A Review of Different for Preventing Deposition of Elemental Sulfur in Natural Gas Pipelines and Comparison them

Document Type : Review Paper

Authors
Farhad Salimi 1
Javad Salimi 2
1 Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Basic Sciences, Kermanshah Branch, Islamic Azad University, Kermanshah, Iran
2 Young Research and Elite Club, Kermanshah Branch, Islamic Azad University, Kermanshah, Iran
Abstract
The presence of S8 in natural gas streams has caused many problems at the delivery points and measuring equipment. There are many treatment including absorption, adsorption, membranes and conversion processes. In this work, a literature review was carried out on the main methods available for removal of sulfur compounds from gas streams as well as an analysis of the feasibility of it's application in pipelines. The results showed that, due to the complexity of the processes and to the costs involved in implementation and maintenance, the mechanisms of control by adsorption are the most attractive for use in pipelines.

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Iranian Journal of Gas Engineering
Volume 5, Issue 2 - Serial Number 8
February 2019
Pages 31-43

  • Receive Date 24 April 2022