Lease-gas sweetening. Pt. 14. Iron-oxide process design calculations

Journal Article · Mon Aug 12 04:00:00 EDT 1968 · Oil Gas J.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5628977

Maddox, R N; Burns, M D

Design criteria and a sample calculation are presented for the most common of the solids processes, the iron-oxide sweetening process. An iron-oxide process should have 2 or more purification vessels so that revivification or bed changeout of each can be done without complete shutdown. The vessels should be installed on legs with provisions for dumping the spent sponge and charging fresh sponge. The main goal in the design of the process vessels is to maximize use of the iron oxide and extend the life of the bed. This minimizes the major expense of process operation--the cost of bed changeout. The design of the purification vessels can be based on several empirical rules. The iron- sponge bed should be at least 10 ft thick. A bed height of at least 10 ft has been found necessary to produce a sufficient pressure drop and give proper distribution of gas across the bed as well as a high-gas velocity. Gas velocity is important.

• Research Organization: Oklahoma State Univ.
• OSTI ID: 5628977
• Journal Information: Oil Gas J.; (United States), Journal Name: Oil Gas J.; (United States) Vol. 66:33; ISSN OIGJA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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