Wyoming operator solves mercury exposure problems
- Amoco Exploration and Production, Evanston, WY (United States)
The gas-processing industry is often faced with the need to remove mercury from natural gas to protect downstream equipment. Mercury exists naturally in many gas-producing reservoirs and can accumulate in low-temperature equipment. Experience at Amoco Exploration and Production Co.`s Anschutz Ranch East plant in southwestern Wyoming has indicated that proper monitoring and maintenance of mercury-removal material can yield excellent removal performance. Surrounding-seal welding of backing rings, manways, and N{sub 2} connections on cold-boxes can be employed during initial design as prevention and contingency measures. Improved operation of gas pretreatment and cold-box equipment has led to sustained performance of the NGL/nitrogen-rejection unit (NRU) plant.
- OSTI ID:
- 242272
- Journal Information:
- Oil and Gas Journal, Journal Name: Oil and Gas Journal Journal Issue: 20 Vol. 94; ISSN OIGJAV; ISSN 0030-1388
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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