Modular Gas Processing Layout for Portable Field Gas Conditioning
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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 often fail to provide desired throughput and fuel quality, making them difficult to transport and operate efficiently.
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 adapt to varying field gas compositions and downstream device requirements, allowing for portable and flexible operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional gas conditioning systems are used to process field gas, then gas processing functionality is provided, but the system size and footprint are large
Solution Approach 1:
The gas conditioning system is divided into multiple separate modules, each performing a specific function (dehydration, pressure regulation, heating, hydrogen sulfide removal). These modular units can be configured in different arrangements depending on the specific processing needs, providing full functionality while reducing the footprint of any single location and enabling flexible deployment.
2Adaptability or versatility
If conventional gas conditioning systems are used, then gas processing is achieved, but the systems are difficult to transport
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the system into discrete modular units with standardized interfaces, each module can be independently transported to the site and then assembled into the required configuration. This eliminates the need to transport a single large integrated system, significantly improving transportability while maintaining full processing capability.
3Adaptability or versatility
If conventional gas conditioning systems are used, then gas processing functionality is provided, but the systems are difficult to power and operate
Solution Approach 1:
Each modular unit is designed as a self-contained package with its own power requirements and control systems. This segmentation allows for independent operation and maintenance of individual modules, reducing the overall operational complexity compared to a single large system. Modules can be powered and operated independently based on specific needs.
4Reliability
If multiple processing processes are used to condition field gas, then comprehensive gas treatment is achieved, but the system requires multiple processes increasing complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the multiple gas treatment processes into separate functional modules (dehydration module, pressure regulation module, heating module, hydrogen sulfide removal module). Each module handles one specific process, which simplifies the overall system architecture by making each component's function clear and manageable, while still achieving comprehensive gas treatment through the combination of modules.
5Adaptability or versatility
If conventional gas processing systems are used, then gas conditioning is provided, but the systems are uneconomical and time-consuming to deploy
Solution Approach 1:
The modular design allows modules to be pre-assembled and tested independently before deployment. At the site, modules can be quickly brought in and connected using standardized interfaces, dramatically reducing deployment time compared to installing a single large conventional system. This segmentation enables parallel preparation and assembly activities.
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 modular system effectively conditions field gas to meet downstream device needs, providing adaptable, efficient, and portable gas processing with customizable configurations for varying gas compositions and applications.
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
The header includes a header inlet and a plurality of header outlets. The header inlet is in fluid communication with the low-pressure gas outlet of the low-pressure regulating module.
Implementation Method 3
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.