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Presentations
[email protected](713) 873 1708
Gabriel Castaneda, M.B.A., M.Eng, P.E., P.Eng.
Liquefied Natural Gasand
Floating LNGA technology review
Gabriel Castaneda, P.E.
(713) 873 1708
Gabriel @gabcheminc.com
LNGLNG
Approved and proposed projects in North America
Specifications
Turbines in LNG
Emissions
Process Safety 49 CFR 193 and NFPA 59A
Refrigeration and Liquefaction Technologies
FLNG Design Considerations
FLNG Technologies selected for projects
FLNG Projects in the pipeline, or in the boat?
TABLE OF CONTENTS
LNG Gabriel Castaneda, P.E.
Advances in Ethane
Cracking
Gabriel Castaneda, P.E.Gabchem Solutions
Linde
(713) 873 [email protected]
Table of Contents
Economics
Process Overview
Areas of Improvement
Energy Consumption
Reliability / Operational Issues
Compression and Fouling
Refrigeration
Furnaces
Patents and commercial products are discussedAll is public information
Refining Canadian
Heavy Crude Oil
Gabriel Castaneda, P.E.(713) 873 [email protected]
Introduction Keystone pipeline Proposed and in Construction
Canadian Oilsands projects Crude oil comparison among
conventional, Venezuelan andCanadian Heavy oils Properties of Canadian Synthetic,
Dilbits and Conventional Oils TBP curves of Athabasca bitumen End Products
Process Design Initial assessment Process Modifications / Capacity
Additions / New Processes
Main Issues with Canadian Oil Variability Desalting Corrosion Fouling
Process Revamping Crude Distillation Unit Vacuum Distillation Unit Other modifications
Upgrading of Canadian Oil Operating ranges for upgrading units Ebullating Bed hydrocracker LC Fining Process Economic Comparison
Coking vs Ebullating bed hydrocracker
Refining Canadian Heavy Crude Oil
Fischer Tropsch GTL Process
Pictures: Chevron, Shell
A Technology and Economics Review
Gabriel Castaneda, P.E.(713) 873 [email protected]
Overview Economics Trends
Oil Demand
Oil & Gas price growth
Natural Gas Global Prices
Natural Gas Market in US and its relationship with power generation
Qatar
Fischer Tropsch, FT, Introduction
Gas to Liquids Block Flow
Syngas Generation Steam Reforming
Autothermal Reforming, ATR
Gasification
Cooler
FT Reaction Catalyst Types & Comparison
H2/CO ratio effect on conversion
Co Catalyst Advances
FT Reactors Reactor Overview
Slurry Bubble Column Reactor
Advantages, design considerations
FT Hydrocracking
Comparison among FT and Conventional Oil Diesels
Processes Used per Company
Suggested Process Improvements
Economics Capital and Operational Costs
Project Profitability
Conclusions
Engineering Design for Process Safety
Engineering Design for Process Safety
Use of standards for minimum safety requirements
Static electricity
Area classification for electrical devices
Plant layouts
Piping
Pressure
Corrosion
Auto-ignition temperatures
Promising New Technologies for SAGD
Gabriel Castaneda, P.E.(713) 873 1708
Promising Technologies for SAGD Introduction Economics
Solvent-aided SAGD Projects Cenovus, Laricina Solvents effect on recovery Viscosity changes Vapor pressures Solvent comparison
Membrane filters Ceramic/Steel filter motivators Boiler Water Requirements Conventional process Ceramic filters performance Back flushing Cleaners
Screens Motivator Selecting a screen size
Artificial Lift
Selection of artificial lift system based on technical parameters
Selection of artificial lift system based on economics
Pump Operational Topics NPSHR Flow Control Coatings Advances in lubricants, seals,
and motors applicable todownhole pumps
Steam Systems Design
Gabriel Castaneda, P.E.(713) 873 [email protected]
Identification of steam system requirementsDefining total steam demand and overall system requirements
process and turbine requirements pressures, temperatures
Steam System Design Water treatment system Deareator Economizer Boiler Selection Fuel/Air Ratio Control Water Chemical Treatment Steam Piping Layout Water Hammer
Steam Systems Design
Multiphase Pumps
Gabriel Castaneda, P.E.
(713)873 [email protected]
A technology review
Optimizing the oilpatch
Table of Contents Introduction to multiphase flow Artificial lift advantage Types of artificial lift systems
Conventional Multiphase Pumps (MPP)- Rod Pump- Water Injection- Gas Lifting
Benchmark of artificial lift systems Pump control & interlocks Life-enhancers for MPP Ceramic coatings MPP applications
Production increase SAGD Surface streamlining
Multiphase Flow Meters (MPFM) Summary
- Electric Submergible Pump (ESP)- Helico-Axial- Progressive Cavity Pump (PCP)- Twin Screw Pump
