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Amine Gas Sweetening

and Sulphur Recovery
Chemistry and Troubleshooting of Acid Gas Removal Processes

23 - 27 February 2020
25 - 29 October 2020
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

02-JAN-20

An ISO 9001:2015 Certified Company

Amine Gas Sweetening
and Sulphur Recovery COURSE SCHEDULE:
23 - 27 February 2020
25 - 29 October 2020
Chemistry and Troubleshooting of Acid Gas Removal Processes
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Why Choose this Training Course?

The removal of acidic components (primarily H2S and CO2) from hydrocarbon streams What are the Goals?
can be broadly categorized as those depending on chemical reaction, or adsorption.
Processes employing each of these techniques are described. The principle process By the end of this AZTech training
stream is the removal of the acid gases by counter flowing contact with an amine course, participants will be able to:
solution, commonly known as Amine Gas Sweetening. The acidic components
removed are termed acid gas streams (containing H2S,) and may be flared, • Demonstrate an understanding
incinerated, or converted to elemental Sulphur in a Sulphur Recovery Unit. Various of Amine sweetening and Sulphur
Sulphur Recovery processes (primarily The Modified Claus Process) are discussed. Recovery technologies
• Grasp an explanation of the key
A significant fraction of the natural gas produced today contains acid gases--primarily features of gas treating
hydrogen sulfide (H2S) and carbon dioxide (CO2) in sufficiently high concentrations as • Discuss the thermodynamics of
to be considered subquality. These contaminants must be removed for the gas to gas processing
be safely and economically utilised. The Amine Gas Sweetening & Sulphur Recovery • Identify the main process steps
course is designed for delegates as a single source of information on: • Evaluate, monitor, and
troubleshoot gas treating
1. The identity and characteristics of the waste streams produced by the major gas operations
sweetening and sulfur recovery processes;
2. The possible effects of process chemistry and the nature of the gas being treated
Who is this Training
on waste characteristics;
Course for?
3. Currently available options for waste stream disposition; and
4. The effects of environmental regulations, both current and foreseeable, on waste
The course is specifically designed to
stream disposition.
be of substantial benefit to personnel
within the Oil and Gas Industries such
This AZTech training course will feature:
as:

• Understanding of Amine Gas Processing Units’ operating and maintenance

• Technologists
techniques
• Mechanical Engineers
• Familiarization of Sulphur Recovery process operating, and design,
• Inspection Engineers
considerations
• Maintenance or Project Engineers
• Understand common operational problems and their troubleshooting
• Operations Personnel
• Ability to put in place measures to maximize efficient operation
• Improve process optimization techniques
It is designed for both technical and
• Interface with other gas processing units
non-technical personnel as well as
operational staff at professional level
employed in refineries, petrochemical,
How will this Training Course be Presented? and oil and gas process industries.

This AZTech training course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques
It will serve as an introduction to acid
to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information
gas removal and Sulphur recovery
presented. Amine Gas Sweetening and Sulphur Recovery is a hands-on, stimulating
technology for those who are
learning experience. The training course will be highly interactive, with opportunities
unfamiliar with the subject and will
to advance your opinions and ideas. Participation is encouraged in a supportive
also assist those who need the ability
environment.
to progress to a detailed knowledge of
the gas processing technologies.
To ensure the concepts introduced during the training course are understood, they will
be reinforced through a mix of learning methods, including lecture style presentation,
open discussion, case studies, simulations and group work.

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THE COURSE
CONTENT
DAY 01: DAY 04:
Introduction to Natural Gas Sulphur Recovery I
• Statistical review of petroleum consumption and supply • “Claus” Sulphur recovery chemistry and thermodynamics –
• LNG / NGL production and processing A question of equilibrium
• Commercial and Unconventional Gases • Claus Process - Considerations and Modifications
• Associated / Non-associated Gas • The EUROCLAUS Concept
• Types of Contaminants and Gas specifications • Process Considerations & Instrumentation
• Environmental and Safety Considerations • Mechanical Considerations
• Case Study: Carbon capture and storage • Claus Process Calculations and Exercises

DAY 02:
Gas Sweetening DAY 05:
Sulphur Recovery II
• Gas contaminants and commercial processing alternatives
• Chemistry of Amine Gas Sweetening • Tail Gas Handling
• Physical Solvents and • SCOT and Incineration
• Membrane Processes • Sulfur Product Specifications, Storage and Handling
• Guide to selection of gas Sweetening Processes • Safety and Environmental Considerations
• Mechanical Filters • Troubleshooting: what can go wrong
• Case study: Troubleshooting filtration systems • Course review and evaluation

DAY 03:
System Design & Troubleshooting
• Process Flow and process description THE CERTIFICATE:
• Design Criteria Guidelines for Amine Systems:
• General Considerations for Amine Processes AZTech Certificate of Completion for delegates who
• Materials selection and construction attend and complete the training course
• General Operating Problems and troubleshooting
• Solution degradation & amine losses
• Foaming
• Heat Stable salts
• Corrosion
• Data collection key to successful troubleshooting

Amine Gas Sweetening and Sulphur Recovery

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An ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 29990:2010
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Amine Gas Sweetening

Registration Fee. A reduced corporate rate and
a limited number of rooms are available for
attendees wishing to stay at the hotel venue.

and Sulphur Recovery

Please make your request for accommodation
at least 3 weeks prior to the commencement
of the course.
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