JT Assembly English Letter A

JOULE-THOMSON (JT) ASSEMBLY
Hydrocarbon Dew Point Control & NGL Recovery
Key Benefits
Maximize Production
• Startup fast and save space with our
compact, integrated design and quick
delivery.
• Recover valuable natural gas liquids from
the gas stream.
Lower Costs
OVERVIEW
• Leverage flexibility by either leasing or
owning the package. The Exterran Production Solutions™ Joule-Thomson (JT) Assembly is a
compact, integrated, skid-mounted system designed for hydrocarbon dew
• Obtain fast, professional service, support
point control and increased recovery of valuable natural gas liquids (NGL)
and spare parts from local technicians in
in the wellstream following upstream dehydration.
every major oil & gas producing area.
Ideally suited for quick installation and short-term operating environments,
Manage Risks our JT assembly saves you startup time and space, recovering valuable
• Safeguard investment with 12-month NGL and reducing hydrocarbon dew point to pipeline specifications. The
warranty from startup date or 18-month package also reduces BTU content of fuel gas proportional to inlet BTU.
warranty from delivery date.
• Optimize safety with the latest ASME OPERATION
standards code stamped on each
The assembly consists of a gas/gas exchanger with hot gas bypass,
unit and ensuring consist design and
JT valve, cold separator, methanol injection system and control system.
construction.
Following gas/liquid separation and gas dehydration, high-pressure gas
enters the assembly through the gas/gas exchanger and chiller for pre-
Standard Features cooling. Methanol is injected to prevent formation of hydrates, and the raw
• JT valve with pressure pilot controller natural gas passes through a JT valve. The resulting pressure drop causes
expansion of the gas and a significant temperature reduction due to the
• NGL/gas exchanger
Joule-Thompson effect.
• ASME code gas/gas exchanger
The cooled gas is routed to the cold separator to remove the
• ASME code -20 °F cold separator condensed NGL. The outlet gas from the cold separator is routed through
• Temperature controller the gas/gas exchanger for inlet cooling. The NGL from the cold separator
is routed through the inlet NGL/gas exchanger and then to a separate
• Instrument gas/air manifold
optional pressurized NGL storage tank.
• Sight glass assembly
• Methanol pump and delivery system
• Cold thermal insulation
• Hot gas bypass system for startup
• Thermal relief valves
• Heavy-duty steel skid with lifting lugs
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JOULE-THOMSON (JT) ASSEMBLY
Hydrocarbon Dew Point Control & NGL Recovery
DIMENSIONS
Top View Side View A
A A
Precise dimensions should be confirmed prior to shipping.
Standard Specifications B
Nominal Gas Rate Estimated Gas/Gas Cold Separator Size Skid Dimensions Shipping Weight
(MMscfd) Exchanger Area (sq ft) OD x Length (in x ft) Length A x Width B (ft) (lbs)
A
2 170 16 x 7.5 6 x 15 3,400
5 457 24 x 10 6 x 27 7,500
10 914 24 x 10 6 x 27 10,000
15 1178 42 x 15 8.5 x 36 34,000
Standard unit is typically about seven feet in height. Larger size and custom engineered packages are available.
Options Checklist Sizing Requirements

o Upstream dehydration Pressure (psig)
o Hairpin exchangers Temp. (°F)

Inlet Flow
Rate (MMscfd)
o Control isolation valves C-10 Gas Analysis (check)
o Ethylene glycol injection system Pressure (psig)
Outlet BTU
o NGL bullet tank
Hydrocarbon Dewpoint (°F)
o 3-phase separator Yes / No
o Unit leasing Sour Service CO2 (mol%)
H2S (ppm)
Contact an Exterran sales representative or email PEQ.Proposals@exterran.com to

Notes submit sizing information and obtain a quote.
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representation or warranty of any kind, or as a statement of any terms or conditions of sale.
The information herein is believed to be correct, but is not warranted for correctness or
Corporate Office completeness or for applicability to any particular customer or situation.
4444 Brittmoore Road © 2015 Exterran Corporation, All Rights Reserved.
Exterran.com Houston, TX 77041 JT-PDS-08-04-EN-OC15-US

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JOULE-THOMSON (JT) ASSEMBLY

Hydrocarbon Dew Point Control & NGL Recovery

Precise dimensions should be confirmed prior to shipping.

2 170 16 x 7.5 6 x 15 3,400

15 1178 42 x 15 8.5 x 36 34,000

Options Checklist Sizing Requirements

o Hairpin exchangers Temp. (°F)

Contact an Exterran sales representative or email PEQ.Proposals@exterran.com to

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