A unique, well-documented, and forward-thinking work, the second edition of Handbook of Natural Gas Transmission and Processing continues to present a thoroughly updated, authoritative, and comprehensive description of all major aspects of natural gas transmission and processing. It provides an ideal platform for engineers, technologists, and operations personnel working in the natural gas industry to get a better understanding of any special requirements for optimal design and operations of natural gas transmission pipelines and processing plants. - First book of its kind that covers all aspects of natural gas transmission and processing - Provides pivotal updates on the latest technologies, which have not been addressed in-depth in any existing books - Offers practical advice for design and operation based on sound engineering principles and established techniques - Examines ways to select the best processing route for optimal design of gas-processing plants - Contains new discussions on process modeling, control, and optimization in gas processing industry
Autorentext
Saeid Mokhatab is recognized globally as a process technology expert in the fields of natural gas processing and LNG. For over two decades, he has been actively involved in different aspects of several large-scale gas processing and LNG projects, from conceptual design through plant startup and operations support. He has contributed to the understanding of gas processing & LNG knowledge, practices, and technologies through 300 technical papers and 3 books (published by Elsevier in the US), which are widely read and highly respected. He founded the Elsevier peer-reviewed Journal of Natural Gas Science and Engineering and has served on the editorial/advisory boards of leading professional publications pertaining to gas processing and LNG. He has also been an active member of several professional societies, including the SPE and GPA Europe, and has served on the technical program/advisory committee of many acclaimed gas processing conferences worldwide. As a result of his outstanding work in the natural gas industry, he has received a number of international awards and medals (e.g. Giants of Science and Engineering, Scientists without Borders) and has been listed in highly prestigious biographical directories.
Inhalt
Chapter 1: Natural Gas Fundamentals
Chapter 2: Natural Gas Energy Pricing
Chapter 3: Raw Gas Transmission
Chapter 4: Basic Concepts of Natural Gas Processing
Chapter 5: Phase Separation
Chapter 6: Condensate Stabilization
Chapter 7: Natural Gas Sweetening
Chapter 8: Sulfur Recovery and Handling
Chapter 9: Natural Gas Dehydration
Chapter 10: Natural Gas Liquids Recovery
Chapter 11: Natural Gas Compression
Chapter 12: Sales Gas Transmission
Chapter 13: Selecting The Best Gas Processing Route
Chapter 14: Process Control Fundamentals
Chapter 15: Process Modeling in Natural Gas Processing Industry
Chapter 16: Gas Processing Plant Controls and Automation
Chapter 17: Dynamic Simulation of Gas Processing Plants
Chapter 18: Real Time Optimization of Gas Processing Plants
Chapter 19: Environmental Aspects of Natural Gas Supply Chain
Chapter 20: Maximizing Profitability of Gas Plant Assets
Chapter 21: Gas Plant Project Management