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Another insightful discussion on the effect of heavy hydrocarbons in syngas manufacturing. Sharing from experience, changing composition of natural gas is a serious emergency at Ammonia plant and it takes a lot of effort to manage the change and normalize the plant.

Let's discuss what happens when you get heavies coming into your #Syngas plant with Taylor Archer! What are some things to look at if this happens to you? 1) Monitor the dP in your zinc oxide (ZnO) bed as well as sulfur in / out. a. Heavies can crack in the feed gas coil resulting in carbon laydown on your ZnO bed which could be seen by an increased dP b. With heavies sometimes come sulfur which means you're using up more of your ZnO bed which would mean a shorter lifetime and earlier breakthrough than originally planned. 2) Monitor your primary reformer or #SMR (steam methane reformer). a. With heavies could come cracking and carbon laydown which block active catalyst sites. This is of particular concern for plants without a pre-reformer and/or who run a S/G ratio on the lower end of the spectrum. b. You might visually see this as similar to sulfur poisoning - 30-40% down the tubes your catalyst can't complete the reformer reaction (active sites are blocked) and could see hot spots or hot bands. 3) Operationally, you can increase the S/G ratio to minimize the effects and catalyze the removal of some of the carbon. 4) Also consider an alkali promoted catalyst layer on the top 40% or so of your SMR as insurance to help defer or minimize the effects of carbon laydown. 5) If the effects are severe enough, you can consider a steam-air regeneration procedure to remove the carbon and help restore the SMR catalyst activity. Huge thank you to Taylor for sharing his knowledge (not just in this video but pretty much almost every day. :-)) #Clariant #catalyst #ammonia #methanol #hydrogen #neverstoplearning

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High concentrations of sulfides Near-zero emission requirements or variable concentrations Expectation on low operating cost and a self-sustaining operation with minimal interference or maintenance At ANIEC, we embrace such challenges. We offer design and engineering expertise to analyze and tailor a complete solution, often incorporating all our cumulative experience and systems offering from across our portfolio of brands. An engineered solution may involve applying a combination of oxidation, adsorption and catalytic treatment to achieve all the above-listed requirements above or more.   #sulfurremove #desulfurization #H2Sscrubber #acidgas  #H2Spurifier #H2Sscavenger #H2Sadsorbent #FlueGasDesulfurization #cokeovengas

High concentrations of sulfides Near-zero emission requirements or variable concentrations Expectation on low operating cost and a self-sustaining operation with minimal interference or maintenance At ANIEC, we embrace such challenges. We offer design and engineering expertise to analyze and tailor a complete solution, often incorporating all our cumulative experience and systems offering from across our portfolio of brands. An engineered solution may involve applying a combination of oxidation, adsorption and catalytic treatment to achieve all the above-listed requirements above or more.   #sulfurremove #desulfurization #H2Sscrubber #acidgas  #H2Spurifier #H2Sscavenger #H2Sadsorbent #FlueGasDesulfurization #cokeovengas

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The Modified Claus Process converts hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) into elemental sulfur using indirect oxidation with sulfur dioxide (SO₂). First, the acid gas entering the Sulfur Recovery Unit (SRU) is partially combusted to convert one-third of the H₂S into SO₂. This gas mixture, now containing H₂S and SO₂, reacts to form sulfur and water. To drive the reaction forward, sulfur is removed by cooling and condensing it, leveraging Le Chatelier’s principle: Removing the product shifts equilibrium toward sulfur formation. This process is typically repeated 1–3 times in series. Achieving equilibrium at lower temperatures requires a catalyst, making Claus catalytic converters, which house these catalyst beds, essential for efficient sulfur recovery. For more information on Claus converters and catalyst deactivation, read this article by Optimized Gas Treating, Inc. #SulphurPro

Chlorine occurs naturally but not in its elemental (gas) form (Cl2). It is industrially produced from three raw materials; salt, water and electricity. Read more at https://lnkd.in/enrYiQV8  #ChlorAlkali #electrochemistry #salt #causticsoda #hydrogen #chlorine

The Silent Killer H₂S: From Hazard to Value In The previous post, we explored the dangers of hydrogen sulfide (H₂S)—the silent killer lurking in refinery streams. Now, let’s shift focus to the solutions: how to remove H₂S effectively and, even better, turn it into a valuable product. Refineries commonly use three methods to tackle H₂S: 1. Amine Absorption 2. Wash Water Systems 3. Physical Solvents Today, we’ll dive into the most widely used method: Amine Absorption .. But How it works ? Amine absorption uses a specialized type of amine, such as methyldiethanolamine (MDEA), to capture H₂S (and sometimes NH₃) from sour gas. The process takes place in an absorber column, where: • Sour gas enters from the bottom, carrying H₂S. • Lean amine flows in from the top of the column. • As the two streams pass each other, the amine selectively absorbs H₂S, leaving sweetened gas to exit at the top. • The amine, now rich with H₂S, flows out from the bottom as rich amine. But how could it be controllable ? To increase the contact time between the sour gas and the amine, trays are installed in the absorber column. These trays create turbulence and maximize interaction between the streams, ensuring efficient H₂S removal. Critical variables to monitor during this process include: 1. Temperature Difference (∆T): The amine temperature must be at least 3°C higher than the sour gas entering the absorber, This prevents condensation and maintains optimal absorption efficiency. 2. Absorber Overhead Pressure: Maintaining the correct pressure ensures the gas and liquid phases interact effectively, further improving H₂S removal. What Comes Next? Once the amine becomes rich in H₂S, it needs to be regenerated to continue the cycle. But here’s the key question: How do we regenerate the amine and handle the removed H₂S? Stay tuned for the next post, where we’ll explore the regeneration process and how H₂S is converted into a valuable byproduct like elemental sulfur. Let’s transform challenges into opportunities—because in refining, even hazards like H₂S can lead to innovation. #ARU #H2S #Refinery #Short_Tips #Oil_And_Gas #SRU

a full description of acid gas removal unit in natural gas processing (using an amine solution (MDEA))