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0 06.12.2007
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Scope
1.2 Definitions and Abbreviations
1.2.1 Definitions
1.2.2 Abbreviations
1.1 Scope
• Lakwa:
• Geleki:
• RDS:
The Gas Dehydration Module shall be designed in accordance with the process
design criteria stipulated in Section 5.0. In addition, the Company requests the
Vendor to investigate proven state of the art technology that can improve the gas
dehydration process. The findings should be provided to the Company, highlighting
the process or cost benefits and proven track record of the same.
1.2.1 Definitions
Contractor The party responsible for the design and supply of goods and/or
services, for a complete project or installation.
1.2.2 Abbreviations
The Contractor shall be responsible for the detailed design of the Gas Dehydration
Module (“the Module”) - based on TEG (Triethylene Glycol) system with
regeneration, including structural and associated pipe work within the limits of the
module to meet the specified mechanical and process conditions as specified in
Section 5.0. All interconnecting piping/ tubing, valve, pipe, control and
instrumentation, and system components are to be supplied complete on the
Module to ensure safe, efficient, operable and maintainable system. The final
sizing and design of the Module, including all internal components, shall be the
responsibility of the Contractor.
The layout of the components and piping within the Module is subject to the
approval of Company before commencement of any fabrication. In addition,
detailed calculations, and mechanical and instrumentation data sheets for the
design of the gas dehydration package shall be submitted to the Company for
approval.
Proven new technology options and developments are acceptable provided they
give equivalent or better process performance. The alternative options must be
proven and tested in field condition. Vendor to list advantages of new technology
proposed.
The Module shall be designed for an overall working life of at least 25 years.
Equipment used on this unit shall be capable of meeting this overall life.
Materials and components selection for this unit shall be appropriate with the
ambient conditions as identified in Section 4.0.
The Gas Dehydration system design shall be based on the process information
provided within this document.
The Contractor shall be responsible for the detailed design of each type of Module
as detailed in Section 5.0, for the total number of units which will be optimally
decided by the LSTK contractor. Module should include the following;
The equipment supply shall include design, fabrication and supply of the following
main items:
2.3 Options
The Contractor may provide options to the scope detailed in this Specification.
2.4 Exclusions
The Assam onshore facilities operate within the legal domain of India. The
Contractor, and sub-Contractors, must comply with the Regulations of India. This
includes, but is not limited to;
The Module will be designed, fabricated and installed to accommodate the local
environmental conditions of the Assam state of India.
5.0 PROCESS
The Gas Dehydration Module’s main function is to remove water from Compressed
HP Gas for gas lift or transport through pipeline. TEG Contactor will be used for
stripping water from the gas stream. The location of dehydration is envisaged at the
downstream of HP compressors . Dehydrated gas is meant for gas lift and fuel gas
requirement .
• Lakwa:
GCP-new 2 X 50%
• Geleki:
• RDS:
GCP-new 1x 100%
The supplier is to provide a design and cost for each of the different sized modules.
The gas composition and other design parameters are given in the design Basis.
The Process feed data are to be arrived based on the design basis provided for the
HP compressor at GCPs
The supplier is to provide a design for the specific module above. The total number
of modules will be based on and validation of process data arrived from the design
basis as provided for GCP s.
The maximum allowable water content is specified as 0°C water dew point at the
highest MAOP (Maximum Allowable Working Pressure) of the connected pipeline
system with an absolute upper limit of 7 lb/MMSCF.
5.4.1 Guarantee
The subcontractor guarantees and warrants for the duration of the Guarantee
Period described below that the Process System will be:
(c) operable in accordance with, and based on the design data contained in
the Specifications; and
The Guarantee Period will be for a period of twenty four (24) months from the date
of Delivery, or twelve (12) months from the date of completion of installation and
commissioning of the Process System at the Company’s Production Site, whichever
is the less. During the Guarantee Period, Subcontractor at its cost, risk and
expense, will repair, redo or replace any part of the Process System which fails to
meet the above warranty or guarantee which manifests itself during the Guarantee
Period.
The Guarantee Period for any executed repairs and replacement shall be eighteen
(18) months from the completed repair or replacement.
Any repairs should be carried out on-site if at all possible, and so as to minimise
any disruption to the working of the Process System and any other parts of the
Installation/Plant to the greatest possible extent.
6.0 MODULE
The purpose of the gas scrubber is to remove condensate from wet gas. The
condensate that is removed from the gas collects at the bottom of the scrubber and
drains into a tank provided by others off-base of the Module.
The scrubber will be an industrial type, designed to meet the requirements of the
appropriate regulatory bodies.
Scrubber shall be designed to properly operate for the process conditions identified
in Section 5.0.
Scrubber shall also be designed to properly operate under the ambient conditions
as specified in Section 4.0.
The scrubber shall be a vertical type vessel. The scrubber vessel shall be of
carbon steel construction, designed as per Section VIII of the ASME Boiler and
Pressure Vessel Code. The Contractor shall be responsible for mounting all
externally mounted components, control and instruments at the factory.
The function of a Glycol Contactor is to remove residual condensate from the gas
stream that is received from the Discharge KOD of the HP Compressors. The dry
Gas after GDU module is sent into Gas lift network.
The Contactor shall be designed to properly operate for the process conditions
identified in Section 5.0
Glycol Contactor shall also be designed to properly operate under the ambient
conditions as specified in Section 4.0
The Contactor shall be a vertical tower with structural packing. The height and
number of packing shall be designed by the Contractor. The Contactor shall be of
carbon steel construction, designed as per Section VIII Div I of the ASME Boiler and
Pressure Vessel Code. The Contractor shall be responsible for mounting all
externally mounted components, control and instruments at the factory.
Internal material for packing and support shall be 316 stainless steel.
Condensed vapour off the reflux condenser shall be piped to the drip pan on the
structural base.
The still column shall be of vertical design. The packing and, the top and bottom
support grids shall be 316 stainless steel. The still column shall have flanged
connections to the reboiler and the vent outlet.
The TEG Flash Vessel is required to remove gas and condensate from rich glycol.
The flash tank shall be a Vertical vessel and constructed from carbon steel material
designed per Section VIII of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. The
Contractor shall be responsible for mounting all externally mounted components,
control and instruments at the factory.
The lean glycol from the reboiler and the rich glycol from the flash drum forms the
lean-rich heat exchanger. The heat exchanger may be shell and tube or finned
tube hairpin type. Plate type heat exchangers are not allowed. Piping connections
to the heat exchangers shall be flanged type. The heat exchangers shall be
designed to the appropriate TEMA standard.
The filter vessel shall be carbon steel construction and designed to ASME VIII
standard.
A hinged top cover, with an air vent valve, shall be provided for removal of
elements. A differential pressure gauge shall be provided to allow the operator to
know when to change out the element.
Filter shall be located with clear access to allow ease of changing the filter
elements.
The glycol reboiler / surge tank shall be designed as a single vessel or in a separate
vessel configuration. A separate surge tank is required where the use of stripping
gas with an external stripping column is essential. The separate surge /storage
tank shall be located underneath the reboiler under gravity flow.
At RDS the reboiler shall use a burner and fire tube to heat the fluid by fuel gas .At
Geleki Hot oil system shall be used for reboiler.
The reboiler shall be designed to ensure that the fire tube is always immersed. The
reboiler shall be horizontal, direct fired/hot oil based , with provision to remove the
firetube/tube bundle and stack. Excess flash gas shall be vented to a relief
header.
At Geleki , Hot oil system based reboiler shall be used . Temperature selection shall
be based on the thermal fluid properties and heating requirement for regeneration
of Glycol. Reboiler shall be horizontal shell and tube type heat exchanger with
instrument control for temperature.
The reboiler shall be carbon steel construction with minimum corrosion allowance of
3.0mm.
The pumps are 2 x 100% duty and standby to allow the process to continue during
pump maintenance. Pumps shall be reciprocating plunger type designed as per
API 674 unless specified otherwise, and shall be suitable for continuous glycol
service.
Pumps shall be provided with packing/seal leakage containment pans piped to the
drip pan on the structural base.
Pumps shall have suction strainers. Mesh size and flow area shall be in
accordance with the pump manufacturer’s recommendation. Pulsation dampers
shall be provided and located as close to the pump discharge connections as
practical.
The flow rate shall be as per process conditions in Section 5.0. Flow meter shall be
provided for monitoring and adjusting the glycol flow rate to glycol contactor. Flow
rate adjustment by adjustment of suitable control valves shall be provided.
7.3.8 Any other item/equipment not listed but required for the intent of this Functional
specification shall also be part of the scope.
7.4.1 Design
All gas piping shall be designed in accordance with ANSI / ASME B31.8 and this
Specification unless otherwise noted.
All liquid piping shall be designed in accordance with ANSI / ASME B31.3 and this
Specification unless otherwise noted.
Process liquid lines shall be sized for fluid velocities in accordance with industry
standards.
The minimum required pipe wall thickness for any service shall be calculated in
accordance with ANSI / ASME B31.3 and ANSI / ASME B31.8.
Unless otherwise specified, all pressure piping shall have a minimum corrosion
allowance of 1.6mm. This is in addition to mechanical allowances.
The Contractor shall pre-size the valves and piping within the Module based on the
process design conditions as specified on Section 5.0
7.4.2 Installation
Piping shall be arranged in a neat and simple manner. Piping, including supports,
valves and controls, shall be located so as not to present obstructions or stumbling
hazards nor interfere with equipment operation and maintenance. At least 600 mm
clear space shall be provided for access to equipment.
The minimum overhead clearance for piping or walkways shall be 2 metres. Piping
installed in pipe racks shall be grouped to have common bottom pipe elevations.
Piping headers shall generally be terminated with flanges and shall be installed to
allow for future expansion of the header.
Pipe systems shall have block valves, by-passes and cleanouts to provide
convenient access and repair.
Where threaded pipe or fittings are used in hydrocarbon service, the piping between
any vessel or bridle and the first valve shall be a minimum of schedule 160.
Piping at equipment shall be supported in such a manner that the equipment may
be removed without effecting the piping and shall be supported to prevent
transmission of excessive moments and forces to equipments.
Adequate provisions shall be made in piping systems for thermal expansion and
contraction in accordance with ANSI / ASME B31.8.
Eccentric reducers with flat side up shall be used in pump suction connections.
7.4.3 Insulation
Piping and components that contain fluid above 60oC shall be insulated such that
the temperature of the outer surface of the insulation is below 60oC. Removable
insulating blankets shall be provided over valves, and flanges. The insulation
materials and blanket shall be resistant to the fluids. Pipe insulation shall only be
placed directly on piping.
10.0 MAINTENANCE