Purification Solutions

Engineered technologies for removing hydrogen sulfide (H

2
S),
mercury (Hg) and other contaminants from gases and liquids
Many upstream and downstream gas
production and storage operations, as well
as environmental and water treatment sites,
generate unacceptable concentrations of
H
2
S, Hg and other contaminants that
must be removed from their processes.
M-I SWACO has developed a range of safe
solutions for effectively eliminating these
impurities. Our SULFATREAT

technologies
are the worlds top rated H
2
S scavengers.
M-I SWACO is a world class provider of
purification solutions. Our SULFATREAT
and SELECT

technologies include industry-

leading scavengers and customized
treatment systems to process large
volumes of contaminated gas.
Specially formulated scavengers are
designed to selectively remove impurities
in either dry or water-saturated gaseous
streams. Mobile units provide flexibility to
expedite the removal process for smaller
operations or those in remote locations.
Purification Solutions: A range of well-
established technologies for removing
contaminants from gases and liquids
Protecting your operations with
customized treatment solutions
Features

Customized purification systems

Wide range of scavengers
providing optimized solutions

Single or lead/lag vessel
configurations

Mobile removal units

Integrated solutions for removing
multiple contaminants

Highly qualified, experienced and
trained support network
Benefits

Cost-effective large-volume
purification

Stable, reacted products
simple to handle

Established disposal and
recycling options

Minimized environmental risks

Adaptable to variable
process conditions

Ability to set up and remove
contaminants at any location

Economical capital
expense requirements

Simple, reliable and predictable
operation requiring minimal
operator attention
M-I SWACO Purification Solutions is an
industry-recognized provider of specialized
solutions for removing hydrogen sulfide
(H
2
S), mercury (Hg) and other contaminants
from gas and liquid streams for operators in
the global energy, environmental, and water
treatment markets. Almost every business
day, a new M-I SWACO purification system
is installed somewhere in the world.
SULFATREAT and SELECT are specially-
formulated metal oxide products that
utilize fixed bed technology for treating
dry and water-saturated gas streams and
light liquid hydrocarbons. The products
are safe in both their initial and ready-
for-disposal forms. Disposal and metal
recovery routes are well established.
Based on iron oxide chemistry,
SULFATREAT products require the gas
stream to be water saturated for effective
H
2
S removal. SELECT products, based on
mixed metal oxides, will work in both
dry and water-saturated gas applications.
SELECT products will also remove Hg
and other trace contaminants such
as COS and mercaptans. Purification
product selection is based on process
conditions and operational parameters
specified by the customer.
A key feature of the fixed bed process
includes product consumption dependent
only upon the amount of contaminant
that passes through the bed. This feature
economically matches purification with
variations in system flow conditions
and outlet specifications, regardless of
total volume or other common stream
components. Treatment options include
single-vessel systems that require
minimal capital investment, lead/lag
configurations that allow more efficient
use of the media, and mobile units.
Customer service is a top priority.
All products, systems and specialized
equipment are backed by a comprehensive
technical and engineering support
network, as well as experienced
field personnel trained to deliver fast,
effective and safe onsite services.
SULFATREAT and SELECT products
are used in fixed bed processes.
Gas or vapor moves through the bed
in a down-flow design.
Contaminants
chemically
react with
the product,
forming
a stable
by-product.
The flexibility
of the treatment
process allows the
system to adapt to
changes in operating
conditions or
tighter regulations,
often without
additional capital
equipment or system
retrofitting. Process
features include predictable pressure
drops, long bed life, easy and safe
handling, and simple, reliable operation.
Purification system designs can be
customized to specific site requirements,
taking into consideration variables such
as inlet gas flow, operating pressure,
desired pressure drop, and the days-to-
outlet-specification. Highly predictable
low pressure drops allow for a wide range
of reliable applications and equipment
configurations. The purification vessel
can be obtained from a variety of sources
engineered to treatment specifications.
Properly designed and constructed,
M-I SWACO purification systems
can remain fully functional
for 20 years or longer.
Site facilities should include appropriate
interconnecting piping to and from
the vessel. Insulation of the piping and
vessel may be required, depending
upon anticipated atmospheric cooling
in conjunction with upstream liquid
separation. Optional equipment
may include a water-spray system
to saturate the inlet gas.
Quality assured
All M-I SWACO Purification Solutions
products are formulated to stringent
quality specifications. A unique software
model is developed for each application.
An Estimated Performance Sheet (EPS)
specifies the system design, individual
process conditions, and critical operating
and performance features such as run
time, anticipated pressure drop and
treatment cost. Highly trained technical
sales, quality assurance representatives
and experienced field personnel support
the application through every step of
the design, build and setup processes to
ensure a successful treatment solution.
M-I SWACO consistently meets customer
expectations for more than a thousand
applications on stream at any time.
Flexible treatment solutions
Proven success: SULFATREAT technology
helps remove H
2
S from CO
2
off-gas stream
The Situation
A major refining company was building the
worlds largest renewable diesel plant.
The design utilized SULFATREAT products
for the primary removal of trace amounts
of H
2
S from a carbon dioxide (CO
2
) off-gas
stream. Late in the project, during a HAZOP,
it was identified that a surge event
occurred during planned maintenance
activities on a critical piece of equipment.
During the maintenance period it was
determined the sulfur load increased
significantly, rendering invalid the original
design of the H
2
S removal system.
The Solution
M-I SWACO evaluated process conditions
surrounding the surge event and
examined various system media options.
It was clear that an integrated media
configuration provided a cost-effective,
secure, flexible and practical means of
removing H
2
S from the off-gas, while
providing maximum system protection
during surge conditions. Bulk removal was
provided by the SULFATREAT 410 CHP

product in the lead bed. Use of SELECT HP

in the lag and polishing reactors ensured
that plant reliability was not compromised.
The Result
The reactors were loaded with the
on-site support of M-I SWACO.
With the system successfully
commissioned, regular contact has
been maintained and technical support
continuously provided to ensure
optimal system performance.
Single vessel
The most basic system design includes a
single vessel in which the inlet contaminant
concentration at the beginning of bed life is
reduced to non-detectable levels at the
outlet. Over time, the outlet contaminant
concentration gradually increases to a
specified level that indicates the need for
replacement. Temporary bypass of the
vessel or interruption of gas flow is briefly
necessary to replace the reactant media.
Lead/lag vessels
This system configuration provides
the greatest operating flexibility,
including configuration for continuous
operation. It allows for full utilization of
the media, improving overall removal
efficiency by as much as 20%.
Two vessels are arranged in series, flowing
gas through the first bed into the second.
The lead vessel acts as the working unit
to remove all contaminant at the beginning
of a treatment period, with the outlet
contaminant concentration increasing
over time.
The gas can flow to the second or lag
vessel for further decontamination, or
polishing. The operation of the lead bed
is similar to the single-vessel arrangement.
The second vessel can be placed in
operation at start up, or it can be used to
polish any contaminant remaining in the
gas from the lead vessel when the level
of contamination in the outlet stream
reaches the maximum specification.
Once the lead vessel inlet and outlet
concentration are equal, the media
is considered spent or exhausted.
Gas flow is directed to the second vessel,
while the spent material is removed from
the lead unit. The second vessel becomes
the lead or working unit with the new
media bed (in the former lead vessel)
now operating as the lag or polishing
unit - all without gas-flow interruption.
The lead/lag arrangement allows
more efficient use of the media
with no interruption in unit service
and greater process reliability.
Mobile units
The patented MOBILE SCRUBBER

unit
provides a solution for applications
that only require periodic attention.
The unit is designed for locations where
the required service and environment
prohibit any contaminant from being
emitted into the atmosphere, including:

Servicing 400 bbl tanks

Venting manholes

Plant turnaround

Gas flaring well testing
Put Purification Solutions
to work for you
To learn more about how M-I SWACO
Purification Solutions can solve your
gas and liquid treatment challenges,
please contact your local M-I SWACO
representative.
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