Surface production operations . Vol. 2 Design of gas- handling systems and facilities / / Ken Arnold, Maurice Stewart

• Record Nr.: UNINA9911006723303321
• Autore: Arnold Ken <1942->
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Burlington, Mass., : Elsevier, 1999, c1989
• ISBN: 1-281-98528-7; 9786611985288; 0-08-051822-2
• Edizione: [2nd ed.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (585 p.)
• Collana: Surface production operations ; ; 2
• Altri autori (Persone): StewartMaurice
• Disciplina: 665.5 21; 665.7
• Soggetti: Natural gas - Equipment and supplies; Gas wells - Equipment and supplies
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical index.
• Nota di contenuto: Front Cover; Surface Production Operations; Copyright Page; Contents; Acknowledgments; Preface; Chapter 1. Overview of Gas-Handling Facilities; Chapter 2. Heat Transfer Theory; Mechanisms of Heat Transfer; Process Heat Duty; Chapter 3. Heat Exchangers; Heat Exchangers; Shell-and-Hube Exchangers; Double-Pipe Exchangers; Plate-and-Frame Exchangers; Aerial Coolers; Fired Heater; Heat Recovery Units; Heat Exchanger Example Problem; Chapter 4. Hydrates; Determination of Hydrate Formation Temperature or Pressure; Condensation of Water Vapor; Temperature Drop Due to Gas Expansion; Thermodynamic InhibitorsKinetic Inhibitors and Anti-Agglomerators; Chapter 5. LTX Units and Line Heaters; LTX Units; Line Heaters; Heat Duty; Fire-Tuibe Size; Coil Sizing; Standard Size Line Heaters; Line Heater Design Example Problem; Chapter 6. Condensate Stabilization; Partial Pressures; Multistage Separation; Multiple Flashes at Constant Pressure and Increasing Temperature; Cold Feed Distillation Tower; Distillation Tower with Reflux; Condensate Stabilizer Design; Trays and Packing; Condensate Stabilizer as a Gas Processing Plant; LTX Unit as a Condensate Stabilizer; Chapter 7. Acid Gas TreatingGas Sweetening Processes; Process ; Selection; Design Procedures for Iron-Sponge Units; Design Procedures for Amine Systems; Example Problems; Chapter 8. Gas Dehydration; Water Content Determination; Glycol Dehydration; Glycol Dehydration Example; Solid Bed Dehydration; Dry Desiccant Design Example; Chapter 9. Gas Processing; Absorption/Lean Oil; Refrigeration; Choice of Process; Chapter 10. Compressors; Types of Compressors; Specifying a Compressor; Reciprocating Compressors-Process Considerations; Centrifugal Compressors-Surge Control and Stonewalling; Centrifugal Compressors Process ConsiderationsChapter 11. Reciprocating Compressors; Components; Cylinder Sizing; Rod Load; Cooling and Lubrication Systems; Pipe Sizing Considerations; Example Problem; Chapter 12. Mechanical Design of Pressure Vessels; Design Considerations; Inspection Procedures; Estimating Vessel Weights; Specification and Design of Pressure Vessels; Example Problem; Chapter 13. Pressure Relief; Relief Requirements; Type of Devices; Valve Sizing; Installation; Example Problems; Chapter 14. Safety Systems; Hazard Tree; Developing a Safe Process; Primary Defense; Failure Mode Effect Analysis-FMEAModified FMEA Approach; API Recommended Practice 14C; Manual Emergency Shutdown; Annunciation Systems; Function Matrix and Function Charts; Symbols; Hazards Analysis; Safety Management Systems; Safety Case and Individual Risk Rate; Chapter 15. Valves, Fittings, and Piping Details; Valve Types; Chokes; Piping Design Considerations; General Piping Design Details; Miscellaneous Piping Design Details; Chapter 16. Prime Movers; Reciprocating Engines; Gas Turbine Engines; Environmental Considerations; Chapter 17. Electrical Systems; Sources of Power; Power System Design
• Sommario/riassunto: This revised edition puts the most current information about gas-handling systems and facilities at your fingertips. The authors channeled their classroom and field experience into this volume, which features many new sections such as:* Heat recovery units* Kinetic inhibitors and anti-agglomerators* Trays and packing for distillation and absorption towers* Compressor valves* Foundation design considerations for reciprocating compressors* Pressure vessel issues and components * Nox reduction in engines and turbines* Safety management systemsThis book