HYCARBEX AMERICAN ENERGY INC.

Plant Operation Manual

For

Haseeb Gas Field Development Project

Manufacturer
Specialty Process Equipment Corporation
6400 Hawes Road, Houston, TX 77396
Tel: 281-812-SPEC Fax: 281-852-SPEC
www.spec-pro.com
SPEC Job No. 08002

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 PREFACE
THIS MANUAL SHOULD BE READ AND THOROUGHLY UNDERSTOOD BY THE
OPERATOR PRIOR TO ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE OR SERVICE THIS EQUIPMENT.

SHOULD PROBLEMS ARISE, CONCERNING THE CARE OR SERVICING OF THIS

EQUIPMENT, NOT COVERED BY THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS AND PRINTS,
THE OPERATOR SHOULD NOT HESITATE TO CALL OR WRITE THE FACTORY,
WHERE WE MAINTAIN A STAFF OF EXPERIENCED TECHNICIANS.

SERVICE OF TECHNICIANS FAMILIAR WITH ALL PHASES OF OUR EQUIPMENT

OPERATION IS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.

WHEN CALLING OR WRITING, BE SURE TO REFERENCE THE SPECIFIC TYPE OF

EQUIPMENT, JOB OR ORDER NUMBER, APPROXIMATE DATE SHIPPED AND
INSTALLED AND THE INSTALLATION SITE LOCATION. IF YOU HAVE A SPECIFIC
PROBLEM, A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PROBLEM WILL ENABLE US TO
EXPEDITE A SOLUTION WITHOUT DELAY.

EQUIPMENTS DESCRIBED IN THIS TEXT ARE SPECIFIC TO THE REFERENCED

PROJECT AND AS SUCH THIS TEXT SHOULD NOT BE USED AS A BASIS OF DESIGN.

FACTORY AND SHIPPING ADDRESS:

Specialty Process Equipment Corporation

611-612, Sundar industrial estate, Raiwand road 53801, Lahore, Pakistan
Phone 92-42-3529 7404-05
Telefax 92-42-3529 7406

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 Table of Contents
1 Purpose
2 Scope
3 General
4 Operating Philosophy
5 Instrumentation & Control Philosophy
6 Operating Guidelines
7 Health, Safety & Environment

8 Three Phase Production Separator

8.1 Introduction
8.2 Process Description
8.3 Instrumentation
8.4 Start Up & Operation
8.5 Shut Down

9. Amine Sweetening Unit

9.1 Introduction
9.2 Process Description
9.3 Equipment Specifications
9.4 Instrumentation
9.5 Start Up
9.6 Shut Down
9.7 Pumps Startup

10. Glycol Dehydration Unit

10.1 Introduction
10.2 Equipment Specifications
10.3 Instrumentation
10.4 Start Up
10.5 Shut Down
10.6 Trouble Shooting
10.7 Safety Precautions

11. Heat Medium

11.1 Introduction
11.2 Equipment Specifications
11.3 Circulation Start Up
11.4 Shut Down
11.5 Trouble Shooting

12. Incinerator

12.1 Introduction
12.2 Start Up
12.3 Shut Down

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13. Instrument Air Package

13.1 Introduction
13.2 Instrumentation
13.3 Start Up
13.4 Shut Down

14. Flare System

14.1 Introduction
14.2 Start Up
14.3 Shut Down

15. Fuel Gas System

15.1 Introduction
15.2 Operating Limits
15.3 Start Up
15.4 Shut Down

16. Metering Skid

16.1 Introduction
16.2 Instrumentation

17. Overall GPF Start Up/Shut Down Procedure

17.1 Start up
17.2 Shut down

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1. PURPOSE

The purpose of this document is to provide guidelines to the operating staff for safe operation of the plant and the
associate equipment during Normal Operation, Emergency Operation or isolation for maintenance. Procedure
should be established to assure continued system integrity. The purpose is to follow safe operating practices,
identify potential hazards when the process is subjected to all known conditions. This would eliminate to greater
extent human error. Adverse consequences due to human factor related errors could result in personnel injury,
damage to equipment or environment.

2. SCOPE

This SOP applies to all activities of production, processing of gas, handling and treatment of produced water,
commissioning and decommissioning of line or equipment, chemicals used for processing and the employee
exposed to these chemical hazards, personnel protective equipment required to handle the chemicals.

3. GENERAL

Undesirable events could result in personnel injury, pollution or facility damage. Safety devices and procedures
should be used to prevent the propagation of undesirable events. The release of hydrocarbon is a factor in
virtually all threats to safety. Major objective of the safety system should be to prevent the release of hydrocarbon
from the process and to minimize the adverse effects.

Process facility is designed for safe operation in accordance to good engineering practice. However all safety
procedures should be strictly adhered to and followed.

Process safety system generally has two levels of protection to prevent or minimize the effects of equipment
failure. These two levels of safety are independent of and in addition to the control devices used in normal
process operation.

Process operation is a coordinated affair and information is necessary before attempting to start or commission
the equipment. Moreover proper sequence of operation should be followed.

Rule Of Thumb: If in doubt, never operate. Confirm and verify before attempting to start any operation.

4. OPERATING PHILOSOPHY

Controls are partly pneumatic and partly PLC based for equipment such as Amine, Gas dehydration and Metering
skid. Alarms are in the Control Room operation is manual and largely depends on the operator’s ability and
judgment. Aim of the process operation is to run the plant safely with minimum downtime, maximum
productivity and following the HSE policy of no accidents, no harm to people, and no damage to environment.

Universally human error is the primary cause of concern in process operation that could lead to loss of
containment such as abnormal release of hydrocarbon to the atmosphere and this could be reduced to greater
extent by imparting proper training, providing adequate controls and guidelines.

First level of Safety is the individual equipment alarms followed by shutdown due to process parameters upset.
Operator has to respond immediately and take corrective action. Equipment or vessel cannot be shut down from
control room.

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 Ultimate level of Safety is the Emergency Shut Down (ESD). Total flow (IN and OUT) Gas is stopped. Blow
down valves open to depressurize.

There are ESD push buttons in the Control Room and Process area. However ESD should be activated by Shift In
charge / Lead Operator judging the criticality of the situation.

Level control valves are fail close.

In case of spurious ESD, the plant is allowed to depressurize. The cause for the ESD is investigated/determined
with the help of I & E and upon getting the green signal, plant is re-started.

5. INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL PHILOSOPHY

Controls are local and pneumatic; Alarms are digitally transmitted to Control Room. Timely response to act on
receiving the alarm could prevent unit shutdown.
Safer Plant design and instrumentation can prevent or minimize exposure of operator to hazards and should be
able to control/mitigate conditions arising from normal or abnormal operations.
Protective systems are the devices and controls which make a primary contribution to preventing, controlling or
mitigating abnormal condition and prevent hydrocarbon loss of containment.

Ultimate Safety Devices:

Level Protective Instruments: Level Switch High

Level Switch High High
Level Switch Low
Level Switch Low Low
Restriction Orifice in the flow line
Flow
Flow Control Valve
Flow Safety Valve (Check Valve)

Devices to prevent equipment design limits being exceeded (especially pressure ratings)

Pressure Switch High

Pressure Switch High High
Pressure Switch Low
Pressure Safety Valves

Ultimate Safety Device: Blow down valve

Fire Detection: Fire detector in the process area

Haseeb Gas facility has manually adjusted controls for setting the basic process variables. Operators are
required to routinely survey and monitor the operations of all equipment.

6. OPERATING GUIDELINES

 Follow all Safety Precautions and wear appropriate PPE.

 Ensure that the u/s and d/s components are lined up to receive changes.
 All safeties and securities are operational and are working properly.
 Never override any safety device/system.
 Log and inform any changes made in the process condition.
 Information and co-ordination is the key to safe operation.

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  Never ignite the burners of heating components unless they are thoroughly purged.
 Know your plant thoroughly; it’s operating parameters and limitations.
 If in doubt, do not operate. Seek advice.
 Plan your major activities in daylight.
 Ensure good house keeping.

7. HEALTH SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT

Use proper PPE while handling/ filling chemicals (corrosion inhibitor). Avoid prolonged contact with crude
oil/Condensate (if any).
Non operational work require permit to work, working at height require safety harness, and venting and draining
require precaution against static charge.
Proper operation of the unit will result in efficient operation and reduce environmental excursions.

8. THREE PHASE PRODUCTION SEPERATOR

8.1 INTRODUCTION

The theory of separation depends on gravity settlement and density difference between the three phases (oil,
water & gas). The produced fluid stream, coming either directly from the producing well or from free water
knock-out vessel, enters the separator or hits the inlet diverter, where the initial bulk separation of the gas and
liquid takes place due to the change in momentum as shown in figure.

The mist extractor does further separation of the liquid and gas. Using the bucket and weir system separates the
oil and water. For proper separation to be achieved, proper retention time and surge volumes must be accounted
for using the varying differences. After oil & water the weir is fixed such that its level is set slightly below the
level of the oil bucket. This allows the oil to be collected in the oil bucket and water to flow under the bucket and
over the weir into the water compartments.

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8.2 PROCESS DESCRIPTION

Process Stream from the Haseeb well # 01 enters the separator from the upper side of the shell. This fluid
impinges on the deflector plate. Gas is released and travels through mesh across the upper zone and then through
a mist eliminator (demister pad) and exits from the top.
Liquid (oil and water) leaves from the bottom. A weir plate separates the oil/Condensate and water phase.

8.3 INSTRUMENTATION

S.NO INSTRUMENT TAG DESCRIPTION FUNCTION

1. PC-600 Pressure Maintains the pressure at inlet of vessel.
Controller
2. PCV-600 Pressure Control Controls the pressure at inlet of vessel by actuating.
Valve
3. LC-600 Level Controller Maintains process drain level by actuating.

4. LC-601 Level Controller Maintains liquid level in the water compartment by

actuating.
5. LCV-600 Level Control Controls the level of process drain by actuating.
Valve Obtains signal from LC-600
6. LCV-601 Level Control Controls the level of produced water by actuating.
Valve Obtains signal from LC-601
7. PSV – 600 Pressure Safety Ensures that the system is not over pressured. Set at
Valve 1200 PSIG. It is mounted on the vessel.
8. PI-600 Pressure Indicator Indicates pressure in the vessel.

9. TI-600 Temperature Indicates temperature in the vessel

Indicator
10. PSHH-600 Pressure Switch Protects the vessel from over pressure through
High High sending alarming signals to PLC. Set at 1080 PSIG.
11. PSLL-600 Pressure Switch Protects the vessel from under pressure through
Low Low sending alarming signals to PLC. Set at 925 PSIG.
12. LSH-600 Level Switch High Sends alarming signals to PLC if process drain level
is very high from its normal level
13. LSL-600 Level Switch Low Sends alarming signals to PLC if process drain level
is very Low from its normal level.
14. LSHH-600 Level Switch High Sends alarming signals to PLC when liquid level in
High water compartment is very high from its normal
level and shuts down process accordingly.
15. LSL-601 Level Switch Low Sends alarming signals to DCS if liquid level in
water compartment is very low from its normal
level.
16. LG-600. Level Gauge Drain level indication in oil bucket

17. LG-601 Level Gauge Liquid level indication in water compartment.

18. FIT-600 Flow Indicating Flow of Process Drain

Transmitter
19. FIT-601 Flow Indicating Measure Flow of Produced Water
Transmitter.
20. FE-600 Flow Element Controls and records pressure, flow and temperature
on three-pen recorder.
21. ESDV Emergency stop the flow from well head to Production

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 Shutdown Separator
Valve

8.4 START UP

 Check instrument air supply and functioning of all the instruments

 Ensure that PSV is calibrated and line up with the system
 Open u/s and d/s valves of LCVs (condensate and water)
 Open all level troll, Pressure switches and level switches isolating valves
 Check all the drain and vent points are closed / plugged
 Install chart in the Recorder and check the needle valves are open
 Set pressure on the PCV-600 to 990 psig (normal operating pressure)
 Reset ESD
 Put sour gas flow into Production Separator
 Observe pressure and level on the oil and water side LGs
 When pressure and level reaches its operating range then check the function of the corresponding PCV and
LCVs
 Monitor the flow and observe all parameters

8.5 SHUT DOWN

 Shut in the well with the help of Hycarbex representative

 If well is being shut, it should preferably be shut from well head. (Follow Hycarbex well shut-in procedure)
 After the well is shut, close the d/s isolating valve of oil and water side LCVs
 Confirm the closure of ESDV-600 separator u/s

9. AMINE SWEETENING UNIT

9.1 INTRODUCTION

The most widely used for sweetening of natural gas are aqueous solutions of alkanolamines. They are generally
used for bulk removal of CO2 and H2S. A liquid physical solvent can be added to the amine to improve
selectivity.
The acid gas is fed into a scrubber to remove entrained water and liquid hydrocarbons. The gas enters the bottom
of absorption tower which is either a tray (for high flow rates). The sweet gas exits at the top of tower.

The regenerated amine (lean amine) enters at the top of this tower and the two streams are contacted counter
currently. In this tower, CO2 and H2S are absorbed with the chemical reaction into the amine phase.
The exit amine solution, loaded with CO2 and H2S, is called rich amine. This stream is flashed, filtered, and then
fed to the top of a stripper to recover the amine, and acid gases (CO2 and H2S) are stripped and exit at the top of
the tower. The refluxed water helps in steam stripping the rich amine solution. The regenerated amine (lean
amine) is recycled back to the top of the absorption tower.

9.2 PROCESS DESCRIPTION

Haseeb Well gas which is processed at SPEC Gas Processing Facility contains about 3 to 4 mole % Carbon
dioxide and 400 ppm H2S. Sales gas agreement dictates that CO2 content not to exceed 2 %, H2S 0.2 grain per
100 scf and total sulphur not more than 3.0 grain per 100 scf. This excess CO2 & H2S in the gas stream is
reduced by treating with Methyl Diethanol Amine in which CO2 and H2S is selectively absorbed. The Amine is

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then regenerated by stripping off CO2 and H2S in stripper column; CO2 and H2S are sent to incinerator instead
of releasing to atmosphere.

In the MDEA unit, the sour gas enters the absorber at the bottom and flows counter currently to MDEA solution.
The liquid entering at the top, the lean solution, passes down through the bubble cap trays absorbing H2S & CO2
from the gas stream thus producing sweet gas that exits the top. While rich solution (rich in acid gases) exits the
bottom of the tower.

The rich MDEA is regenerated for reuse in a closed system. It is flashed at low pressure in the flash drum thus
reducing its pressure to favor stripping. Preheated solution from lean/rich heat exchanger is fed to the top of the
stripper where heat is continuously supplied through a thermo siphon re-boiler. Low pressure and high
temperature help to strip out acid gases along with some entrained amine vapors which are then cooled in
overhead Amine reflux exchanger and returned to reflux accumulator beneath the stripper. Acid gases from the
accumulator are sent to Incinerator for burning. Lean MDEA is drawn from Reboiler bottom, and returned to the
contactor through lean/rich heat exchanger. This completes the cycle.

9.3 EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS

9.3.1 AMINE CONTACTOR

Operating fluid Amine/Sour Gas Capacity 2699 Gal

Operating Pressure 980 psig Design Pressure 1200 psig
Operating Temperature 100-120 F Design Temperature Min/Max -20/200

MAWP Int/Ext 1200 psig Density Of Fluids 63.175 lb/ft3

Size 48”I.Dx45’ S/S No of bubble cap trays 20

9.3.2 AMINE FLASH TANK

Operating Fluid Amine Capacity 2413 Gal

Operating Pressure 50 psig Design Pressure 150 psig
Operating Temperature 140 F Design Temperature -20/200F
Min/Max
MAWP Int/Ext 151 psig/15 psig Size 46” I.D x24’ S/S

9.3.3 AMINE STRIPPER AND REFLUX ACCUMULATOR

Operating fluid Amine Capacity 4574 Gals

Operating Pressure 15 psig Design Pressure 150 psig
Operating Temperature 250-275 F Design Temperature -20/300
Min/Max
MAWP Int/Ext 50 psig Density Of Fluids 63.175 lb/ft3
Size 48”I.Dx37’ S/S (Stripper)
48”I.D*10’SS
(Accumulator)

9.4 INSTRUMENTATION

S.NO INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION FUNCTION

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 TAG
1. PSV-1100 Safety Relief Valve Safety Relief Valve Inlet Filter Separator

2. TI-1100 Temperature Indicator Indicates temperature at Amine sweetening unit Inlet

3. PI-1100 Pressure Indicator Indicates pressure at Inlet Filter Separator

4. PDI-1100 Differential Pressure Indicates differential pressure at Inlet Filter

Indicator Separator
5. LG-1100 Level Gauge Level Indication at Inlet Filter Separator

6. LG-1101 Level Gauge Level Indication at Inlet Filter Separator

7. LC-1100 Level Controller Maintains the level at Inlet Filter Separator

8. LC-1101 Level Controller Maintains the level at Inlet Filter Separator

9. LCV-1100 Level Control Valve Controls the Level of produced water at

Inlet Filter Separator outlet by actuating.
10. LCV-1101 Level Control Valve Controls the Level of produced water at
Inlet Filter Separator outlet by actuating.
11. PDI-1100 Differential Pressure Indicates differential pressure between
Indicator Amine absorber Inlet and Outlet
12. TI-1101 Temperature Indicator Indicates temperature at Amine Absorber

13. PI-1101 Pressure Indicator Indicates pressure at Amine Absorber

14. TI-1103 Temperature Indicator Indicates temperature at Amine Absorber outlet

15. TI-1102 Temperature Indicator Indicates temperature at Amine Absorber inlet

16. LG-1101 Level Gauge Level Indication at Amine Absorber

17. LC-1102 Level Controller Maintains the level of Rich Amine in Amine
Absorber
18. LCV-1102 Level Control Valve Controls the Level of Rich Amine in Amine
Absorber
19. LSH-1101 Level Switch High Sends alarming signals to PCS if Rich
Amine level is high from its normal level.
20. LSLL-1101 Level Switch Low Sends alarming signals to PCS if Rich
Low Amine level is very Low from its normal level.
21. PSDV-1100 Process Shutdown Shutdown valve at Amine absorber outlet
Valve
22. PI-1102 Pressure Indicator Indicates pressure at Amine Absorber Inlet

23. PCV-100 Pressure Control Controls pressure of Instrument Air supply to

Valve chemical injection pump
24. TI-1104 Temperature Indicator Indicates temperature at Sweet Gas Exchanger
Outlet
25. FIT-1200 Flow Indicating To measure Flow at Lean Amine Charge pumps
Transmitter outlet
26. PI-1200 Pressure Indicator Indicates pressure at Lean Amine Charge pumps
outlet
27. PSV-1200 Safety Relief Valve Safety Relief Valve at Lean Amine Charge pump

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 A ,Set at 1100PSIG
28. PSV-1201 Safety Relief Valve Safety Relief Valve at Lean Amine Charge pump
B ,Set at 1100PSIG
29. TI-1200 Temperature Indicator Indicate temperature at Amine flash Tank

30. PI-1202 Pressure Indicator Indicate pressure at Amine flash Tank

31. LG-1200/LG-1201 Level Gauge Level Indication at Amine flash Tank

32. LC-1200 Level Control Valve Level controller at Amine flash tank
,Pneumatically control LCV-1300
33. PSV-1202 Safety Relief Valve Safety Relief Valve at Amine Flash Tank ,Set at
150PSIG
34. PCV-1200 Pressure Control Regulate back pressure at Amine Flash Tank inlet
Valve
35. PCV-1202 Pressure Control Regulate pressure at Amine Flash Tank Inlet
Valve
36. PSV-1300 Safety Relief Valve Safety Relief Valve at Amine Filter Outlet

37. TI-1300 Temperature Indicator Indicates temperature at lean/rich amine exchanger

outlet
38. PI-1300 Pressure Indicator Indicates pressure at booster pump A Outlet

39. PI-1301 Pressure Indicator Indicates pressure at booster pump B Outlet

40. PDI-1300 Differential Pressure Indicates differential pressure across Amine filter
Indicator
41. PSV-1301 Safety Relief Valve Safety Relief Valve at charcoal Filter Outlet

42. PSV-1302 Safety Relief Valve Safety Relief Valve at outlet of Lean Amine
Exchanger
43. TI-1303 Temperature Indicator Indicate temperature at lean amine exchanger outlet

44. LCV-1300 Level Control Valve Controls amine Level at inlet of Amine Stripper

45. PDI-1301 Differential Pressure Indicates differential pressure across Charcoal filter
Indicator
46. TI-1301 Temperature Indicator Indicates temperature at booster
pumps outlet
47. TI-1304 Temperature Indicator Indicates temperature at inlet of
exchanger coming from charcoal filter
48. TI-1306 Temperature Indicator Indicate temperature at line from
Amine Exchanger to Amine Stripper
49. PI-1400 Pressure Indicator Indicate pressure at inlet of amine
reflux exchanger
50. TI-1400 Temperature Indicator Indicate temperature at inlet of amine
reflux exchanger
51. TI-1401 Temperature Indicator Indicate pressure at outlet of amine reflux exchanger

52. PI-1401 Pressure Indicator Indicate pressure at amine stripper

53. TI-1402 Temperature Indicator Indicate temperature at amine stripper

54. LC-1400 Level controller Control level of amine in Amine Stripper

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 55. LSL-1400 Level Switch Low Send alarming signal to PLC if amine
level is low in the amine stripper
56. LG-1400 Level Gauge Level Indication in Amine stripper

57. PSV-1400 Pressure safety valve Ensure that pressure is not exceed
then 50psig at line from Amine
Reboiler to Amine stripper
58. PI-1402 Pressure Indicator Indicate pressure at reflux pump A Outlet

59. PI-1403 Pressure Indicator Indicate pressure at reflux pump B Outlet

60. LCV-1400 Level control valve Control the level of amine in Amine Stripper

61. PCV-1401 Pressure control valve Pressure Regulator at fuel gas supply ,set at 10 PSIG

62. FIT-1400 Flow Indicating To determine flow at Reflux Make-uppumps outlet

Transmitter
63. LG-1500 Level gauge Indicate level in Amine reboiler

64. TI-1500 Temperature Indicator Indicate temperature in Amine reboiler

65. PI-1500 Pressure indicator Indicate pressure in Amine reboiler

66. TI-1501 Temperature Indicator Indication of temperature in the inlet

of Amine reboiler
67. T1-1502 Temperature Indicator Indication of temperature at outlet of
Amine reboiler
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 Fully open suction & discharge v/v of P-610 A/B and also open recycle valve
 Open discharge PI bleeder to remove entrapped air
 Start the pump
 Gradually close recycle v/v to maintain flow (at FIT-1200) and check pressure at PI
 Check for any abnormal sound, motor temperature, ampere and vibration

9.8.3 SHUT DOWN

 Open bottom drain valve to begin draining filter
 Remove top vent plug and allow filter to drain completely
 When filter is drained loosen cover clamp nut and remove T-Bolt from retainer
 Remove cover clamp and head
 Loosen hold down knob and remove top plate. Be careful not to drop the spring seal assembly down into
filter chamber
 Remove spring and seal assemblies

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  Remove and discard the used cartridges and install new ones
 Examine the shell gasket for deterioration. If it is warned replace it
 Place spring seal assemblies and seal plate. Make sure that individual seal plates are positioned in the top
end of each cartridge and tighten down knob
 Place the head. Be sure the edge of the head is aligned with the bottom flange. Position the cover clamp.
Replace the T- Bolt and tighten the clamp nut. A gap of about ½” should remain between clamp
ends.
 Close drain valve
 Open inlet valve slowly. Allow to vent to remain open until a steady stream of liquid comes out the vent
hole. Install vent plug. Check for leaks.
 Filter is now ready for operation

10. GLYCOL DEHYDRATION UNIT

10.1 INTRODUCTION

In Glycol Dehydration process, a liquid desiccant dehydrator serves to absorb water vapor from the gas
stream. Glycol, the principal agent in this process, has a chemical affinity for water. This means that,
when in contact with a stream of natural gas that contains water, glycol will serve to 'steal' the water out
of the gas stream.

The saturated TEG is circulated through a regeneration loop consisting of a flash drum, reboiler and
circulation pumps before reintroducing to the gas.

10.2 EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS

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 10.2.1 GLYCOL DRAIN TANK

Operating fluid Glycol Capacity 6578 Gal

Size 78’’ I.D *24’ S/S MAWP Int/Ext 15 / 0.16 psig
Design Temperature Min/Max -20 / 200 0F Design pressure 15 psig

10.2.2 GLYCOL CONTACTOR

Operating fluid Glycol/Sweet Gas Capacity 2267 Gal (10.3 m3)

Operating Pressure 980 psig Design Pressure 1200 psig
0
Operating Temperature F Design Temp Min/Max -20/200 0F
MAWP Int/Ext 1200 / psig Density Glycol 57 lb/ft3
Sweet gas 3.5 lb/ft3
Size 42” I.D * 30’ S/S No of bubble trays 8

10.2.3 GLYCOL FLASH DRUM

Operating Fluid Glycol-Sweet Gas Capacity 226 Gal

Operating Pressure 50 psig Design Pressure 150 psig
Operating Temperature 160 0F Design Temperature Min/Max -20/200 0F
MAWP Int/Ext 150 / 12.10 psig Size 30” I.D * 5’S/S

10.2.4 GLYCOL REBOILER

Operating Fluid density Glycol 57 lb/ft3 Duty 1.1 MMBTU/HR

Reboiler Size 72” I.D * 20’ Fire Tube Size 18” * 16’
Operating Pressure 1 psig Operating Temperature 400 0F
MAWP int/ext 1 / 1.11 psig Design Pressure Atmospheric
0
Design temp. -20/500 F Capacity 4230 Gallons.

10.2.5 LEAN GLYCOL PUMP (KIM RAY PUMP)

Service Lean Glycol Model No 450-15 PV

HP 15 RPM 650
Max discharge press 995 psig Capacity 7.5 GPM at
1000 psi
Operating inlet/Outlet Pressure 0.3 /995 psig Operating inlet/outlet Temp. 250.2/253.4 F

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 Max Stroke / minute 28 Design pressure 1500Psig

10.3 INSTRUMENTATION

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S.NO INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION FUNCTION
TAG
1. LSLL-1600 Level Switch Low Low Sends alarming signals to PLC if liquid level is
very Low in Glycol Contractor Scrubber from its
normal level
2. LG-1601 Level Gauge Glycol level indication in Glycol Contractor

3. PI-1601 Pressure Indicator Indicates pressure in Glycol Contractor

4. TI-1601 Temperature Indicator Indicates temperature in Glycol Contractor

5. PDI-1600 Pressure Differential Differential Pressure Indication in Glycol

Indicator Contractor Inlet and Outlet
6. PSV-1600 Pressure Safety Valve Ensures that the system is not over Pressured. Set
at 1200 PSIG. It is mounted on the Glycol
Contractor Scrubber
7. PI-1601 Pressure Indicator Indicates pressure at Glycol Contractor Scrubber
Inlet
8. PSDV-1600 Process Shutdown Valve Process Shutdown Valve at Glycol Contractor
Scrubber outlet
9. PI-1603 Pressure Indicator Indicates pressure at Glycol Reflux pumps outlet

10. TI-1604 Temperature Indicator Indicates temperature at Glycol Reflux pumps

outlet
11. FIT-1600 Flow Indicating Indicates Flow at Glycol Reflux pumps outlet
Transmitter
12. TI-1602 Temperature Indicator Indicates the temperature in the lean glycol line.

13. DPI-1701/1702 Differential Pressure Differential Pressure Indication across Sock filter
Indicator
14. PSV-1700/1701 Pressure Safety Valve Ensures that the system is not over Pressured. Set
at 150 PSIG.
15. LG-1700 Level Gauge Glycol level indication in glycol Reboiler

16. TC-1700 Temperature Controller Sends pneumatic signals to TCV-1700

17. TCV-1700 Temperature Control Regulate Temperature. Obtains signal from TC-
Valve 1700
18. TI- Temperature Indicates the Temperature at different points in
1700/1701/1702 Indicator Glycol Reboiler
19. BSL-1700 Burner Safety Low To detect the main burner flame.

20. IGN-1700 Ignition To ignite the flame in the main burner.

21. FA-1700 Flame Arrester To stop the back flame.

22. PI- Pressure Indicator Indicates the Pressure in the Line

1700/1701/1702
23. PCV-1700 Pressure Control Regulate Pressure of Fuel gas. Set at 30 PSIG.
Valve
24. PCV-1701 Pressure Control Regulate Pressure of Fuel gas. Set at 17 PSIG.
Valve
25. PCV-1702 Pressure Control Regulate Pressure of Fuel gas. Set at 5PSIG.
Valve
26. RO-1700 Restriction Orifice Indicate flow of fuel gas from fuel gas supply.

27. TSH-1700 Temp. Switch Hi Pneumatic temperature switch operating PSDV-

1700
28. PSDV-1700 Process Shutdown Process Shutdown Valve at fuel Gas line 17 of 28
Valve
29. LG-1701/1702 Level Gauge Glycol level indication in the Glycol Flash Drum
10.4 START UP
10.4.1 COLD CIRCULATION
 Maintain level in reboiler up to 70%
 Check and ensure the complete line up of the TEG unit
 Start the Kimray pump when contactor pressure reaches up to 400 psig
 Make contactor level up to 60%
 Slowly pressurize the Contactor up to normal pressure
 Check flow through reboiler still column coil and E-440A to the Flash Tank; accordingly maintain the TEG
Contactor level
 Make up 50% level in Flash Tank
 Pressurize the Flash Tank up to 50 psig by PCV-1704 with fuel gas
 Open valve F-820 & F-830 Sock Filter & Charcoal filter in let valves
 Open filter priming valve after priming close it then open filter outlet valve. Take PDI-1700 & 1701 in
service conform filters by pass valve should be close.
 Maintain levels, pressures and circulation accordingly during cold circulation

10.4.2 HEATING

 Confirm the TSH-1700 set point is 400 F.

 Flame Arrester (FA-1700) should be cleaned
 Line up fuel gas circuit by opening manual valves
 Start TEG burner
 Confirm the flame condition by visual check ok
 There is time delay of 90 sec b/w pilot and main burner ignition. After 90 sec if Flame eye BSL (Burner
safety low) does not detect the flame, control system will shut off fuel gas and an alarm will appear on panel
 Slowly increase the temperature by increasing the set point of TC-1700 up to 380 F.

10.5 SHUT DOWN

 Gradually reduce flow of gas to the contactor but keep the system pressurized
 Shutdown the reboiler burner
 Gradually reduce the TEG unit pressure
 Stop circulation of TEG
 Depressurize TEG UNIT gradually
 Drain the TEG level unit wise to the main TEG drain tank

10.6 TROUBLESHOOTING

10.6.1 OXIDATION

Oxygen enters the system with the incoming gas, through unblanketed tanks or through pump packing glands.
The Glycol will oxidize readily in the presence of oxygen and form corrosive organic acids. The primary acid
formed is formic acid although some acetic acid is also found to be present in oxidized glycols.
To prevent oxidation, tanks have been gas blanketed to keep air out of the system.
Oxidation inhibitors such as hydrazine can also be used to prevent corrosion.

10.6.2 THERMAL DECOMPOSITION

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 Excessive heat, a result of one of the following conditions, will decompose the glycol and form corrosive
compounds.
 A reboiler temperature above the glycol decomposition level.
 A high heat flux rate, usually caused by trying to operate the unit above the design capacity.
 Localized overheating, caused by deposits of salt or tarry compounds on the reboiler fire tubes or poor flame
direction on the fire tubes.

10.7 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

 Low acute chronic toxicity, skin and mucous irritation, TEG can produce irritation when in contact with
skin.
 Before hand over of any equipment proper depressurization, flushing and electrical isolation to be done for
safety of personnel working on it.
 Refer MSDS (material safety data sheets)
 Personnel protective equipments should be used.

11 HEAT MEDIUM

11.1 INTRODUCTION

Alkyl Benzene Oil is used as heat medium for Amine reboiler and Sour water system. It is heated in helical coil
heater and pumped to the respective units.

11.2 EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS

 Expansion tank tag V-190

 Heat transfer fluid Alkyl Benzene Oil
 MAWP (Int) 150 PSI
 MAWP (Ext) 30 PSI
 Design Temp -20~500 0F
 Volume 483 US Gallons

 Heat Medium Heater H-140

 Burner heating capacity 12 MMBTU/hr
 Insulation Ceramic Fiber
 Drum Operating press/Temp Atmospheric/235 0F
 Coil Operating Press/Temp 300 psig/ 500 0F
 Coil Design Temp min/max -20/ 600 0F
 Coil Design press 1000 psig
 Circulation pump cap. 385 GPM
 Circulation pumps press. 90 PSIG

11.3START UP
 After the system is filled and the heater expansion tank is about ¼ full, allow the circulating pump to
circulate and manually bleed off any air at high points and water at any low points.
 When air and water pockets are bled off, the hot oil level in the expansion tank should be approximately ¼
full. (This is normal cold fluid level)

11.3.1 HEATER OPERATION

 Check all the instruments are working properly

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 Heat medium fluid level should be sufficient in V-190 and there is oil level visible in the expansion tank
sight glass
 Prepare line up of heat medium to amine reboiler and sour water stripper, keep pump discharge valve close
 Prepare fuel gas supply line up to burner
 Set regulator on fuel gas supply to expansion tank minimum 35 psig
 Turn on the pump, prime if needed then slowly open the discharge valve if pressure drops then reprime the
pump.
 Start the burner when cold circulation becomes stable
 Allow burner to light and visually check flame pattern
 As oil temperature rises and approaches set point, check to see that burner control switch shuts off burner
properly

11.4SHUT DOWN

 Inform Shift In charge

 Put Off Burner
 Isolate Fuel Gas Supply
 Stop Circulation Pump, When Heat Medium temperature reaches 150 0F.

11.5 TROUBLESHOOTING

11.5.1 CIRCULATING PUMP DOES NOT OPERATE WITH BURNER SWITCH

TURNED TO ON POSITION

 Make sure breaker in electrical panel is on

 Heaters on starter are tripped; reset starter

11.5.2 BURNER BLOWER DOES NOT OPERATE

 Check breaker in heater panel

 BMS ignition on starter are tripped; reset starter
 High limit controller switches open, Reset controller to restart

11.5.3 BURNER WILL CYCLE, BUT WILL NOT FIRE

 Air in fuel line

 Check fuel valve on fuel tank
 Gas pilot valve closed
 Spark electrodes not igniting; Remove and check settings.
 Fuel solenoid or gas pilot solenoid not opening

11.5.4 BURNER WILL FIRE, BUT WILL NOT RUN

 Air in fuel or gas line

 Clogged fuel filter
 Improper air setting
 U.V scanner not working properly.

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 11.5.5 HEATER RUNNING BUT SMOKING

 Black smoke – low fire: Too much fuel, increase air by opening bottom air damper on burner housing
 Black smoke – high fire: Too much fuel, increase air by opening top air damper on burner housing
 White smoke – low fire: Too much air, decrease air by closing bottom air damper on burner housing
 White smoke – high fire: Too much air, decrease air by closing top air damper on burner housing

12 INCINERATOR
12.1 INTRODUCTION
12.1.1 WHAT IS INCINERATION?
Incineration is a that involves the combustion of waste at high temperatures. Incineration and other high
temperature waste treatment systems are described as "thermal treatment". Incineration of waste materials
converts the waste into heat, gases and particulates of combustion, and a smaller amount of solid residue (ash).
The gaseous and particulate emissions are dispersed of in the atmosphere.

12.1.2 WHAT IS INCINERATOR?

An incinerator is a furnace for burning refuse; modern incinerators include pollution mitigation equipment such
as flue-gas cleaning.
The combustion product gases exhausted to the atmosphere by incineration are a source of concern. The main
pollutants in the exhaust gases include acid gases such as chloride, hydrogen sulphide, sulphur dioxide, nitrogen
oxides (referred to as NOx), and carbon dioxide.

12.1.3 PROCESS DESCRIPTION

Acid Gases from Amine Reflux drum, Amine flash tanks and from sour water system are routed to Incinerator for
burning before releasing to atmosphere.

12.2 START UP
12.2.1 PRE CHECKS
 All isolating valves are closed
 All logics should be reset.
 Direction off all motors checked
 All instruments should be in service
 There should be no water level in V-1310, drain if any
 Utilities (power, inst air, fuel gas) should be available

12.2.2 START UP
 Open B-1300 inlet & outlet valves, Start B-1300 and purge I-1300
 Now open PSDV-4300 and slowly pressurize the fuel gas circuit
 Now ignite burner & increase temperature @ 50deg C /hour.
 When temperature is increased to 500 ºF, we can now introduce sour gases to I-1300
 Check level in fuel knock out pot after regular intervals and drain if any
 Open all manual valves and PSDV-4302 and slowly introduce acid gases to I-1300

12.3 SHUT DOWN

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  Divert the acid gases to flare by opening the BDV-4300 and closing the PSDV-4302 downstream isolating
v/v gradually
 After diverting, slowly bring down I-1300 stack temperature by reducing fuel gas flow
 When temperature reduce to 475 F stop burner
 Close PSDV-4300, and close all isolation valves
 Check and drain V-1310

13 INSTRUMENT AIR PACKAGE

13.1 INTRODUCTION

The Instrument Air Package is designed to provide a reliable supply of clean, dry, oil free compressed air to the
pneumatic control system components.

Fig-1 General Arrangement of Instrument Air Package

The Instrument Air Package is designed to provide a reliable supply of clean, dry, oil free compressed air to the
pneumatic control system components. Air is compressed in the rotary screw compressor after which it moves to
the wet air receiver where wet particles are removed and a stream of dry air is supplied to utility air distribution
while a second stream is moved to the desiccant air dryer and dry air receiver. Clean and dry air is after passing

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from dry air receiver is supplied to instrument air distribution from where it is used in pneumatic control system
components.

13.2 INSTRUMENTATION

S.NO INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION FUNCTION

TAG
1. PI-4000 Pressure Indicator Indicates the pressure in the wet air receiver.

2. TI-4000 Temperature Indicator Indicates the Temperature in wet air receiver.

3. LG-4000 Level Gauge Indicates the level in the wet air receiver.

4. PSV-4000 Pressure Safety Valve Ensures that the wet air receiver is not over
pressure. Set at 200 PSIG.
5. LG-4000 Level Gauge Indicates the level in the dry air receiver.

6. PI-4003/4004 Pressure Indicator Indicates the pressure in the dessicant air dryer.

7. PI-4001/4002 Pressure Indicator Indicates the pressure at dessicant air dryer outlet.

8. PSV-4001/4002 Pressure Safety Valve Ensures that the dessicant air dryer is not over
pressure. Set at 200 PSIG.
9. UY-4000/UY-4001 Solenoid Valve Solenoid valve to switch between desiccants after
specific time duration
10. PI-4005 Pressure Indicator Indicates the pressure in the dry air receiver.

11. TI-4001 Temperature Indicator Indicates the Temperature in dry air receiver.

12. PI-4006 Pressure Indicator Indicates the pressure of the instrument air.

13. PSLL-4000 Pressure Switch Low Maintains the instrument air from low pressure
Low through sending alarming signals to PLC. Set at
80 PSIG
14. PSV-4003 Pressure Safety Valve Ensures that the dry air receiver is not over
pressure. Set at 200 PSIG.
15. PCV-4000 Pressure Control Control the pressure at dry air receiver outlet. Set
Valve at 100 PSIG.
13.3 START UP
 All jobs are completed and work permits have been returned
 All the instrumentation is in service
 Check the main power breaker is on
 Line up the compressor
 Start the compressor
 Check for any abnormal sound etc.
 Check for auto cut in and cut off function of the compressor

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 13.4 SHUT DOWN

 Inform Shift Engineer

 Stop instrument air compressor
 Isolate the compressor
 Drain moisture from the vessel

14. FLARE SYSTEM

14.1 INTRODUCTION

The flare system includes headers from all PSVs, PCVs and BDVs relief. A pilot for flare is available from the
main flare line. Flare system consist of a Flare Knock Out Drum V-130 having one pneumatic pump P-2100, Fuel
Gas supply and a continuous flare purge arrangement.

14.2 START UP

 Ensure that before putting FKOD in operation, it is empty and purged

 Ensure Pump is functioning properly
 Open fuel gas supply to flare header at least for five minutes to purge

14.2.1 LIGHTING THE PILOT BURNER

 Purge or drain any condensate in the pilot fuel gas line

 Check igniter spark plug for proper functioning (Chattering on activating the switch)
 Open fuel gas supply valve
 Keep ignition panel knob on auto position

14.3 SHUT DOWN

 Close fuel gas supply valve

 Manually close the gas supply to flare stack
 Close the pilot burner supply to flare stack post

15 FUEL GAS SYSTEM

1.1 INTRODUCTION

Fuel gas to utilities is taken from the dry gas d/s of Glycol Contactor.
Utility Fuel Gas conditioning Vessel is V-180. High pressure gas is let down to 300 psig by a Regulator PCV-
4100 and pressure is again letdown to 100 psig with PCV-4101 before gas enters into the scrubber. Any liquid
condensation and entrainment is knocked off in the scrubber. The gas outlet is from the top of the scrubber,
passes through filter separator F-156 to knock out entrained liquid and goes to the distribution header.
Following utilities are fed from the fuel gas header:

 Gas Generators
 Pilot to the Flare

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  Purge Gas to Flare Knock Out Drum
 Blanketing gas to Amine, Sour water, Heat medium and glycol units
 Fuel Gas To Reboiler (Regeneration Skid)
 Fuel Gas to Heat medium, incinerator and glycol reboiler.

15.2 OPERATING LIMITS

Equipment Capacity Design Pressure Operating Pressure PS V set @

MMSCFD Psig min/max psig psig

V-180 2 150 psig / 12.1 psig 150 psig

15.3 START UP

 Pressurize the production separator, Amine absorber and Glycol contactor

 Open 2” valve on 2”- sweet gas line at the d/s of Glycol contactor
 Pressurize the Fuel gas scrubber by opening the PSDV-4100 and all manual valves
 Set regulators PCV-4100 @300 psig, PCV-4101 @ 100 psig and PSH-4100 @ 125 psig
 Line up the fuel gas outlet filter F-156 (it will remove particles up to 100 microns)
 Fuel gas header is now pressurized
 Line up the Fuel gas to individual unit where ever required
During Normal operation

 Check liquid level in the scrubber

 Check scrubber pressure
 Check filter ∆p if it crosses the limit psig change the filter cartridge

15.4 SHUT DOWN

 Close 2’’ valve on fuel gas line d/s glycol contactor

 Close PSDV-4100
 Depressurize the system if required

16 METERING SKID

16.1 INTRODUCTION

The Gas Metering Skid is designed to measure 60MMSCFD of natural gas at a pressure of 1200 PSIG. The
primary measurement elements are parallel orifice meters which meet AGA3 standard. Flow tantalization is by
three-pen chart recorder. In metering skid Gas Chromatograph is installed to take gas composition and then
transfer this data to Flow Computer for BTU and other Flow Calculations.

16.2 INSTRUMENTATION

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 S.NO INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION FUNCTION
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1. BDV-2001 Blow Down Valve Depressurize plant in case of any emergency.
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VE 2. TI-2000 Temperature Indicator Indicates temperature at metering skid Inlet
R

3. PI-2000 Pressure Indicator Indicates pressure at metering skid inlet

4. GC -2000 Gas Chromatograph For Gas composition

5. AE-2000 Moisture Analyzer To determine water level in Gas

6. FC-2000 Flow Computer For BTU, Energy measurement and Flow at

different timings
7. PSLL-2000 PSLL-2000 Send alarm signals to PLC. Set at 850 PSIG.

8. PC-2000 Pressure Controller Maintains the pressure at outlet of Metering Skid

9. PCV-2000 Pressure Control Controls the pressure at Metering station

Valve
10. ESDV-2000 Emergency Shutdown To shutdown plant outlet
Valve
ALL GPF START UP/SHUT DOWN PROCEDURE

17.1 START UP

 Check the SSSV pressure before its opening, if the pressure of SSSV is less than operating pressure; make
up the pressure hydraulically up to 7000 psi.
 Check main Well head Control panel is in service according to its securities
 Line up the X-MASS tree as follows
 Open SSSV and SSV from the panel
 Open Master valve, and then open the wing valve
 Open the main flow isolation valve
 Inform shift I/C at plant before opening the well
 It is also important here to mention that if the well has been shut for long duration then in order to observe
any changes; log bottom hole pressure and well head shut in pressure on hourly basis
 Always open well in burning pit for some time as there are chances of sludgy material coming out during off
loading of well. Observe for a couple of hours minimum.
 Manager process/Process Engineer ensure that well is flowing smoothly in the burning pit i.e. no surges
observed
 Gradually divert the well flow to plant by closing burning pit valve slowly
 Divert well to plant at adjustable choke gradually from 8/64” up to 16/64 or 20/64 “ adj
 Switch over the well from 20/64 adj to 20/64” fix choke for smooth operation of the well avoiding any back
pressure.
 Process Engineer and S/I personally check and ensure the complete line up of the plant according to the
valve check list and equipment check list.
 Install the chart at separator FPTR and at the custody transfer point(also zero check the FPTRs)
 When the pressure of the fuel gas reaches up to 100 psi
 Check the line up for the fuel gas for generator, and all the burners
 Start the Gas Genset after its complete line up and levels of radiator water ,and lube oil
 Start instrument air comp. Make up system pressure to 145 psi
 Start the cooling water circulation

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 Check all the instruments are working properly
 Check all drain and vent valves are in close position
 Purge the whole plant with nitrogen if available otherwise purging will be carried out with the sour gas
section wise up to the flare system; maintain the plant pressure up to 100 psi.
 Gradually increase separator pressure up to 990 psi with the help of U/S PCV -600.
 Gradually increase plant pressure up to 300 psi. Check for any leaks by foam leak test.
 Repeat this step at 500 psi and at 700 psi
 Finally pressurize the plant up to operating pressure i.e. 900 psi by gradually decreasing the flare
 Now control and maintain this pressure by plant U/S PCV-600. Minimize flare so that minimum gas is
flared which is very important.
 During plant pressurizing from 0-900psi; Shift in charge check all the securities related to the other
equipment.
 After complete line up of Amine and TEG unit, once again check and ensure all valve positions of both units
 Check and ensure that all vent and drain valves are in close position.
 Start Amine unit circulation and establish level in Amine absorber, Flash tank and Reboiler.
 Prepare heat medium line up of Amine reboiler and sour water system.
 Start heat medium circulation pump and ignite the burner.
 Gradually increase the temperature up to 350-400 0F.
 Gradually increase reboiler temperature up to 240 to 250 F so that an equilibrium is attained b/w reboiler
outlet vapors and stripper column.
 Start Incinerator (If needed)
 Start TEG circulation and ignite the burner.
 Gradually increase TEG temperature up to 380 F
 Keep close monitoring of all levels and controls
 When both the units TEG and Amine becomes smooth conduct the lab analysis for MDEA and TEG
 For MDEA; conduct sample analysis for lean and rich amine for its color, appearance, strength, CO2 grains
per gallon, H2S grains /gallon and check for black particles if any.
 For TEG; conduct sample analysis for specific gravity at 60 F, IBP, FBP, and check for its color.
 After complete lab analysis Process Engineer and Shift In charge check and ensure that all the results are
within the limits..
 Closely monitor GC analysis report (auto calibration) in control room
 As Sweet Gas comes within Sales Gas Specifications, gradually divert it to SSGC by closing BDV by pass
v/v.
 Periodically check and calculate flow on Sales Gas FPTR and check flow temperature and pressure on
FLOW BOSS as well
 Co-ordinate with SSGC personnel for injection of Sales Gas to SSGC main header.
 Log Sales Gas parameters.

17.2 SHUT DOWN

 Co-ordinate with SSGC personnel for plant shut down.

 Gradually reduce the plant pressure from 900 psig.
 Inform the HYCARBEX representative about the well shut in.
 Gradually reduce gas flow towards the plant from well.
 Switch over the well flow from fix choke to adjustable
 Reduce well flow by decreasing the choke size from 20/64 “adj to 8/64” adj
 Isolate well head control panel from the X-MASS tree i.e. by closing needle valve of SSSV and SSV.
 Close the SSV by inserting cap on it
 Isolate well head control panel
 Shut in well from adjustable choke. Close wing valve.
 Shut in well from the main Master valve and tag all these valves

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 Complete this procedure of well shut in within 20 minutes
 At the same time, gradually reduce temp of heat medium. Reduce temperatures of TEG and Amine to 150F.
 Stop heat medium and TEG burners.
 Stop Sales Gas to SSGC only when back pressure from SSGC header is observed
 Close main isolation PCV-600 U/S Production Separator and PLANT OUTLET PCV-2000 at metering
station.
 When Plant pressure reaches at 550 psig, depressurize all units slowly by opening their valves to main flare
header through BDV bypass valve.
 When the pressure reaches up to 250-300 psi, drain liquids retained in the respective units to their unit wise
drains. S/I to check personally that each and every unit and line is properly and completely drained.
 Stop heat medium circulation pump.
 Stop the Amine charge pump followed by booster pump and TEG circulation pumps.
 Stop the cooling water circulation.
 S/I again check and ensure that all plant units have been completely depressurized & drained.
 Isolate all units like separator, Amine unit, TEG unit, Incinerator, sour water system, hot oil system
 Isolate fuel gas header and keep monitoring fuel gas pressure
 Keep checking Generator load
 When the plant and fuel gas pressure reaches to 40-50 psi, start Diesel Genset and Stop GAS Genset
 Depressurize all the units up to 0 psi.
 Isolate flare from main header and sale gas BDV bypass.
 Wait for the flare to be lit off

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