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What is the predominant constituent of natural gas?
What is the predominant constituent of natural gas?
- Propane
- Butane
- Methane (correct)
- Ethane
Which of the following is NOT a contaminant found in natural gas?
Which of the following is NOT a contaminant found in natural gas?
- Oxygen (correct)
- Helium
- Carbon Dioxide
- Nitrogen
What is the main purpose of a natural gas plant in relation to the raw gas from a well?
What is the main purpose of a natural gas plant in relation to the raw gas from a well?
- Remove impurities (correct)
- Cool it for transportation
- Increase methane content
- Convert it into gasoline
Which of the following is a saleable by-product of natural gas plants?
Which of the following is a saleable by-product of natural gas plants?
What type of natural gas is sweet gas?
What type of natural gas is sweet gas?
What is the purpose of re-pressurizing natural gas in a plant?
What is the purpose of re-pressurizing natural gas in a plant?
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?
In gas treating dehydration, what is typically used in absorption units similar to scrubbers?
In gas treating dehydration, what is typically used in absorption units similar to scrubbers?
How is hydrocarbon recovery usually achieved in modern plants according to the text?
How is hydrocarbon recovery usually achieved in modern plants according to the text?
Which gas removal process uses cryogenic distillation similar to hydrocarbons according to the text?
Which gas removal process uses cryogenic distillation similar to hydrocarbons according to the text?
What is the main purpose of liquefaction in natural gas processing?
What is the main purpose of liquefaction in natural gas processing?
What refrigerant is usually used in the sub-cooling stage of the liquefaction process?
What refrigerant is usually used in the sub-cooling stage of the liquefaction process?
What is the purpose of the dehydration process in natural gas production?
What is the purpose of the dehydration process in natural gas production?
Which type of compressor is often used for natural gas gathering systems?
Which type of compressor is often used for natural gas gathering systems?
Why are gases like CO2 and H2S removed in the Acid Gas Removal stage of natural gas processing?
Why are gases like CO2 and H2S removed in the Acid Gas Removal stage of natural gas processing?
What is the purpose of sulfur recovery using the Claus process?
What is the purpose of sulfur recovery using the Claus process?
Which stage of natural gas production involves the absorption of hydrogen sulfide and carbon dioxide by a solution of amine?
Which stage of natural gas production involves the absorption of hydrogen sulfide and carbon dioxide by a solution of amine?
What is the main purpose of stabilization in natural gas production?
What is the main purpose of stabilization in natural gas production?
What is the purpose of absorption in the Acid Gas Removal process?
What is the purpose of absorption in the Acid Gas Removal process?
What drives the compressors used in natural gas production?
What drives the compressors used in natural gas production?
Which process typically follows compression in a natural gas production facility?
Which process typically follows compression in a natural gas production facility?
What is a characteristic of screw compressors used in natural gas gathering systems?
What is a characteristic of screw compressors used in natural gas gathering systems?
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