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AuthorOthman A.
AuthorAl-Sobhi S.A.
AuthorAlmomani F.
AuthorKhraisheh M.
AuthorAlNouss A.
AuthorAdham S.
AuthorQiblawey H.
Available date2022-04-25T08:00:18Z
Publication Date2020
Publication NameInternational Journal of Energy Research
ResourceScopus
Identifierhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1002/er.5223
URIhttp://hdl.handle.net/10576/30308
AbstractMonoethylene glycol (MEG) is a widely used hydrate inhibitor in the oil and gas industry to reduce the risk of hydrate formation in pipelines that could cause a blockage. For flow assurance and hydrate inhibition purposes, large volumes of MEG are required to control the hydrate formation conditions in pipelines. Disposal of rich MEG after separation has considerable costs and poses significant environmental concerns. Therefore, the development of an effective process for MEG recovery has been gaining importance. The current study presents a systematic approach to develop, simulate, and optimize MEG recovery using Aspen Plus and ELEC-NRTL thermodynamic package. Two distinct MEG recovery process (MEG-R-P) designs, namely, the vacuum (design I) and atmospheric (design II) distillation, were tested. Both designs have demonstrated exceptional performance in recovering MEG from salts and water and producing lean MEG at a purity of 90 wt%. Design I operating at vacuum conditions outweighs design II in terms of MEG purity and energy requirements. The addition of MEG-R-P has the advantage of recovering and reusing significant amounts of MEG and removing the burden on the environment.
Languageen
PublisherJohn Wiley and Sons Ltd
SubjectMEG recovery
monoethylene glycol (MEG)
process simulation
produced water treatment
TitleA systematic approach for design and simulation of monoethylene glycol (MEG) recovery in oil and gas industry
TypeArticle
Pagination12363-12375
Issue Number15
Volume Number44
dc.accessType Abstract Only


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