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TEG Dehydration Gas Loss Calculator

TEG System ยท Flash Gas ยท Reboiler Fuel ยท Recovery Economics

TEG Dehydration Gas Loss Calculator
Calculates comprehensive gas losses from glycol dehydration units using GPSA methodology. Includes flash gas, stripping gas, reboiler fuel consumption, and recovery economics for emissions reporting and optimization.

Operating Conditions

MMSCFD
psig
ยฐF
air=1.0

Water Content

lb/MMSCF
lb/MMSCF
wt%
Pipeline spec: 4-7 lb/MMscf
Cryogenic: 0.1-1 lb/MMscf

Stripping Gas

scf/gal TEG
Stripping gas improves TEG purity from 98.5% to 99%+. Typical: 2-10 scf/gal.

Flash Gas Recovery

%

Economics

days/year
$/Mscf
Typical Gas Losses:
โ€ข Without recovery: 1.5โ€“3%
โ€ข With flash recovery: 0.8โ€“1.5%
โ€ข Industry target: <1.5%

About This Calculator

Calculates gas losses from TEG dehydration systems.

Gas Loss Components:

  • Flash Gas: Dissolved gas released when rich TEG depressurizes (50-70% of loss)
  • Still Overhead: Gas from regenerator including stripping gas
  • Reboiler Fuel: Gas burned for glycol regeneration heat

Key References:

  • GPSA
  • EPA 40 CFR Part 98 Subpart W
  • API RP 14E

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the dehydration gas loss calculator do?

It calculates TEG dehydration gas losses using GPSA methodology, including flash gas, stripping gas, reboiler fuel, and recovery economics.

What types of gas losses occur in TEG dehydration?

TEG dehydration systems experience flash gas losses, stripping gas losses, and reboiler fuel consumption.

Does this calculator include VRU payback analysis?

Yes, the calculator includes annual loss value estimates and vapor recovery unit (VRU) payback analysis.

What are the main sources of gas loss in TEG dehydration systems?

The three main gas loss sources are flash gas from the glycol flash tank, stripping gas used in the regenerator still column, and reboiler fuel gas consumption. Without recovery equipment, total losses typically range from 1.5-3% of throughput.

How much can flash gas recovery reduce TEG dehydration losses?

Installing a flash gas recovery unit (VRU) can reduce total gas losses from 1.5-3% down to 0.8-1.5%. The industry target is less than 1.5% total gas loss from dehydration systems.

What stripping gas rate is typical for TEG regeneration?

Typical stripping gas rates are 2-10 scf per gallon of TEG circulation. Stripping gas improves TEG lean purity from about 98.5% to 99%+, enabling deeper water dewpoint depression.