Manning F.S., Thompson E.R. Oilfield processing of petroleum. Volume 1. Natural gas

In 3 volumes. Tulsa: PennWell Publishing Company. - 1991. - 420p.This book describes oilfield processing and handling of natural gas in a direct, easy-to-follow format. Process descriptions, design methods, operating procedures and troubleshooting are covered in detail. This hands-on reference will be useful to field practitioners and is an ideal training text. Petroleum engineers will gain a better understanding of surface operations between the wellhead and the point of custody transfer or transport from the production facilities.Содержание:Introduction and scope
Characterization of natural gas and it’s products
Phase behavior of natural gas
Water-hydrocarbon phase behavior
Field processing of natural gas
Prevention of hydrate formation
Gas sweetening
Gas dehydration using glycol
Gas dehydration using solid desiccants, refrigeration and brines
Natural gas compression
Natural gas measurement
Heating and cooling
Transportation of natural gas
Natural gas liquids recovery
Design of oilfield gas processing units
Appendix 1: Glossary of terms
Appendix 2: Material balances
Appendix 3: Energy balances
Appendix 4: OPSIM
Appendix 5: Conversion of units
Appendix 6: Physical properties of fluids