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Amine Gas Sweetening & Sulphur Recovery

Chemistry and Troubleshooting of Acid Gas Removal Processes

Amine Gas Sweetening & Sulphur Recovery
Course Schedule

CLASSROOM

14-18 Apr 2025
Dubai
$5,950
13-17 Oct 2025
Dubai
$5,950
23-27 Mar 2026
Dubai
$5,950
Certificate
  • Coventry Academy Certificate of Attendance will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course

Training Overview

Training Overview

Natural gas is considered to emit fewer greenhouse gases compared to other fossil fuels. As a result, it has been promoted as the preferred fuel by many countries and is viewed as a transitional option until renewable energy sources can fully replace fossil fuels. Given its abundance and varied composition, natural gas often requires treatment to meet specific standards.

This Amine Gas Sweetening and Sulphur Recovery Training Course is designed to provide participants with comprehensive knowledge of the current methods used to remove acidic and other contaminants—primarily H2S and CO2, as well as water vapor, mercury, nitrogen, and argon—from hydrocarbon streams.

The training course will focus on Sulphur Recovery Processes, offering an in-depth understanding of the chemical limitations of the Claus Unit and the advancements that have followed, such as the Super Claus and Euroclaus processes. The program will conclude with a detailed review of various tail gas treatment processes, including Shell’s SCOT and Thiopaq systems.

This training course will feature:

  • Understanding of Amine Gas Processing Units’ operating and maintenance techniques
  • Familiarization of Sulphur Recovery process operating and design considerations
  • Understand common operational problems and their troubleshooting
  • Ability to put in place measures to maximize efficient operation
  • Improve process optimization techniques
  • Interface with other gas processing units

What are the goals?

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

  • Gain a thorough Understanding of Amine Sweetening and Sulphur Recovery Technologies
  • Grasp an Explanation of the Key Features of Gas Treating
  • Understand the Limitations Imposed by Gas Processing Thermodynamics
  • Distinguish the Main Criteria in Process Design
  • Evaluate, Monitor, and Troubleshoot Gas Treating and Sulphur Recovery Operations

Who is this Training Course for?

The training course is specifically designed to be of substantial benefit to personnel within the Oil and Gas Industries such as:

  • Technologists
  • Mechanical engineers
  • Inspection engineers
  • Maintenance or project engineers
  • Operations personnel

It is designed for both technical and non-technical personnel as well as operational staff at professional level employed in refineries, petrochemical, and oil and gas process industries.

It will serve as an introduction to acid gas removal and sulphur recovery technology for those who are unfamiliar with the subject and will also assist those who need the ability to progress to a detailed knowledge of the gas processing technologies.

How will this Training Course be Presented?

This Amine Gas Sweetening and Sulphur Recovery training course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. Amine Gas Sweetening and Sulphur Recovery is a hands-on, stimulating learning experience. The programme will be highly interactive, with opportunities to advance your opinions and ideas. Participation is encouraged in a supportive environment.

To ensure the concepts introduced during the programme are understood, they will be reinforced through a mix of learning methods, including lecture style presentation, open discussion, case studies and group work.

The Course Content

Day One: Introduction to Natural Gas
  • Hydrocarbon Properties
  • Associated/ Non-Associated/ Unconventional Gas
  • LNG / NGL Production and Processing
  • Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)
  • Environmental and Safety Considerations
  • Gas Specifications
Day Two: Objectives of Gas Treatment
  • Gas Contaminants & Objectives of Gas Treating
  • Gas Dehydration
    • Glycols vs. Solid Desiccants
  • Mercury Removal, Nitrogen Rejection Unit
  • Chemistry of Amine Gas Sweetening
  • Guide to Selection of Gas Sweetening Processes
  • Amine Filtration Systems
Day Three: Alkanolamine Processes
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  • Process Flow and Process Description
  • Design Criteria Guidelines for Amine Systems:
  • General Considerations for Amine Processes
  • Materials Selection and Construction
  • General Operating Problems and Troubleshooting
    • Solution Degradation & Amine Losses
    • Foaming
    • Heat Stable Salts
    • Corrosion
  • Case Study: Data Collection Key to Successful Troubleshooting
  • Class Exercise: Calculations and Sizing Examples
Day Four: Sulphur Recovery I
  • “Claus” Sulphur Recovery Chemistry and Thermodynamics – A question of Equilibrium
  • Claus Process - Considerations and Modifications
  • The EUROCLAUS Concept
  • Process/ Mechanical Considerations
  • Thiopaq Process
  • Troubleshooting: What Can Go Wrong
  • Claus Process Calculations and Exercises
Day Five: Sulphur Recovery II
  • Tail Gas Handling
  • SCOT Tail Gas Treating
  • Particulate Removal
  • Mercury/Toxics Emissions
  • Incineration
  • Sulfur Product Specifications, Storage and Handling
  • Safety and Environmental Considerations

Providers and Associations

Aztech Training
Aztech Training