Process Design and Consulting




Companies that produce or process gas containing mercury or that encounter mercury contamination in chemical processes face ever more stringent regulation. MTS routinely advises companies on air or effluent monitoring, methods to remove mercury from feed stocks, equipment decontamination, equipment assessment (fitness for service), sampling and analysis of feed stocks and products, and waste disposal methods. MTS assists companies to develop technology, operating procedures and contingency plans to prevent worker exposure, equipment degradation and waste accumulation.

MTS has developed computational models to predict mercury accumulation in gas processing equipment. The models are based upon vapor pressure and solubility data for elemental and organic mercury in liquid hydrocarbons. The models predict the rate, amount and location of mercury accumulation in process equipment and are used to identify contaminated equipment and product loads. Based on model predictions, operating and maintenance procedures for can be designed to prevent equipment degradation, worker exposure and to improve product quality.

MTS assists in the design mercury removal systems for gas and liquid hydrocarbons. The location, size and configuration of mercury removal sorbents are critical to effective operation of these systems. Design services include assistance with selection of commercial technologies, equipment sizing and design of monitoring equipment and procedures.

Offshore Platforms