Fouling in gas processing facilities: Testing, root cause analysis and mitigation—Part 1

S. Engel, Nexo Solutions
S. Williams, Nexo Solutions
C. Ridge, Nexo Solutions, Amine Optimization Division

Fouling in gas processing facilities can take on several different forms, depending on the conditions where it occurs and the contaminants involved. In some cases, deposition occurs slowly over a period of years, and monitoring and mitigation requires methods with a high degree of accuracy and trace contaminant detection. In other cases, fouling occurs rapidly and causes equipment failures in a matter of weeks—the onset of issues is often rapid, as well, requiring diligent monitoring and analysis on a frequent or continuous basis. In every case, however, it is critical to have a program in place to monitor for the precursors to fouling and determine the rate of fouling when it is occurring.

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