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The Official 2015 Conference Newspaper
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DAY ONE
Tuesday, 27 October 2015
Welcoming the global gas industry INSIDE THIS ISSUE
to Asia’s business epicentre
3 Conference Programme,
Expo Map and Gastech App
8 Pipeline operator upgrades
GAVIN SUTCLIFFE, Head of Conference & Governing Body, Gastech control for critical
compressor operations
Welcome to Gas- Rockwell Automation’s PlantPAx
tech Singapore 2015! process automation system
We are continuing the integrates stations along 8,200 mi
event’s Asian road- US gas transmission pipeline.
show following the
huge success of Gas-
9 Production underway
tech Korea in 2014, at Air Products’ new
and this year we will again reflect the dyna- manufacturing facility
mism and new business opportunities in the
global gas and LNG supply chain.
Singapore, now celebrating 50 years as
an independent nation, has proved one of
Asia’s (if not the world’s) great commer-
cial success stories. It is acknowledged as
the hub of Southeast Asia and a centre of
technical and commercial excellence in
the fastest growing market for LNG. The 32-acre Florida facility allows
World Bank has ranked the country at the easier seaport access for
top of its list for ease of doing business for shipment of heat exchangers.
the last nine years, and opportunities for
new partnerships between international gas 12 Höegh LNG perspectives
and LNG players are only just emerging. on the market for floating
Singapore’s potential is vast, with many LNG solutions
key emerging markets from Southeast With its capacity to generate major new business in gas and LNG, Singapore is a natural Gas Processing sits down with
Asia now seeking more natural gas and choice for this year’s Gastech Conference. Höegh LNG President and
LNG infrastructure and capacity. As North CEO Sveinung J.S. Støhle.
Asia continues to dominate global gas and holders. New faces and organisations rep- ronment; the future use for gas in the Asian
LNG demand, emerging domestic markets, resenting Asia-Pacific include CNOOC, fuel mix; emerging gas markets; and con- 14 Successful startup
including Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, JERA (Chubu-TEPCO partnership), SIN- tracting, pricing and trading. Gastech also of Qatar JBOG project
Thailand, the Philippines, Myanmar and— OPEC, Santos, Pavilion Energy, IE Sin- remains dedicated to delivering the stron-
at the epicentre—Singapore, are creating gapore, Singapore LNG, Bank of Tokyo gest original presentations in shipping; gas
new opportunities for those seeking to gain Mitsubishi, Badak LNG and the EMA. as a transport fuel; innovative technologies;
a market foothold. The Gastech conference has never floating LNG and containment; and the
Domestic gas and LNG fuel continue before been so widely endorsed by so global market outlook for gas.
to offer more flexible, cost-effective and many companies, reaffirming our robust Another innovative feature for Gas-
scalable solutions, underpinned with exist- approach to selecting and delivering the tech Singapore is our Global Meetings
ing and emerging technologies. With its finest presentations, papers and speakers. Programme, which enables you to plan The country’s National Vision
world-class financial and legal institutions, Across four days of content, our confer- specific meetings with relevant delegates includes a focus on recovering
Singapore has the capacity and competency ence commences with an afternoon of throughout the event. This is managed the flared gas at its LNG berths.
to generate major new business in gas and high-profile keynote and panel speakers using our tailor-made approach and our
LNG, catalysing regional investors and before launching into 12 dedicated streams team onsite, allowing you to maximise 19 The “Lion City” welcomes
stakeholders to drive the uptake in gas use with careful consideration of Asia-Pacific your time to drive new relationships. visitors with open arms
across Southeast Asian domestic markets. stakeholder needs, but with critical appeal On behalf of the organisers and our Singapore, the epicentre of
This year’s conference agenda was again to our international community. hardworking, dedicated Governing Body, Southeast Asia’s growing
advised, and then meticulously shaped, Fresh topics and themes reflect the con- enjoy the conference and make the most of LNG market, showcases its
by a Governing Body that welcomed an tinually-evolving industry, with sessions the outstanding presentations, speakers and unique culture and people.
increasing number of key regional stake- tailored to health, safety, security and envi- networking opportunities. ■
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Conference Programme Gastech Expo Map
TUESDAY, 27 OCTOBER
AFTERNOON
12:15–13:30 Delegate Lunch
13:50–14:00 Organizer and Gastech Governing Body Chairmen’s Welcome
■ Chris Clucas, Group Fleet Director,
Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement Ltd.
■ Paul Sullivan, Senior Vice President—
Global LNG and FLNG, WorleyParsons Group
14:00–14:15 Government Host Welcome Address
■ Teo Eng Cheong, Chief Executive Officer,
International Enterprise Singapore
14:15–14:40 Host Keynote Address—Building a Sustainable
Energy Business
■ Helge Lund, Chief Executive Officer, BG Group
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■ Seah Moon Ming, Executive Director & Chief Executive Officer,
Pavilion Energy Pte Ltd.
15:00–15:15 Global NOC Keynote Address
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■ Alexander Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Management The Gastech App, sponsored by CB&I, is a full networking
Committee, Gazprom tool, providing instant capability to collect contact and
content information—like a mobile business card!
15:15–15:45 Networking Break
Sponsored by Pavilion Energy GASTECH APP FEATURES:
• Free to download—Available to all Gastech registered attendees
15:45–16:45 Suppliers Panel Debate: “What will be the Impact of • Improved networking capabilities—Built in QR reader allowing
Lower Oil and LNG Prices on LNG Buyers and Sellers connections to be made effortlessly
Over the Next 5 Years?” • Peer to Peer interaction—Ability to easily connect with exhibitors,
■ (Moderator) Joseph A. Bevash, Partner—Tokyo, delegates and visitors
Hong Kong, Singapore, Latham & Watkin LLP • View all your connection details on your personalised timeline
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RasGas Co. Ltd. • Stay up to date with the latest notifications
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16:50–17:50 Importers Panel Debate: “What will be the Impact of
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Visit our Gastech stand B520.
Höegh LNG is a leading owner and operator of floating LNG import
infrastructure (FSRUs), has developed flexible FLNG design solutions and is
an experienced operator of LNG Carriers.
www.hoeghlng.com
CoTEs showcases the latest developments
Banner Gastech Show Daily 2015.indd 1 07.09.2015 10:01:30
and applications in gas technology
The Centres of Technical Excellence cruise ships with the world’s largest guest as part of the Floating LNG stream. The new supply of LNG to islands in the Caribbean
(CoTEs) programme is open to all Gastech capacities in the world. On the infrastruc- FLNG concept offers some 20% reduction or in Southeast Asia,” explains Philippe
Exhibition visitors. This popular seminar ture side, South Korea has announced plans in annual OPEX, adds only a small increase Berterottière, GTT Chairman and CEO.
series—80 cutting-edge sessions con- to construct LNG bunkering terminals at a in CAPEX and increases overall safety. Other presentations will include an
ducted over four days by leading industry number of its ports. array of LNG technology issues in process,
experts—delivers awareness of technologi- Gastech’s CoTEs, in association with Capitalising on potential of small- design, infrastructure, power and LNG car-
cal developments and applications in the gas DNV GL, will welcome the Maritime and and mid-scale LNG. A full-day stream rier technology. The programme will also
and LNG industries. Port Authority of Singapore and top engine will highlight the potential and challenges address: Gas Processing, LNG as a Marine
maker, Rolls-Royce, to specifically outline of small- and mid-scale LNG in Southeast Fuel, Natural Gas Vehicles, LNG & Gas
Moving LNG bunkering beyond what is needed to realise LNG bunkering in Asia. These projects are offering economi- Carrier Shipbuilding, Offshore Technology,
“chicken and egg” problem. A full Southeast Asia. These seminars will feature cal solutions to develop Asia’s energy and LNG Facilities & Infrastructure, Informa-
day has been dedicated to the latest devel- industry experts from Shell, TGE Marine maritime landscapes. tion & Communication Technology in Gas,
opments in LNG bunkering technology, Gas Engineering and FMC Technologies. GTT, the leading expert in cargo contain- and Pipeline Infrastructure.
which is becoming more relevant as indus- ment systems, LNG carriers and land stor- The CoTEs seminars have been a regular
try shows its determination to overcome its DNV GL to unveil latest FLNG age of LNG, will share its industry exper- draw at the Gastech Exhibition since 2011,
“chicken and egg” problem. Carnival Corp. technology. The company will also tise. “We see good potential in this market and they provide technology firms, research
is the latest to support LNG bunkering by discuss how its latest technology will help because there is a real need for a supply institutes and other technical experts an
signing a multi-billion dollar contract to overcome current challenges in unlocking chain adapted to smaller quantities, coastal interactive platform to showcase and discuss
build four “next-generation” LNG-powered previously inaccessible offshore gas fields transportation, river transportation, and the developments in gas technology. ■
CoTEs—TUESDAY 27 OCTOBER 2015
GAS PROCESSING (Exhibition Theatre A) LNG AS A MARINE FUEL (Exhibition Theatre B) FLOATING LNG (Exhibition Theatre C)
Introduction Moderator Introductory Remarks Moderator Introductory Remarks Moderator Introductory Remarks
10:15–10:30 John Sheffield, Consultant Instructor, Leo Karistios, Global Gas Technology Market Manager, Conn Fagan, Vice President, Business Development,
PetroSkills | John M. Campbell & Co. Lloyd’s Register DNV GL Offshore Gas Projects
Session 1 Why Do We Need to Have Gas Processing? LNG as a Marine Fuel—Where Technology Meets Logistics An Economic Shallow Water LNG Concept
10:30–10:55 John Sheffield, Consultant Instructor, James Forsdyke, Asia Marine Sales and Marketing Augusto Bulte, Project Development Manager,
PetroSkills | John M. Campbell & Co. Manager, Lloyd’s Register Amec Foster Wheeler
Session 2 Sour Gas Treatment Technology Selection— Trends and Adoptive Concepts in Marine Maintenance Combining Shipping and Offshore Experience in
11:00–11:25 Pushing Boundaries Using Novel Hybrid Processes Sören Karlsson, Business Development Manager, an Innovative Terminal Design for Different LNG
Ankur Jariwala, Senior Product Manager, Cameron Intl. Fuel Gas Handling, Wärtsilä Corp. Applications
Tore Røysheim, CEO, GraviFloat AS
Session 3 Combination Filtration For Removing Divalent Salts High Manganese Steel for LNG Storage Applications Innovation: A Safer, Smarter, Greener FLNG
11:30–11:55 and Contaminants From Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Kihwan Kim, Senior Principal Researcher, POSCO for the Future
Reclamation Units Richard Whitehead, Vice President,
Barry A. Perlmutter, President & Managing Director, Global LNG Segment, DNV GL
BHS-Sonthofen Inc.
Session 4 Desulphurization of Lean Gas with Thiopaq O&G “LNG Ready” Solutions Using GTT Membrane Process Cycle Options for FLNG
12:00–12:25 Colin Choong, Licensing Technical Manager, Fuel Tank Solutions Annemarie Weist, LNG Process Engineer Manager,
Shell Global Solutions (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd Arthur Barret, Program Director LNG Bunkering, GTT Air Products
12:25–13:45 Break
Moderator Recap Moderator Recap Moderator Recap Moderator Recap
13:45–14:00 John Sheffield, Consultant Instructor, Leo Karistios, Global Gas Technology Market Manager, Conn Fagan, Vice President, Business Development,
PetroSkills | John M. Campbell & Co. Lloyd’s Register DNV GL Offshore Gas Projects
Session 5 Process Technology for Rich Natural Gas, NGL LNG Bunkering Procedures—Process and the Panel Discussion: Choosing a FLNG Pre-Treatment
14:00–14:25 and Condensate Applications Human Element Technology
Zaheer Malik, Manager of Process Technology, Global Douglas Raitt, Regional Consultancy Manager, Laurent Normand, Business Development Manager,
Midstream & Gas Processing, Wood Group Mustang Lloyd’s Register Asia Prosernat; Fedrik Vancraeynest, Lead Process Engineer,
Session 6 Commercializing SE Asia Sour Gas Resources A Scalable, Prismatic Pressure Vessel with Applications Honeywell, UOP LLC; Ralf Notz, Senior Technology
14:30–14:55 Robert Denton, Senior Process Consultant, for the LNG Infrastructure Manager—OASE Gas Treating Excellence, BASF SE
ExxonMobil Upstream Research Co. Daejun Chang, CEO, LATTICE Technology
Session 7 Pre-Engineered Modular Natural Gas Pretreatment Innovative Fuel Handling Technology for Medium Compact Equipment Technology Applications
15:00–15:25 William Shimer, Strategic Marketing Director— Size LNG-Fuelled Merchant Vessels for Floating LNG
Gas Processing and Hydrogen, Honeywell, UOP LLC Mathias Jansson, General Manager, Innovation Jason Manning, Principal Process Engineer, Black &
& Product Support, Wärtsilä Marine Solutions Veatch
Session 8 1100 MMSCFD Single Train AGRU & TGTU for the Integrated LNG Propulsion Systems for Efficiency: How to Select the Optimum Liquefaction Technology
15:30–15:55 Giant QatarGas LNG Plant: Optimized Design and Case Studies Analysis for FLNG Projects
Successful Operation Oscar Kallerdahl, Sales Manager—LNG Systems, Francesco Criminisi, FLNG & FPSO Proposal Manager,
Laurent Normand, Business Development Manager, Rolls-Royce SBM Offshore
Prosernat
Closing Remarks Moderator Closing Remarks Moderator Closing Remarks Moderator Closing Remarks
15:55–16:00 John Sheffield, Consultant Instructor, Leo Karistios, Global Gas Technology Market Manager, Conn Fagan, Vice President, Business Development,
PetroSkills | John M. Campbell & Co. Lloyd’s Register DNV GL Offshore Gas Projects
16:00–18:00 Prosernat Special Workshop
Gastech Conference Newspaper ■ DAY ONE Tuesday, 27 October 2015 5
Triple offset valves in molecular sieve processes
SERGIO CASAROLI and MARCO FERRARA, Pentair Valves & Controls
The oil and gas industry often uses of the trapped molecules while restoring • High frequency open/close cycles— 1. The shaft is placed behind the plane
molecular sieves to dehydrate or separate the sieve adsorption capacity. Adsorption typically one every four hours, with a of the sealing surface to ensure a
contaminants from natural gas. Such a pro- dryers are typically equipped with two maximum of eight each day continuous seat path.
cess involves several operational challenges to four molecular sieve beds, each dedi- • Frequent thermal cycles—during 2. The shaft is placed to one side of
that put valves under severe strain, poten- cated to the adsorption of a single molecu- regeneration mode, the molecular the pipe/valve centerline to allow
tially causing damage and service disrup- lar type (water, CO2, mercury, lead, etc.). sieve is flushed with hot gas, the displacement of the seal from
tions. Triple offset valves (TOVs) represent Water adsorption is a common application typically at 350°C. During the seat during the 90° opening.
an innovative solution for molecular siev- in natural gas treatment plants, refineries purification mode, it is brought down 3. The seat and seal cone centerlines
ing due to their design and ability to handle and petrochemical complexes. It utilizes to ambient temperature. are inclined with respect to the pipe/
extreme conditions. Using TOVs minimizes hard, granular adsorbents manufactured Gas purification residuals (crushed valve centerline. This third offset
the need for, and cost of, maintenance, in several types of materials, including adsorbents) are often present in outlet gases completely eliminates rubbing.
while offering significant footprint reduc- aluminosilicates, such as Zeolite, ceramic and can pass through screens and flow Pentair Valves & Controls’ Vanessa
tion compared to conventional ball valves. materials, activated carbon and silica gels. through the valves towards downstream TOV design with a flexible metal seal ring
They usually have a spherical or cylindri- lines, causing abrasion of sealing com- represents an innovative solution to with-
Natural gas molecular sieving cal shape and their internal pores allow ponents and jeopardizing valve integrity. stand high-frequency open/close cycles.
processes. A large number of dehydra- access to free volumes within their micro- Conversely, whenever membranes are used Due to the non-rubbing design, wear
tion and purification processes in the oil crystalline structure (FIG. 1). for CO2 removal without pre-treatment, between sealing components is completely
and gas industry rely on the adsorption Conversely, carbon dioxide (CO 2) corrosive gases (sour/acid) are present, eliminated. The whole trim, including
principles of solid bed molecular sieves. removal from natural gas (typically not especially in offshore installations. bearings and thrust bearing, is designed for
Made from a micro-porous material, their pre-treated) is a process often handled Historically, non-rubbing rising stem heavy-duty services. To protect equipment
ability to selectively adsorb gases and liq- by using thin membranes to perform a (tilting) ball valves have been the standard from frequent thermal and pressure cycles,
uids makes them widely used across vari- solution-diffusion separation (absorp- used in natural gas molecular sieves. The Vanessa TOVs’ metal-to-metal sealing, a
ous applications. Smaller diameter fluid tion principle). These membranes, typi- basic design of a ball valve—a ball rotat- resilient seal ring and torque seating com-
molecules separate from the main feedstock cally made with polymers in spiral shapes, ing on soft sealing surfaces with systematic pensate different thermal expansion rates
via electrostatic attraction or micro-porosity allow fluids to dissolve over their surface rubbing—is enhanced by introducing an between trim and body, while ensuring
adsorption and remain trapped inside the and diffuse through their structure, leaving additional mechanical device that allows outstanding tightness and removing the
adsorbent structure. molecules with specific permeation rates for a tilt/turn operation and a mechanical risk of valve jamming. Vanessa Series
After use, molecular sieves are regener- trapped inside. With natural gas, the feed camming action of seating surfaces nearing 30,000 TOVs feature Stellite 21 seat over-
ated with temperature swings and regen- gas is separated into a methane (CH4 )-rich closure. So far, this been the most effective lays, which offer high resistance to wear
erating gases, which allow full recovery stream on the exterior of the membrane response from the industry to tackle the generated by the fluid (which may include
and a CO2-rich stream on its interior. Pres- issue related to cycle-intensive applica- particulates released from the sieve vessel).
sure is the force driving the membrane tions, such as frequent switching, which The valves also include an easily replace-
diffusion, while regeneration processes would otherwise require recurrent valve able one-piece metal solid seal ring, proven
are undertaken via temperature swings maintenance or replacement. across several molecular sieve processes.
achieved by gas flushed in the opposite However, rising stem ball valves of The material selection of each compo-
direction, seen in FIG. 2. larger sizes and pressure classes are nent offers the best compromise among
Solid bed and membrane molecular sieve extremely heavy and have a large footprint, necessary mechanical properties, corro-
processes are extremely challenging for generating a number of direct (material sion resistance and equivalent expansion
valve equipment. Both processes use valves use) and indirect (installation) costs that coefficient, making Vanessa TOVs suitable
to perform frequent ON-OFF functions to engineers must account for during front- across a wide range of corrosive gases. The
switch one or more vessels from gas puri- end engineering design (FEED) project cost-effective solution enables the use of a
fication to regeneration modes. Operating phases. The tilting mechanism itself, a vari- carbon steel body in a corrosive environ-
FIG. 1. Internal pores allow access to free failure can lead to significant plant down- ant on a standard quarter-turn ball valve, ment by protecting all surfaces in contact
volumes within their microcrystalline time, product loss, potential environmental is subject to wear and can degenerate over with the fluid with corrosion resistant alloy
structure. pollution and other safety issues. time. Although the valve sealing elements (CRA)-quality weld overlay.
may not involve rubbing capabilities, fric-
Critical issues with existing valve tion is transferred to both the shaft cam An ongoing trend: replacing
solutions. Gas purification valves cur- (towards core pins) and the S-shaped pin rising stem ball valves with TOVs.
rently face a number of challenges during slot. This valve design requires specialized Rising stem ball valves can be safely sub-
both molecular sieve processes (FIG. 3): maintenance, including the use of costly stituted by TOVs. Footprint and weight sav-
spare parts, significant time and effort. ings can be achieved, especially on larger
diameters (> 6 in.) and pressure classes
Long-term reliability of non- (ASME class 300 and 600), due to lower
rubbing, metal-to-metal TOVs. material use and a more compact body.
Process designers and plant operators look- Vanessa Series 30,000 TOVs require min-
ing for a reliable and cost-effective option imum maintenance, which can be easily
FIG. 2. Membrane molecular sieve. should consider using a different type of performed onsite, and their non-rubbing
Regeneration processes are undertaken valve in molecular sieve applications, such rotation and full metal construction signifi-
via temperature swings achieved by gas
as TOVs. They share the same cone-to- cantly extend the valve life.
flushed in the opposite direction.
cone principle as globe valves (FIG. 4), Pentair’s first experience in molecular
with one key difference: sealing is per- sieve applications dates back to 1999, when
Regeneration gas cooler
Raw gas
formed by applying a quarter-turn rotation. the company provided its Vanessa Series
Open on/
Three offsets against the symmetrical 30,000 TOVs to a major end user of off-
off valve axes of the pipe/valve eliminate any pos- shore operations in Malaysia. Some of the
Closed on/ sibility of rubbing: valves replaced rising stem ball valves for
off valve
a CO2 membrane system that featured a two
Adsorbing
(absorbing) Regenerating to four-hour open/close cycle; those valves
column
column are still in operation. Hundreds of rising
stem ball valves have also been replaced in
gas plants in Mexico in solid bed molecular
Dried gas sieve applications, and there are many more
Heater cases of TOV valve evaluation and adop-
tion in response to the recommendations by
FIG. 3. Molecular sieve process major molecular sieve process licensors. ■
schematics. High-frequency open/close
Visit booth #D450 to experience Pentair
cycles and frequent thermal cycles are
Valves & Controls’ capabilities, products
two challenges faced during molecular FIG. 4. Triple offset valve vs. glove valve FIG. 5. A MOSS-type LNG tanker and latest innovations for the natural gas
sieve processes. seating mechanism comparison. at berth. and LNG industries.
6 Tuesday, 27 October 2015 DAY ONE ■ Gastech Conference Newspaper
Dresser-Rand eliminates high vibration levels
in gas compressor
A charge gas compressor train at an ethylene plant was Data analysis during the machine trip showed high vibra- “Meeting the project’s extraordinary time constraints
exhibiting high vibration levels in the low-pressure cas- tion (6.85 mils peak-to-peak) at the 5,220 rpm level, so the was a result of many different functions working together
ing before crossing first critical speed. These vibration machine could not operate at speeds above 5,150 rpm. Such within Dresser-Rand, including our services team in
levels prevented the train from reaching its design operat- interruptions affected plant operation and resulted in lost Mexico (sales, proposals, field services, reliability and
ing speed of 5,800 rpm. With only a 45-day window to production and revenue. predictive maintenance teams); the Houston service cen-
identify the cause of the vibration and fix it, Petroquimica Internal friction in the low-pressure casing, lack of rigid- ter; Dresser-Rand turbine technology services in Olean,
Mexicana de Vinilo (PMV) asked Dresser-Rand engineers ity in the system, train misalignment and process piping New York; the operations upgrades and parts team; and
to have a look. were found to be the main causes for vibration. Dresser- our technical support team in Venezuela,” Moncayo said,
PMV, a flagship joint venture (JV) between Pemex Rand engineers also found corrosion in the compressor cas- adding that the vibrations on the compressor train are now
and Mexican petrochemical firm, Mexichem, represents ing and in the suction and discharge flanges, a 0.5-in crack well below 1 mil. ■
the first JV between Pemex and a private company. The on one of the shaft journals, impeller pitting, and coupling
merger joined Mexichem’s salt, chlorine and caustic soda gear teeth and spacer flange pitting. Several of the compo-
operations with Pemex’s ethylene and vinyl chloride nents (installed over the years by third-party parts manufac-
monomer (VCM) operations. turers) were found unsuitable and not within Dresser-Rand
PMV revamped an old Pemex plant in the Pajaritos original equipment manufacturer (OEM) dimensions.
petrochemical complex to produce an expected 120 tons PMV accepted Dresser-Rand’s proposed solutions to
of VCM, the key material used to manufacture polyvinyl repair the train that included shutting down the train to
chloride (PVC), commonly used for electrical insulation, inspect and repair internal compressor components; mea-
films and pipes. suring bearing clearances and compressor shaft run-out;
“Initially, PMV representatives asked us to perform a inspecting labyrinth seals; aligning the compressor and
vibration analysis on the compressor train—consisting turbine, and aligning the suction and discharge piping to
of a 3 MX compressor, a 3M compressor and a 4M com- the compressor flanges; and stiffening the compressor
pressor—to determine possible causes,” said Francisco supports and discharge lines. Upon inspecting the prox-
Moncayo, Dresser-Rand Services director for Mexico. imity vibrations system and bearing clearances on the 3M
“The fact that there was no historical data on maintenance compressor, Dresser-Rand recommended replacing it and
or vibration levels compounded the problem because, in supplied its OEM parts for the overhaul, capital spare parts
the past, Pemex had sourced third-party, non-Dresser-Rand and 3MX shafts.
parts and service.” When completed, Dresser-Rand finished the agreed-
Vibrations affected operations, production and revenue. upon scope, aligned the train, commissioned it and started
At the outset, the compressor (FIG. 1) was operating at it within the 45-day deadline. The Houston, Texas service
5,150 rpm. However, increasing the speed to 5,220 rpm center was able to accommodate other major repairs to the FIG. 1. The failure to operate at speeds above 5,150 rpm
significantly increased vibration levels, causing the protec- 3M and 3MX rotors in a short time period to avoid longer affected plant operation and resulted in lost production
tion systems to trip the compressor train and shut it down. delays to the shutdown. and revenue.
Gastech Conference Newspaper ■ DAY ONE Tuesday, 27 October 2015 7
Pipeline operator upgrades control
for critical compressor operations
Electricity and natural-gas delivery Upgrading control systems across the energy company loses revenue. With con- pipeline system levels. Accurate reporting
company CenterPoint Energy—Missis- sizeable Midwest compressor fleet rep- tracts based on high standards for delivery of real-time engine events, along with anal-
sippi River Transmission LLC (CNP- resents an enormous capital undertaking, reliability, including fines for not moving ysis tools and management dashboards,
MRT) owns and operates 8,200 mi of US particularly under a traditional outsourcing gas as promised, a lack of data-driven vis- deliver contextual, localized, role-based
transmission pipeline that carries an aver- model that contracts control design and ibility prevents being proactive on mainte- information for better decision making.
age of 1.6 Tcfy of gas throughout a nine- implementation to multiple engineering nance, reacting quickly with adjustments,
state, mid-continent region. firms and system integrators. Over time, and efficiently expanding or scaling up. Categorizing the results. CNP-
Competing for utility customers against that approach created a mix of control MRT has summarized the upgrade returns
other transmission companies and alter- products and solutions at CNP-MRT, often Designing a standard upgrade in four key areas.
nate forms of energy requires CNP-MRT based on black-box proprietary logic. solution. CNP-MRT used the Horse- 1. Cost of ownership—Design
to leverage technology that minimizes The CNP-MRT control and automa- shoe Lake station to create and prove through installation and delivery
operating, maintenance and downtime tion group saw the company’s Horseshoe a potential model to cost-efficiently of the new system at Horseshoe
costs. Transmission profitability is fur- Lake compressor station as a test case for develop, manage and implement a major Lake came in well below previous
ther complicated because the throughput- designing and deploying an internally control upgrade (FIG. 2). Partnering with systems. Based on experience with
dependent segment must also accommo- executed station upgrade. The company oil and gas specialists from the global previous systems, Mr. Starkey
date variables such as demand-reducing inherited Horseshoe Lake from another solutions team at Rockwell Automation, estimates the capital investment
mild weather, fluctuating gas prices and entity that specified and built the facil- CNP-MRT set out to design a solution at approximately 20% of the total
regulatory-compliance overhead. ity before turning it over to CNP-MRT to that was specific to Horseshoe Lake, but for control projects equal in scale.
Efficiently, reliably and intelligently operate. The seven-year-old station was that could also serve as the standard for 2. Simplified HMI configuration—
controlling, automating and monitoring relatively new, but at the time of construc- upgrading the rest of its Midwest region’s Eliminating the need to learn every
the performance of reciprocating engine tion the original, economically minded compressor fleet. HMI application from scratch
compressors represents one of the most systems integrator opted for proprietary CNP-MRT selected Rockwell Auto- cuts training time considerably.
significant challenges in moving the high- architecture and PLCs already nearing the mation’s PlantPAx process automation With a baseline to work from,
est quantity of natural gas at the lowest end of their lifespan. system to integrate control and informa- even if a station is different, the
cost. The school bus-sized engines (FIG. 1) “Relative to the potential of today’s tion. The system provides vastly improved in-house control group can make
maintain a pressurized flow (up to 1,500 open architecture, the result was an anti- asset visibility and production information modifications to fit nearly every
psi) to reduce gas volume up to 600 times quated control system,” says Steve Star- that gives station operators the data nec- type of engine, significantly
and propel it through a pipeline. key, the CNP-MRT instrumentation and essary to respond faster on maintenance, reducing integration time.
Control and automation opportunities to electronics specialist overseeing the com- operation and flow-control issues. 3. Reduced downtime—The
reduce infrastructure maintenance costs, pany’s Northern pipelines. “In addition, “The trend in compressor operations is PlantPAx system has reduced
minimize downtime and leverage real-time CNP-MRT uses Rockwell Automation collecting, integrating and using higher station downtime and the capital
diagnostics are significant. The potential exclusively and does not support the plat- amounts of data,” Starkey says. “We outlay for repairs. Previously,
capital investment and resource allocation form that was in use at that facility. So, are trying to optimize every operational there were no alarms other than
attached to deploying upgraded control we could not work on the control system aspect, in real-time, that contributes to shutdown. With alarms now
technology across almost 70 transmission- ourselves without investing a significant improved uptime, efficiency and profit- programmed to catch engine
line compressor units are also vital. amount of time and money in training.” ability, including monitoring for unit per- issues before failure, operators
Simply adding another step in an formance, emissions and even the safety initiate repairs ahead of engine
Upgrading pipeline compression engine startup sequence, for example, of engines that pump gas and run on gas.” failure. By watching the data
station control systems. Each com- required a control vendor to reprogram The Horseshoe Lake upgrade enables remotely, staff can make an
pression station, located at 40 mi to 100- it at an additional cost for each improve- station operators to more easily manage engine the least available until
mi intervals along a pipeline route, utilizes ment. Troubleshooting a problem or speed and load control. The control system they resolve an issue.
two to 10 compressors in the 2,000-hp obstacle, particularly in the middle of the also determines which compressor units 4. Improved operability—The
(1.5-MW) range. The aging systems typi- night or on a weekend, opens compres- should start based on engine hours and the Horseshoe Lake experience
cally found in the energy-delivery space sor operations to downtime risk. Finally, number of engines the system controls. indicates that operators who are
were built to last: even equipment that CNP-MRT needed significant improve- The visualization capabilities within responsible for their respective
went online in the 1960s can have another ment in the information solution, from the PlantPAx system provide a window on stations can be confident in most
20 years of life. However, the decades-old data access, collection and sharing, to compression by incorporating performance anything they will be asked to do.
machines are not as efficient as current real-time remote monitoring and alarm- metrics and the situational display of pro- “Previously, there were too many
technologies. ing. An engine that fails means that the duction information at engine, station and instances where operators did
not have control or the necessary
insight,” Mr. Starkey says. “The
approach is different now. It is the
operator’s control system.”
The PlantPAx solution is the consen-
sus control and automation model for the
entire compressor fleet. From the face-
plates to the look and feel of how the
control system operates, the design and
implementation is the CNP-MRT standard
for upgrading other compressor stations in
the future. “The PlantPAx system has out-
performed on every metric, from reliabil-
ity to scalability and integration of most
anything we can think of,” Mr. Starkey
says. The results mentioned here are spe-
cific to CenterPoint Energy-Mississippi
River Transmission LLC’s use of Rock-
well Automation products and services in
conjunction with other products. Specific
results may vary. ■
FIG. 2. The PlantPAx system provides a
For more information on the company’s latest
window on compression by incorporating
extraction, production, processing, regasification,
performance metrics and the situational
transmission, distribution, power generation and
FIG. 1. Each compression station, located at 40-mi to 100-mi intervals along the pipeline display of production information at
information technologies, visit D210 to meet the
route, utilizes two to 10 compressors in the 2,000-hp (1.5-MW) range. engine, station and pipeline system levels.
Rockwell Automation Southeast Asia team.
8 Tuesday, 27 October 2015 DAY ONE ■ Gastech Conference Newspaper
Production underway at Air Products’
new manufacturing facility
The production of LNG entails the cooling of natural port services, which will facilitate global shipping of the cess—fabrication, winding, assembly and finishing. The
gas from ambient temperatures to –160°C. This is accom- extremely large equipment. When production of one of the qualified workforce consists of craftsmen, including a
plished in specially designed heat exchange equipment, units is complete, it will head straight out of the finishing team of skilled welders and fitters, and manufacturing
which is the heart of the LNG facility. Much of the world- building and travel approximately 1 km along surface roads support personnel.
wide LNG production incorporates proprietary natural gas to the deepwater Port of Manatee, where it will be loaded Air Products has been involved in the LNG market
liquefaction process technology and large coil-wound heat onto a ship for delivery. There are currently multiple large since its beginning, providing highly efficient, cost-effec-
exchangers manufactured by Air Products. coil-wound heat exchangers in various stages of manufac- tive process cycles and main cryogenic heat exchange
To meet customer demand for LNG technology, Air ture at the Port Manatee facility, with the first expected to equipment. It provides technology solutions to meet a
Products recently began production of its LNG heat be completed and ready to ship by autumn of 2016. wide range of requirements, whether for an onshore or
exchangers (FIG. 1) at a second manufacturing facility FIG. 2 shows the 30,000-m2 facility, which is built on 13 offshore plant, a small plant or mega train, and for all
in Port Manatee, Florida, in the US. The new facility hectares (32 acres) of land and will employ a workforce locations and environments. ■
supplements existing production at Air Products’ facility of approximately 250 when at full production. The Port
Air Products LNG experts will be available for discussions
in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, where the company has Manatee facility consists of five buildings, including one at booth D40 throughout the conference.
designed, manufactured and exported more than 100 coil- administration and four manufacturing, each designed
wound heat exchangers for LNG projects in 15 countries for a specific step in the heat exchanger production pro-
over the past 45 years.
At Port Manatee, the company will be able to supply the
additional capacity required to meet market demand, as
well as manufacture the even larger LNG heat exchangers
that are being demanded by the market.
A typical Air Products LNG heat exchanger can be as
large as 5 m in diameter, 55 m long, and weigh as much as
500 tons. Air Products’ heat exchangers fabricated at the
Wilkes-Barre facility are typically transported by rail to
the company’s manufacturing annex at the Port of Bucks
County in Pennsylvania, where final fitting and assembly
work are performed. The heat exchangers are then loaded
aboard ships and transported.
Expanded seaport access and streamlined FIG. 2. The 32-acre Port Manatee, Florida facility will allow
delivery. One key advantage to the new LNG equip- FIG. 1. A large coil-wound heat exchanger in production expanded production and easier access to a deepwater
at Air Products’ new manufacturing facility. seaport for transportation to global customers.
ment production facility in Port Manatee is ready access to
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Gastech Conference Newspaper ■ DAY ONE Tuesday, 27 October 2015 9
Updated practice for LNG bunkering
facilities metering
MARTIN LAYFIELD, DNV GL
As the international market for small- and non-corrosive. Its atmospheric boiling market for LNG. These various compo- Gas quality and quantity
scale LNG and bunkering expands glob- point is –163°C, hence its cryogenic prop- sitions of LNG need to be addressed in metering. Through this update of the
ally, the need for safety and enhanced erties. Management of the risks associated terms of equipment requirements and RP, DNV GL is the first regulatory body
commercial practices are increasingly with LNG continues to be developed, espe- operating procedures to accommodate to provide guidance on how to perform
important and are being addressed by DNV cially as the fuel supply is not yet widely appropriate billing (trading) and fuel qual- quality and quantity metering of LNG
GL through an updated recommended carried out on a routine basis. Key differ- ity demands—based on the energy that the fuel from bunkering.
practice (RP). ences to traditional marine fuels include the gas quality actually provides, not just the The most elementary billing methods
LNG has proven to be a viable option low flashpoint and cryogenic temperature. quantity by volume and mass—to ensure that can be applied are based on the vol-
as a bunkering fuel for ships, and its use As energy demand grows and the indus- fair and robust commercial value. ume or mass of bunkered LNG. Given
is set to soar over the next decade. LNG try looks to monetize the use of gas glob- Composition is also of great importance the large spread in the density and in the
bunkering is currently available as a bunker ally, another aspect that requires attention from a safety perspective. The maximum calorific value among the available LNG
fuel for maritime and inland shipping at is the fact that LNG is produced at dif- filling limits in fuel tanks need to reflect sources, these methods could result in a
a number of ports across Europe, the US ferent locations around the world. This the LNG properties for potential expansion substantial variation in energy content of
and especially in Southeast Asia, and infra- results in LNG compositions that may vary to avoid liquid-full tanks and to determine the bunkered LNG. If the energy content
structure development is being planned in substantially with the geographical origin the performance of engines and turbines. is not determined, this variation leads to
several ports globally. due to differences in natural gas sources, an uncertainty in the bunkered energy,
LNG is odorless, colorless, non-toxic production technologies and the target Updated RP with guidance on illustrated in FIG. 2. This uncertainty not
metering. To tackle the challenges only affects billing and taxation, but also
that varying LNG compositions present, impacts the expected voyage distance.
DNV GL is now launching an update of In addition to transparency regarding
the RP on “Development and operation of the amount of bunkered energy, it is essen-
liquefied natural gas bunkering facilities tial to ensure that the engines to be used
(DNVGL-RP-0006)” to help the industry in LNG-fueled ships are matched with
maximize the commercial value for fuel the expected variations in fuel composi-
suppliers by de-risking fuel use for the cus- tion (fitness for purpose). Consequently,
tomer. There is no international standard variations in composition can cause varia-
that determines classification and speci- tions in engine performance. Specifically,
fication for LNG as a marine fuel, nor is the engine knock resistance of the fuel
there any required metering methodology. must be determined unambiguously. An
The RP has been established with the engine failure at sea will have significant
aim of supporting the industry in the financial ramifications. The occurrence
development and operation of safe LNG of engine knock leads to significant loss
bunkering facilities, achieving compliance of performance (power reduction), engine
with regulatory targets, and ensuring the damage and shutdown. Loss of propulsion
safety of personnel and protection of the and maneuverability can also cause cata-
environment. It focuses on four main ele- strophic consequences, such as collision,
ments: safe design and operation; safety grounding and foundering. Furthermore,
management systems; risk assessment; the “boil-off” of the volatile components
FIG. 1. Small-scale LNG value chain. and, for the first time, coverage on gas in the stored LNG leads to a change in
quality and metering. The RP bridges the composition, which decreases the knock
gap between the ISO/TS 18683—which, resistance of the stored LNG over time.
Mass flow
Volume Pressure and Composition by its very nature, is generic—and site-
measurement
measurement
(static or dynamic)
temperature
measurement
measurement specific regulations like port regulations, Risk management. As LNG is a haz-
terminal procedures and operating proce- ardous substance—by its nature it has
dures (OP) for LNG bunkering. different risk properties than traditional
The scope of the guideline covers all fuel—the RP also provides in-depth guid-
Volume Density activities and stakeholders involved in ance on risk management during devel-
the development and operation of such opment and operation of LNG bunker-
facilities (FIG. 1). It also addresses the risk ing facilities, such as safety management
evaluations that may be used for strategic systems and the use of risk assessment
Mass Calorific value considerations in the planning phase of an techniques. The updated RP elaborates
LNG bunkering facility project. The RP is further on how to establish proper safety
applicable to truck-to-ship, terminal-to- zones, including RPs on techniques and
Energy content Methane number ship and ship-to-ship bunkering scenarios, risk methodologies
as well as vessels covered by the Interna- More broadly, there is also a need to
FIG. 2. Parameters and characteristics for determining energy content (DNVGL-RP-0006). tional Maritime Organization (IMO) regu- enhance the understanding of the risks
lations, including inland shipping. and hazards in small-scale LNG. As such,
DNV GL has also launched a joint indus-
try project (JIP) to assess the capabilities
PETRONAS TO EXPORT CANADIAN GAS VIA PACIFIC NORTHWEST LNG of hazard tools and to demonstrate the
consequences of credible failure scenarios
Malaysian energy company Petroliam Nasional Bhd. (Petronas) has renewed its pledge to proceed with its $28-B Canadian at small-scale LNG bunkering stations.
natural gas export project. The company is developing the LNG shipping terminal on the nation’s Pacific Coast—pending approval The aim of the JIP is to fill the gaps in
from Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency regulators—despite the current market volatility for oil and gas. As of early knowledge by providing experimen-
October, this is the only Canadian proposal to issue an investment decision. Other owners of the venture are Indian Oil Corp., tal data to validate and improve physi-
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co., China Petroleum & Chemical Corp., and Brunei National Petroleum Co. cal models, and to answer the still-open
Analysts have expressed doubts about Canada’s ability to deliver LNG export projects. With new ventures beginning in Australia safety related questions. This will result in
and the US, the global market is entering a period of oversupply. Demand in Asia is slowing just as the oil slump has taken down rigorous standards for safe design, siting,
prices for LNG. There are 20 projects now under consideration for export from the Pacific Coast in British Columbia, and none construction and operation of small-scale
have begun construction. LNG bunkering stations. ■
Canada and East Africa are lagging behind the rest of the world’s LNG producing regions. The dramatic drop in oil prices means
For more information on this updated
that only approximately 170 MMcmd (6 Bcfd) of LNG exports will be developed in North America by 2022, according to CIBC recommended practice, and to speak
World Markets—about half the amount forecast last year. ■ with the members of the DNV GL team,
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10 Tuesday, 27 October 2015 DAY ONE ■ Gastech Conference NewspaperModeling logistics operations before
committing significant capital
JAVIER VAZQUEZ-ESPARRAGOZA and CHRIS CASWELL, KBR
Logistics simulation provides users with ine the logistics plan against the project nance, currents and weather into account. tions like weather delays, tidal conditions
the opportunity to quantify and visualize schedule. More specific scope includes: FIG. 3 shows a screen capture for an LNG and waves, marine traffic, loading and
how their logistics intensive projects will • Matching freight delivery plans storage and shipping study; the animated unloading capacity, unplanned shutdown
be executed prior to actual project capital with the construction schedule, model includes the liquefaction terminal, time and maintenance.
commitment. A discrete simulation-based considering constraints of ports, multiple receiving terminals, tanks and
approach tackles storage, loading, trans- vessel, barge, rail and trucks vessels. By optimizing the shipping and Solids handling: If you move it,
portation and critical delivery operations • Ensuring the civil infrastructure storage logistics of LNG facilities, KBR you should model it. Discrete mod-
to balance the capacity for material move- in place can handle the labor and can reduce capital costs by not overinvest- els can accurately simulate product con-
ments against risk, unforeseen events and freight traffic loads ing in marine and logistics infrastructure. veyance and storage; and the loading of
the overall project schedule. • Predicting laydown space pelletized materials and other solids prod-
Generally, discrete simulation models requirements Oil movement and tankage: ucts, including sulfur/coke handling facil-
are powerful tools, supporting decision • Identifying risks and contingency Study the transportation of any ities from sulfur pastillators/coke drums to
making in both strategic and operational plans during the planning process. product. Simulation models test the truck or conveyor systems. These models
levels during logistics planning and exe- Four examples of applications for size of tank farms and the shipping sched- detail and analyze operations to ensure
cution. For example, FIGS. 1 and 2 show KBR’s logistics simulation experience ule under various uncertain constraints. these facilities are adequately sized and
a screen capture of a simulation model are listed here. The study also evaluates production will not interrupt day-to-day operations.
animation to determine the construction performance of the blends and verifies
sequence for a modular designed proj- Construction logistics: Timing is the material movements through tanks KBR's Logistics Simulation allows
ect, detailing the delivery and execution everything. A freight profile and model against the schedule of different ship- clients to visualize detailed elements of
sequence for the construction modules are developed to examine the supply chain ment modes and the utilization of critical their projects using a discrete simula-
and large equipment installation. The capacity of civil infrastructure, ensuring facilities. A refinery model developed to tion-based approach that analyzes criti-
installation sequence needs to be as flex- that the planned freight arrivals can be estimate the number of receiving crude cal delivery operations such as storage,
ible as possible to allow the release of accommodated in different construction tanks; the number of product tanks; the loading and transportation. These models
productive work at the jobsite, while phases. A simulation-based module and storage capacity needed for solids and allow clients to review EPC risk, conse-
maintaining the highest safety standards heavy-lift sequencer are also built to test other products from the refinery; and quences from unforeseen events, and test
(i.e. incident and injury free). Logistics the module delivery feasibility. The fea- the size and number of vessels needed the overall project schedule in the areas
models can be used to: sibility of the freight delivery profile and to run the refinery import and export of supply chain management and traffic
• Obtain a realistic understanding schedule are analyzed and verified. A under normal operations is illustrated in management. ■
of the operating characteristics logistics simulation of the project’s supply FIG. 4. The number of berths and berth For more information, please visit the KBR
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considering various complex LNG shipping and storage: Don’t
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• Supplement schedule risk ture. Simulation models are built to
management of EPC projects determine the number of tanks, optimal
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