[#NaturalGas] HySWEET™ is our hybrid process for the simultaneous removal of #mercaptans and acid gases from natural gas. ✅ The removal of these component is necessary for the liquefaction of sweet gas, and is also required to meet pipeline transportation specifications. 💡 Developed by TotalEnergies and commercialized by Axens, HySWEET™ maximizes the removal of mercaptans along with the absorption of the acidic species. At the same time, it has lower #hydrocarbon co-absorption, which can be an issue with other hybrid solvents that can be potentially harmful for the downstream #SulfurRecovery unit treating the recovered acid gas stream. An additional benefit of this hybrid formulation is the reduced regeneration duty, which decreases both operating expenses (OPEX) and carbon footprint. 📖 More about HySWEET™: https://lnkd.in/eAQZE9nG
I had the chance through my internship to work on HySWEET by validating experimental data from LA-15 pilot through TotalEnergies internal tool PPS. Wishing a golden route for HySWEET !!
Thank you Karen for sharing! Axen's LinkedIn has really kicked in and is making an impression!
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3wThank you, Alessio, for sharing insights on the Axens HySWEET™ process. Your post provides an excellent opportunity to emphasize the critical importance of proper design for the equipment classified as separators. In the HySWEET™ process, while the HYSWEET Absorber and Regenerator are indeed central components, the performance of ancillary equipment such as the Flash Drum, KO Drum, and Reflux Drum is equally vital. Their optimal functioning is essential to ensure the overall efficiency of the Absorber and Regenerator. Unfortunately, the design of these drums is often overlooked, mistakenly considered secondary, leading to bottlenecks that can reduce plant capacity or compromise product purity. These issues often necessitate costly debottlenecking interventions. To avoid such scenarios, it is crucial to start with the best design practices, leveraging advanced tools like MySep software for rigorous separation modeling. And, if debottlenecking becomes necessary, engaging experts with extensive experience in the field is imperative to prevent exacerbating the problem.