Process for injecting liquid in moving natural gas streams
Western Chemical Co.'s simplified, low-cost method of treating pressurized, moving natural gas streams in order to control problems created by entrained water facilitates the downstream treatment of the gas and increases product yields by lessening the formation of oil and water emulsions and hydrates that can coat and clog the processing equipment, while also minimizing equipment corrosion. The method involves introducing into the moving gas stream an agent that includes a polymer having recurring quaternized pyridinium groups for controlling the emulsion, hydrate, and corrosion problems. The method is especially effective when the entrained water contains surfactants, detergents, soaps, etc. In preferred forms, a low-molecular-weight copolymer of styrene and 2-vinyl pyridine dispersed in water is atomized into the gas stream adjacent to cooling and scrubbing stations. The method is particularly useful in connection with natural gas products plants.
- Assignee:
- Western Chemical Co.
- Patent Number(s):
- US 4132535
- OSTI ID:
- 6917232
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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CORROSION INHIBITORS
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STYRENE
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AZINES
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ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
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