Handbook of Natural Gas Transmission and Processing

Handbook of Natural Gas Transmission and Processing gives engineers and managers complete coverage of natural gas transmission and processing in the most rapidly growing sector to the petroleum industry. The authors provide a unique discussion of new technologies that are energy efficient and environmentally appealing at the same time. It is an invaluable reference on natural gas engineering and the latest techniques for all engineers and managers moving to natural gas processing as well as those currently working on natural gas projects.

* Provides practicing engineers critical information on all aspects of gas gathering, processing and transmission
* First book that treats multiphase flow transmission in great detail
* Examines natural gas energy costs and pricing with the aim of delivering on the goals of efficiency, quality and profit

Chapter 1 Natural Gas Fundamental
Chapter 2 Natural Gas Energy Pricing
Chapter 3 Raw Gas Transmission
Chapter 4 Basic Concept of Natural Gas Processing
Chapter 5 Phase Separation
Chapter 6 Condensate Stabilization
Chapter 7 Acid Gas Treating
Chapter 8 Natural Gas Compression
Chapter 9 Gas Dehydration
Chapter 10 Natural Gas Liquids Recovery
Chapter 11 Sales Gas Transmission
Chapter 12 Gas Processing Plant Controls and Automation
Chapter 13 Dynamic Simulation of Gas Processing Plants
Chapter 14 Environmental Aspects of Gas Processing and Use
Chapter 15 Maximizing Profitability of Gas Plant Assets
Chapter 16 Gas Plant Project Management
Appendix 1 Three-Phase Flash Calculation for Hydrocarbon Systems Containing Water
Appendix 2 Conversion Factors
Appendix 3 Physical Properties of Fluids
Appendix 4 Glossary
Index