Application of J-T plants for LP-gas recovery

Conference · Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1981 · Proc., Annu. Conv. - Gas Process. Assoc.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6350866

Crum, F S

The paper describes the J-T (Joule-Thomson) process that consists of the adiabatic expansion of a gas through a choke or valve from a high pressure to a low pressure. Various applications of the J-T process in oil and gas production are discussed with emphasis on LPG recovery. It is shown that J-T plants offer an attractive alternative to the turboexpander and refrigeration processes for certain applications.

• Research Organization: Mitchell Energy and Dev Corp, The Woodlands, TX, USA
• OSTI ID: 6350866
• Report Number(s): CONF-810631-
• Journal Information: Proc., Annu. Conv. - Gas Process. Assoc.; (United States), Conference: 74. annual meeting of the Air Pollution Control Association, Philadelphia, PA, USA, 21 Jun 1981
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GASES
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HYDROCARBONS
LIQUEFIED GASES
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