Course Objectives:

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

1. Fundamentals of Gas Dehydration

• Understand the importance of gas dehydration in natural gas processing and transportation.
• Explain the effects of water vapor in gas streams, including hydrate formation, pipeline corrosion, and process inefficiencies.
• Define key process parameters, including dew point, water content, and gas composition.

2. Types of Gas Dehydration Methods and Selection Criteria

• Compare different dehydration techniques and their applications:
• Absorption Method (Glycol Dehydration)
• TEG (Triethylene Glycol) vs. DEG (Diethylene Glycol) vs. MEG (Monoethylene Glycol)
• Adsorption Method (Solid Desiccant Dehydration)
• Molecular sieves, silica gel, activated alumina
• Membrane Dehydration
• Selective water vapor permeation
• Refrigeration-Based Dehydration
• Low-temperature separation and hydrate suppression
• Select the appropriate dehydration technology based on gas composition, flow rate, and environmental considerations.

3. Gas Dehydration System Design and Key Components

• Glycol Dehydration System:
• Gas/glycol contactor tower design
• Glycol regeneration system (reboiler, heat exchangers, flash separators)
• Filtration and foaming control strategies
• Solid Desiccant Dehydration System:
• Adsorber tower design and switching cycles
• Regeneration process for molecular sieves
• Desiccant bed selection based on gas specifications
• Membrane and Refrigeration Systems:
• Membrane material selection and process limitations
• Cold box and Joule-Thomson (JT) valve dehydration process

4. Process Optimization and Performance Enhancement

• Identify key operating parameters affecting dehydration efficiency.
• Implement energy-saving measures and heat integration strategies.
• Optimize glycol circulation rates, regenerator temperatures, and contactor pressures.
• Explore automation and real-time monitoring techniques for process optimization.

5. Environmental, Safety, and Regulatory Compliance

• Identify safety risks in gas dehydration, including glycol losses, H₂S contamination, and VOC emissions.
• Apply industry best practices for fire and explosion safety in glycol dehydration units.
• Understand environmental regulations for VOC emissions and BTEX (Benzene, Toluene, Ethylbenzene, Xylene) removal.
• Explore waste management strategies for spent desiccants and contaminated glycol.

6. Troubleshooting and Case Studies

• Study real-world gas dehydration system failures and troubleshooting methodologies.
• Develop systematic problem-solving approaches for issues like foaming, glycol degradation, and inefficient dehydration.
• Apply reliability-centered maintenance strategies to ensure continuous and efficient operations.

Target Audience

This course is designed for professionals involved in gas processing, natural gas transportation, and industrial gas treatment, including:

1. Engineers & Technical Personnel

• Process Engineers
• Mechanical Engineers
• Chemical Engineers
• Instrumentation & Control Engineers

2. Operations & Maintenance Teams

• Gas Dehydration Unit Operators
• Maintenance Engineers
• Reliability Engineers