG-T-P-03207 Max and Min Operating Conditions

Maximum & Minimum Operating Conditions No.: DDG-T-P-03207 Rev.
: 00
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 SCOPE ............................................................................................................................ 5

2.0 ASSOCIATED GUIDELINES .......................................................................................... 5
3.0 BACKGROUND .............................................................................................................. 5
4.0 PERFORMANCE SEQUENCE ....................................................................................... 6
5.0 PERFORMANCE INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................. 6
5.1 GENERAL INFORMATION ............................................................................................. 6
5.1.1 Reduce Approach to Refrigerant or Heating Medium ........................................ 6
5.1.2 Minimum Cooling Water Temperature............................................................... 7
5.1.3 Minimum Temperatures of Other Cooling Media ............................................... 7
5.1.4 Notes About Compressor Operation ................................................................. 7
5.1.5 Pump Shut-In Pressure ..................................................................................... 9
5.2 FEED SYSTEM ............................................................................................................... 9
5.3 QUENCH AND DILUTION STEAM SYSTEMS ............................................................... 9
5.3.1 Primary Fractionator/Quench Oil Tower ............................................................ 9
5.3.2 Heavy Fuel Oil Stripper ................................................................................... 10
5.3.3 Light Fuel Oil Stripper...................................................................................... 10
5.3.4 Quench Water Tower ...................................................................................... 10
5.3.5 Low Pressure Water Stripper .......................................................................... 10
5.3.6 Dilution Steam Generator ................................................................................ 11
5.3.7 Distillate Stripper ............................................................................................. 11
5.4 CRACKED GAS COMPRESSION DRUMS................................................................... 11
5.4.1 CG 1st Stage Suction ...................................................................................... 11
5.4.2 CG 2nd-4th Stage Suction .............................................................................. 11
5.4.3 CG 4th Stage Discharge/5th Stage .................................................................. 11
5.5 CAUSTIC TOWER/MEA SYSTEM ................................................................................ 12
5.5.1 MEA Absorber ................................................................................................. 12
5.5.2 MEA Stripper ................................................................................................... 12
5.5.3 MEA Solvent Regenerator............................................................................... 12
5.5.4 MEA Flash Drum ............................................................................................. 12
5.5.5 MEA Surge Drum ............................................................................................ 13
5.5.6 Wash Solvent Settler I ..................................................................................... 13
5.5.7 Wash Solvent Settler II .................................................................................... 13
5.5.8 MEA Stripper Reflux Drum .............................................................................. 13
5.5.9 Wash Solvent Reflux Drum ............................................................................. 13
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Maximum & Minimum Operating Conditions No.: DDG-T-P-03207 Rev.: 00
5.5.10 Caustic Tower ................................................................................................. 13

5.5.11 Spent Caustic Deoiling Drum .......................................................................... 14
5.5.12 Spent Caustic Degassing Drum ...................................................................... 14
5.6 HIGH PRESSURE DEPROPANIZER (ARS PLANTS) .................................................. 14
5.6.1 High Pressure Depropanizer ........................................................................... 14
5.6.2 High Pressure Depropanizer Reflux Drum ...................................................... 14
5.7 LOW PRESSURE DEPROPANIZER ............................................................................ 15
5.7.1 Low Pressure Depropanizer ............................................................................ 15
5.7.2 Low Pressure Depropanizer Reflux Drum ....................................................... 15
5.8 FRONT END ACETYLENE HYDROGENATION ........................................................... 15
5.9 DRYERS ....................................................................................................................... 15
5.10 DEMETHANIZER FEED CHILLING .............................................................................. 16
5.11 DEMETHANIZER SYSTEM........................................................................................... 16
5.11.1 Demethanizer Prefractionator (ARS Plants) .................................................... 16
5.11.2 Demethanizer Feed Rectifier........................................................................... 16
5.11.3 Demethanizer .................................................................................................. 17
5.11.4 Demethanizer Bottoms Flash Pot .................................................................... 17
5.12 HYDROGEN PURIFICATION SYSTEM ........................................................................ 17
5.12.1 Hydrogen Drums ............................................................................................. 17
5.12.2 Methanator System ......................................................................................... 18
5.12.3 PSA Unit.......................................................................................................... 18
5.13 DEETHANIZER SYSTEM ............................................................................................. 18
5.13.1 Back-end Deethanizer ..................................................................................... 18
5.13.2 Deethanizer Reflux Drum ................................................................................ 19
5.14 BACK-END ACETYLENE HYDROGENATION/GREEN OIL TOWER .......................... 19
5.14.1 Green Oil Tower or Knock Out Drum .............................................................. 19
5.15 C2 SPLITTER ................................................................................................................ 19
5.15.1 All process schemes ....................................................................................... 19
5.15.2 Conventional Tower ........................................................................................ 19
5.15.3 Stand Alone Heat Pump .................................................................................. 20
5.15.4 Integrated Heat Pump ..................................................................................... 20
5.16 HOT FRACTIONATION ................................................................................................. 20
5.16.1 C3 Splitter System ........................................................................................... 20
5.16.2 Debutanizer ..................................................................................................... 21
5.16.3 Gasoline Fractionator ...................................................................................... 21
5.17 ETHYLENE REFRIGERATION ..................................................................................... 22
5.17.1 C2R 1st Stage Suction Drum/Drain Drum/Heads Drums ................................ 22
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5.17.2 C2R 2nd- 3rd Stage Suction Drums/Heads Drums ......................................... 22

5.17.3 C2R Surge Drum ............................................................................................. 23
5.18 PROPYLENE REFRIGERATION .................................................................................. 23
5.18.1 C3R 1st Stage Suction Drum/Drain Drum ....................................................... 23
5.18.2 C3R 2nd-4th Stage Suction Drums ................................................................. 24
5.18.3 C3R Surge Drum ............................................................................................. 24
5.19 CHEMICAL TANKS ....................................................................................................... 24
5.19.1 Methanol Drum and DMDS Storage ................................................................ 24
5.19.2 Other Atmospheric Storage Tanks .................................................................. 24
5.19.3 TAR Drum, other heated drums ...................................................................... 24
6.0 REVISION HISTORY .................................................................................................... 25
7.0 APPENDICES ............................................................................................................... 25
7.1 APPENDIX A: MAX AND MIN FOR DRUMS AND TANKS ........................................... 26
7.2 APPENDIX B: MAX AND MIN FOR TOWERS ............................................................. 28
7.3 APPENDIX C. MAX AND MIN FOR REACTORS, DRYERS, MISC EQUIPMENT....... 30
7.4 APPENDIX D. VACUUM PROTECTION ...................................................................... 31
7.5 APPENDIX E: FLANGE BREAK POINTS (TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE RATINGS) 35
7.6 APPENDIX F: SAMPLE CALCULATION ...................................................................... 43
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1.0 S COP E
This Design Guideline specifies the methods to be used to determine the maximum
and minimum operating pressures and temperatures for equipment in all areas of
an ethylene plant; and specifies notes and instructions to be written on data sheets
if maximum and minimum operating conditions are not applicable. The maximum
and minimum operating conditions are used by Fluid Systems to determine design
conditions.
2.0 AS S OCIATED GUIDELINES
Ethylene Plant Design Standards (DTS-T-P-03001, old no. 3410P001A)
Olefin Plant Emergency Shutdown Process/Operations Philosophy (DDG-T-P-
03210, old no. 3410P016)
All ethylene plant guidelines for individual areas of the plant except the furnace
area.
3.0 BACKGROUND
Process engineers are asked to include maximum operating pressure and
maximum/minimum operating temperatures on drum and tower data sheets.
Guidelines on past jobs have stated that the maximum operating pressures are
found by anticipating fluctuations from normal conditions (i.e. maximum no-flow
discharge pressure for centrifugal compressors and pumps, start-up operation,
etc.). Maximum and minimum temperatures often correspond to such variations in
pressure.
The considerations of maximum and minimum conditions include: extreme winter or
summer conditions, operation turn-down, start-up and normal shut down, turbo
expander out of service, decoking, "hot steam standby," and catalyst/desiccant
regeneration. The data specified are not to be considered as design conditions,
although, they will help to determine the final design specifications.
The intent of this guideline is to give Process engineers rules to use for calculating
maximum and minimum conditions for drum and tower data sheets. Not all
equipment are included in this guideline. Consult with the Lead Engineer or QC
engineer for any omitted items, or specific cases for which the guideline is
inadequate.
Client specifications will often define other methods or values for maximum and
minimum operating conditions. These specifications should be reviewed carefully
and any less strenuous requirements must be discussed with Process Division and
Project Division management.
When design pressure and temperature information is given in this guideline, the
Process engineer should watch for the Fluid Systems input on the data sheets and
alert the lead engineer if the design conditions are different than stated, to have
Fluid Systems check their philosophy. In some cases, a note can be used for the
design conditions philosophy.
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4.0 P ERFORMANCE S EQUENCE

a) Locate the section in the Guidelines Appendices applicable to the equipment
being designed, with reference to whether it is an ARS plant versus a
conventional plant.
• Drums Appendix A
• Towers Appendix B
• Reactors, Dryers, Miscellaneous Appendix C
The tables for drum operating conditions includes tanks. The table for
miscellaneous equipment includes dryers and reactors.
b) Acquire data needed for the calculation, such as:
• Cooling water temperature, maximum and minimum
• Refrigeration, cooling, and heating medium temperatures
• Air, sea water, well water minimum and maximum temperatures if pertinent
• System design pressures, if known
• Metallurgy temperature break points (the temperature at which one metal is
replaced by another) Appendix D.
• 150 # to 300 # flange break points (the pressure at which a 150 psi flange is
replaced by a 300 psi flange) Appendix E.
c) Read general calculation methods and detailed area explanations pertaining to
the specific equipment.
d) Perform calculations as specified by Guideline Appendices. For all calculations,
draw a sketch of the system including pertinent surrounding equipment. A
sample calculation is shown in Appendix F. Note that pressures should be in
absolute units for multiplying factors.
5.0 P ERFORMANCE INS TRUCTIONS
5.1 GENERAL INFORMATION
5.1.1 Reduce Approach to Refrigerant or Heating Medium
The normal temperature approaches of process streams to heat sources or heat
sinks have been specified in the Ethylene Plant Design Standards (DTS-T-P-
03001). For example, the approach of cracked gas to cooling water in cooling water
after-coolers is 9 °F or 5 °C minimum.
To determine the maximum and minimum operating temperatures in some areas of
the plant, the engineer is instructed to assume the process side is operating at near
zero flow, and thus, reduce the temperature approach to the heat transfer medium
as shown in the following table.
NORMAL APPROACH REDUCED APPROACH

0 to 20 °F (0 to 11 °C) 0 °F
20 to 100 °F (11 to 55 °C) 1/2 of normal
Above 100 °F (above 55°C) 50 °F (28 °C)
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Exceptions may be made by the Project if the minimum or maximum temperature

results in a metallurgy break.
5.1.2 Minimum Cooling Water Temperature
The minimum cooling water temperature is needed for several areas of an ethylene
plant to determine minimum operating temperatures. An example is the cracked
gas suction drum area cooled by cooling water inter-coolers.
The client information does not often include the minimum cooling water supply
temperature. Usually the client specifies the maximum cooling water supply
temperature, and also gives climate information, from which cooling water tower
performance can be estimated. The information needed is:
a) Maximum wet bulb temperature and the coincident air temperature (dry bulb) in
the summer.
b) Cooling water return temperature in summer.
c) Average minimum air temperature (dry bulb) and the coincident minimum wet
bulb temperature in the winter.
Assume that the approach of the cooling water temperature to the wet bulb is the
same at the minimum and at the maximum conditions. Therefore the minimum
cooling water supply temperature equals the minimum wet bulb plus the difference
between the maximum cooling water supply temperature and the maximum wet
bulb.
If the wet bulb temperatures are not available, use the formula below. Assume the
minimum cooling water temperature approach to the dry bulb temperature on the
coldest day, is the same as the approach to the dry bulb temperature on the hottest
day. The accuracy of this assumption is limited, since the humidity is not taken into
account.
Note that the vessels in question are probably carbon steel at cooling water
temperatures, and the cost to the client will not change due to inaccuracy of the
calculation of the minimum temperature.
For colder climates, the cold water temperature will usually not be allowed to get
less than 60 °F (15 °C). Cooling tower fans will be shut off to keep the temperature
above 60 °F. Therefore
Coldest CW Temp. = Min Dry Bulb + (Max Dry Bulb - Max CW Temp), or 60 °F,
whichever is greater
To insure that the 60 °F lower limit is not violated, add a note on the data sheet
when there is a possibility of reaching a lower temperature.
5.1.3 Minimum Temperatures of Other Cooling Media
Where other cooling media, such as air, sea water, or well water, are used, their
minimum temperatures must be obtained from the client or other reliable source.
In such cases, the project team must agree on the rationale for the temperature to
use as the minimum approach.
5.1.4 Notes About Compressor Operation
5.1.4.1 Settling-Out Pressure For Refrigeration Compressors
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When a compressor trips and is not started up immediately, the minimum flow
valves will go to the full open position, causing the equipment and lines to equalize
at a single pressure. This pressure is a function of the volume in the system and
the pressure ratios in the stages of the compressor. The settling-out pressure of a
system is not precisely known until the system and compressor have been
hydraulically designed.
The process engineer writes a notation on the data sheet under "Max. Oper. Pres."
saying, "Design for settling-out pressure." The design pressure will then be
determined in the detailed phase of the project.
Settling-out pressure for refrigeration compressors can be estimated (if required) by:
(1st stg suction press + Last stg discharge press)/2 (in abs. units)
5.1.4.2 Settling-Out Pressure For Cracked Gas Compressor
The prior discussion on refrigeration compressors also apply to the Cracked Gas
compressor.
A more accurate estimate of the settling-out pressure is obtained by calculating the
total volume, and the total quantity and composition of vapor in the system during
normal operation. The settling-out pressure and temperature are then found by trial
and error.
The settling-out pressure should account for kickback locations and loops. If the
first and second stage have a kickback loop isolated by a check valve, then the two
stages and the associated equipment will have a single settling-out pressure. With
a double kickback loop and check valve arrangement, the first four stages will have
a different settling-out pressure than the fifth.
5.1.4.3 Shut-In Pressure
Certain compressor drums, usually the last stage suction drum, can have a high
pressure exerted on it due to a valve down stream of the compressor being closed.
On the compressor performance curve, this is the point when the compressor
controls go into minimum flow bypass. The point is determined by compressor
design, defined as the maximum allowable discharge pressure before the
compressor enters into surge condition.
The process engineer does not have the compressor performance curves available,
at this point of the project, with which to specify the maximum operating pressure,
so the engineer makes a notation, "Design for compressor shut-in pressure". The
design pressure will then be determined in the detailed engineering phase of the
project.
The shut-in pressure can be estimated by assuming a similarity with known
compressor curves. One such compressor curve shows the surge line at 15%
above normal operating pressure for an ethylene refrigerant compressor.
Estimated Shut-in pressure = normal * 1.15 (in absolute units).
5.1.4.4 Stonewall Pressure
The stonewall point for a compressor occurs when the velocity of the fluid
approaches sonic velocity. The compressor is at maximum power at stonewall.
The discharge pressure corresponding to stonewall is the pressure at maximum
power. For some compressor services (ie. stand alone heat pump), the maximum
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operating pressure will be determined by the design of the compressor. The

process engineer makes a notation, "Maximum operating pressure is at stonewall
compressor power." The design pressure will be determined by Fluid Systems,
normally without having the compressor curves.
5.1.5 Pump Shut-In Pressure
Liquid full equipment downstream of a pump can experience the shut-off pressure
of that pump if the a valve downstream of the equipment is closed. This is the
minimum flow point on the pump performance curve. It is defined as the maximum
discharge pressure for stable pump operation. As the flow to the pump approaches
zero, the discharge pressure of the pump approaches the maximum. Equipment
and pump maximum pressure is calculated by the maximum suction pressure, when
the equipment upstream of the pump is at maximum liquid levels for suction head,
plus the maximum pressure differential.
The process engineer does not have the pump performance curve available, at this
point of the project, with which to specify the maximum operating pressure, so the
engineer makes a notation, "Design for pump shut-in at the maximum suction
pressure". The design pressure will then be determined by Fluid Systems.
5.2 FEED SYSTEM
Naphtha and gas oil feed tanks are kept at ambient conditions. The maximum and
minimum operating temperatures correspond to hottest and coldest air
temperatures.
The maximum operating pressure depends on the vapor pressure of the material
and the type of storage tanks used. For floating roofs, and API tanks, use
atmospheric pressure. Where the vapor pressure of the feed stock requires storage
in a pressurized container, the maximum pressure is the higher of the vapor
pressure at the maximum temperature, or the maximum pressure setting of the
blanket/vent system. The vapor pressure should be calculated on the basis of the
maximum concentration of light ends that can be expected.
Ethane or Ethane/propane flash drums are often designed for the minimum
metallurgy and refrigeration temperatures of -40 °C (5 °C above the minimum
design temperature). However, in some instances where the minimum pressure
would cause the temperature to drop below -40 °C, different metallurgy may be
required. The typical maximum operating temperature is 50 °C , and the maximum
operating pressure is 1.05* normal pressure (absolute units).
Equipment on the discharge side of the feed pump should have a note referring to
the maximum pressure being determined by the feed pump shut-in pressure.
5.3 QUENCH AND DILUTION STEAM SYSTEMS
5.3.1 Primary Fractionator/Quench Oil Tower
For most ethylene plants, the primary fractionator/oil quench tower is designed for
371 - 400 °C (750 °F) and 350 kPa (g) (50 psig), the limits for carbon steel. The
pressures and temperatures noted on the data sheet should lead Fluid Systems to
arrive at the standard design conditions and metallurgy. For maximum operating
pressures, use normal pressure plus 6 psi.
The maximum operating temperatures in the top and bottom are determined from
the loss of circulation of one of the cooling loops. For the maximum temperature in
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the top, assume loss of gasoline reflux and use the temperature of the vapor leaving
the next lower circulating loop. For the minimum top temperature, use the gasoline
reflux temperature.
For the maximum temperature in the bottom of the tower, use the furnace effluent
temperature downstream of the quench fitting or final quench exchanger under
average fouled condition. Add a note to the data sheet to design the feed nozzle
from the heavy fuel oil stripper to the maximum temperature expected (see following
section on heavy fuel oil stripper) and design nozzle for 400 °C or loss of the
Quench Oil tower as furnace trips to hot steam standby. Using this temperature will
ensure the nozzle pad is designed for a high temperature. For minimum operating
temperature, use the temperature of the pan oil feeding the tower.
The tower data sheet should have a note, "Tower subject to steam-out conditions"
and usually the steam-out pressure and temperature are also given.
5.3.2 Heavy Fuel Oil Stripper
The heavy fuel oil stripper is typically designed for 371 - 400 °C (750 °F) and 350
kPa (g) (50 psig), the limits for carbon steel. The pressures and temperatures noted
on the data sheet should lead Fluid Systems to arrive at the standard design
conditions. For maximum operating pressures, use normal pressure plus 6 psi.
The maximum temperature of the system is limited by furnace shut down in order to
avoid exceeding the metallic temperature limit. Add note: "Design for furnace shut
down trip temperature." The minimum operating temperature is the temperature of
the saturated stripping steam.
5.3.3 Light Fuel Oil Stripper
For maximum operating pressures, use normal pressure plus 6 psi.
The maximum operating temperature is the temperature of the stripping steam. The
minimum operating temperature assumes loss of pan oil; use the feed temperature
from the quench oil tower.
5.3.4 Quench Water Tower
For maximum operating pressures, use normal pressure plus 6 psi.
The maximum operating temperature in the top section is set by the loss of
secondary quench water return; use the temperature of the primary water return
(typically 54.4 °C). The minimum temperature of the top section assumes a
reduction of approach to the cooling medium (cooling water) to 0° (see 5.1.1). The
maximum temperature in the bottom section is the temperature of the quench oil
tower overhead vapor. The minimum temperature in the bottom of the tower is the
temperature of the primary quench water return.
5.3.5 Low Pressure Water Stripper
For maximum operating pressures, add 6 psi to top and bottom normal operating
pressures. The Low Pressure Water Stripper should have a design pressure equal
to that of the Quench Water Tower (50 psig, 345 kPa).
The maximum operating temperature in the top is found by reducing the approach
to the feed heater to 0° (see 5.1.1). The minimum temperature in the top is the
temperature caused by the loss of the feed heater (use feed heater inlet
temperature). The maximum temperature in the bottom is the stripping stream
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temperature. For the minimum temperature in the bottom, use 5 °C higher than the
minimum top temperature.
5.3.6 Dilution Steam Generator
The maximum operating pressure is the normal pressure plus 25 psi.
The maximum temperature in the top is found by reducing the approach to the
heater to 0°. The minimum temperature in the top assumes loss of the closest
heater (use inlet temperature to the closest heater). The maximum temperature in
the bottom is the saturated steam temperature at the maximum pressure (normal *
1.05), found from a steam table. The minimum temperature in the bottom assumes
loss of reboiler; use the feed temperature.
5.3.7 Distillate Stripper
The maximum operating pressure is the normal pressure plus 6 psi.
The maximum temperature at the top assumes that the feed from the cracked gas
2nd stage suction drum is interrupted, and only the stream from the quench water
tower is fed. The maximum temperature is the quench water tower bottom
temperature. The minimum temperature in the top is the normal temperature of the
top feed. The maximum temperature in the bottom is found by reducing the
approach to the reboiling medium (see 5.1.1). The minimum temperature in the
bottom assumes loss of reboiler; use the feed temperature.
5.4 CRACKED GAS COMPRESSION DRUMS
5.4.1 CG 1st Stage Suction
Maximum operating pressure is found by adding 6 psi to normal pressure.
The maximum operating temperature is the second level quench water tower
temperature (typically 54.4 °C). The minimum operating temperature is the coldest
cooling water temperature (see 5.1.2).
5.4.2 CG 2nd-4th Stage Suction
Maximum operating pressure is found by adding 25 psi to the normal operating
pressure.
The maximum operating temperature is the hottest cooling water supply plus 5 °C.
The minimum operating temperature is the coldest cooling water supply
temperature (see 5.1.2).
5.4.3 CG 4th Stage Discharge/5th Stage
(3rd Stage Discharge for 4 stage Cracked Gas Compressors) and 5th Stage Non-
ARS
The maximum operating pressure is normal operating pressure plus 25 psi.
The maximum operating temperature is the hottest cooling water supply plus 5 °C.
The minimum operating temperature is the coldest cooling water supply
temperature (see 5.1.2). Upstream of the cracked gas coolers, the temperature will
be that of the compressor discharge. During air dryout, the temperature will be
significantly higher.
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Cracked Gas Subcooler Knock Out Drum : The maximum operating pressure is
normal operating pressure plus 25 psi; based on fluctuations in the cracked gas
compressor.
The maximum operating temperature assumes loss of refrigerant; use the
temperature of the cracked gas into the upstream refrigerated exchanger. The
minimum operating temperature is found by reducing the approach to the refrigerant
(see 5.1.1).
5.5 CAUSTIC TOWER/MEA SYSTEM

5.5.1 MEA Absorber
The top and bottom maximum operating pressures are normal operating plus 25
psi; based on fluctuations in the cracked gas compressor. The design pressure
should be the same as the CG Compressor shut off pressure.
The maximum temperature throughout the tower is equal to the gas inlet
temperature if it is not heated; or the approach to the heating medium. The
minimum temperature of the tower is equal to the minimum approach to the cooling
medium.
5.5.2 MEA Stripper
This tower is operated at low pressure normally. The maximum operating
pressures in top and bottom are the normal pressures plus 25 psi. The tower
should have a minimum design pressure of 50 psig and half vacuum at the LP
steam temperature or full vacuum.
The temperatures in the MEA Stripper are not expected to vary a significant
amount. The maximum operating temperature in the top of the tower is the
simulation's MEA Stripper Stage 3 temperature. The minimum temperature in the
top is found by reducing the approach to the condensing medium to 0 (see 5.1.1).
The maximum operating temperature in the bottom of the tower is the simulation's
MEA Stripper bottom stage temperature. The minimum temperature in the bottom
is the tower feed temperature, assuming loss of reboiler.
5.5.3 MEA Solvent Regenerator
The maximum operating pressures in top and bottom are the normal pressures plus
25 psi.
The maximum operating temperature in the top of the tower is the simulation's
solvent regenerator's Stage 3 temperature. The maximum allowable operating
temperature in the bottom of the tower is typically 145 °C.
The minimum temperature in the top is found by reducing the approach to the
condensing medium (see 5.1.1). The minimum temperature in the bottom is the
tower feed temperature, assuming loss of reboiler.
5.5.4 MEA Flash Drum
The basis of the maximum operating pressure is that the letdown valve between the
MEA Absorber bottoms and the MEA Flash Drum opens; the maximum pressure is
the MEA Absorber bottoms pressure (no extra factor).
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The maximum temperature is the same as the MEA Absorber maximum bottoms
temperature (rich MEA temperature out of the absorber). The minimum
temperature is the temperature of lean MEA feed to the tower.
5.5.5 MEA Surge Drum
The maximum operating pressure is the same as the maximum fuel gas pressure.
The maximum operating temperature is found by assuming total bypass of the
cooling exchanger upstream of the surge drum; use MEA temperature into the
cooler. The minimum operating temperature is found by reducing the approach to
the cooling medium (see 5.1.1).
5.5.6 Wash Solvent Settler I
This vessel is liquid full. The maximum operating pressure is the maximum
discharge pressure of the MEA pump minus hydraulic head. The maximum
operating temperature is found by reducing the approach to the heat source (see
5.1.1). The minimum operating temperature assumes loss of heating medium; use
temperature into heater.
5.5.7 Wash Solvent Settler II
For the maximum operating pressure, assume the valve between the wash solvent
settlers is wide open and the pressures are equal; use the normal operating
pressure of the Wash Solvent Settler I. For the maximum temperature, use the
maximum operating temperature of the Wash Solvent Settler I, based on reducing
the approach to the heat source (see 5.1.1). The minimum operating temperature
assumes feed is only from the wash solvent tower; use the feed temperature.
5.5.8 MEA Stripper Reflux Drum
The maximum operating pressure is the normal pressures plus 25 psi. The drum
should have a minimum design pressure of 50 psig and full vacuum, or half vacuum
at LP steam temperature.
For the maximum operating temperature, use the same variation as the stripper
maximum temperature to normal. The stripper maximum temperature used stage 3
temperature, typically about 1 °C above the normal. For minimum operating
temperature, decrease the approach to the condensing medium (see 5.1.1).
5.5.9 Wash Solvent Reflux Drum
The maximum pressure is normal plus 25 psi. The design pressure will be set close
to 50 psig (350 kPa(g)); an alternative for setting maximum pressure is to subtract
the factor (25 psi or 180 kPa) that Systems adds for the rationale for their design
pressure.
The maximum temperature is difficult to ascertain; in this case using loss of
condenser (condenser inlet temperature) can be used. The minimum temperature
is the reduction of the approach to condensing medium (see 5.1.1).
5.5.10 Caustic Tower
The maximum operating pressures are found by adding 25 psi to the overhead and
bottom pressures, based on fluctuations in the cracked gas compressor. The
design pressure should be the same as the CG Compressor shut off pressure.
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The maximum operating temperature of the top section is the "feed" of the section
below (strong caustic circulation). The minimum operating temperature of the top is
the nozzle temperature of the top "feed", circulating wash water.
The maximum operating temperature in the bottom section is found by reducing the
approach to the heat source; quench water (see 5.1.1). The minimum operating
temperature assumes loss of heat. Use the temperature of cracked gas before the
heat exchanger.
5.5.11 Spent Caustic Deoiling Drum
Maximum operating pressure is the same as the maximum fuel gas pressure if the
drum pressure floats on the fuel gas. The maximum fuel gas pressure is specified
in the basis of utilities design or found in the simulations of the demethanizer/fuel
gas system. The maximum operating temperature is the same as the bottom of the
caustic tower. The minimum operating temperature is the same as the caustic
tower bottom minimum temperature (loss of heat source, use feed temperature).
5.5.12 Spent Caustic Degassing Drum
Typically this drum floats on the flare pressure, so the maximum operating pressure
is maximum flare pressure. Consult with Systems for this number. The maximum
operating temperature is the same as the Spent Caustic Deoiling Drum and caustic
tower bottoms. The minimum operating temperature is the same as the caustic
tower bottom minimum temperature (loss of heat source, use feed temperature).
5.6 HIGH PRESSURE DEPROPANIZER (ARS PLANTS)
5.6.1 High Pressure Depropanizer
The maximum operating pressures are found by adding 25 psi to the overhead and
bottom pressures, based on fluctuations in the cracked gas compressor. The
The maximum temperature in the top assumes loss of the reflux stream and no
feed/overhead heat exchanged; use the feed temperature ahead of the
feed/overhead exchanger. The minimum temperature in the top assumes a
reduction in the approach to the refrigerant in the closest reflux chiller (see 5.1.1);
assume the flash temperature through the valve has the same reduction in
temperature. Special instrumentation may be required for depressuring so that the
temperature does not go below the metallurgy limits. In order to avoid an overly
conservative temperature specification, consult with Systems concerning the
metallurgy low temperature break and the margin added to the minimum operating
temperature.
The maximum temperature in the bottom section is found by reducing the approach
to the heating medium (see 5.1.1). The minimum temperature in the bottom
assumes a loss of reboiler; use the temperature of the liquid from the tray above the
main feed point.
5.6.2 High Pressure Depropanizer Reflux Drum

The maximum operating pressure is assumed to be tied to the Demethanizer
system (add 25 psi to the overhead and bottom pressures). This system is
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protected by a pressure relief valve. The design pressure should be the same as
the CG Compressor shut off pressure.
The maximum operating temperature assumes the loss of C3 refrigerant; use the
temperature ahead of the first chiller. The minimum operating temperature is
calculated from the reduction of the approach to the refrigerant in the last chiller
(see 5.1.1).
5.7 LOW PRESSURE DEPROPANIZER
5.7.1 Low Pressure Depropanizer
The maximum operating pressures assumes light ends in the tower will cause
pressure variations of +10 psi.
The maximum operating temperature in the top assumes loss of condenser; use
feed temperature. The minimum temperature in the top is found by reducing the
approach to condensing medium (see 5.1.1). The maximum operating temperature
in the bottom is found by reducing the approach to the reboiling medium (see 5.1.1).
The minimum temperature in the bottom assumes loss of reboiler; use the
temperature of the feed or the liquid from the tray above the main feed point,
whichever is less. Special instrumentation may be required for depressuring.
5.7.2 Low Pressure Depropanizer Reflux Drum
The maximum operating pressure assumes light ends in the tower will cause a
pressure variation of +10 psi. The maximum operating temperature is based on the
loss of condensing medium; use the tower overhead temperature. The minimum
operating temperature assumes a reduction of approach to the condensing medium
(see 5.1.1).
5.8 FRONT END ACETYLENE HYDROGENATION
The maximum operating pressure is found by adding 25 psi to the normal pressure,
based on fluctuations in the cracked gas compressor. The design pressure should
be the same as the CG compressor shut off pressure.
The maximum temperature is set by temperature excursions, limited by controls
with shutdown switches. Temperature excursions are limited to a maximum of the
trip temperature plus 50 °C. As the reactor reaches the trip temperature, an SD-2
operation (see Olefin Plant Emergency Shutdown Process/Operations Philosophy,
DDG-T-P-03210) will bring the temperature under control. Since a temperature
excursion escalates almost exponentially, the additional 50 °C added to the trip
temperature will allow time for the operator time to get the reactor under control
before further damage can occur. The minimum temperatures are found by
reducing the approach to the cooling medium (see 5.1.1).
5.9 DRYERS
Two sets of conditions are given for the dryers: operating and regeneration. The
maximum operating pressure for cracked gas dehydrators is found by adding 25 psi
to the normal pressure, based on fluctuations in the cracked gas compressor. The
design pressure for normal operation should be the same as the CG Compressor
shut off pressure. The maximum regeneration pressure is the maximum pressure
of the fuel gas system.
The maximum operating temperature is based on the loss of C3 refrigerant
upstream of the cracked gas dryers. The minimum temperatures are found by
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reducing the approach to the cooling medium (see 5.1.1). The maximum
regeneration temperature is the same as the regeneration steam temperature.
Liquid dryers should be designed for pressures that occur while driving the liquid
from the vessel before depressuring. Typically the liquid is removed from the dryer
vessel using the compressor discharge gas. The compressor discharge gas is at a
higher pressure than normal operating pressures of the dryer. The high pressure
gas is used to free the vessel from liquid to keep the dryer liquid temperature from
getting too cold. Depressuring to release the liquid would cause a significant drop
in temperature and possibly a freeze up.
5.10 DEMETHANIZER FEED CHILLING
The maximum operating pressure in the demethanizer feed chilling area is normal +
25 psi, due to pressure fluctuations assumed in the cracked gas compressor. The
The maximum temperatures for feed chilling drums can be determined by assuming
the loss of refrigerant in the exchanger ahead of the drum. If a multi-pass core
exchanger is located ahead of the drum, assume a loss of the largest cooling duty.
Approximate the reduced temperature change as the ratio of the reduced duty to
the normal duty times the normal temperature change. The minimum operating
temperature is found by reducing the approach to the coldest refrigerant (see 5.1.1).
5.11 DEMETHANIZER SYSTEM

5.11.1 Demethanizer Prefractionator (ARS Plants)
The maximum operating pressures for the top and bottom of the demethanizer
prefractionator should be normal plus 25 psi.
The basis for the top maximum operating temperature is the loss of the top feed,
which is colder than the reflux; use the second feed temperature. A note should be
included, "Design for dry-out conditions", usually 65 °C.
The minimum temperature of the demethanizer prefractionator is set by the
minimum pressure of the demethanizer. The minimum pressure scenario is when
the expander trips, and the JT valve over compensates. When the expander trips,
assume the pressure in the demethanizer is reduced by 50 psi. Calculate the
pressure drop between the demethanizer prefractionator overhead and the
demethanizer, assuming valves between the towers are open. From the pressure
drop and the demethanizer pressure, the minimum pressure in the demethanizer
prefractionator can be calculated. Run a flash calculation, using PRO/II, on the
reflux liquid, to get the temperature at the minimum pressure.
The maximum operating temperature in the bottom is set by reducing the approach
to the reboiler heat source (see 5.1.1). The minimum temperature in the bottom
assumes loss of reboiler; use the temperature of the lowest feed. Special
instrumentation may be required for depressuring.
5.11.2 Demethanizer Feed Rectifier
The maximum operating pressures for the top and bottom of the demethanizer feed
rectifier should be normal plus 25 psi.
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The maximum temperature in the top is the lower feed temperature. Write the note,
"Design for dry-out conditions". The minimum temperature in the top is set by the
minimum pressure in the demethanizer (see 5.11.1). Run a flash of the liquid
stream, to the demethanizer feed rectifier, using PRO/II to determine the minimum
operating temperature at the minimum pressure. The maximum temperature in the
bottom is the same as the normal temperature; write the note about designing for
dry-out conditions. The minimum temperature in the bottom is the temperature of
the bottom liquid product. Special instrumentation may be required for
depressuring.
5.11.3 Demethanizer
The maximum operating pressures for the top and bottom of the demethanizer in an
ARS plant should be normal plus 25 psi. The maximum temperature in the top
assumes loss of condenser; use the upper feed temperature. The minimum
temperature in the top is set by the minimum pressure (expander-down, normal
minus 50 psi). Run a flash calculation of the reflux stream, using PRO/II, at the
minimum pressure to find the minimum temperature.
A different tower shell metal needs to be used if the temperature goes below -101
°C. The process engineer must include a note on the data sheet giving the tray at
which the metallurgy break point occurs in the tower. If the engineer determines the
tray to be near a swage, the swage can be used as the metal break.
To find the metallurgy break point, use the difference between the normal top
temperature and the minimum operating temperature; say -5 °C. Add this
temperature to the PRO/II simulation temperature profiles to find the stage at -101
°C. Use tray efficiencies to find the tray.
The maximum temperature in the bottom section is found by reducing the approach
to the reboiler heat source (see 5.1.1). The minimum temperature in the bottom
assumes loss of reboiler; use the lowest feed temperature, or the liquid from the
tray above the feed, whichever is colder. Special instrumentation may be required
for depressuring.
5.11.4 Demethanizer Bottoms Flash Pot
The maximum operating pressure for demethanizer drums in an ARS plant should
be normal plus 10 psi. For maximum operating temperature, assume no flash
through the letdown valve (wide-open); use the temperature ahead of the valve.
For the minimum operating temperature, reduce the approach to the refrigerant in
the demethanizer bottoms cooler (see 5.1.1), and assume the same reduction in
temperature across the let-down valve.
5.12 HYDROGEN PURIFICATION SYSTEM
5.12.1 Hydrogen Drums
For the maximum operating pressure use normal +25 psi. The design pressure
should be the same as the CG Compressor shut off pressure. The maximum
operating temperature assumes a loss of auto-refrigeration, such as at start-up.
Use the feed temperature of the methane/hydrogen stream going into the core
exchanger ahead of the hydrogen drum. The minimum operating temperature
assumes a reduction to the approach of the methane-hydrogen streams to the
coldest chilling stream in the core heat exchangers (see 5.1.1).
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5.12.2 Methanator System

5.12.2.1 Methanator
For the maximum operating pressure use normal +25 psi. The design pressure
should be the same as the CG Compressor shut off pressure.
The maximum operating temperature is limited by the various safety controls built
into the reactor in case of ethylene leakage, which is highly exothermic, or excess
CO leakage. Consult with Fluid Systems and the Control Systems group on the
shutdown set points for the control systems, related to the type of catalyst used in
the reactor. The shutdown temperature is the maximum operating temperature,
even though the reaction may continue and the reactor increases slightly in
temperature. The minimum operating temperature assumes no steam heating; use
the feed/effluent exchanger SOR outlet temperature on the feed side.
5.12.2.2 Methanator Effluent Separator
This drum is in a direct line to the hydrogen drums and dephlegmator system
pressure. Add a note for the maximum operating pressure, "Design for
dephlegmator system pressure". The maximum operating temperature is found by
assuming loss of cooling medium upstream of the drum; use the exchanger inlet
temperature. The minimum operating temperature assumes a reduction of
approach to the cooling stream upstream of the separator by 50% (see 5.1.1).
5.12.3 PSA Unit

The design pressure and temperature are specified for this unit. It is not necessary
to specify maximum and minimum operating conditions. Consult with Fluid Systems
for the design conditions. The design pressure should be the same as the CG
Compressor shut off pressure.
5.13 DEETHANIZER SYSTEM
5.13.1 Back-end Deethanizer
The maximum operating pressure is set by refrigeration system pressure variations
in the condenser or light ends in the column; use maximum operating pressure =
normal + 5 percent, using absolute units.
The maximum temperature in the top of the tower is found by referring to vapor
pressure charts for the pure refrigerant using the maximum pressure; increasing 5
psi for propylene refrigerant at the -21 °C level gives a 2.2 °C warmer temperature.
Add 2.2 °C to the deethanizer top temperature. The maximum temperature in the
bottom section assumes a reduction in the approach to the reboiler medium (see
5.1.1).
The minimum operating temperature in the top of the deethanizer is often at a
metallurgy break point. The deethanizer often requires special instrumentation for
depressuring and to keep the tower from getting too cold. The deethanizer reflux
drum overhead line dumps to the cracked gas compressor during start up. During
normal operation this line is closed. Adding a back pressure valve with a low
temperature trip to the line will protect against a temperature less than -28 °C
(assuming a refrigerant of -21 °C) going through the reflux line, to the deethanizer.
The minimum operating and the design temperature can be specified at -28 °C to
keep the tower in carbon steel, if these controls are installed. Otherwise, Systems
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will specify this tower minimum temperature at 40% depressurization; carbon steel
would not be suitable for this design temperature. The minimum operating
temperature in the bottom, with tower pressure instrumentation, assumes the loss of
reboiling; use the feed temperature, or the liquid from the tray above the feed,
whichever is colder.
5.13.2 Deethanizer Reflux Drum
Use the same operating conditions as the deethanizer overhead specifications.
5.14 BACK-END ACETYLENE HYDROGENATION/GREEN OIL TOWER
The maximum operating pressure is the maximum operating pressure of the
deethanizer; due to stagnant flow. The maximum regeneration pressure is the
maximum flare pressure.
The maximum operating temperature is the temperature trip set point plus 50 °C.
As with front-end acetylene hydrogenation, the SD-2 procedure will bring the reactor
under control (see Olefin Plant Emergency Shutdown Process/Operation
Philosophy). The maximum regeneration temperature occurs during the steam/air
decoking cycle. The minimum temperature is the reduction of the approach
temperature to the cooling medium (see 5.1.1).
5.14.1 Green Oil Tower or Knock Out Drum
The maximum operating pressure assumes no letdown between the deethanizer
reflux drum and the green oil tower (reactors are bypassed); use the maximum
operating pressure of the deethanizer reflux drum.
The operating temperatures are a function of the cooling systems and
condenser/absorber systems used to separate green oil from C2's. If there is a
refrigerated cooler ahead of the green oil tower, the maximum temperature is a loss
of this refrigerant; use the inlet to the refrigerated cooler. If the
condensing/absorbing chilling is done within the green oil tower, the maximum
operating temperature is the feed temperature.
The minimum operating temperature is a reduction of approach to refrigerants (see
5.1.1) including the ethylene absorbent from the ethylene tower, which feeds into
the top of the green oil tower, if this configuration is adopted.
5.15 C2 SPLITTER
5.15.1 All process schemes
The maximum bottom temperature is the saturation temperature of ethane at the
maximum operating pressure. Add 2 °C to this temperature if green oil is present.
5.15.2 Conventional Tower
The maximum operating pressure is set by refrigeration system pressure variations
in the condenser; maximum operating pressure = normal + 5 percent in absolute
units.
The maximum operating temperature in the top corresponds to the maximum
operating pressure. Find the bubble point temperature of the normal reflux stream
at the higher pressure by either running a flash calculation using PRO/II or looking
on the Vapor Pressure charts for ethylene.
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The minimum operating temperature in the top and bottom is assumed to

correspond to a tower pressure 15 psi lower than normal; following the ethylene and
ethane vapor pressure chart; use 2 to 4 °C lower than normal.
5.15.3 Stand Alone Heat Pump
The maximum operating pressure is set by stonewall compressor pressure (see
5.1.4.4).
The maximum top temperature either corresponds to the maximum operating
pressure or is the same as the feed temperature, whichever is higher. The reflux
liquid after it flashes is usually the minimum top temperature.
The minimum operating temperature in the bottom is: (normal minus 5 °C); to
account for compressor fluctuations.
5.15.4 Integrated Heat Pump
The maximum operating pressure must account for the overhead compressor (C2R
compressor) adjusting speed as the load on the system changes. For example, as
the compressor slows to prevent the 1st stage suction drum from vacuum condition,
the 3rd stage (C2 Splitter overhead) suction drum will increase in pressure. Add 15
psi to the normal operating pressure.
The maximum top temperature either corresponds to the maximum operating
pressure or is the same as the feed temperature, whichever is higher. The reflux
liquid after it flashes is usually the minimum top temperature.
The minimum operating temperature in the bottom is: (normal minus 5 °C); to
account for compressor fluctuations.
5.16 HOT FRACTIONATION
5.16.1 C3 Splitter System
5.16.1.1 Conventional Tower Arrangement
The maximum operating pressure is the normal pressure plus 15 psi to account light
ends and cooling medium fluctuations.
5.16.1.2 Heat Pump Arrangement
The maximum operating pressure is set by stonewall compressor power (see
5.1.4.4).
5.16.1.3 C3 Prestripper
The C3 Prestripper is added to the C3 splitter section for special fractionation
requirements. This is a small tower with a reboiler but no condenser.
The maximum temperature in the top assumes a reduction in the approach to the
reboiler heat source (see 5.1.1) and a compensation of the cooling effects of the
feed. The reduction of approach to the reboiling medium gives a maximum bottom
operating temperature; use the same increase added to the tower top for the
maximum operating temperature.
The minimum temperature in the top is the feed temperature. This is also the
minimum temperature in the bottom of the tower, assuming a loss of reboiler
heating medium.
5.16.1.4 C3 Stripper
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For the maximum temperature in the top, use the higher of: the temperature that
corresponds to the maximum top pressure, the feed temperature or the vapor
temperature of the tray above the feed. The maximum temperature in the bottom of
the tower corresponds to the maximum pressure.
The minimum temperature in the top of the tower should be specified as the same
as the minimum temperature in the bottom of the C3 Rectifier (see following
section). The minimum temperature in the bottom of the tower assumes loss of
reboilers; in this case the tower system equalizes to a single minimum temperature,
the same as the minimum in the top of the C3 Stripper and the bottom of the C3
Rectifier. See following section.
5.16.1.5 C3 Rectifier
The maximum operating temperature in the top corresponds to the maximum
pressure. The minimum operating temperature for the top and bottom of the tower
assumes a reduction in the approach to cooling medium (see 5.1.1).
For the maximum temperature in the bottom, use the maximum temperature in the
top of the C3 Stripper tower (temperature of feed to the C3 Stripper).
5.16.1.6 C3 Rectifier Reflux Drum

The maximum operating pressure is the normal pressure plus 15 psi to account light
ends and cooling medium fluctuations. The maximum operating temperature is the
set by the maximum operating pressure. The minimum operating temperature
assumes a reduction of approach to the condensing medium (see 5.1.1).
5.16.2 Debutanizer
The maximum pressure in the tower assumes propylene or other light ends have
gotten into the system; use the formula Maximum Operating Pressure = Normal +
10 psi.
The maximum temperature in the top of the tower assumes loss of condenser; use
the feed temperature. The minimum operating temperature in the top is a reduction
in approach to the condensing medium (see 5.1.1). The maximum temperature in
the bottom assumes a reduction of approach to the reboiling medium (see 5.1.1).
The minimum temperature in the bottom assumes a loss of reboiler; use the feed
temperature, or the temperature of the tray liquid above the feed, whichever is
colder.
5.16.2.1 Debutanizer Reflux Drum
The maximum operating pressure anticipates an operating variations due to
propylene and other light ends in the system; add 10 psi to normal operating
pressure.
The maximum operating temperature assumes loss of condenser; use the gross
overhead temperature. The minimum operating temperature is calculated by a
reduction in approach to the condenser medium (see 5.1.1).
5.16.3 Gasoline Fractionator
The maximum pressures in the tower assume propylene or other light ends have
gotten into the system; use the formula Maximum Operating Pressure = Normal +
10 psi.
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The maximum temperature in the top of the tower assumes loss of condenser; use
the gross overhead temperature. The minimum operating temperature in the top is
a reduction in approach to the condensing medium (see 5.1.1). The maximum
temperature in the bottom assumes a reduction of approach to the reboiling medium
(see 5.1.1). The minimum temperature in the bottom assumes a loss of reboiler;
use the feed temperature, or the liquid temperature of the tray above the feed,
whichever is colder.
5.16.3.1 Gasoline Fractionator Reflux Drum : The maximum operating pressure anticipates
an operating variation; use the formula Maximum Operating Pressure = Normal +
10 psi.
The maximum operating temperature assumes loss of condenser; use the gross
overhead temperature, or the vapor temperature of the tray above the feed,
whichever is greater. The minimum operating temperature is calculated by a
reduction in approach to the condenser medium (see 5.1.1).
5.17 ETHYLENE REFRIGERATION
5.17.1 C2R 1st Stage Suction Drum/Drain Drum/Heads Drums
The maximum operating pressure specification is satisfied with a note, "Design for
settling-out pressure" (see 5.1.4.1). Estimate this pressure (formula shown in
5.1.4.1). The maximum temperature is the saturation point of the estimated settling-
out pressure (from vapor pressure chart).
The normal operating pressure of the drum is nearly atmospheric. The normal
operating temperature, -105 °C, -157 °F, is at the metallurgy spec break from 3 1/2
nickel to stainless steel. At -105 °C, -157 °F, the casing for the compressor can be
either fabricated or cast. A lower temperature would eliminate these options and
force the compressor casing to be fabricated with a different metallurgy spec. This
drum is designed for 1/2 vacuum. The minimum temperature is at the
corresponding ethylene saturation point (ie. drums are stainless steel).
Vacuum Design
C2R 1st Stage Suction Drum
22 Normal Operating Pressure

20
18
Pressure, psia
16 One Atmosphere
14
12
Half-Vacuum
10
8
6
-180 -175 -170 -165 -160 -155 -150 -145 -140
Temperature, °F
5.17.2 C2R 2nd- 3rd Stage Suction Drums/Heads Drums

The maximum operating pressure specification is either normal * 1.05 in absolute
units or settling-out pressure, whichever is higher. Estimate settling-out pressure
(formula given in 5.1.4.1). If settling-out pressure is higher, write a note, "Design for
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settling-out pressure". Use the maximum operating pressure to specify the

maximum temperature (from an ethylene vapor pressure chart). The minimum
operating temperature is normal minus 5 °C (assuming compressor pressure
fluctuations).
5.17.3 C2R Surge Drum
The maximum operating pressure specification is at stonewall compressor power
(see 5.1.4.4). Also add a note "Design for compressor shut-in pressure" (see
5.1.4.2). Estimate this pressure (formula shown in 5.1.4.2), and use the
corresponding temperature from an ethylene vapor pressure chart to specify the
maximum temperature. The minimum operating temperature assumes a zero-
degree approach to the condenser refrigerant (see 5.1.1).
5.18 PROPYLENE REFRIGERATION
5.18.1 C3R 1st Stage Suction Drum/Drain Drum
The maximum operating pressure specification is satisfied with a note, "Design for
settling-out pressure" (see 5.1.4.1). Estimate this pressure (formula shown in
5.1.4.1).
The maximum operating temperature corresponds to the estimated settling-out
pressure (see vapor pressure chart). The minimum operating temperature is
normal minus 5 °C (assuming compressor pressure fluctuations).
The minimum pressure and temperature design for the propylene refrigerant 1st
stage suction drum needs special mention. Normally a half-vacuum design would
be specified for a drum which operates near atmospheric pressure. However, a
half-vacuum design with this drum would force the minimum operating temperature
to -65 °C, -85 °F. It would make impact tested carbon steel unsuitable for this
service. Refer to the following figure and consult with applicable metallurgy tables
to determine the minimum temperature allowed for high grade (-60 °C, -76 °F)
impact-tested killed carbon steel (KCS).
Compressor instrumentation should be incorporated to prevent the drum from
operating under a pressure condition that would cause the temperature to drop
below the applicable range of high grade impact tested carbon steel.
Vacuum Design
C3R 1st Stage Suction Drum
22
20 Normal Operating Pressure
18
Pressure, psia
16
One Atmosphere
14
12 Half-Vacuum
10
8
6
-80 -75 -70 -65 -60 -55 -50 -45 -40
Temperature, °F
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5.18.2 C3R 2nd-4th Stage Suction Drums

The maximum operating pressure specification is either normal * 1.05 in absolute
units or settling-out pressure, whichever is higher. Estimate settling-out pressure
(formula given in 5.1.4.1). If settling-out pressure is higher, write a note, "Design for
settling-out pressure". Use the estimated settling-out pressure or the normal * 1.10
pressure to specify the maximum temperature (found from a propylene vapor
pressure chart). The minimum operating temperature is normal minus 5 °C
(assuming compressor pressure fluctuations).
5.18.3 C3R Surge Drum
The maximum operating pressure specification is at stonewall compressor power
(see 5.1.4.4). Also add a note "Design for compressor shut-in pressure" (see
5.1.4.2). Estimate this pressure (formula shown in 5.1.4.2), and use the
corresponding temperature from a propylene vapor pressure chart to specify the
maximum temperature.
The minimum operating temperature assumes a zero-degree approach to the
condensing medium (see 5.1.1). A hot vapor bypass will be used in the winter to
keep the temperature of the refrigerant going into the surge drum relatively constant
throughout the year, so as not to pinch exchangers downstream of the surge drum
used for reboilers.
5.19 CHEMICAL TANKS
5.19.1 Methanol Drum and DMDS Storage
These drums are at ambient conditions at 0.5 kPa (g) pressure with a nitrogen
blanket. The design pressure is 50 psig. The maximum operating pressure
specification is noted, "Design for 345 kPa (g)" (50 psig). The maximum operating
temperature is the average ambient (dry bulb) air temperature in the hottest month.
The minimum operating temperature is the average air temperature in the coldest
month. Most DMDS and methanol storage tanks are vented to the flare.
5.19.2 Other Atmospheric Storage Tanks
When the materials do not require a nitrogen blanket, the tanks are vented to the
atmosphere. The maximum operating pressure is atmospheric.
When a nitrogen blanket is required, the design pressure is 50 psig. The maximum
operating pressure specification is noted, "Design for 345 kPa (g)" (50 psig). These
drums are not “atmospheric”.
The maximum operating temperature is the average ambient (dry bulb) air
temperature in the hottest month. The minimum operating temperature is the
average air temperature in the coldest month.
5.19.3 TAR Drum, other heated drums
The normal operating temperature for TAR drums is 80 °C with a heater. The
maximum operating temperature is a reduction of approach to the heating medium
(see 5.1.1). The minimum operating temperature assumes a loss of the heating
medium; use yearly average ambient temperature.
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6.0 REVIS ION HIS TORY

Revision
Revision Description
Level
Guideline is formatted to match Aug. 2010 Shaw Compliant guideline
00
template. Minor corrections in red.
Previously issued as 3410P012A, 10/16/97, by LCoyle/DRSimms. Appendix
Prior 3
B., P.1,2
Prior 2 03/06/97. Complete text re-issue, App. B 1-2
Prior 1 12/09/96. P. 11-12, App. A 1-3
Prior 0 01/28/94. New Issue, by LCoyle/DRSimms
7.0 AP P ENDICES
7.1 APPENDIX A: Max and Min for Drums and Tanks
7.2 APPENDIX B: Max and Min for Towers
7.3 APPENDIX C: Max and Min for Reactors, Dryers, Miscellaneous
7.4 APPENDIX D: Metallurgy Temperature Break Points
7.5 APPENDIX E: Flange Break Points (Pressure-Temperature Ratings)
7.6 APPENDIX F: Sample Calculation
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7.1 APPENDIX A: MAX AND MIN FOR DRUMS AND TANKS
Max. Oper. Pressure Max. Operating Temperature, °C Min. Operating Temperature, °C
Naphtha and Gas Oil Feed Tanks Atmosphere Avg. summer ambient temp Avg. winter ambient temp
E/P Feed/Flash Drums Normal * 1.05 Temp at 1.05 x norm. pressure -40 °C (metallurgy limits)
CG 1st Stg Suct Normal + 25 psi (Note 1.) 2nd level QWT temp (130 °F = 54.4 Minimum CW temp
°C)
CG 2nd Stg Suct Normal + 25 psi (Note 1.) Hottest CW + 5 °C Minimum CW temp
CG 3rd Stg Suct Normal + 25 psi (Note 1.) Hottest CW + 5 °C Minimum CW temp
CG 4th Stg Suct Normal + 25 psi (Note 1.) Hottest CW + 5 °C Minimum CW temp
CG 4th Stg. Disc Normal + 25 psi (Note 1.) Hottest CW + 5 °C Minimum CW temp
CG Subcooler KO Drum Normal + 25 psi Loss of cooler Reduce approach to refrigerant (see
chart 5.1.1)
MEA Flash Drum MEA Absorber Bottoms pressure Temp of rich MEA out of Absorber Temp of lean MEA into Absorber
MEA Surge Drum Maximum fuel gas pressure Reduce temperature approach to Reduce approach to cooling medium
cooling medium (see chart 5.1.1)
Wash Solvent Settler I MEA pump shut-in minus hydraulic Reduce approach to heat source Temp of into heater
head.
Wash Solvent Settler II Normal pressure of Wash Solvent Max temp from Wash Solvent Settler I Temp of feed from Wash Solvent
Settler I Tower
MEA Stripper Reflux Drum Normal + 25 psi Same as MEA Stripper top Reduce approach to condensing
medium
Wash Solvent Reflux Drum Normal + 25 psi Loss of condenser Reduce approach to condensing
medium
Spent Caustic Deoiling Drum Max fuel gas pressure Same as Caustic Tower bottom max Same as Caustic Tower bottom min
temp temp; temp of feed
Spent Caustic Degassing Drum Max flare pressure Same as Spent Caustic Deoiling Same as Spent Caustic Deoiling
Drum Drum
LP Deprop Reflux Drum Normal + 10 psi Feed temp Reduce of approach to cooling
medium
Demeth Feed Drums ARS: Note 2. Loss of refrigerant (or largest chilling Reduce approach to lowest temp.
duty in a core) ahead of the drum. cooling stream ahead of the drum
Non-ARS: Normal + 25 psi
Note 3.
Demethanizer Bottoms Flash Pot ARS: Normal + 10 psi Temp ahead of letdown valve Reduce approach to heat sink
Max. Oper. Pressure Max. Operating Temperature, °C Min. Operating Temperature, °C
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Hydrogen Drums ARS: Note 2. Loss of auto-refrigerant Reduce approach in core exchangers
Methanator Effluent Separator ARS: Note 2. Loss of cooler upstream Reduce approach to cooling medium
Non-ARS: Normal + 25 psi Use feed temp ahead
Deethanizer Reflux Drum Same as deethanizer top Same as deethanizer top Same as deethanizer top
Green Oil Tower /KO Drum Deethanizer Reflux Drum Pressure If cooler upstream, assume loss of Reduce approach to refrigerants or
coolant. If drum uses runback cooler absorbents
or absorbent, use feed temp.
C3 Rectifier Reflux Drum Normal + 15 psi Sat. temp of propylene at max Reduce approach in condenser
pressure
Debutanizer Reflux Drum Normal + 10 psi Gross overhead temp Reduce approach in condenser
Gasoline Fractionator Reflux Drum Normal + 10 psi Gross overhead temp Reduce approach in condenser
C2R 1st Stage Suction Note 1. Temp at max press 1/2 vacuum ethylene sat. point
C2R 2nd Stg Suct Either note 1. or Normal * 1.05 Temp at max press Normal - 5 °C
C2R 3rd Stg Suct Either note 1. or Normal * 1.05 Temp at max press Normal - 5 °C
C2R Surge Drum Note 4. Temp at max press Reduce approach to condensing
medium
C2R Drain Drum Note 1. Temp at max press 1/2 vacuum ethylene sat. point
C3R 1st Stg Suct Note 1. Temp at max press Normal - 5 °C. See write up on
specifying vacuum, section 5.18.1
C3R 2nd Stg Suct Either note 1. or Normal * 1.05 Temp at max press Normal - 5 °C
C3R 3rd Stg Suct Either note 1. or Normal * 1.05 Temp at max press Normal - 5 °C
C3R 4th Stg Suct Either note 1. or Normal * 1.05 Temp at max press Normal - 5 °C
C3R Surge Drum Note 4. Temp at max press Reduce approach to condensing
medium
Methanol Drum "Design for 50 psig." Avg. summer ambient temp Avg. winter ambient temp
DMDS Storage, other chemical tanks "Design for 50 psig." Avg. summer ambient temp Avg. winter ambient temp
stored at atmospheric conditions
TAR Drum, other heated drums "Design for 50 psig." Reduce approach to heating medium Loss of heating medium, yearly avg.
ambient temp
Notes:
1."Design for settling-out pressure."
2."Design for CG Compressor Shut Off Pressure."
3."Design for dry-out conditions."
4."Maximum operating pressure is at stonewall compressor power."
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7.2 APPENDIX B: MAX AND MIN FOR TOWERS

Tower Top Section Tower Bottom Section
Max. Oper. Max. Oper. Min. Oper. Temp., Max. Oper. Max. Oper. Min. Oper.
Pres. Temp., °C °C Pres. Temp., °C
Temp., °C
Primary Frac Normal + vapor leaving Gasoline reflux Normal + Furnace Temp of pan oil
/Quench Oil 6 psi circ. loop below temp 6 psi effluent temp to tower
gasoline out of quench
fitting
HFO Stripper Normal + Furnace shut Temp of sat. Normal + Furnace shut Temp of sat.
6 psi down trip temp stripping steam 6 psi down trip temp stripping steam
LFO Stripper Normal + Temp of Feed heater inlet Normal + Temp of Feed heater
6 psi stripping steam temp 6 psi stripping steam inlet temp
Quench Water Normal + 6 Temp of primary Reduce approach Normal + Temp of QO Temp of primary
psi return in cooler 6 psi Tower overhead return
LP Water Normal + 6 Reduce approach Feed heater inlet Normal + Stripping steam Minimum top temp
Stripper psi to heater 6 psi temp + 5 °C
Dilution Steam Normal + Reduce approach Inlet temp to Normal + Temp of sat. Temp of feed
Generator 25 psi to heater closest heater 25 psi steam at max
pressure
Distillate Normal + 6 Temp of QW Tower Temp of top feed Normal + 6 Reduce approach Temp of feed
Stripper psi bottom psi to reboiler
MEA Absorber Normal + Inlet gas temp Reduce approach Normal + Inlet gas temp Reduce approach
25 psi to cooling medium 25 psi to cooling
medium
MEA Stripper Normal + Stage 3 temp Reduce approach Normal + Bottom stage Temp of feed
25 psi in condenser 25 psi temp.
MEA Solvent Normal + Stage 3 temp Reduce approach Normal + 145 °C Temp of feed
Regenerator 25 psi in condenser 25 psi
Caustic Tower Normal + Gas temp below Wash water circ. Normal + Reduce approach Cracked gas to
25 psi strong caustic temp 25 psi to heat source heater
sect.
HP Normal + Temp ahead of Reduce approach Normal + Reduce approach Liquid temp
Depropanizer 25 psi feed/eff to closest 25 psi in reboiler above main feed
exchanger chiller (Note 3) point
LP Normal + Temp of feed Reduce approach Normal + Reduce approach Temp of feed or
Depropanizer 10 psi to condenser 10 psi in reboiler liquid above
feed
(Note 3)
Demethanizer Normal + Temp. of second Set by min Normal + Reduce approach Temp of lowest
Prefract. 25 psi feed pressure of 25 psi in reboiler feed
demethanizer
Note 2.
(Note 3)
Demethanizer Normal + Temp of lower Set by min Normal + Same as normal Bottom liquid
Feed Rectifier 25 psi feed pressure of 25 psi product
demethanizer
Note 2.
(Note 3)
Demethanizer Normal + Temp of highest Expander down min Normal + Reduce approach Temp of lowest
25 psi feed pressure 25 psi to reboiler feed
(Note 3)
Deethanizer Normal + 5 Normal + -28 °C Normal + 5 Reduce approach Temp of feed or

percent percent to reboiler liquid above
2.2 °C (Note 3) feed tray
C2 Splitter Normal + 5 Set by max oper Temp at 15 psi Normal + 5 Reduce approach Temp at pressure
percent pressure lower pressure percent to bottom of 15 psi below
norm
(Note 3)
C3 Prestripper Normal + Same increase Temp of feed Normal + Reduce approach Temp of feed
15 psi increment as 15 psi to reboiler
bottom
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Tower Top Section Tower Bottom Section
Max. Oper. Max. Oper. Min. Oper. Temp., Max. Oper. Max. Oper. Min. Oper.
Pres. Temp., °C °C Pres. Temp., °C
Temp., °C
C3 Stripper Normal + Temp at max Same as C3 Normal + Reduce approach Same as C3

15 psi pressure Rectifier min 15 psi to bottom Rectifier min
temp at bottom reboiler temp at bottom
C3 Rectifier Normal + Temp at max Reduce approach Normal + Same as C3 Same as min temp
15 psi pressure to condenser 15 psi Stripper max top
temp in top
Debutanizer Normal + Temp of feed Reduce approach Normal + Reduce approach Temp of feed or
10 psi to condenser 10 psi to reboiler liquid of tray
above
Gasoline Normal + Temp of feed Reduce approach Normal + Reduce approach Temp of feed or
Fractionator 10 psi to condenser 10 psi to reboiler liquid of tray
above
Note 1. Deleted.
Note 2. "Design for dry-out conditions."
Note 3. "Special instrumentation required for depressuring to assure minimum temperature."
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7.3 APPENDIX C. MAX AND MIN FOR REACTORS, DRYERS, MISC EQUIPMENT
Max. Operating Pressure Max. Operating Temperature, °C Min. Operating Temperature, °C
Front-end Acetylene Reactors Normal + 25 psi Temp excursion trip + 50 °C Reduce approach to cooling medium
Back-end Acetylene Reactors Deethanizer Reflux Drum Temp excursion trip + 50 °C Reduce approach to cooling medium
pressure
Cracked Gas Dryers Normal + 25 psi Feed temp ahead of coolers Reduce approach to cooler ahead of dryer
Methanator Normal + 25 psi Reactor shut-down temp Feed/effluent exchanger SOR outlet temp
on feed side, no steam heat
PSA Unit Specify design pressure Specify design temperature By Vendor
Notes:
1. Deleted
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7.4 APPENDIX D. VACUUM PROTECTION

DRUMS
Full Vacuum Half Vacuum @ °C No Vacuum
Naphtha and Gas Oil Feed Tanks Note 2.
E/P Feed/Flash Drums X
CG 1st Stg Suct X @ Oper Temp
CG 2nd Stg Suct X
CG 3rd Stg Suct X
CG 4th Stg Suct X
CG 4th Stg. Disc X
CG Subcooler KO Drum X
MEA Flash Drum X
MEA Surge Drum X
Wash Solvent Settler I X
Wash Solvent Settler II X
MEA Stripper Reflux Drum X Note 1. X @ 100 oC
Wash Solvent Reflux Drum X @ 100 oC
Spent Caustic Deoiling Drum X
Spent Caustic Degassing Drum X
HP Deprop Reflux Drum X
LP Deprop Reflux Drum X
Demeth Feed Drums X
Demethanizer Bottoms Flash Pot X
Hydrogen Drums X
Methanator Effluent Separator X
Deethanizer Reflux Drum X
Green Oil Tower /KO Drum X
C3 Rectifier Reflux Drum X
Debutanizer Reflux Drum X
Gasoline Fractionator Reflux Drum X
C2R 1st Stage Suction X Note 1.
C2R 2nd Stg Suct X
C2R 3rd Stg Suct X
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C2R Surge Drum X
C2R Drain Drum X Note 1.
C3R 1st Stg Suct X Note 1.
C3R 2nd Stg Suct X
C3R 3rd Stg Suct X
C3R 4th Stg Suct X
C3R Surge Drum X
Methanol Drum X
DMDS Storage, other chemical tanks stored at X

atmospheric conditions
TAR Drum, other heated drums X Note 2.
Notes:
1. From Vapor-Pressure charts, find the temperature at half-vacuum. Consider metallurgy
limits; the C2 compressor 1st stage should be designed for half-vacuum and be stainless
steel if necessary. The C3 compressor 1st stage may be specified with a minimum
allowable pressure.
2. If the heating mechanism is lost, the cooling may cause a vacuum if the drum is not
pressure controlled with a blanket of inert gas.
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AP P ENDIX D. (Co n tin u e d ) VACUUM P ROTECTION

TOWERS
Full Vacuum Half Vacuum @ oC No Vacuum
Primary Frac /Quench Oil X @ LP Steam Temp
HFO Stripper X @ LP Steam Temp
LFO Stripper X @ LP Steam Temp
Quench Water X @ LP Steam Temp
LP Water Stripper X @ LP Steam Temp
Dilution Steam Generator X Note 1.
Distillate Stripper X @ LP Steam Temp
MEA Absorber X
MEA Stripper X Note 1. X @ LP Steam Temp
MEA Solvent Regenerator X @ 100oC
Caustic Tower Note 1. Note 1.
HP Depropanizer X
LP Depropanizer X
Demethanizer Prefractionator X
Demethanizer Feed Rectifier X
Demethanizer X
Deethanizer X
C2 Splitter X
C3 Prestripper X
C3 Stripper X
C3 Rectifier X
Debutanizer X
Gasoline Fractionator X
Note 1. Some clients prefer a design for half-vacuum due to steam-out.
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AP P ENDIX D. (Co n tin u e d ) VACUUM P ROTECTION

REACTORS , DRYERS , MIS CELLANEOUS EQUIP MENT
Front-end Acetylene Reactors X
Back-end Acetylene Reactors X
Cracked Gas Dryers X
Methanator X
PSA Unit X
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7.5 APPENDIX E: FLANGE BREAK POINTS (TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE

RATINGS)
CLASS 150 PSIG
Material
Group 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.7 1.9 1.1 1.13 1.14
Alloy Steels Class 150 psig
1Cr-
1/2Cr- 1/2Mo
1/2Mo 1 1/4 2 1/4
Temp C- Ni-Cr- Cr- Cr- 5Cr- 9Cr-
°F Carbon Steel 1/2Mo Mo 1/2Mo 1Mo 1/2Mo 1Mo
-20 to
100 285 290 265 235 265 290 290 290 290 290
200 260 260 250 215 280 260 260 260 260 260
300 230 230 230 210 230 230 230 230 230 230
400 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200
500 170 170 170 170 170 170 170 170 170 170
600 140 140 140 140 140 140 140 140 140 140
650 125 125 125 125 125 125 125 125 125 125
700 110 110 110 110 110 110 110 110 110 110
750 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 95
800 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80
850 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65
900 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
950 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35
1000 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20
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AP P ENDIX E. (Co n tin u e d )

Fla n g e Bre a k P oin ts (Te m p e ra tu re -P re s s u re Ra tin g s )
CLAS S 150 P S IG
Material
Group 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7
Austenitic Steels
Type
304L Types
Temp Type Type Type Type 347, Type Type
°F 304 316 316L 321 348 309 310
-20 to
100 275 275 230 275 275 260 260
200 235 240 195 235 245 230 230
300 205 215 175 210 225 220 220
400 180 195 160 190 200 200 200
500 170 170 170 170 170 170 170
600 140 140 140 140 140 140 140
650 125 125 125 125 125 125 125
700 110 110 110 110 110 110 110
750 95 95 95 95 95 95 95
800 80 80 80 80 80 80 80
850 65 65 65 65 65 65 65
900 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
950 35 35 35 35 35 35 35
1000 20 20 20 20 20 20 20
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CLAS S 150 P S IG
Material
Group 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8
Nickel and Nickel Alloys Class 150 psig
Cr-
Ni-
Fe-
Mo Ni- Ni- Ni- Ni-
Cu- Low Cu Cr- Fe- Ni-
Cb Ni C Alloys Fe- Cr Mo
Temp Alloy Alloy Alloy 400 Alloy Alloy Alloy Ni
°F 20Cb 200 201 405 600 80 B2 Alloys
-20 to
100 140 90 230 275 275 290 290
200 140 85 200 260 255 260 260
300 140 85 190 230 230 230 230
400 140 85 185 200 200 200 200
500 140 85 170 170 170 170 170
600 140 85 140 140 140 140 140
650 ... 85 125 125 125 125 125
700 110 ... 85 110 110 110 110 110
750 95 ... 80 95 95 95 95 95
800 80 ... 80 80 80 80 80 80
850 ... ... 65 65 65 65 ... 65
900 ... ... 50 50 50 50 ... 50
950 ... ... 35 ... 35 35 ... 35
1000 ... ... 20 ... 20 20 ... 20
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CLAS S 150 P S IG
Material
Group 3.9 3.1 3.11 3.12 3.13 3.14 3.15 3.16
Ni-
Ni- Fe- Ni- Ni-
Ni- Fe- Cr- Cr- Cr- Ni-
Cr- Cr- Mo- Alloys Fe- Fe- Ni- Fe-
Mo- Mo- Cu- 20 Mo- Mo- Fe- Cr-
Fe Cd Low C Mod Cu Cu Cr Si
Temp Alloy Alloy Alloy & Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy
°F X 700 904L G-3 G-2 G 800H 330
-20 to
100 290 275 245 260 290 275 230 275
200 260 260 230 240 260 245 205 245
300 230 230 210 225 230 230 195 225
400 200 200 190 200 200 200 185 200
500 170 170 170 170 170 170 170 170

600 140 140 140 140 140 140 140 140
650 125 125 125 125 125 125 125 125
700 110 ... 110 110 110 110 110 110
750 95 ... ... 95 95 95 95 95

800 80 ... ... 80 80 80 80 80
850 65 ... ... ... ... 65 65 65
900 50 ... ... ... ... 50 50 50
950 35 ... ... ... ... 35 35 35

1000 20 ... ... ... ... 20 20 20
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CLAS S 300 P S IG
Material
Group 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.7 1.9 1.1 1.13 1.14
Alloy Steels
1/2Cr- 1Cr-
1/2Mo 1/2Mo
Temp C- Ni-Cr- 1 1/4Cr- 2 1/4Cr- 5Cr- 9Cr-
°F Carbon Steel 1/2Mo Mo 1/2Mo 1Mo 1/2Mo 1Mo
-20 to
100 740 750 695 620 695 750 750 750 750 750
200 675 750 655 550 680 750 710 715 750 750
300 655 730 640 550 655 730 675 675 730 730
400 635 705 620 530 640 705 660 650 705 705
500 600 665 585 500 620 665 640 640 665 665
600 550 605 535 455 605 605 605 605 605 605
650 535 590 525 450 590 590 590 590 590 590
700 535 570 520 450 570 570 570 570 570 570
750 505 505 475 445 530 530 530 530 530 530
800 410 410 390 370 510 510 510 510 500 510
850 270 270 270 270 485 485 485 485 440 485
900 170 170 170 170 450 450 450 450 355 450
950 105 105 105 105 280 345 380 380 260 370
1000 50 50 50 50 165 215 225 270 190 290
1050 ... ... ... ... ... 190 140 200 140 190
1100 ... ... ... ... ... ... 95 115 105 115
1150 ... ... ... ... ... ... 50 105 70 75
1200 ... ... ... ... ... ... 35 55 45 50
1250 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
1300 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
1400 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
1500 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
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CLAS S 300 P S IG
Material
Group 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7
Austenitic Steels
Type
304L Types
Temp Type Type Type Type 347, Type Type
°F 304 316 316L 321 348 309 310
-20 to
100 720 720 600 720 720 670 670
200 600 620 505 610 635 605 605
300 530 560 455 545 590 570 570
400 470 515 415 495 555 535 535
500 435 480 380 460 520 505 505
600 415 450 360 435 490 480 480
650 410 445 350 430 480 465 465
700 405 430 345 420 470 455 455
750 400 425 335 415 460 445 445
800 395 415 330 415 455 435 435
850 390 405 320 410 445 425 425
900 385 395 ... 405 430 415 415
950 375 385 ... 385 385 385 385
1000 325 365 ... 355 365 335 350
1050 310 360 ... 345 360 290 335
1100 260 325 ... 300 325 225 290
1150 195 275 ... 235 275 170 245
1200 155 205 ... 180 170 130 205
1250 110 180 ... 140 125 100 160
1300 85 140 ... 105 95 80 120
1350 60 105 ... 80 70 60 80
1400 50 75 ... 60 50 45 55
1450 35 60 ... 50 40 30 40
1500 25 40 ... 40 35 25 25
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CLAS S 300 P S IG
Material
Group 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8
Nickel and Nickel Alloys
Cr-
Ni-
Fe-
Mo Ni- Ni- Ni- Ni-
Cu- Low Cu Cr- Fe- Ni-
Cb Ni C Alloy400 Fe- Cr Mo
Temp Alloy Alloy Alloy 405 Alloy Alloy Alloy Ni
°F 20Cb 200 201 600 800 B2 Alloy
-20 to
100 600 360 240 600 720 720 750 750
200 555 360 230 530 670 660 750 750
300 525 360 225 495 640 625 730 730
400 480 360 215 480 615 600 705 705
500 470 360 215 475 595 580 665 665
600 455 360 215 475 575 575 605 605
650 450 ... 215 475 565 565 590 590
700 445 ... 215 475 555 555 570 570
750 440 ... 210 470 530 530 530 530
800 430 ... 205 460 510 505 510 510
850 ... ... 205 340 485 485 ... 485
900 ... ... 140 245 450 450 ... 450
950 ... ... 115 ... 325 385 ... 385
1000 ... ... 95 ... 215 365 ... 365
1050 ... ... 75 ... 140 360 ... 360
1100 ... ... 60 ... 95 325 ... 325
1150 ... ... 45 ... 70 275 ... 275
1200 ... ... 35 ... 60 205 ... 185
1250 ... ... ... ... ... 130 ... 145
1300 ... ... ... ... ... 60 ... 110
1350 ... ... ... ... ... 50 ... ...
1400 ... ... ... ... ... 35 ... ...
1450 ... ... ... ... ... 30 ... ...
1500 ... ... ... ... ... 25 ... ...
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CLAS S 300 P S IG
Material
Group 3.9 3.1 3.11 3.12 3.13 3.14 3.15 3.16
Ni-
Ni- Fe- Ni- Ni-
Ni- Fe- Cr- Cr- Cr- Ni-
Cr- Cr- Mo- Alloys Fe- Fe- Ni- Fe-
Mo- Mo- Cu- 20 Mo- Mo- Fe- Cr-
Fe Cd Low C Mod Cu Cu Cr Si
Temp Alloy Alloy Alloy & Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy
°Φ X 700 904L G-3 G-2 G 800H 330
-20 to
100 750 720 640 670 750 720 600 720
200 750 720 600 625 706 645 540 635
300 680 680 545 585 660 600 505 590
400 600 640 495 535 635 560 480 550
500 575 610 455 500 595 535 455 525
600 560 595 430 475 560 520 440 500
650 560 570 420 465 555 510 425 490
700 560 ... 410 450 545 505 420 480
750 530 ... ... 445 530 500 415 470
800 510 ... ... 430 510 495 410 465
850 485 ... ... ... ... 485 400 455
900 450 ... ... ... ... 450 395 445
950 385 ... ... ... ... 385 385 385
1000 365 ... ... ... ... 365 365 365
1050 360 ... ... ... ... ... 325 310
1100 325 ... ... ... ... ... 302 240
1150 275 ... ... ... ... ... 275 185
1200 205 ... ... ... ... ... 205 145
1250 180 ... ... ... ... ... 180 115
1300 140 ... ... ... ... ... 140 95
1350 105 ... ... ... ... ... 105 75
1400 75 ... ... ... ... ... 75 55
1450 60 ... ... ... ... ... 60 45
1500 40 ... ... ... ... ... 40 35
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7.6 APPENDIX F: SAMPLE CALCULATION

CALCULATION NUMBER
PROJECT or W.O. NO. DISCIPLINE CODE SEQUENCE NO.
140704 - T - 4004
E. Maximum and Minimum Operating Conditions
Basis: S&W GL No. 3410P012A, Max & Min Operating Conditions

Demethanizer side simulation 40c110c_CC-420Calc.prz for top section minimum temperature
E.1 Pressure
Normal Pressure
Top = 21.75 kg/cm2 (g) (Stage 2)
Btm = 22.23 kg/cm2 (g) (Stage 34)
Maximum Pressure
Top = 23.51 kg/cm2 (g) (Normal + 25 psi)
Btm = 23.99 kg/cm2 (g) (Normal + 25 psi)
E.2 Temperature
Normal Temperature
Top = -89.7 ° C (Stage 2)
Btm = -18.3 ° C (Stage 34)
Minimum Temperature
Top = -101.9 ° C (exp'r down; see below, assumed top feed temperature, colder than reflux)
Btm = -44.8 ° C (assume loss of reboiler; use temp of lower feed or liq from tray above feed)
Maximum Temperature
Top = -89.7 ° C (assume loss of top feed; use the feed 3 temperature (-98°C). The top normal
temp is warmer than feed 3 temperature, use normal - per Shaanxi)
°
Btm = 9.11 C (assume reduction in approach to reboiling medium - see below)
Top Minimum Temperature determination:

Flash reflux to minimum pressure (50 psi pressure drop) - Refer to PRO/II Sim "40c110c_CC-420Calc"
Temperature after flash = -101.8 °C (warmer than top feed temp, use top feed temp)
Bottom Maximum Temperature determination:

Reduce approach in reboiler (C3R condition from 60C102.prz)
Process -18.9oC -18.1 oC
Reboiler
C3R 5.7 oC 36.3 oC
Normal approach = 36.3 - (-18.1 °C) = 54.4 °C = 97.9 °F

Normal approach below 100 °F, therefore 50% reduced approach = 49.0 °F = 27.2 °C
Maximum Operating Temp at bottom = 36.3 - 27.2 = 9.11 °C
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1.0 SCOPE ............................................................................................................................ 5

5.5.10 Caustic Tower ................................................................................................. 13

5.17.2 C2R 2nd- 3rd Stage Suction Drums/Heads Drums ......................................... 22

4.0 P ERFORMANCE S EQUENCE

NORMAL APPROACH REDUCED APPROACH

Exceptions may be made by the Project if the minimum or maximum temperature

operating pressure will be determined by the design of the compressor. The

5.5 CAUSTIC TOWER/MEA SYSTEM

5.6.2 High Pressure Depropanizer Reflux Drum

5.11 DEMETHANIZER SYSTEM

5.12.2 Methanator System

5.12.3 PSA Unit

The minimum operating temperature in the top and bottom is assumed to

5.16.1.6 C3 Rectifier Reflux Drum

22 Normal Operating Pressure

5.17.2 C2R 2nd- 3rd Stage Suction Drums/Heads Drums

settling-out pressure". Use the maximum operating pressure to specify the

5.18.2 C3R 2nd-4th Stage Suction Drums

6.0 REVIS ION HIS TORY

7.1 APPENDIX A: MAX AND MIN FOR DRUMS AND TANKS

Max. Oper. Pressure Max. Operating Temperature, °C Min. Operating Temperature, °C

Non-ARS: Normal + 25 psi

Max. Oper. Pressure Max. Operating Temperature, °C Min. Operating Temperature, °C

Non-ARS: Normal + 25 psi

Non-ARS: Normal + 25 psi Use feed temp ahead

7.2 APPENDIX B: MAX AND MIN FOR TOWERS

Deethanizer Normal + 5 Normal + -28 °C Normal + 5 Reduce approach Temp of feed or

Tower Top Section Tower Bottom Section

C3 Stripper Normal + Temp at max Same as C3 Normal + Reduce approach Same as C3

Note 2. "Design for dry-out conditions."

Note 3. "Special instrumentation required for depressuring to assure minimum temperature."

Max. Operating Pressure Max. Operating Temperature, °C Min. Operating Temperature, °C

PSA Unit Specify design pressure Specify design temperature By Vendor

7.4 APPENDIX D. VACUUM PROTECTION

Full Vacuum Half Vacuum @ °C No Vacuum

Naphtha and Gas Oil Feed Tanks Note 2.

E/P Feed/Flash Drums X

CG 1st Stg Suct X @ Oper Temp

CG 2nd Stg Suct X

CG 3rd Stg Suct X

CG 4th Stg Suct X

CG 4th Stg. Disc X

MEA Flash Drum X

MEA Surge Drum X

Wash Solvent Settler I X

Wash Solvent Settler II X

MEA Stripper Reflux Drum X Note 1. X @ 100 oC

Wash Solvent Reflux Drum X @ 100 oC

Spent Caustic Deoiling Drum X

Spent Caustic Degassing Drum X

HP Deprop Reflux Drum X

LP Deprop Reflux Drum X

Demeth Feed Drums X

Demethanizer Bottoms Flash Pot X

Methanator Effluent Separator X

Deethanizer Reflux Drum X

Green Oil Tower /KO Drum X

C3 Rectifier Reflux Drum X

Debutanizer Reflux Drum X

Gasoline Fractionator Reflux Drum X

C2R 1st Stage Suction X Note 1.

C2R 2nd Stg Suct X

C2R 3rd Stg Suct X