Natural Gas Dehydration & Sweetening Techniques

1) Course Introduction

This specialized course focuses on the design, operation, and optimization of dehydration and gas sweetening systems in midstream facilities.

Built around real operational scenarios, Seattle International Institute for Training integrates practical engineering knowledge that enhances process performance and H2S/CO2 removal efficiency.

2) Key Learning Objectives

Participants will learn to:

• Understand dehydration mechanisms (TEG, solid desiccants)
• Operate gas sweetening systems (amine units)
• Identify process upsets and troubleshoot effectively
• Select appropriate process technologies for field conditions
• Optimize energy and chemical consumption

3) Target Audience

• Process & chemical engineers
• Operations personnel
• Facility engineers
• Midstream technicians

4) Course Importance & Business Impact

Effective dehydration and sweetening protect pipelines, prevent corrosion, and improve product specifications for market delivery.

5) Practical Modules / Key Topics

• TEG dehydration operations
• Amine sweetening systems
• Regeneration & efficiency improvement
• Troubleshooting & upsets
• Optimization techniques