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What is the purpose of the Claus process in natural gas processing?
What is the purpose of the Claus process in natural gas processing?
- To dehydrate the natural gas
- To remove nitrogen from the gas stream
- To separate helium from nitrogen
- To recover sulfur from H2S (correct)
Which gas is typically removed by cryogenic distillation in a manner similar to hydrocarbons in natural gas processing?
Which gas is typically removed by cryogenic distillation in a manner similar to hydrocarbons in natural gas processing?
- Hydrogen
- Helium
- Methane
- Nitrogen (correct)
In natural gas liquefaction, what is the purpose of the sub-cooling stage in the cryogenic process?
In natural gas liquefaction, what is the purpose of the sub-cooling stage in the cryogenic process?
- To extract propane and ethane
- To cool the gas to about -162°C (correct)
- To maximize the efficiency of the cooling process
- To remove impurities from the natural gas
What is the typical composition of liquefied natural gas (LNG) produced in natural gas processing?
What is the typical composition of liquefied natural gas (LNG) produced in natural gas processing?
Which process is undertaken most often for hydrocarbon recovery in modern natural gas plants?
Which process is undertaken most often for hydrocarbon recovery in modern natural gas plants?
What is the main function of natural gas plants mentioned in the text?
What is the main function of natural gas plants mentioned in the text?
Which hydrocarbon is mentioned as the predominant constituent in natural gas?
Which hydrocarbon is mentioned as the predominant constituent in natural gas?
What is a common contaminant found in the natural gas stream mentioned in the text?
What is a common contaminant found in the natural gas stream mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of re-pressurizing the gas in natural gas plants?
What is the purpose of re-pressurizing the gas in natural gas plants?
What type of hydrocarbons are removed as saleable by-products in natural gas plants?
What type of hydrocarbons are removed as saleable by-products in natural gas plants?
What is the purpose of stabilization in the natural gas processing facility?
What is the purpose of stabilization in the natural gas processing facility?
Which type of compressors are typically used for natural gas gathering systems and liquefied natural gas (LNG) applications?
Which type of compressors are typically used for natural gas gathering systems and liquefied natural gas (LNG) applications?
What is the main reason for using cryogenic removal in the gas processing plant?
What is the main reason for using cryogenic removal in the gas processing plant?
What role does acid gas removal play in the natural gas processing facility?
What role does acid gas removal play in the natural gas processing facility?
How is steam turbine power generation utilized in the natural gas processing facility?
How is steam turbine power generation utilized in the natural gas processing facility?
