Hydrocarbon Processing

Hydrocarbons Methane, CH4 Ethane, C2H6 Propane, C3H8 Butane, C4H10 Pentane, C5H12 Hexane, C6H14 Heptane, C7H16 Octane, C8H18 Nonane, C9H20 Decane, C10H22 Also found in hydrocarbons: Water H2S CO2

Refrigeration – New Zealand Amine Sweetening – Poland Diesel Refinery – Kazakhstan

4 to 12 chain carbons molecules

Hydrocarbons Methane, CH4 Ethane, C2H6 Propane, C3H8 Nonane, C9H20 Also found in hydrocarbons: Water, H2O Hydrogen Sulfide, H2S Carbon Dioxide, CO2 Nonane, C9H20 Decane, C10H22 Endecane, C11H14 Dodecane, C12H26 Methane, CH4 Ethane, C2H6 Propane, C3H8 Butane, C4H10 Pentane, C5H12 Hexane, C6H14 Heptane, C7H16 Octane, C8H18

Types of Gas Plants Amine Sweetening to remove H2S and CO2 Refrigeration to remove heavier gas hydrocarbons as LPG (Liquid Petroleum Gases) or NGL (Natural Gas Liquids). It also removes water. Dehydration removes water. Compression recompresses the gas to process or pipeline pressures.

The Goal To separate the components of the hydrocarbons exploited from underground and create saleable products: Natural gas for home heating, power generation, and industrial uses. Gasoline & Diesel for transportation Heavy ends for asphalt or reprocessed into lighter hydrocarbons (cracking process through ‘upgraders’).