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OPERATING MANUAL VOLUME I, SECTION 2-1:
UNIT 12 AGRU & aMDEA STORAGE
DOCUMENT NO: PP-AAA-PP1-102
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NEW LNG TRAIN SKIKDA PROJECT DOCUMENT NO.
SKIKDA, ALGERIA PP-AAA-PP1-102
OPERATING MANUAL VOLUME I, SECTION 2-1: REVISION 5
AGRU & aMDEA STORAGE 16-November-13
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION................................................................................................... 3
2.0 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ...................................................................................... 5
2.1 Acid Gas Absorber............................................................................................................5
2.2 Amine Regeneration .........................................................................................................5
2.3 Solvent Storage Facilities .................................................................................................7
3.0 OPERATIONS....................................................................................................... 9
3.1 Normal Running ................................................................................................................9
3.1.1 Feed Gas Flow ...............................................................................................................9
3.1.2 Amine Circulation Rate...................................................................................................9
3.1.3 System Inventory..........................................................................................................10
3.1.4 Skimming Operations ...................................................................................................10
3.1.5 Foaming........................................................................................................................10
3.2 Typical Operating Parameters ........................................................................................11
3.3 Temporary Operation......................................................................................................14
3.3.1 High CO2 versus Low CO2 ...........................................................................................14
3.3.2 Air Coolers and Condensers ........................................................................................14
3.3.3 Activated Carbon Filter to Absorber or Storage ...........................................................14
3.3.4 Feed Gas Compressor Offline......................................................................................14
4.0 START-UP .......................................................................................................... 15
4.1 Prior to Start-up...............................................................................................................15
4.2 AGRU Section Start-up...................................................................................................15
5.0 SHUTDOWN ....................................................................................................... 18
5.1 Normal Shutdown ...........................................................................................................18
5.2 Process Upsets and Production Loss.............................................................................19
6.0 SAFETY/EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN................................................................ 20
6.1 Safety Critical Shutdown Systems..................................................................................20
6.1.1 I-1200 – Acid Gas Removal, Unit 12 ESD ...................................................................20
6.1.2 I-1210 – 12-MD21 Vapor Breakthrough Protection......................................................20
6.1.3 I-1220 – 12-MD22 Low Level Trip................................................................................20
6.1.4 I-1230 – 12-MD39 Low Level Trip................................................................................20
6.1.5 I-1250 – 12-MJ22A/B/C Lean Solvent Booster Pump Protection ................................20
6.1.6 I-1251 – 12-MJ21A Lean Solvent Pump Protection.....................................................20
6.1.7 I-1252 – 12-MJ21B Lean Solvent Pump Protection.....................................................20
6.1.8 I-1253 – 12-MJ21C Lean Solvent Pump Protection.....................................................20
6.1.9 I-1255 – 12-MD21 Solvent Backflow Protection...........................................................21
6.1.10 I-1275 – 12-ML21-MJ01 Anti-Foam Pump Protection .................................................21
6.1.11 I-1391 – Depressure 13-MC01 Dryer Pre-Cooler Area................................................21
6.2 Pressure Safety Valve Summary....................................................................................21
6.3 Fire Protection Equipment ..............................................................................................22
7.0 ATTACHMENTS ................................................................................................. 24
7.1 Attachment I: Equipment List ..........................................................................................25
7.2 Attachment II: Utility Consumption.................................................................................27
7.3 Attachment III: AGRU Solvent Flowrate Calculator .......................................................27
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
This operating manual pertains to the Unit 12 Acid Gas Removal (AGRU) facilities as
shown on Process Flow Diagrams PR-12-PR32-024, 025 and 026 and P&ID’s
PR-12-SYPI-021 through 030A and PR-12-SYPI-034.
This operating manual also pertains to the Unit 02 aMDEA Solvent Storage facilities
as shown on Process Flow Diagram PR-02-PR32-021 and P&ID’s PR-02-SYPI-021
and 022.
The Acid Gas Absorber, 12-MD21, is located downstream of the Feed Gas
Compression Unit 01 and upstream of the Dehydration Unit 13.
The purpose of this AGR Unit is to remove carbon dioxide gas (CO2) from the feed
gas stream leaving Unit 01 Feed Gas Compressor Aftercooler, 01-MC01. This Unit
reduces the CO2 levels to less than 50 ppmv to prevent freezing out in the
downstream Liquefaction Unit 15. Activated Methyl DiEthanol Amine (aMDEA) is
used to absorb the acid gases in the packed section of the absorber and then
regenerated by driving the gases off in the regenerator column.
The regeneration facilities for the acid gas removal unit process the rich amine
leaving the absorber bottoms by flashing the rich amine to low pressure in the HP
Flash Column, 12-MD22, and reboiling any remaining acid gas from the amine in the
regenerator column, 12-MD27.
The CO2 and trace hydrocarbon vapors leaving the AGRU regenerator are sent to
the Thermal Oxidizer in Unit 65 where the hydrocarbons are burned off and non-
flammable vapor is discharged to the atmosphere.
The storage facilities for the aMDEA consist of two storage tanks and associated
pumps. The smaller tank, 02-MF22, holds the concentrated aMDEA as purchased
and the larger tank, 02-MF21, holds the diluted 40 wt% aMDEA used in the process
equipment.
Refer to the sketch on the next page to locate the gas flow through the absorber and
the lean/rich amine liquid flow loop through the absorber and regenerator.
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2.0 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

2.1 Acid Gas Absorber
The Acid Gas Removal Unit uses the activated MDEA Process (aMDEA) licensed
from BASF to absorb acid gases. The unit treats all of the feed gas from Unit 01.
The Acid Gas Absorber, 12-MD21, is designed to remove carbon dioxide from the
feed gas by chemical absorption into a lean solvent. An aqueous solution of activated
methyl-diethanol-amine (aMDEA) is fed, under flow control of 12-FIC-1117, to the top
of the column by the Lean Solvent Pumps, 12-MJ21-A/B/C. It then flows down
through random packing (arranged as 4 x 6m deep beds, with intermediate liquid
redistributors) where it is contacted with the incoming feed gas which enters the
column below the packed beds and flows upwards through each bed. Treated gas
leaves the top of the absorber and is fed forward to the Dehydration Unit. The Acid
Gas Absorber Overhead Cooler, 12-MC35, is provided for the AGRU design case of
2.0 mole % CO2 in the feed gas, which requires supplemental cooling due to the heat
of absorption. Condensed water and any amine carry-over is recovered in the
Dehydration Unit and returned to the Solvent Regenerator Reflux Drum, 12-MD39,
via the Dryer Water Flash Drum, 13-MD09.
2.2 Amine Regeneration
1. HP Flash Column
Rich amine solvent, laden with CO2, leaves the bottom of the absorber and flows
under flow control (12-FIC-1015 reset by absorber liquid level 12-LIC-1012) to the HP
Flash Column, 12-MD22. This column contains a single bed of random packing. The
rich amine is introduced above the packed bed. Rich amine containing the CO2 which
has not flashed off, flows down through the packing.
The overhead vapors containing mainly hydrocarbon from the flash column are fed
by pressure control to the Low Pressure Fuel Gas Knockout Drum, 58-MD02, for use
in the Hot Oil Furnace, 58-MB01.
The rich amine leaves the bottom of the flash column under flow control through the
Lean/Rich Solvent Exchanger, 12-MC22-A/B/C, and into the Solvent Regenerator,
12-MD27. The exchanger consists of 3 x 50% plate and frame units. Two operating
and one stand-by. The rich solvent is heated to approximately 124°C by the lean
solvent leaving the regenerator. The flow control valve is located downstream of the
exchanger to minimize vaporization (flashing) occurring at the exchanger outlet going
to the control valve prior to feeding into the regenerator.
2. Solvent Regenerator
The Solvent Regenerator, 12-MD27, contains 2 beds of random packing and is
designed to strip the acid gases out of the rich amine solution thus producing a lean
solution which can be cooled and fed back to the absorber. The rich solvent is fed to
the top of the regenerator above the packed beds and flows downward contacting
with hot stripping vapor (mainly steam) flowing upwards. The packing increases the
surface area available for contact between vapor and rich amine liquid for increased
efficiency in removing the CO2.
The energy input to the column is from the Solvent Regenerator Reboilers, 12-MC23-
A/B, which use hot oil from Unit 18 to heat the liquid flowing from the column. The
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reboilers are arranged as two 50% units and are shell and tube, kettle type
exchangers.
The regenerator column is arranged with a total liquid draw-off pan below the packed
beds to direct the liquid to the reboilers. The reboilers are located so that they are
symmetric to the column. A weir plate in each of the reboiler shells ensures that the
tubes are flooded, but with sufficient vapor space to allow vapor (steam) to flow from
the reboilers back into the column. The vapor enters the column below the draw-off
pan, rises through chimneys and up through the packed beds. Liquid overflowing the
weir flows by gravity from the bottom of the reboiler shells back to the bottom section
of the regenerator column.
The vapor leaving the top of the regenerator columns is condensed in the air cooler
Solvent Regenerator Condenser, 12-MC34. The condensate flows to the Solvent
Regenerator Reflux Drum, 12-MD39, where the liquid and vapor are separated. The
uncondensed vapors are sent, under pressure control, to the Thermal Oxidizer in
order to reduce the concentration of volatile organic carbon (VOC) in the vented gas
to below 150 mg/Nm3. The condensed fluid from the reflux drum, mainly water, is
pumped back as reflux to the regenerator by the Solvent Regenerator Reflux Pumps,
12-MJ33/A.
The hot lean amine leaves the bottom of the Solvent Regenerator and is pumped by
the Lean Solvent Booster Pumps, 12-MJ22-A/B/C, through the Lean/Rich Solvent
Exchanger, 12-MC22-A/B/C. Here the lean amine is cooled by cross exchange with
the incoming rich amine feed. This lean amine stream is cooled further in the Lean
Solvent Air Cooler, 12-MC21, before being sent to the high pressure Lean Solvent
Pumps, 12-MJ21-A/B/C. This stream is on flow control. No temperature control takes
place at the Lean/Rich Solvent Exchanger, since both lean and rich amine streams
are flow controlled and hence the temperatures of the streams find their own
equilibrium. The temperature downstream of the Lean Solvent Air Cooler is controlled
by means of a bypass around the exchanger. The temperature is set so that the lean
amine feed to the absorber is slightly above the feed gas temperature to the
absorber. This is to minimize the risk of condensing hydrocarbons out of the feed gas
when it contacts the lean amine. Hydrocarbons in the amine circuit can cause
foaming and can sometimes cause fouling in heat exchangers.
3. Activated Carbon Filter
Impurities other than hydrocarbons can also cause foaming in the amine circuit. In
order to minimize impurities buildup, approximately 10% of the total flow downstream
of the Lean Solvent Cooler is routed (by automatic flow control) through the Lean
Solvent Prefilter, 12-ML33-MD01, the Activated Carbon Filter, 12-ML33-MD02, and
the Lean Solvent Post-Filter, 12-ML33-MD03, back to the suction of lean solvent
pump, 12-MJ21-A/B/C.
The discharge of the post filter, 12-ML33-MD03, can also be routed back to the 40%
storage tank, 02-MF21. When operated in this mode, the solvent is returned under
level control to the Solvent Regenerator by 02-MJ21. This amine from storage is
approximately 40°C and enters the regenerator bottoms section (129°C).
4. Antifoam Injection
Additional measures to counteract foaming are provided by the Antifoam Injection
Package, 12-ML21. This can be used to dose small amounts of antifoam agent into
the amine circuit, either continuously or in a batch dosing arrangement. The antifoam
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can be injected downstream of the Lean Solvent Cooler or into the rich solvent
upstream of the Lean/Rich Solvent Exchanger. The antifoam is silicone based and
forms an emulsion with the amine solvent. Passing through the filter package, 12-
ML33, and pumps breaks up this emulsion and reduces the effectiveness of the
antifoam. The antifoam should be regularly injected to maintain the emulsion and
prevent foaming. The concentration of antifoam should be 50 ppm (wt%), however
the concentration cannot be directly measured. The AGRU has approximately 400 m3
of solvent circulating, so 20 L of antifoam will be required for the initial charge. 10 L
per day will need to be injected to maintain the emulsion.
The concentration of MDEA and activators in the lean amine solution is monitored by
regular sampling and testing. The desired concentration of 40% w/w AMDEA/Water
is maintained by adding demineralized water to the Solvent Regenerator Reflux
Drum, 12-MD39, or by adding make-up amine solution at a higher concentration from
Solvent storage tank, 02-MF21. The concentration of AMDEA can also be increased
by more hot oil circulation through the reboilers to vaporize the water content and
water removal from the reflux system until the solvent concentration is achieved.
Periodic make-up of amine solution is required to offset continuous small losses due
to carry-over and larger intermittent losses caused by leaks and spills. Make-up
solution from the Solvent Storage Tank, 02-MF21, is fed to the system by the Solvent
Transfer Pump, 02-MJ21. The Solvent Storage Tank can also accept the full
inventory of solvent pumped to it from the Acid Gas Removal Unit when maintenance
of the facilities is required
5. Solvent Drain Drum
The Solvent Drain Drum, 12-MD30, located in a sump, collects liquid drainage of
solvent from Unit 12 equipment through a closed amine drain system. This drainage
can be from any equipment which requires maintenance, e.g. pumps, filters, level
instruments, etc. Oil skim connections on the Acid Gas Absorber, 12-MD21, HP
Flash Drum, 12-MD22, Solvent Regenerator, 12-MD27, Solvent Regenerator Reflux
Drum, 12-MD39, and Solvent Storage Tank, 02-MF21, also discharge to the Solvent
Drain Drum.
The Solvent Drain Drum is a horizontal vessel, arranged so that any drainage feeds
into the central stilling section. At one end there is an overflow baffle so that
hydrocarbons which collect on top of the solvent in the stilling section can flow over
into an oil collection compartment. At the other end there is an underflow and
overflow baffle arrangement so that solvent free of hydrocarbons can flow into a
solvent collection compartment. Each end compartment contains a pump. The oil
compartment contains the Skim Oil Pump, 12-MJ26, which pumps the oil to the
Warm Flare Drum, 65-MD01, for disposal. The solvent compartment contains the
Solvent Drain Pump, 12-MJ25, which pumps the solvent either back into the amine
circuit or to the Solvent Storage Tank located in the common facilities via the Solvent
Charge Filter, 12-MD28. The Solvent Drain Drum is blanketed with nitrogen to
prevent solvent contact with air that can degrade the solvent.
2.3 Solvent Storage Facilities
The Acid Gas Removal Common Solvent Storage facilities are located remotely from
the AGRU gas processing facilities. There are two storage tanks used for Solvent
Storage. They are used to make up solvent for the process.
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One storage tank, Mixed Solvent Storage Tank, 02-MF22, is used for storage of the
concentrated amine. The solvent is activated MDEA (aMDEA) which is supplied by
BASF. The solvent is delivered as a solution that consists of MDEA, activator, and a
small amount of water (approx. 91% MDEA and 9% water mixture). The premix
solution is delivered in isocontainers and pressured by nitrogen into the Mixed
Solvent Storage Tank, 02-MF22. A nitrogen blanket is provided to protect the solvent
from contact with air. The Mixed Solvent Supply Pump, 02-MJ22, has a capacity of
10 m3/hr. A minimum flow line is provided to protect the pump. Expected losses from
the Acid Gas Removal Unit are between 5 and 10% of premix inventory per year.
The Solvent Storage Tank, 02-MF21, which is the larger tank, is used for storing the
diluted amine used in the process equipment. Demineralized water is used to dilute
the premix solution to give a target composition of 40% w/w amine and 60% w/w
water for the solvent used in the Acid Gas Removal Unit. The Solvent Storage Tank,
02-MF21 is sized to hold the total solvent inventory (400 m3) of the Acid Gas
Removal Unit during shutdown and maintenance periods. Since the solvent will
degrade in the presence of air, a nitrogen blanket is provided to minimize contact
with air. The Solvent Transfer Pump, 02-MJ21, capacity (25 m3/hr) is based on a loop
filling time of 16 hours. A minimum flow line is provided to protect the pump.
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3.0 OPERATIONS
3.1 Normal Running
This section provides a description of the operating parameters for the AGRU &
AMDEA Storage System. Refer to the table in Section 3.2 for a list of typical
operating variables for this system.
3.1.1 Feed Gas Flow
The feed gas flow through the Acid Gas Absorber 12-MD21 is indicated by 12-FI-
1023 but is not controlled directly at this point. The feed gas flow is proportional to
the overall LNG production rate.
The overall LNG production rate is controlled by flow controller 15-FIC-1057 which is
reset by 15-TIC-1056. This 15-FIC-1057 is the flow rate of LNG leaving the Main
Cryogenic Heat Exchanger (MCHE) and travelling through the LNG
expander/generator, 15-MJ02. Control Valve 15-FV-1057B downstream of the LNG
expander/generator controls the LNG production flow rate.
3.1.2 Amine Circulation Rate
The circulation of liquid amine through the absorber/flash drum/regenerator loop is
controlled by 12-FIC-1117. The design case amine circulation rate is 423 t/h of 50%
weight solvent when the feed gas is running 2% CO2 (AGRU section design rate).
When the feed gas is only 0.21% CO2, the amine flow can be reduced to 200 t/h of
40% weight solvent) and still keep the packing surface wetted sufficiently to reduce
the CO2 to less than 50ppm.
Normal amine concentration is designed to be 40% by weight with water. Additional
demin water can be added to the reflux drum to bring the amine concentration down.
Water can be removed from the reflux system to increase the amine concentration.
As the CO2 concentration in the feed gas increases the lean solvent flowrate will also
need to increase to meet the less than 50 ppmv CO2 requirement. However, the lean
solvent will start to erode the carbon steel pipe if the velocity exceed 2 m/s. To
prevent this erosion the maximum lean solvent flowrate is limited to 10,160 t/d. As
the CO2 concentration approaches the 2% CO2 design case the solvent will need to
be concentrated up to 50% by weight to continue producing LNG at the design rate.
During turndown cases, the lean solvent flowrate must be reduced to match the feed
gas rate. If the solvent flowrate exceeds that required by the feed gas flowrate, the
solvent will absorb methane from the feed gas after absorbing all of the CO2. Excess
solvent circulation will be indicated by:
• Higher flowrates from the overhead of the HP Flash Column, 12-MD22
• Higher flowrates and hydrocarbon content in the acid gas vent from the
Solvent Regenerator Reflux Drum, 12-MD39
The solvent circulation rate is also limited to 3290 t/d to prevent channeling in the
Acid Gas Absorber, 12-MD21. While decreasing the solvent circulation rate, carefully
monitor the CO2 analyzer, 13-AT-1008, to ensure the feed gas meets the less than
50 ppmv CO2 requirement. Increase the solvent flowrate as necessary to prevent
CO2 breakthrough.
Refer to Attachment III which correlates the feed gas flowrate to the expected solvent
circulation rate.
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3.1.3 System Inventory

The levels in 12-MD21 Acid Gas Absorber, 12-MD22 HP Flash Column, and the
12-MD27 Solvent Regenerator are controlled during normal operation by level
controllers.
• 12-LIC-1012 controls the level in 12-MD21 Acid Gas Absorber by adjusting
12-FIC-1015 which sets the rich solvent flow from the Absorber to 12-MD22
HP Flash Column.
• 12-LIC-1026 controls the level in 12-MD22 HP Flash Column by adjusting
12-FIC-1028 which sets the rich solvent flow from the HP Flash Column to
12-MD27 Solvent Regenerator.
• 12-LIC-1054 A/B control the level in 12-MD27 Solvent Regenerator on low
level by increasing aMDEA make up from 02-MF21 by adjusting 12-LV-1054.
and adjusting 12-FV-1113 allowing less return flow to 02-MF21.
Demineralized Water can be added to the system at the Solvent Regenerator Reflux
Drum 12-MD39 using 12-FV-1356. Inventory can be lost from the system during filter
changes, oil skimming, pump switching and heat exchanger switching. Makeup
aMDEA can be added as needed from the 40% storage tank, 02-MF21. The solvent
collected in the Solvent Drain Drum 12-MD30 can be transferred to 02-MF21 to avoid
upsetting the operation of the AGRU System.
3.1.4 Skimming Operations
It is important to keep the lean amine temperature in the absorber one or two
degrees warmer than the incoming feed so that the feed gas does not contact a
“cold” surface and condense gasoline and/or other liquid hydrocarbons in the feed.
Liquid hydrocarbons in the absorber will form an interface with the amine/water liquid
phase. If ignored, this can cause serious foaming and aMDEA carryover in the
process equipment. On a regular basis, the absorber bottoms should be skimmed of
any liquid hydrocarbons that may form. The mixture of oil and amine/water skimmed
is collected and then separated in the Solvent Drain Drum 12-MD30. The aMDEA
can be returned to 02-MF21 via the Solvent Charge Filter 12-MD28. Provisions for oil
skimming have also been provided on the HP Flash Column, Regenerator and on
02-MF21.
The chance of condensing hydrocarbons is more likely during the 2% CO2 design
case while using 50% weight solvent. The absorber bottoms should be skimmed
more often while using the higher concentration solvent.
3.1.5 Foaming
Foaming in the absorber or regenerator can quickly result in loss of amine from the
system and reduced efficiency in removal of acid gases from the feed gas stream.
Foaming can also create increased pressure drop across the packing. Differential
pressure indicators are provided on the absorber (12-PDI-1009), HP Flash Column
(12-PDI-1240) and the regenerator (12-PDI-1050). A pressure differential indication
above the high alarm limit is an indication of foaming within the tower.
The antifoam injection skid 12-ML21 includes an antifoam tank and injection pump to
inject antifoam into the rich amine upstream of the solvent exchangers or into the
lean amine downstream of the solvent exchangers. The rate of injection is set by
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adjusting the stroke on the pump. 10 liters per day of anti-foam will need to be
injected to maintain the emulsion in the amine and prevent foaming. This rate may
need to be adjusted up or down based on operating experience. Close monitoring of
the pressure differential across the three towers will establish the best antifoam
addition rate for this plant. The laboratory can also run a foam test in the lab to help
adjust the antifoam injection rate. The foam test is run by shaking up a sample and
measuring the volume of the foam and time in seconds for the foam to subside after
shaking stops. Foaming tendency is considered low when the foam volume is not
higher than three hundred (300) mL and the collapse time is twenty (20) seconds or
less.
To prevent foaming from occurring, anti-foam needs to be injected on a regular basis.
When operating at design rates 10L/day of antifoam should be injected. If pressure
differentials across the three towers are higher than normal, then additional antifoam
may need to be injected. Perform oil skimming on all vessels and tank 02-MF21 to
confirm the liquid hydrocarbons are removed before adding additional antifoam.
On the Antifoam Injection Package 12-ML21:
1. Inject ten (10) L of antifoam to the system by decreasing the level by 3.5 cm
on 12-LG-1086 or 3.5% on level transmitter 12-LT-1090.
2. Allow the system to circulate for several hours, and monitor the pressure
differentials across the three towers.
3. If the pressure differentials across the towers are still high, but they have
improved repeat steps 1 and 2. If the results do not improve have the
laboratory perform a foam test to confirm if the pressure difference is related
to foaming before adding additional antifoam.
Note: The volume of the 12-ML21 discharge piping CH-12100/12101/12102 is
approximately 17L.
3.2 Typical Operating Parameters

The following table contains typical operating variables for the AGRU & aMDEA
Storage System.
Operating Variables for the AGRU & aMDEA Storage System
Tag No. Description Typical Value Units
01-AI-3050 Feed Gas Metering CO2 0.21 Mole %
02-FI-1004 Mixed Solvent Storage Demin - t/h

Water Flow Indicator
12-FI-1023 Feed Gas to Acid Gas Absorber 817 t/h

Flow Indicator
12-FI-1266 Solvent Regenerator Reflux Drum 4 t/h

Vent Gas Flow Indicator
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12-FIC-1015 Rich Amine to HP Flash Column 202 t/h

Flow Controller
12-FIC-1028 Rich Amine to Solvent Regenerator 202 t/h

Flow Controller
12-FIC-1070 Hot Oil to/from Regenerator 330 t/h

Reboilers Flow Controller
12-FIC-1076 Reflux to Regenerator Flow 6 t/h

Controller
12-FIC-1113 Lean Amine to Activated Carbon 20 t/h

Filter Flow Controller
12-FIC-1117 Lean Amine to Acid Gas Absorber 199 t/h

Flow Controller
12-FIC-1356 Demineralized Water Makeup to 2.4 t/h

Reflux Drum Flow Controller
12-LIC-1012 Absorber Level Controller 50 %
12-LIC-1026 HP Flash Column Level Controller 50 %
12-LIC-1054A Regenerator Low Level Makeup 50 %

Level Controller
12-LIC-1054B Regenerator Level to Activated 50 %

Carbon Filter Level Controller
12-LIC-1080 Water trap on reflux drum vapor line Gap Control %

Level Controller
12-PDI-1009 Differential Pressure Indicator for 36 mbar

Acid Gas Absorber, 12-MD21

HP Flash Column, 12-MD22

Solvent Regenerator, 12-MD27
12-PI-1022 Acid Gas Absorber Overhead 65.9 barg

Pressure Indicator
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12-PI-1056 Solvent Regenerator Overhead 1.34 barg

Pressure Indicator
12-PIC-1148 HP Flash Column Overhead 3.49 barg

Pressure Controller
12-PIC-1352 Solvent Regenerator Reflux Drum 1.24 barg

Pressure Controller
12-TI-1002 Acid Gas Absorber Overhead 40 °C

Temperature Indicator
12-TI-1006 Acid Gas Absorber Overhead 40 °C

Cooler Outlet Temperature Indicator
12-TI-1018 Acid Gas Absorber Bottoms 42 °C

12-TI-1071 Solvent Regenerator Outlet 45 °C

12-TI-1213 Solvent Regenerator Bottoms 129 °C

12-TI-1245 HP Flash Column Overhead 42 °C

12-TI-1246 HP Flash Column Bottoms 42 °C

12-TI-1268 Solvent Regenerator Reboiler “A” 129 °C

Solvent Outlet Temperature
Indicator
12-TI-1269 Solvent Regenerator Reboiler “B” 129 °C

Solvent Outlet Temperature
Indicator
12-TIC-1043 Solvent Regenerator Overhead 120 °C

Temperature Controller
12-TIC-1102 Lean Solvent to Absorber 40 °C

Temperature Controller
13-AI-1008 Dryer Inlet Separator CO2 Less than 50 ppm
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3.3 Temporary Operation

3.3.1 High CO2 versus Low CO2
The AGRU is designed for a content of 2.0% CO2 in the feed gas. During operation
when the CO2 in the feed gas is less than 0.2%, the unit can be operated at less than
design conditions and still produce a gas outlet product with less than 50 ppm CO2.
The design circulation rate of amine is about 423 t/h with 50% weight solvent. During
lower CO2 content in the feed, the circulation can be set at 200 t/h with 40% weight
solvent and still keep the packing wetted and effective in removing the CO2. The
circulation rate must be at least 3290 t/d; otherwise, the packing will not be uniformly
covered and some feed gas may slip through without being completely scrubbed free
of acid gas. The absorber overhead analyzer will indicate CO2 breakthrough if the
amine rate is too low. This analyzer is physically located at the Dryer Inlet Separator,
13-MD01. The inlet feed gas from the pipeline is also analyzed continuously at the
feed gas metering station so the CO2 is continuously monitored in and out of the
absorber.
3.3.2 Air Coolers and Condensers
Occasionally, the weather conditions may be such that the air cooled exchangers
12-MC34 Solvent Regenerator Condenser and 12-MC21 Lean Solvent Cooler are
removing more heat than desired. This can happen when load changes, it rains, at
night, or in the wintertime. In case the exchangers are removing too much heat, the
operator should plan to shut down one or more fans in order to get temperature
control of the process back into acceptable limits.
3.3.3 Activated Carbon Filter to Absorber or Storage
About 10% of the circulating amine is taken as a slip stream and filtered through the
pre-filter 12-ML33-MD01, the activated carbon filter 12-ML33-MD02, and the post-
filter 12-ML33-MD03 to remove solid particles and other trace components that may
lead to foaming in the system. This clean effluent is returned to the solvent storage
tank 02-MF21 normally. When this mode of operation is used, the amount of amine
solution leaving the loop has to be replaced from the storage tank by 12-LIC-1054A
which controls the flow back into the bottom of the regenerator. This stream can be
20 to 42 t/h and is cooler (40°C) than the regenerator bottoms (129°C) so the reboiler
load will increase somewhat.
If the solvent storage tank, 02-MF21, is unavailable the clean effluent can be
returned to the lean amine stream going to the top of the absorber. A 12” butterfly
valve on SV-12103 in view of 12-FT-1113A is provided to force flow through 12-ML33
as necessary.
3.3.4 Feed Gas Compressor Offline
If the LNG train has to operate without the Feed Gas Compressor on line, the front
end pressure will be approximately 40 barg instead of 66 barg. At the lower
pressure, the vapor velocity in the AGRU will exceed design conditions and flood the
absorber at the normal feed flow. Therefore, the LNG production rate must be
reduced from 100% (841 t/h) to about 70% (588 t/h) during the period that the Feed
Gas Compressor is offline and the front end pressure is in the 40 barg range.
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4.0 START-UP
This section outlines the steps necessary to place the AGRU & AMDEA Storage
System in service. For the purpose of this section of the operating manual, it is
assumed that the following conditions exist: utilities are in service, feed gas is
available, downstream units are ready for feed gas, commissioning of the system has
been completed, and system is purged of air and ready for start-up.
4.1 Prior to Start-up
1. Confirm that the aMDEA solution is ready and available from Unit 02.
2. Prepare enough 40% amine to fill the absorber/regenerator system.
Approximately 400 m3 is needed to inventory the AGRU & aMDEA Storage
System. The target amine concentration is 40% +/- 2%.
3. For the initial start-up an antifoam content of about 50 ppm (w/w) is required.
After a normal plant shutdown, only one third of this initial amount of antifoam
should be added prior to starting up again.
4. Note: In order to have reboiler heat for the regenerator, the Unit 18 hot oil
system has to be in service. Unit 18 depends upon heat recovery from the
16-MJ04-GT gas turbine exhaust so that equipment must also be in service
prior to Unit 18 hot oil.
• Unit 18 Hot Oil system
• Gas Turbine 16-MJ04-GT
• Propane Refrigeration Unit 16, 16-MJ04, PR Compressor
• MR HP compressor, 16-MJ03, on total recycle (same driver/shaft)
5. Confirm the Warm Flare header is in service.
6. Confirm Thermal Oxidizer 65-MB07 is in service
7. Confirm that absorber, HP Flash Column, and regenerator are under inert
nitrogen atmosphere in the range of 1-2 barg.
8. Confirm Low Pressure Fuel Gas Knockout Drum, 58-MD02, is in service to
receive a small vent flow from HP Flash Column, 12-MD22, overhead. If Hot Oil
Furnace, 58-MB01, is not in service, partially open 2” bypass globe valve
around 58-PRV-1001A/B to allow the small gas flow to bleed into flare line as
12-PIC-1148 releases gas from HP Flash Column, 12-MD22.
4.2 AGRU Section Start-up
Below is a summary of the major steps required for start-up of the AGRU.
1. Establish liquid amine inventory in the absorber, HP Flash Column, regenerator,
and associated equipment. Pump 40% amine from 02-MF21 using 02-MJ21
pump to HP Flash Column, 12-MD22. When 50% level is established in HP
Flash Column, fill regenerator, 12-MD27, to 50% level. Then, fill booster pumps,
12-MJ22-A/B/C, and solvent exchangers, 12-MC22-A/B/C, followed by lean
solvent cooler, 12-MC21, and activated carbon filters, 12-ML33-MD01/-MD02/-
MD03. Continue to fill the absorber, 12-MD21, to 50% level and, then, stop the
filling operation until more amine is needed in system after circulation is started.
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2. Introduce feed gas to the absorber and pressurize this column to the feed gas
line supply pressure. Increase pressure on absorber to 40 barg with feed gas
using the 2” by-pass around the 36” isolation valve on the feed gas line to
absorber, 12-MD21, and open 36” isolation valve.
3. Start amine circulation at a low flow rate (20 – 30%). Establish amine circulation
with 12-MJ22 pumps and 12-MJ21 pumps to approximately 30% of normal
design through entire loop. Set amine flow controller, 12-FIC-1117, at desired
startup target flow rate (150 t/h).
4. Start the condenser fans on 12-MC34 and bring the solution to its operating
temperatures by feeding hot oil to the Reboiler and operating the lean solution
coolers. Establish normal reboiler temperature (approx. 129°C) in regenerator
bottoms, 12-MD27, with hot oil from Unit 18. Set the regenerator overhead
temperature at 119°C using 12-TIC-1043 and 12-FIC-1070 to control the flow of
hot oil.
5. Increase the circulation rate to 200 t/h. Establish normal temperature of lean
amine to top of absorber by turning fans on or off on lean solvent cooler, 12-
MC21, and 12-TIC-1102 to control bypass flow around cooler.
6. Start the feed gas flow at < 30% rate. Establish a flow of feed gas through
absorber to warm flare by adjusting 12-HIC-1005. Gas flow rate to absorber is
indicated on 12-FI-1023.
7. Establish the operating pressures and temperatures in the system. Pressure the
Regenerator 12-MD27 to 1.2 barg with feed gas. Set the pressure vent, 12-PIC-
1352, at 1.24 barg on reflux drum to avoid overpressure. Excess gas vents to
the Thermal Oxidizer, 65-MB07.
8. Start up the regenerator reflux pump, 12-MJ33, after a condensate level has
been established with demin water in the reflux drum, 12-MD39. Use
12-FIC-1356 to control demin water. Use 12-FIC-1076 to control the reflux flow
rate until the reflux drum level is lined out.
9. When CO2 has been reduced to acceptable limits (less than 50ppm), the sweet
gas can be allowed to flow to the dryers in the Dehydration System. Use the
2” bypass valve upstream of dryer precooler, 13-MC01, to pressure up
Dehydration System equipment to operating pressure (40-66 barg).
10. When the dry sweet gas is available from the dryers for defrost, the downstream
equipment can be purged and dried using defrost gas.
11. Check for foam activity. See steps for foam testing in section 3.1.5.
12. Add antifoam agent as necessary.
13. Check the solution strength.
Once the AGRU and Dehydration Systems are operating on spec, the downstream
units can be prepared for operation. When the downstream equipment (Units 7, 15,
16, 20) are dry, the Scrub Column can be cooled down to -30°C.
When the Scrub Column is ready (cool), the MCHE can be cooled down.
When the MCHE, He drum, N2 drum, and rundown are at or near operating
temperatures, the LNG feed flow can be increased which will increase the flow
through the absorber in the AGRU.
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As long as the feed gas is low on CO2, the amine circulation rate can be lower than
design. Estimated amine circulation rate is about 200 t/h when feed gas is at
0.2% CO2.
When the feed gas flow is approximately 70% of design (+/- 10%), the feed gas
compressor can be started so that the absorber pressure can be increased from
about 40 barg to the normal pressure of 66 barg.
Depending upon feed stock and weather conditions, continue to increase the overall
LNG production rate up to desired value in increments of 5% every hour. Power
output of the gas turbines for Unit 16 and Unit 20 refrigeration units will most likely be
the limiting factor on LNG production rate.
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5.0 SHUTDOWN
5.1 Normal Shutdown
Below is a summary of the major steps required for an AGRU Shutdown.
1. In a planned shutdown of the new LNG Train the production rate should
normally be reduced in a controlled manner generally in steps of 10% overall
rate. The LNG plant production minimum turndown rate is approximately 75%.
Even if the plant is shutdown the AGRU section may remain on circulation as
long as pressure can be sustained and necessary utilities remain available.
2. When the Feed Gas Compressor starts to go on total recycle/kickback,
shutdown the Feed Gas Compressor to bring AGRU absorber feed pressure
down to supply pressure (approx. 40 barg).
3. Even without feed gas flow through the AGRU absorber, the liquid amine
circulation should continue for several hours at normal temperatures to ensure
that the rich amine has been converted to lean amine in the regenerator and
completely degassed before cooling and moving to storage.
4. If the shutdown is only for a short duration, the lean amine can remain in the
equipment so that the subsequent restart can be shortened.
5. If the shutdown is going to be longer, the amine should be degassed and then
cooled.
6. Cool down the solvent by turning off the hot oil supply to the reboiler. Reduce
12-TIC-1043 and 12-FIC-1070 to gradually bring the hot oil flow to zero.
7. Pump/drain the aMDEA solvent to the 40% storage tank, 02-MF21, in Unit 02.
8. When tower pressures are no longer required to move amine to storage,
depressure the absorber by using 12-HIC-1005 on the absorber overhead line
to warm flare.
9. Wait for a day or two until the aMDEA solution has trickled off the column
internals and pump any remaining amine to storage.
To enable the columns to be entered and inspected by personnel, the packing has to
be flushed with water. Otherwise, washing with water is not necessary.
Flush/purge with Nitrogen until the flammable gases have been replaced by Nitrogen.
Open the top and bottom manways for ventilation for approximately 2 days. Using an
air mover to exhaust the nitrogen and air from the top manway will speed up this
process.
Drain the bottom sections again. Make sure that the oxygen content inside the vessel
is high enough (same as outside air) to enter without breathing apparatus. Confirm
temperature has dropped to near ambient before entry.
Check for toxic/inert gases such as CO/N2 before entering the columns.
Carry out normal plant inspection, applying standard protection measures.
aMDEA solution is not flammable. Hence, with regard to the aMDEA solvent for hot
work, i.e. welding inside the column, no unusual precautions need to be taken.
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5.2 Process Upsets and Production Loss

In the event of a change in conditons or trips the process may become upset and
possibly require shutdown. The AGRU & aMDEA Storage System should be shut
down as outlined above. Below are possible causes for upset and actions to be
taken.
1. Loss of Electrical Power
Loss of electrical power to any one of the amine circulating pumps (12-MJ21A/B/C
and 12-MJ22A/B/C) will result in reduced circulation until the spare pump is
activated. When the CO2 is low in the feed gas, the AGRU can operate at reduced
circulation and still stay on spec. If the CO2 level is near 2.0% in the feed gas, the
absorber will need full circulation to stay on spec. If the solvent transfer pump, 02-
MJ21, is being used, it has no spare, so the amine leaving the activated carbon filter
will have to be rerouted directly to the absorber until the 02-MJ21 pump can be
returned to service.
Loss of electrical power to a fin/fan cooler motor will result in reduced cooling for that
cooler or condenser. It may result in a reduction in rate if allowed to go uncorrected
for any length of time.
2. Loss of Instrument Air
Loss of instrument air to any one control valve will result in that valve going to its
designated fail safe position. As indicated on each P&ID, FO valves go to a “fail
open” position and FC valves go to a “fail closed” position.
The following valves will fail open: 12-HV-1005, 12-FV-1076, 12-LV-1080, 12-FV-
1231, 12-FV-1232, 12-FV-1253, 12-FV-1116A, 12-FV-1118A, 12-FV-1373A, 12-PV-
1125B, 02-FV-1029, 12-XV-1351
The following valves will fail closed: 12-XV-1008, 12-XV-1014, 12-XV-1019, 12-FV-
1015, 12-PV-1148, 12-FV-1028, 12-LV-1054, 12-PV-1352, 12-FV-1356, 12-TV-1102,
12-FV-1113, 12-FV-1117, 12-PV-1125A, 12-FV-1070
3. Loss of Feed Gas
Loss of feed gas will initiate a complete train shutdown of Unit 12 via I-1200 – Acid
Gas Removal, Unit 12 ESD. The diesel generators will supply essential power and
allow restart of the gas turbine generators when feed gas is restored.
4. Loss of Hot Oil
Loss of hot oil will cause the regenerator reboilers to cool and stop functioning. When
this happens, the rich amine will return to the absorber without being regenerated.
The absorption of CO2 will be reduced and finally cease. This will allow CO2 to pass
into the dryers and on downstream eventually freezing up and plugging the cryogenic
equipment. The LNG train should not be operated if the CO2 level of the absorber
overhead ever exceeds the design limit of 50 ppm.
5. Loss of Feed Gas Compressor
Loss of the Feed Gas Compressor will trip the MCHE stopping LNG production. The
line pressure drops from about 66 barg to about 40 barg, but amine circulation can
continue until feed gas flow is restored.
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6.0 SAFETY/EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN

6.1 Safety Critical Shutdown Systems
There are a number of safety interlocks associated with the AGRU and each one is
designed to prevent a hazardous situation from developing. Below are brief
descriptions of the safety interlocks provided for the AGRU.
6.1.1 I-1200 – Acid Gas Removal, Unit 12 ESD
The Acid Gas Removal, Unit 12 ESD Interlock I-1200 is activated by the Plant ESD
Interlock I-0000. On LNG Train ESD, all of the Unit 12 equipment is to trip.
6.1.2 I-1210 – 12-MD21 Vapor Breakthrough Protection
The 12-MD21 Vapor Breakthrough Protection I-1210 interlock will trip the Acid Gas
Absorber Bottoms, 12-MD21, outlet valves to prevent vapor breakthrough and to
protect against carryover in the HP Flash Drum, 12-MD22. On Low-Low level in the
Acid Gas Absorber, 12-MD21, or Hi-Hi level in the HP Flash Column, 12-MD22, the
two valves (12-XV-1014 and 12-XV-1019) isolating the flow between these two
vessels are closed, and 12-FV-1015 is forced to manual and safe position.
6.1.3 I-1220 – 12-MD22 Low Level Trip
The 12-MD22 Low Level Trip I-1220 interlock will close the HP Flash Column,
12-MD22, outlet to prevent vapor breakthrough. On Low-Low Level in the HP Flash
Column, SIS sends a command to the DCS to close the valve 12-FV-1028.
6.1.4 I-1230 – 12-MD39 Low Level Trip
The 12-MD39 Low Level Trip I-1230 interlock will trip the Solvent Regenerator Reflux
Pumps to prevent cavitation. On Low-Low level in the Solvent Regenerator Reflux
drum, 12-MD39, the Solvent Regenerator Reflux Pumps, 12-MJ33/A, are tripped.
6.1.5 I-1250 – 12-MJ22A/B/C Lean Solvent Booster Pump Protection
The 12-MJ22A/B/C Lean Solvent Booster Pump Protection I-1250 interlock will trip
the Lean Solvent Booster Pumps. On Low-Low level in the Solvent Regenerator, 12-
MD27, the Lean Solvent Booster pumps, 12-MJ22A/B/C are tripped.
6.1.6 I-1251 – 12-MJ21A Lean Solvent Pump Protection
The 12-MJ21A Lean Solvent Pump Protection I-1251 interlock will trip the Lean
Solvent Pumps. On Low-Low level in the Solvent Regenerator, 12-MD27, low-low
flowrate for the Lean Solvent Pump 12-MJ21A, or low low suction pressure, the Lean
Solvent Pump, 12-MJ21A, is tripped.
6.1.7 I-1252 – 12-MJ21B Lean Solvent Pump Protection
The 12-MJ21B Lean Solvent Pump Protection I-1252 interlock will trip the Lean
flowrate for the Lean Solvent Pump 12-MJ21B, or low low suction pressure, the Lean
Solvent Pump, 12-MJ21B, is tripped.
6.1.8 I-1253 – 12-MJ21C Lean Solvent Pump Protection
The 12-MJ21C Lean Solvent Pump Protection I-1253 interlock will trip the Lean
flowrate for the Lean Solvent Pump 12-MJ21C, or low low suction pressure, the Lean
Solvent Pump, 12-MJ21C, is tripped.
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6.1.9 I-1255 – 12-MD21 Solvent Backflow Protection

The 12-MD21 Solvent Backflow Protection I-1255 interlock will trip the Solvent Flow
to the Acid Gas Absorber, 12-MD21, on no solvent flow, to prevent reverse Vapor
Breakthrough. On loss of Lean Solvent flow to Acid Gas Absorber, 12-MD21, the
interlock closes the valves 12-XV-1008 and 12-FV-1117, to prevent reverse flow from
the Acid Gas Absorber, 12-MD21.
6.1.10 I-1275 – 12-ML21-MJ01 Anti-Foam Pump Protection
The 12-ML21-MJ01 Anti-Foam Pump Protection I-1275 interlock will trip the anti-
foam pump in the package 12-ML21. On Low-Low level in the Anti-Foam tank
(12-ML21), the Anti-Foam pump is to trip. Anti-Foam pump is integral to the package
12-ML21.
6.1.11 I-1391 – Depressure 13-MC01 Dryer Pre-Cooler Area
The Interlock I-1391, when activated by hand switch 13-HZ-1072, is designed to
open the blow down valve (12-HV-1005) from the Acid Gas Absorber to warm flare.
6.2 Pressure Safety Valve Summary

The AGRU & aMDEA Storage System Pressure Relief Valve Summary contains a
listing of all the pressure relief valves associated with this system.
AGRU & aMDEA Storage System Pressure Relief Valve Summary
Set Pressure
Valve Number Description/Location
(barg)
02-PRV-1002 Press / Vac Relief Mixed Solvent Storage Tank, -2.16/11.00

02-MF22/Relief to/from Atmosphere mbarg
02-PRV-1012 Press / Vac Relief Solvent Storage Tank, -2.16/11.00

02-MF21/Relief to/from Atmosphere mbarg
02-PRV-1026 Solvent Iso Container Nitrogen/Relief to 2.50

Atmosphere
12-PRV-1000A/B Acid Gas Absorber Overhead/Relief to Warm 75.00

Flare
12-PRV-1017A/C HP Flash Column Overhead/Relief to 12-MD27 10.00
12-PRV-1017B HP Flash Column Overhead/Relief to 12-MD27 10.50
12-PRV-1030 Rich Solvent, Exchanger 12-MC22-A/Relief to 15.00

Warm Flare
12-PRV-1031 Rich Solvent, Exchanger 12-MC22-B/Relief to 15.00

Warm Flare
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AGRU & aMDEA Storage System Pressure Relief Valve Summary
Set Pressure
Valve Number Description/Location
(barg)
12-PRV-1032 Rich Solvent, Exchanger 12-MC22-C/Relief to 15.00

Warm Flare
12-PRV-1104 Lean Solvent Prefilter/Relief to Warm Flare 20.00
12-PRV-1105 Activated Carbon Filter, 12-ML33-MD02/Relief to 20.00

Warm Flare
12-PRV-1226A/B Solvent Drain Drum, 12-MD30/Relief to Warm 7.50

Flare
12-PRV-1229 Solvent Charge Filter, 12-MD28/Relief to Warm 16.00

Flare
12-PRV-1259 Lean Solvent Post Filter/Relief to Warm Flare 20.00
12-PRV-1278 Lean Solvent, Exchanger 12-MC22-A/Relief to 20.00

Warm Flare
12-PRV-1279 Lean Solvent, Exchanger 12-MC22-B/Relief to 20.00

Warm Flare
12-PRV-1280 Lean Solvent, Exchanger 12-MC22-C/Relief to 20.00

Warm Flare
12-PRV-1281A/C Solvent Regenerator Overhead/Relief to Warm 5.50

Flare
12-PRV-1281B Solvent Regenerator Overhead/Relief to Warm 5.77

Flare
12-PRV-1282A/B Lean Solvent to Cooler, 12-MC21/Relief to Warm 20.00

Flare
6.3 Fire Protection Equipment

The AGRU & aMDEA Storage System Fire Protection Equipment Summary contains
a listing of fire protection equipment associated with this system.
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AGRU & aMDEA Storage System Fire Protection Equipment Summary
Description Quantity
BBH - Acid Gas Removal
63-SP-005 Fire Blanket 1
63-SP-010 Live Hose Reel 1
63-SP-011 Hydrant Cabinet 4-Way 2
63-SP-024 Four Way Hydrant with Monitor 4
63-SP-050 Fire Water Monitor (Elevated) 1
BBJ – Solvent Storage
63-SP-011 Hydrant Cabinet 4-Way 1
63-SP-024 Four Way Hydrant with Monitor 1
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7.0 ATTACHMENTS
The following attachments are included in this section of the Operating Manual:
7.1 Attachment I: Equipment List
7.2 Attachment II: Utility Consumption
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7.1 Attachment I: Equipment List

The following is a list of equipment associated with the AGRU & aMDEA Storage
System.
AGRU & aMDEA Storage System Equipment List
Equipment Design Pressure Design Temp

Description
No. (barg) (ºC)
02-MF21 Solvent Storage Tank 25 mbarg 81/1
02-MF22 Mixed Solvent Storage Tank 25 mbarg 81/1
02-MJ21 Solvent Transfer Pump 25 m3/hr rated capacity
02-MJ22 Mixed Solvent Supply Pump 10 m3/hr rated capacity
12-MC21 Lean Solvent Cooler 20 155/-12
12-MC22 Lean / Rich Solvent 20 150/-12

A/B/C Exchanger
12-MC23-A/B Solvent Regenerator Reboiler 9 180/-12
12-MC34 Solvent Regenerator 7.7 135/-12

Condenser
12-MC35 Acid Gas Absorber Overhead 75 85/-12

Cooler
12-MD21 Acid Gas Absorber 75 110/-29
12-MD22 HP Flash Column 10 110/-7
12-MD27 Solvent Regenerator 7.65 140/-7
12-MD28 Solvent Charge Filter 16 100/0
12-MD30 Solvent Drain Drum 7.5 135/-7
12-MD39 Solvent Regenerator Reflux 7.65 135/-7

Drum
12-MJ21- Lean Solvent Pump 257 m3/hr rated capacity, each

A/B/C
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AGRU & aMDEA Storage System Equipment List
Equipment Design Pressure Design Temp

Description
No. (barg) (ºC)
12-MJ22- Lean Solvent Booster Pump 276 m3/hr rated capacity, each
A/B/C
12-MJ25 Solvent Drain Pump 25 m3/hr rated capacity
12-MJ26 Skim Oil Pump 16 m3/hr rated capacity
12-MJ33/A Solvent Regenerator Reflux 25.7 m3/hr rated capacity, each

Pump
12-ML21 Anti-Foam Injection Package 0.02 m3/hr rated capacity
12-ML33 Packaged Activated Carbon 51.4 m3/hr rated capacity

Filtration Skid
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7.2 Attachment II: Utility Consumption

Following are the electric motors associated with the AGRU & aMDEA Storage
System and their expected consumption.
AGRU & aMDEA Storage System Motor List
Available
Equipment No. Description Motor Load
(kW)
02-MJ21-M Solvent Transfer Pump Electric Motor 11
02-MJ22-M Mixed Solvent Supply Pump Electric Motor 4
12-MC21-MJ01 thru 06 Lean Solvent Cooler Fan 37 each
12-MC34-MJ01 thru 06 Solvent Regenerator Condenser Fan 30 each
12-MC35-MJ01 thru 06 Acid Gas Absorber Overhead Cooler Fan 37 each
12-MJ21A/B/C-M Lean Solvent Pump Electric Motors 780 each
12-MJ22A/B/C-M Lean Solvent Booster Pump Electric Motors 110 each
12-MJ25-M Solvent Drain Pump Electric Motor 15
12-MJ26-M Skim Oil Pump Electric Motor 4
12-MJ33/A-M Solvent Regenerator Reflux Pump Electric 7.5 each

Motors
12-ML21 Antifoam Package 0.25
7.3 Attachment III: AGRU Solvent Flowrate Calculator
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PP-AAA-PP1-102 AGRU and aMDEA Storage Attachment III
AGRU Solvent Flowrate Calculator

Instrument Value Units
CO2 Concentration 01-AI-3050 0.2 mole % Enter values from
Feed Gas Flowrate 12-FI-1023 17640 t/d instruments here
Read solvent flowrate

Solvent Flowrate 12-FIC-1117 4265 t/d
setpoint and required
solvent concentration
Solvent Strength 40 weight % here
Notes:
Min Flow Limit: 3,290 t/d to prevent channeling in absorber 12-MD21
Max Flow Limit: 10,160 t/d to prevent erosion in carbon steel piping. 12-FV- Read Operating Point
1117 is Cv limited at 10,160 t/d on Graph
Once the solvent flowrate at 40 wt% exceeds 10,160 t/d the solvent will
need to be strengthened to 50 wt% or the feed gas flowrate decreased.
0.21 mole% CO2, 40 wt% aMDEA

Solvent Flowrate vs 2 mole% CO2, 50 wt% aMDEA
Feed Gas Flowrate Operating Point
11000
10000
Solvent Flowrate (t/d)
9000
8000
7000
6000
5000
4000
Solvent Flowrate
3000 50% solution 9163
40% solution 4265
0 5000 10000 15000 20000
Feed Gas Flowrate (t/d)

MRC - Rev 0 - 15DEC12
MRC - Rev 1 - 13NOV13
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PP-AAA-PP1-102 AGRU and aMDEA Storage Attachment III
AGRU Solvent Flowrate Calculator
Feed Gas Flowrate versus Solvent Flowrate Table
Feed Gas Feed Gas 0.21 mole% CO2, 2 mole% CO2,

Flowrate Flowrate 40 wt% aMDEA 50 wt% aMDEA
(% Design Rate) (tons per day) (tons per day) (tons per day)
100 19,600 4,780 10,160
90 17,640 4,302 9,144
80 15,680 3,824 8,128
68.8 13,490 3,290 6,993 Note 1
60 11,760 3,290 6,096
40 7,840 3,290 4,064
32.4 6,347 3,290 3,290 Note 2
20 3,920 3,290 3,290
0 0 3,290 3,290
Note 1 - Turndown to 68.8% is the limit for reducing the solvent circulation rate with a 40wt% solvent
and 0.21% CO2
Note 2 - Turndown to 32.4% is the limit for reducing the solvent circulation rate with a 50wt% solvent
and 2.00% CO2
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SONATRACH

NEW LNG TRAIN SKIKDA PROJECT

UNIT 12 AGRU & aMDEA STORAGE

DOCUMENT NO: PP-AAA-PP1-102

JOB NO.: J6404

4 MRC Revised for Implementation 19-Jun-13 KM RM

3 KM Revised for Implementation 6-May-13 MRC RM

2 KM Revised for Implementation 29-Nov-12 MRC SPD

1 GRM Revised for Implementation 03-Nov-10 VAS BA

0 GRM Issued for Implementation 13-Nov-09 VAS BA KB

A GRM Issued for Client Approval 21-Aug-09 VAS BA -

Rev. By Description Date KBR KBR CLIENT

Chkd App App

Torche chaude 12LIC

12FIC 4'’ Drain header

Fin fans PR-12-SYPI-

12FI HC + C02 to 58-MD02

I 12LT I 1240 12-MC22A 12-MC22B 12-MC22C

1210 1013 1210

12-XV1014 12-XV1019 12-FV1015

2.0 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

3.1.3 System Inventory

3.2 Typical Operating Parameters

Operating Variables for the AGRU & aMDEA Storage System

Tag No. Description Typical Value Units

01-AI-3050 Feed Gas Metering CO2 0.21 Mole %

02-FI-1004 Mixed Solvent Storage Demin - t/h

12-FI-1023 Feed Gas to Acid Gas Absorber 817 t/h

12-FI-1266 Solvent Regenerator Reflux Drum 4 t/h

Operating Variables for the AGRU & aMDEA Storage System

Tag No. Description Typical Value Units

12-FIC-1015 Rich Amine to HP Flash Column 202 t/h

12-FIC-1028 Rich Amine to Solvent Regenerator 202 t/h

12-FIC-1070 Hot Oil to/from Regenerator 330 t/h

12-FIC-1076 Reflux to Regenerator Flow 6 t/h

12-FIC-1113 Lean Amine to Activated Carbon 20 t/h

12-FIC-1117 Lean Amine to Acid Gas Absorber 199 t/h

12-FIC-1356 Demineralized Water Makeup to 2.4 t/h

12-LIC-1012 Absorber Level Controller 50 %

12-LIC-1026 HP Flash Column Level Controller 50 %

12-LIC-1054A Regenerator Low Level Makeup 50 %

12-LIC-1054B Regenerator Level to Activated 50 %

12-LIC-1080 Water trap on reflux drum vapor line Gap Control %

12-PDI-1009 Differential Pressure Indicator for 36 mbar

12-PDI-1240 Differential Pressure Indicator for 3 mbar

12-PDI-1250 Differential Pressure Indicator for 20 mbar

12-PI-1022 Acid Gas Absorber Overhead 65.9 barg

Operating Variables for the AGRU & aMDEA Storage System

Tag No. Description Typical Value Units

12-PI-1056 Solvent Regenerator Overhead 1.34 barg

12-PIC-1148 HP Flash Column Overhead 3.49 barg

12-PIC-1352 Solvent Regenerator Reflux Drum 1.24 barg

12-TI-1002 Acid Gas Absorber Overhead 40 °C

12-TI-1006 Acid Gas Absorber Overhead 40 °C

12-TI-1018 Acid Gas Absorber Bottoms 42 °C

12-TI-1071 Solvent Regenerator Outlet 45 °C

12-TI-1213 Solvent Regenerator Bottoms 129 °C