Research Article

Multiobjective Optimization of a Benfield HiPure Gas Sweetening Unit

Table 1

Typical ADGAS operating data.

ParameterValue

Feed Gas Flow Rate (MMSCFD)476.9
Feed Gas Temperature (°C)25.0
Feed Gas Pressure (barg)52.1
H2S Feed Gas Composition (%)4.7
CO2 Feed Gas Composition (%)2.1
Hot Potassium Carbonate Unit
Circulation Rate (m3/hr) Main: 343.5
Split: 1292.2
Lean Solvent Temperature (°C) Main: 81.8
Split: 117.0
Lean Solvent Pressure (barg) 51.4
K2CO3 Concentration (wt%) 30.0
Promoter Concentration (DEA) (wt%)3.0
Amine Unit
Circulation Rate (m3/hr) 109.8
Lean Solvent Temperature (°C) 49.9
Lean Solvent Pressure (barg) 53.7
DEA Concentration (wt%) 20.0