Modular Gas Conditioning Layout for Portable Field Processing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional gas conditioning systems are large, require multiple processes, struggle with varying flow rates and cooling demands, and are difficult to transport, often failing to provide desired throughput and fuel quality for downstream devices.
Innovation Solution
A modular gas processing system comprising interconnected modules, including low-pressure and high-pressure regulating cubes, dehydration, hydrogen sulfide scrubbing, and hose reel modules, tailored to field gas composition and downstream device requirements, allowing for flexible operation and portability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If conventional gas conditioning systems are used to process field gas, then gas processing functions are provided, but the systems require large footprint space and are difficult to transport
Solution Approach 1:
The gas conditioning system is divided into multiple modular units (dehydration module, H2S scrubbing module, regulating module, hose reel module) that can be independently configured and transported. Each module performs a specific function and can be assembled in different configurations based on field gas composition and downstream device requirements, enabling portability while maintaining processing capability.
2Ease of operation
If conventional gas processing systems are used, then gas conditioning is achieved, but the systems are difficult to transport and power
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the system into standardized modular units with defined interfaces, transportation and setup become simpler despite the system's functional complexity. Each module is self-contained with its own housing and components, reducing the complexity of handling and assembling the overall system.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple conditioning processes are used to handle varying field gas composition, then gas quality requirements are met, but the system requires large footprint and multiple processes
Solution Approach 1:
Different conditioning processes (dehydration, H2S scrubbing, pressure regulation) are implemented as separate modular units. These modules can be selectively assembled and connected in series based on the specific composition and quality requirements of the field gas, providing adaptability without requiring a fixed large footprint facility.
Solution Approach 2:
The modular system allows dynamic reconfiguration of processing trains. Modules can be added, removed, or repositioned based on changing gas composition requirements, enabling the system to adapt to varying field conditions while maintaining a compact footprint through selective module deployment.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The system efficiently conditions field gas to meet downstream device needs, providing adaptable, portable, and efficient gas processing with tailored configurations for varying gas compositions and demands.
Implementation Method 1
a low-pressure module pressure regulating valve disposed within the low-pressure regulating module housing and in fluid communication with the low-pressure gas inlet and the low-pressure gas outlet. The low-pressure module pressure regulating valve is configured to reduce a low-pressure inlet gas pressure to a low-pressure outlet gas pressure.
Implementation Method 2
Each hose assembly includes a rotatable reel and a hose configured to be disposed at least partially around the reel and in fluid communication with the respective header outlet of the header.
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AI summary
A modular gas processing system built with various gas processing modules and cubes improve transportability and customization. Individual gas processing modules and cubes can be included or removed in multiple combinations for customization because each module has a common interconnection point for connecting to any other gas processing module and cube.