Gas permeation is based on the mass transfer principles of gas diffusion through a permeable membrane. In its most basic form, a membrane separation system consists of a vessel divided by a single flat membrane into a high- and a low-pressure section. Feed entering the high-pressure side selectively loses the fast-permeating components to the low-pressure… Read More »
The Ryan-Holmes distillation process uses cryogenic distillation to remove acid gases from a gas stream. This process is applied to remove CO2 for LPG separation or where it is desired to produce CO2 at high pressure for reservoir injection.
Sour gas sweetening may also be carried out continuously in the flowline by continuous injection of H2S scavengers, such as amine-aldehyde condensates. Contact time between the scavenger and the sour gas is the most critical factor in the design of the scavenger treatment process. Contact times shorter than 30 sec can be accommodated with faster… Read More »