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What is the predominant constituent of natural gas?
What is the predominant constituent of natural gas?
- Methane (correct)
- Butane
- Ethane
- Propane
Why is it necessary to purify natural gas before use?
Why is it necessary to purify natural gas before use?
- To add contaminants for safety reasons
- To increase its condensation rate
- To remove impurities that are objectionable to pipeline transmission companies (correct)
- To make it more flammable
What are some hydrocarbon constituents found in natural gas besides methane?
What are some hydrocarbon constituents found in natural gas besides methane?
- Ethane, propane, and butane (correct)
- Pentane and hexane
- Carbon dioxide, water vapor, and liquid natural gasoline
- Helium, nitrogen, and hydrogen sulfide
What is the function of separating and removing entrained liquid hydrocarbons in natural gas plants?
What is the function of separating and removing entrained liquid hydrocarbons in natural gas plants?
Why does natural gas need to be re-pressurized for transmission purposes?
Why does natural gas need to be re-pressurized for transmission purposes?
What are some common contaminants found in natural gas streams?
What are some common contaminants found in natural gas streams?
What is the main purpose of the Claus process described in the text?
What is the main purpose of the Claus process described in the text?
How is nitrogen typically removed from natural gas in modern plants?
How is nitrogen typically removed from natural gas in modern plants?
Which of the following is NOT extracted in the hydrocarbon recovery process described?
Which of the following is NOT extracted in the hydrocarbon recovery process described?
In what temperature range is the pre-cooling stage of liquefaction typically carried out?
In what temperature range is the pre-cooling stage of liquefaction typically carried out?
Which refrigerant is typically used during the liquefaction stage of natural gas processing?
Which refrigerant is typically used during the liquefaction stage of natural gas processing?
What is the primary method used for helium removal/production from helium-bearing natural gas?
What is the primary method used for helium removal/production from helium-bearing natural gas?
What is the purpose of absorption in the natural gas production process?
What is the purpose of absorption in the natural gas production process?
What is the primary reason for dehydration in the natural gas production process?
What is the primary reason for dehydration in the natural gas production process?
In natural gas production, what is the purpose of stabilization?
In natural gas production, what is the purpose of stabilization?
What is the primary function of recompression in the natural gas production process?
What is the primary function of recompression in the natural gas production process?
What is the purpose of acid gas removal in natural gas processing?
What is the purpose of acid gas removal in natural gas processing?
Why is sulfur recovery using the Claus process necessary in natural gas processing?
Why is sulfur recovery using the Claus process necessary in natural gas processing?
What happens during cryogenic removal in the natural gas processing?
What happens during cryogenic removal in the natural gas processing?
What is typically used for low-pressure compression in natural gas production?
What is typically used for low-pressure compression in natural gas production?
What is used in acid gas removal to absorb H2S and CO2?
What is used in acid gas removal to absorb H2S and CO2?
What kind of gases are treated by absorption in natural gas production?
What kind of gases are treated by absorption in natural gas production?
