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What is the predominant constituent of natural gas?

  • Ethane
  • Methane (correct)
  • Propane
  • Butane

What are some contaminants that can be found in natural gas?

  • Helium
  • Oxygen
  • Hydrogen Sulfide (correct)
  • Argon

What is the purpose of re-pressurizing the natural gas in a natural gas plant?

  • To increase the efficiency of processing
  • To reduce the volume of gas for storage
  • To remove impurities
  • For transmission purposes (correct)

Why is it necessary to remove impurities from natural gas?

<p>As they are objectionable to pipeline transmission companies (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a hydrocarbon constituent found in natural gas?

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

What is the main purpose of the Claus process described in the text?

<p>To recover sulfur from feed gases (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which process is commonly used for hydrocarbon recovery in modern plants?

<p>Cryogenic turboexpander (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is nitrogen typically removed from the gas stream in natural gas processing?

<p>Cryogenic distillation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the liquefaction process, what is the purpose of pre-cooling?

<p>Cools the gas to sub-zero temperatures (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which refrigerant is commonly used in sub-cooling during the liquefaction process?

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

What is the purpose of the absorption process in natural gas treatment?

<p>To absorb hydrogen sulfide and carbon dioxide (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which stage involves flashing off gases removed in the separation process at low pressure from the liquid hydrocarbons?

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

What is the main purpose of sulfur recovery in natural gas processing?

<p>To prevent corrosive damage and meet regulatory requirements (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of compressor is typically used for low-pressure compression in natural gas processing?

<p>Reciprocating compressor (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the cryogenic removal process in acid gas removal?

<p>To remove high concentrations of CO2 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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