Hydrogen Compression Systems Overview
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What is the purpose of directing recycle hydrogen gas through PV-217?

  • To prevent the compressors from surging (correct)
  • To separate sour water from the recycle hydrogen gas
  • To increase the flow rate of the recycle hydrogen gas
  • To route sour water to the SWS Collection Drum
  • Where is the recycle hydrogen gas routed from?

  • 13PV-2306 (correct)
  • 14PV-2402
  • 13EX-2331
  • 13PV-2314
  • What is the purpose of the sour water collection process?

  • To purify the recycle hydrogen gas
  • To prevent the compressors from surging
  • To route the sour water to the amine decanter
  • To recover and reuse the sour water (correct)
  • Which of these is NOT part of the recycle hydrogen gas flow path?

    <p>14PV-2402 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of equipment is 13PV-2307?

    <p>Amine Decanter (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a possible consequence of a failure in the recycle hydrogen gas flow?

    <p>Compressor surge (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the sour water recovery process?

    <p>To create a valuable by-product (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the sour water that is separated from the recycle hydrogen gas collected?

    <p>14PV-2402 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the make-up cooler?

    <p>To remove any entrained liquids from the gas stream. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the make-up cooler in the context of this document?

    <p>13PV-2313 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the other name for suction snubbers?

    <p>Pulse dampers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the make-up cooler do to the hydrogen gas flow?

    <p>Slows it down. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the specific purpose of the make-up cooler in terms of liquid content?

    <p>To remove liquid from the gas stream. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the make-up cooler located relative to the hydrogen compressor?

    <p>Between the first and second stages. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main problem that the make-up cooler is designed to address?

    <p>Pulsations in the suction line. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT a function of the make-up cooler?

    <p>Increasing the pressure. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of increasing the pressure of the make-up hydrogen gas?

    <p>To deliver it upstream of the Feed/Effluent Exchanger in the #3 HDS Reaction and Separation System (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which valve regulates the flow of the make-up hydrogen gas?

    <p>PV-226 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process used to increase the pressure of the make-up hydrogen gas?

    <p>Reducing the volume of the gas (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the make-up hydrogen gas delivered after its pressure is increased?

    <p>The Feed/Effluent Exchanger (13EX-2331) in the #3 HDS Reaction and Separation System (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the make-up hydrogen gas returned to the compressor?

    <p>It is returned to the compressor after its pressure is increased (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Fuel Gas from 5PV-1613?

    <p>To provide fuel for the H2 Compressor (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the Snubbers West/East?

    <p>To absorb pressure shocks (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the H2 Compressor 2nd Stage Make-Up Suction located?

    <p>After the Fuel Gas from 5PV-1613 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of directing make-up hydrogen gas through PV-226?

    <p>To prevent the compressors from surging (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when the compressors surge?

    <p>The compressors become unstable and can be damaged (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the compressed make-up hydrogen enter the system?

    <p>13EX-2331 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the discharge snubbers?

    <p>To prevent pulsation and vibration in the compressor discharge line (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the fuel gas mentioned in the text?

    <p>To ignite the hydrogen gas (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the cooling water mentioned in the text?

    <p>To cool the compressors (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the H2 Compressor 1st Stage Make-Up Discharge Snubber West/East?

    <p>To prevent pulsation and vibration in the compressor discharge line (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the make-up hydrogen in the system?

    <p>To provide a constant flow of hydrogen gas to the compressors (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the make-up hydrogen?

    <p>To compensate for hydrogen loss during the desulfurization process (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a component of the Lube Oil Subsystem?

    <p>#3 HDS Compressor Oil Filtration Pump (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the lube oil pumped from?

    <p>#1/#2 Distillate Hydrogen Compressor West/East (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the desulfurization process remove?

    <p>Sulfur (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the #3 HDS Compressor Oil Filtration Pump?

    <p>To filter the lube oil (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the Make-up Hydrogen Compression Subsystem?

    <p>To compress the make-up hydrogen (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Sour Water' refer to?

    <p>Water contaminated with sulfur compounds (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the lube oil sent to the #1/#2 Distillate Hydrogen Compressor?

    <p>Pumped by the #3 HDS Compressor Oil Filtration Pump (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a silencer in the context of the given text?

    <p>To reduce the noise associated with venting high-pressure gas (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the Recycle Make-Up Cooler (13EX-2338)?

    <p>To cool the recycle hydrogen using cooling water (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a type of gas or liquid involved in the process described?

    <p>Oxygen (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of the noise associated with venting high-pressure gas?

    <p>The difference in pressure between the vent and the atmosphere (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the compressed recycle hydrogen go after it is cooled in the Recycle Make-Up Cooler?

    <p>The text does not specify (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Silencer

    A device used to reduce noise from venting high-pressure gas.

    Recycle Hydrogen

    Compressed hydrogen that is reused in processes after cooling.

    Recycle Make-Up Cooler

    An exchanger cooling recycled hydrogen using water on one side.

    Cooling Water

    Water used to absorb heat from recycled hydrogen in exchangers.

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    High Pressure Gas Vents

    Openings that allow gas to escape safely into the atmosphere, reducing pressure.

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    Recycle Discharge

    The flow of recycled hydrogen gas directed to compressors to ensure constant flow and prevent surging.

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    PV-217

    A valve that directs recycle hydrogen gas to the compressors, maintaining a constant flow.

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    H2 Compressor

    Equipment that compresses recycled hydrogen gas to maintain operational efficiency in a refinery.

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    Sour Water

    Water containing dissolved hydrogen sulfide and ammonia, collected for recovery and reuse in the refinery.

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    SWS Collection Drum (14PV-2402)

    A storage unit for sour water collected from the hydrogen process to facilitate recovery.

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    Amine Decanter (13PV-2307)

    A separation unit that extracts amine and other components from sour water for reuse in refining processes.

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    Hydrogen KO Drum

    A vessel that separates condensed liquid from hydrogen gas in the recycling process.

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    Make-Up Hydrogen

    Hydrogen supplied to replace losses during desulfurization.

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    Desulfurization Process

    A process that removes sulfur from fuels using hydrogen.

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    Lube Oil Subsystem

    System providing lube oil to hydrogen compressors.

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    #1/#2 Distillate Hydrogen Compressor

    Compressors that handle hydrogen for distillates.

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    Hydrogen Loss Compensation

    The act of supplying extra hydrogen to offset losses.

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    Recirculated Lube Oil

    Filtered oil reused in hydrogen compression systems.

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    3 PV-226

    A valve that controls the hydrogen flow to compressors.

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    Compressor Surge Prevention

    Preventing fluctuations in compressor operation through stable hydrogen supply.

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    Discharge Snubber

    Device designed to minimize pulsation and vibration in discharge lines.

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    Hydrogen Compressor 1st Stage

    The primary phase of compression for hydrogen gas in a system.

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    Hydrogen Discharge Line

    Pipe that transports hydrogen after it exits the compressor.

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    Constant Flow

    Unchanging rate of fluid movement to ensure system stability.

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    Pulsation Prevention

    Mechanism to stop erratic flow in gas pipes, enhancing performance.

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    Make-up Hydrogen Gas

    Hydrogen gas added to increase volume and maintain pressure in a system.

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    Volume Reduction

    A process to make hydrogen gas occupy less space, increasing its pressure.

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    Compressor

    A device that increases the pressure of gases by reducing their volume.

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    Pressure Regulation

    The process of controlling the pressure of gas in a system.

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    Suction and Discharge

    Suction refers to pulling gas into a system, and discharge refers to sending gas out.

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    Spillback Control Valve

    A valve that regulates the flow of make-up hydrogen gas based on system pressure.

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    Feed/Effluent Exchanger

    A system component where input and output gases exchange heat or other properties.

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    HDS Reaction and Separation System

    A system that processes hydrogen gas for reactions and separates by-products.

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    Suction Snubbers

    Devices used to compensate for pressure variations in gas flow.

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    Pulsation Dampers

    Mechanisms that reduce pressure fluctuations in gas systems.

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    Pressure Variation

    Fluctuations in pressure within a system that can affect performance.

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    Entrained Liquids

    Liquids that are dragged along with gas flows in pipelines.

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    Hydrogen Make-Up Flow

    The process of replenishing hydrogen in a gas stream.

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    Make-Up KO Drum

    A device used to separate liquids from gas in a pipeline.

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    Interstage

    The period or area between two stages in a compressor system.

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    Study Notes

    Compression 1 and 2 System

    • Hydrogen is crucial for the #3 HDS Unit operation
    • The system contains two four-cylinder reciprocating compressors
    • These compressors compress recycle and make-up hydrogen streams
    • The compressed hydrogen is then fed to the Reaction and Separation System
    • Recycle hydrogen, recovered from the reactor, is compressed to the required partial pressure
    • This increased pressure enhances sulfur and nitrogen removal, and hydrogen consumption
    • Increased pressure also reduces coke formation and increases hydrogen saturation
    • Make-up hydrogen is used to compensate hydrogen consumed during reactions
    • Hydrogen is lost during liquid phase and equipment purging
    • The system compresses make-up hydrogen in two stages.
    • This added hydrogen replenishes losses within the Reaction and Separation System

    Recycle Hydrogen Compression Subsystem

    • Sweetened recycle hydrogen from the #3 HDS Absorber (13PV-2306), proceeds to the Recycle Hydrogen KO Drum (13PV-2314) for slow-down and separation of entrained liquid
    • This prevention of compressor damage is crucial
    • The subsystem compresses and supplies recycle hydrogen for #3 HDS Reaction and Separation System
    • The increase in hydrogen partial pressure reduces coke deposits and enhances the HDS reaction; thus maintaining adequate partial pressure in the reactors, is imperative
    • The subsystem includes a series of components to compress recycle hydrogen (13C-101/102) in a single stage
    • The compressed gas then flows to the discharge snubbers, to prevent pulsation in the discharge line
    • A portion of the compressed recycle hydrogen serves as reactant supply to the Feed/Effluent Exchanger (13EX-2331)

    Make-Up Hydrogen Compression Subsystem

    • Make-up hydrogen from the Reformer Hydrogen Header enters the First Stage Make-Up KO Drum (13PV-2312)
    • The Make-up Hydrogen is routed through a cooling system (13EX-2337) to reduce temperature following the initial stage of compression
    • The compressed hydrogen gas moves to the Interstage Suction Make-Up KO Drum (13PV-2313) allowing for further liquid removal and compressor protection
    • The final stage of compression happens in the "3L" and "4R" cylinders in the #1/#2 Distillate Hydrogen Compressors (13C-101/102); doubling the compressor capacity
    • Make-up hydrogen is then routed to the Feed/Effluent Exchanger (13EX-2331)
    • Sour water is collected and routed to the SWS Collection Drum (14PV-2402) and the Amine Decanter (13PV-2307) for recovery and re-use or disposal

    Lube Oil Subsystem

    • Lube oil is pumped from the #3 HDS Compressor Oil Filtration Pump (13J106/107) to the Lube Oil Subsystem, through multiple filters, cleaning the oil of particulates
    • The filtered lube oil is supplied to the 13C-101/102 crank case.
    • The subsystem ensures the lube oil is circulating to prevent overheating and material damage.
    • Filtered oil is pumped to the distribution manifold to lubricate compressor cylinders allowing recycled oil reuse, as well as the potential for disposal if needed

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    Explore the intricacies of hydrogen compression systems and their crucial role in the HDS Unit operation. This quiz covers the functionality of compressors, the importance of hydrogen recycling, and the effects of pressure on chemical reactions. Test your understanding of these essential processes in hydrogen management.

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