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JOULE-THOMSON (JT) ASSEMBLY

For NGL Extraction/Hydrocarbon Dew Point Control
KWI-JT ASSEMBLY
OVERVIEW ADVANTAGES
KW International’s JT NGL Extraction/Hydrocarbon Dew Point Extraction units are • Acceptance into major
design to recover valuable hydrocarbon liquids on an operator friendly basis while pipeline gas transportation.
preparing the gas to meet required pipeline specifications. The JT is designed for • Increasing revenue by
high pressure remote well service where common point facilities gas gathering extracting the valuable
facilities are not available. The KWI JT is self-contained and compact, minimizing Natural Gas Liquids.
valuable site easement and access. KWI’s optional adder offers a skid-mounted
20,000 gallon NGL Tank for product storage. • Improved gas handling
capacity through a facility
The KWI JT provides wellhead hydrocarbon dew point control through the
into the downstream
Joule-Thomson (JT) effect by effective use of the expansion of the inlet gas stream.
The system is designed to meet most pipeline hydrocarbon dew point specifications gathering and/or gas
were sufficient pressure differential are naturally available or available from inlet pipeline.
gas compression. • Operational flexibility by
improving the natural gas
sales options for remote
HOW IT WORKS
locations where gas
The KWI JT unit condenses and removes the heavier component hydrocarbon in
processing facilities are
the inlet gas stream and reduces the GPM (gallons of liquefiable hydrocarbon per
Mscf) content and thus, reducing the temperature at which free natural gas liquids not available.
might form. The amount of natural gas liquids recovered is a function of the gas • Improved hydrate
composition, pressure, temperature, pressure drop available across the JT valve formation protection by
These NGLs if not effectively reduced make the produced natural gas undesirable automatic temperature
to pipeline transportation and commercial use.
control and by the addition
The KWI JT consists of an inlet gas/outlet gas exchanger, inlet gas/NGL exchanger, of an NGL product
temperature controlled hot gas bypass control, JT expansion exchanger before the NGL
valve, methanol pump and a NGL recovery separator.
liquid control valve.

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 JOULE-THOMSON (JT) ASSEMBLY
DIMENSIONS For NGL Extraction/Hydrocarbon Dew Point Controla

SIDE VIEW

TOP VIEW

B
1.5"

Note: Confirm precise dimensions prior to shipping.

STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS
GAS/GAS COLD SEPARATOR SIZE SKID DIMENSIONS SHIPPING
NOMINAL GAS
EXCHANGER AREA OD X LENGTH (IN. X FT.) LENGTH A X WIDTH B (FT.) WEIGHT (LBS.)
RATE (MMSCFD)
(SQ. FT.) APPROX. APPROX. APPROX.
5 457 24 x 10 6 x 27 7,500
10 914 24 x 10 6 x 27 10,000
20 1400 30 x 10 9 x 44 35,000
Custom engineered packages are available.

WHAT WE NEED TO KNOW OPTIONAL INFORMATION

Gas or Wellhead Pressure (psig) CHECKLIST
Gas Flowing Temp (°F) 3-Phase separator
INLET Gas Flow Rate (MMscfd) Control isolation valves
Gas Chromatograph Analysis Hairpin exchangers
C-10 Gas Analysis (check) * Ethylene glycol injection system
Sales Line Pressure (psig) NGL bullet tank

OUTLET IC5+_______(GPM) Unit leasing

BTU Gross Net
Hydrocarbon Dewpoint (°F) Upstream dehydration

CO2 (mol%)
SOUR SERVICE This information is for reference purposes only and should not be considered as a
H2S (ppm) warranty of any kind, details of terms and conditions. This information is accurate to
the best of our knowledge. Please consult with your KWI representative to confirm
Contact your KW International representative to submit sizing information equipment specifications and applications.
* Optional Information Copyright © 2013 KW International. All rights reserved.

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