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EE053-3-3-GE GAS ENGINEERING
INDIVIDUAL REPORT

TITLE: Design of Natural Gas Processing System

NAME:
MOHAMED BAKRI OSMAN ABDEMAGED

STUDENT ID: TP058786

INTAKE: APU3F2211PE

LECTURER: DR. WONG SIEW FAN

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DATE: 21st JULY 2023

TABLE OF CONTENTS:
I. LIST OF FIGURES………………………………………………………..
II. INTRODUCTION…………………………………………………………
III. OBJECTIVES……………………………………………………………..
IV. Inflow Performance Relationship………………………………………….
V. gas process ……………………..…………………………………………
VI. Discussion…………………………………………………………………
VII. CONCLUSION……………………………………………………………
VIII. REFERENCES…………………………………………………………….

I. LIST OF FIGURES

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INTRODUCTION

Natural gas, a useful source of fuel, comprises a variety of components, including methane,
ethane, propane, and trace amounts of acid gases such as hydrogen sulfide (H2S) and carbon
dioxide (CO2). While these acid gases are undesirable in the final natural gas product due to
their corrosive and dangerous qualities, they must be eliminated through a process called as
sweetening.

Natural gas sweetening is the removal of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) and carbon dioxide (CO2) from
natural gas. Both H2S and CO2 enhance corrosion in pipes by forming acids in the presence of
water and can induce stress cracking.

H2S and CO2 are decreased or eliminated in a contractor using an amine scrubbing technique to
sweeten natural gas. Natural gas with a greater proportion of H2S passes via a contactor, where
an amine solution absorbs the sulfur compounds in the gas. The contractor is filled with "sweet"
natural gas with low amounts of H2S.

Accurate monitoring of H2S and CO2 concentrations in the sweetening process is required, both
at the intake and exit of the amine contactor. These assessments verify that both impurities are
below the tariff or contract limit prior to natural gas transportation in a pipeline and optimize the
sweetening procedures.

A good natural gas sweetening system is critical in the processing of natural gas business
because it efficiently removes acid gases from the raw gas stream. This technique promotes
worker safety, preserves the environment, prevents corrosion, and produces a high-quality,
commercial natural gas product. Engineers and operators may create an effective yet economical
solution to acid gases separation by selecting the proper sweetening process and optimizing the

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system design, so contributing to the continuous use of natural gas as a clean and necessary
energy supply.

OBJECTIVES

The goal of this project is to demonstrate an appropriate natural gas sweetening system
for acid gas separation.

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Inflow Performance Relationship

Table A1 Well Test data

• t, hrs: Time in hours during the well test.

• q, MMscf/D: Flow rate in Million Standard Cubic Feet per Day during the well test.
• (Pwf), psia: Bottomhole pressure in pounds per square inch absolute during the
well test.

Table A2 Formation Characteristics

• Formation Name: The name of the reservoir formation is "Pay Sand."

• Original Reservoir Pressure, psig: The initial pressure of the reservoir at the start
of production is 2953.27 pounds per square inch gauge (psig).
• Datum, ft. (subsea): The datum depth is 1571 feet below the sea level, measured
from the subsea level.

Table A3 Well Characteristics

• Elevation, ft. (KB): The elevation of the Kelly Bushing (KB) is 1510 feet, which
serves as the reference point for all depth measurements in the well.
• Total Depth, ft.: The total depth of the well is 9,748 feet, measured from the
surface to the bottom of the wellbore.
• Producing Interval, ft.: The producing interval in the reservoir spans from 8,124
feet to 8,876 feet.
• Tubing Size, in.: The tubing used in the well is 2 inches in diameter.
• Tubing Depth, ft.: The tubing is set at a depth of 9,100 feet.
• Reservoir Temperature at 9,748 ft., °F: The temperature at the bottom of the well
(9,748 feet) is 180 degrees Fahrenheit.

Table A4 Sampling Conditions

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• Primary Separator Pressure, psig: The pressure at the primary separator during
sampling is 300 psig.
• Primary Separator Temperature, °F: The temperature at the primary separator
during sampling is 60 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Secondary Separator Pressure, psig: The pressure at the secondary separator
during sampling is 40 psig.
• Secondary Separator Temperature, °F: The temperature at the secondary
separator during sampling is 60 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Field Stock-Tank Liquid Gravity at 60°F, API: The specific gravity of the reservoir
fluid at stock-tank conditions (at 60 degrees Fahrenheit) is 58.5 degrees API.
• Pressure Base, psia: The pressure base used for data presentation is 14.73 pounds
per square inch absolute (psia).
• Temperature Base, °F: The temperature base used for data presentation is 60
degrees Fahrenheit.
• Gas Gravity (laboratory): The laboratory-determined gas gravity is 0.737.

Table A5 Bottomhole Gas Sample Composition at 60°F

• Component: Various gas components with their respective percentages by

weight in the gas sample at 60 degrees Fahrenheit.

This outline provides a concise summary of the key information presented in each of the
given tables. It is essential to use this information for further analysis and evaluation of
the well and its performance.

t, hrs q, MMscf/D (Pwf), psia

1 8.221 2602.12
1 19.922 1855.65
1 10.435 2482.71
1 15.811 2154.51
1 16.681 2095.38
72 18.974 790.43
3 8.220 2451.09
3 19.921 1033.23
3 10.433 2263.95
3 15.810 1694.83
3 16.680 1579.85
72 18.974 790.43
5 8.219 2441.72

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5 19.919 892.58
5 10.431 2246.51
5 15.808 1641.27
5 16.680 1516.17
72 18.974 790.43

Evaluation for AOF & IPR FOR 1 Hour:

Evaluation for AOF & IPR FOR 3 Hour:

Evaluation for AOF & IPR FOR 5 Hour:

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Evaluate the Absolute Open Flow (AOF) and the Inflow Performance Relationship (IPR) curves
based on the well test data provided.

Gas Process

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Discussion

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CONCLUSION

REFERENCES

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https://www.ametekpi.com/industries/natural-gas/sweetening

https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Process-flow-diagram-for-natural-gas-sweetening-
by-absorption-using-potassium-carbonate_fig1_341087000

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