Gas Purification Study and System Upgrade

A study was performed to evaluate options and recommend most desirable choice of several amine process alternatives to increase the station's gas purification capacity by 100%. Technical analysis, including process optimization using simulation models, and present value financial analysis of costs to engineer, construct, operate and maintain were used to achieve recommended solution. Detailed documentation and discussion of all assumptions, data collected, sources of data, analyses, methodologies used, and conclusions were contained in a formal report that enabled client decision.

Following the study, C&I was commissioned to execute the project. Critical equipment items were modified to increase performance at minimum capital. Control system was modified from 1960’s semi-automatic to state-of-the-art distributed control system. A key design consideration was that the facility is for load peak shaving and is required to operate from zero to 100% of capacity within 30 minutes of demand notification. C&I configured the control system, conducted formal classroom operator training, as well as hands-on training during startup.