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Sweetening LPG's with Amines

  • Joseph W. Holmes - Bryan Research and Engineering, LLC
  • Michael L. Spears - Champlin Petroleum Co.
  • Jerry A. Bullin - Texas A&M University
  • 1984
  • Chemical Engineering Progress

As more LPG's (liquefied petroleum gas) are being produced, the demand for liquid hydrocarbon sweetening facilities has increased. The most common contaminants in LPG's are CO2, H2S, mercaptans, COS, CS2, and elemental sulfur. Each of these contaminants can cause problems in the finished products.

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As more LPG’s (liquefied petroleum gas) are being produced, the demand for liquid hydrocarbon sweetening facilities has increased. The most common contaminants in LPG’s are CO2, H2S, mercaptans, COS, CS2, and elemental sulfur. Each of these contaminants can cause problems in the finished products.