Glycol Dehydration
e-Learning
About the eLearning Course
In Glycol Dehydration, you will learn about water vapor, the process of glycol dehydration, measuring water content, monitoring equipment, and testing and operations.
Target Audience
Operations personnel who require a fundamental understanding of knowledge to operate and maintain facilities. Also suitable for maintenance and technician personnel whether new to their roles or seasoned experts looking to enhance their skills.You Will Learn
Participants will learn how to:
- Determine the factors that impact water vapor content in natural gas.
- Describe the different ways in which water vapor can be removed from natural gas.
- Explain the process of glycol dehydration.
- Outline the operation of glycol dehydration towers, including trayed and packed towers.
- Explain how glycol is regenerated.
- Describe the purpose and function of a reboiler and accumulator.
- Summarize the purpose and function of a gas-glycol pump.
- Define water dewpoint and describe how to conduct water dewpoint tests.
- Describe the impact of temperature and pressure on glycol dehydration.
- Explain glycol concentration and how to calculate glycol circulation.
- Explain required monitoring for the separator, inlet scrubber, contactor tower, and pumps.
- List monitoring requirements for the filter, Rich TEG Flash Drum, regenerator, Lean/Rich TEG exchanger, and accumulator.
- Describe how to monitor process controls, including glycol quality, oxidation, thermal decomposition, pH control, salt contamination, liquid hydrocarbons, and sludge.
- List types of visual and chemical tests used to analyze glycol.
- Interpret the information on a lab report and describe how to collect a proper sample.
- Describe the causes and solutions for high gas dewpoints.
- Summarize the causes and solutions for high glycol losses.
- Outline the proper startup and shutdown procedures for a glycol dehydration unit.
