ABSORBER TOWER

Standard Features

The absorber tower is another key component of Exterrans dehydration

unit. The tower is a pressure vessel with an integral scrubber and an
absorber section.

Absorber (Both Types)

The scrubber removes free liquids from the gas and the absorber
section is used to contact the gas with glycol to remove remaining water
vapor. Absorbers contain either bubble cap trays or stainless steel
structured packing for glycol/gas contact.

Stainless steel mist extractor

Glycol distributor
1440 psig design pressure
External glycol/gas heat exchanger
0-200 F dial thermometer with thermowell
Pressure gauge with isolating valve
Pneumatic liquid level controller
Thermal relief valve
Drain valve
Dump valve
Reflex gauge glass assembly with gauge cocks

Trayed absorber tower

Packed absorber tower

Lifting lugs
Trayed Absorber
8 bubble cap trays
5:1 turndown
Diameter sizes from 16 to 72 inches
Random Packed Absorber
7:1 turndown
8 tray capacity equivalence
Diameter sizes from 6 to 16 inches
Structured Packed Absorber
Hotter gas handling capability
10:1 turndown

Trayed Absorber Specifications

10 tray capacity equivalence

Diameter (inches) Gas Capacity (MMscfd) at Flow Pressure (psig)

ID

OD

400

600

800

1000

1200

16

3.1

3.7

4.1

4.6

20

4.6

5.8

6.6

7.2

7.9

24

6.8

8.2

9.5

10.4

11.3

30

14.3

17.5

20.6

23.2

25.5

36

16.8

20.6

24

26.9

29.9

42

23.4

28.7

33.5

37.7

42.5

36

20.1

24.6

28.6

32.4

35.7

42

25.5

31.2

36.4

41

48

34.4

42.1

49.2

54

43.6

53.5

60

53

66
72

Diameter sizes from 24 to 60 inches

Packed Absorber Specifications

Gas Capacity (MMscfd) at Flow Pressure (psig)

Diameter
(inches)

400

600

800

1000

1200

0.5

0.7

0.9

0.9

1.2

1.4

4.6

1.8

10

1.5

1.9

2.2

2.5

2.8

12

2.1

2.7

3.1

3.6

45.8

16

3.6

4.3

4.8

5.3

5.8

55.4

61

24

20

24.5

28.5

31.5

34.5

62.2

70.1

77.7

36

43

54

62

70

78

65.3

76

86.1

96

42

61

74

87

97

106.5

61.1

79.5

93

98.6

108.4

48

78

95

112

125

139

77.4

93.8

110.1

124.9

137.6

60

115

145

174

190

205

See the Options Checklist on the last page for available options.

Random
Pall Ring
Packing
OD

250-X
Structured
Packing
ID

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7ft 7in

GLYCOL REGENERATOR and ABSORBER TOWER

19ft

Sizing and Options Form

Contact your local Exterran representative to submit sizing and options.

DIMENSIONS

29ft

Top View

Side View

7ft 7in

19ft

19ft

Dimensions shown here are for 500 MBTU/Hr unit, are approximate, and may vary. Precise measurements for freight should be confirmed prior to shipping.

General Options Checklist

Standard Available Services

o Burner safety low (BSL) for 125-500 MBTU/Hr unit

o Solar panels to power burner safety low detector
o Programmable logic controller (PLC) system
o Burner management system
29ft
o LSL/LSH connections
o Adherence to API 14C recommended practices

o Full setup service

o Glycol regeneration service
o Complete glycol unit cleaning service
o Trailer-mounted reclaiming service
o Easy field cleaning service

Regenerator Options Checklist

o Stack arrestor and down-draft diverter
o Environmental drip pan
o Pilot flame-out safety shut-down with manual reset
19ft
o Spare glycol pump and manifold for standby service
o Alternate gas or electric standby pump on 500 MBTU/Hr
and smaller units
o Glycol pump shut-down
o Glycol charcoal filter on 125 and 300 MBTU/Hr
(standard on larger units)
o Glycol metering
o Gas metering for sparger box
o Special paints and coatings

Absorber Options Checklist

o Additional packing or bubble cap trays
o Skid mounting
o Environmental drip pan

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Corporate Office
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Houston, TX 77060

Absorber and Regenerator Sizing Requirements

Rate (MMscfd)

Gas Flow

Pressure (psig)
Temperature (F)
Specific Gravity
Yes / No

Sour Gas

CO2 (mol%)
H2S (ppm)

Outlet Water Content lb/MMscfd

Skid Mounted

Yes / No

Setup Assembly

Yes / No

Standard Paint

Yes / No

BTEX Option

Yes / No

This brochure is intended for general information purposes only and is not intended as
a representation or warranty of any kind, or as a statement of any terms or conditions of
sale. The information herein is believed to be correct, but is not warranted for correctness
or completeness, or for applicability to any particular customer or situation.
Copyright 2012 Exterran Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved. GLYCOL-PDS-08-04-EN-DE12-A4