Table Rock Gas Plant Process Description

Table Rock Gas Plant utilizes an Inlet Gas System to bring gas from the sour field (Table Rock Unit) via
10 and 6 laterals. This gas is processed (water and liquid hydrocarbons removed by way of the
Ethylene Glycol and Refrigeration systems) and sweetened (Hydrogen Sulfide and Carbon Dioxide
removed by way of the Amine and Reflux Systems) so that the product gas will meet the pipeline quality
specifications outlined above.
Both the 10 and 6 field laterals can be pigged. Pigging is used to clean the pipelines, removing any
flow restrictions and purging the system of liquid pockets (thereby preventing the potential for slug
flow).
The pigs and any liquids contained in the laterals are pushed to the inlet piping system where the pigs
and process fluids can separate. The pigs are collected in the pig receiver for reuse as gas and liquids
continue to the Pig Trap Header (PV-002). Liquids drop from PV-002 to the Pig Traps (V-095 / V-095A)
where they will ultimately be drained to the Pig Liquids Holding Tank (V-122) via LV-140 for further
processing. Should the need arise, the Pig Traps (V-095 / V-095A) and Pig Trap Header (PV-002) can be
isolated as an entire unit and completely bypassed through a 10 manual valve. However, when the Pig
trap is isolated, the 6 field lateral must be blocked in.
Sour gas exits the north end of the Pig Trap System (V-095 / V-095A / PV-002) and passes through the
Primary Inlet Separator (PV-001). PV-001 is a horizontal type separator that utilizes reduced gas
velocities and a 180 change in direction to remove entrained liquids. Liquids collected in the Primary
Inlet Separator are transferred to the Pig Liquids Holding Tank (V-122) via LV-159 for further processing.
The sour gas flows from PV-001, through the Inlet Block Valve (VO-101), to the Inlet Compression
Packages (K-901 and/or K-902 - reference the associated procedures for additional detail). Discharge
from the Inlet Compressor Packages flows to the Inlet Separator (V-123). V-123 is a vertical type
separator that utilizes reduced gas velocities and a 90 change in direction to remove any additional
liquids. Liquids collected in the Inlet Separator are dumped to the Pig Liquids Holding Tank (V-122) via
LV-102 for further processing.
From V-123, the gas continues on to the Inlet Filter / Separator (V-125). V-125 contains coalescing filters
which are used to remove additional liquids and filter the gas stream of particulate matter. Liquids that
are removed are dumped to the Pig Liquids Holding Tank (V-122) via LV-142 (West) and LV-141 (East) for
further processing. HCV-125, located at the outlet of the V-125, can used to isolate all of these
upstream systems from the Amine System; however, during normal operation, sour gas continues
through HCV-125 to the Amine Contactor (V-101)
These initial separation vessels are all used to prevent contamination of the amine system. Liquid
hydrocarbons or particulates, mixed with the amine solution, could cause foaming in the Amine
Contactor, ultimately resulting in amine losses due to carryover and reduced sweetening capacity.

Sour gas is introduced to the Amine Contactor (V-101) through a sparger near the bottom where the gas
is initially directed down toward an anti-swirl baffle (designed to prevent gas from channeling through
the tower). As gas flows up through the column, it will contact the liquid layer of amine solution held on
each bubble tray where a chemical reaction is used to remove H2S and CO2. The sweetened gas passes
through a demister (mist pad) at the top of V-101 to minimize amine solution losses.
Upon leaving the Amine Contactor, gas flows to the Amine Primary Residue Gas Scrubber (V-103) which
is a vertical separator that utilizes reduced gas velocities and a 90 change of direction in order to
remove any entrained liquids. Liquid is drained from V-103 to the Flash Tank (V-2) as the sweet gas
continues to the Off Gas Scrubber (V-124), followed by the Amine Contactor Residue Gas Scrubber (V105) which are both vertical separators utilizing reduced gas velocities and a 90 change in direction to
remove additional liquids. Liquids removed in V-124 drain back to V-103 while liquids removed in V-105
are returned to the Amine Drain Tank (V-816).
After exiting the Amine Contactor Residue Gas Scrubber, sweet gas flows through the tube side of the
upper Dew Point Exchanger (HE-105A). Ethylene Glycol is injected into the gas stream here to absorb
free water and prevent hydrate formation as gas is cross-exchanged with the cooler sales gas stream
(shell side). The cooled gas then goes through the tube side of the lower Dew Point Exchanger (HE105B). Additional Ethylene Glycol is injected into the gas stream to absorb free water and prevent
hydrate formation as gas is further cooled through cross exchange.
After these two stages of pre-cooling, the gas then flows to the tube side of the Gas Chiller (HE-106).
This kettle style heat exchanger is used to further cool the gas using liquid propane. Again, Ethylene
Glycol is injected into the gas flow to absorb any entrained water and prevent hydrate formation. The
function of this entire system is to lower the sales gas water dew point and increase the gass BTU
content to meet pipeline specifications.
The two-phase stream then passes to the Chiller Separator (V-116) where rich Ethylene Glycol and
hydrocarbon liquids are separated from the gas stream. Hydrocarbon liquids that are separated in V116 are transferred to the Stabilizer Feed Tank (V-121) via LV-129 while rich glycol flows back to the
glycol regeneration system (refer to associated procedure for additional details) via LV-130.
The chilled gas passes back to the shell side of the lower Dew Point Exchanger (HE-105B) and then the
upper Dew Point Exchanger (HE-105A), where it is warmed before leaving the processing area. These
two exchangers are used for heat conservation - recovering cold energy upstream of HE-106 while
reheating the chilled sales gas stream.
Sweet gas leaves the gas processing area via PV-127 (used to maintain a backpressure on the plant). Gas
then flows through the Outlet Block Valve (VO-102) and enters the CIG 12 lateral (113A-12"). This 12"
lateral ultimately ties into the main line north of Interstate 80.
Two analyzers are used to monitor the sales gas H2S concentration: AI-101A samples gas downstream
of the Dew Point Exchanger (HE-105A), while AI-101B (CIG Analyzer) samples sales gas downstream of
the Outlet Block Valve (VO-102).

Two analyzers are used to monitor the sales gas moisture content: MA-102 samples gas downstream of
the Dew Point Exchanger (HE-105A), while MA-102B (CIG Analyzer) samples sales gas downstream of
the Outlet Block Valve (VO-102).\

Sweet Fuel Gas Process Description

Table Rock Gas Plant utilizes a Main (Sweet) Fuel Gas System to supply the following users:

Main
H-310
SB-810A
SB-810B

Methanol Injection Pump

Startup / Shutdown
H-501
V-112
V-804

Pilot
H-108
H-310
H-501

Purge
F-4
HP Flare Header
K-901
K-902
LP Flare Header
V-121 & V-118A/B
Blanket Gas
T-101
T-103
V-1222
V-805
V-816

O.O.S.
HE-113
V-108

Stripping Gas
V-821

as well as the office building and maintenance shop / cold storage heaters.

During normal operation, a side stream from the sales gas header (taken immediately upstream of FI126) is used to maintain the HP Sweet Fuel Gas Header pressure by PIC-852A. In the event that this
source of fuel is insufficient (i.e. during startup), PIC-852 will provide sweet fuel gas from the buy-back
supply.
Note that the volume of sweet fuel gas used from sales gas is recorded by FI-885 while the volume of
sweet fuel gas used from buy-back is recorded by FI-175.
Fuel gas flows from the HP Sweet Fuel Gas Header to the Main Fuel Gas Scrubber (V-811). Given the
critical nature of this system, parallel self contained pressure regulators (PCV-852A / PCV-852B) are used
on the inlet side of V-811 to reduce the pressure and provide an uninterrupted source of fuel gas.
The Main Fuel Gas Scrubber is a vertical type separator that utilizes reduced gas velocities, a 90 change
in direction, and a mist pad to remove entrained liquids. Liquids collected in V-811 are dumped to the
Closed Gravity Drain Tank (V-820) via LV-845 for further processing.

Hydrocarbon liquids, produced water, Process Description

Hydrocarbon liquids, produced water, and other process fluids are collected from the sources indicated
by green shaded boxes in the below block flow diagram.
Amine Regenerator Reflux Accumulator (V-822)
- P-106A / B (Manual)
Chiller Separator (V-116)
- Manual
Chiller (HE-106)
- Manual (Shell Side from RP13-PO-1")
Glycol Flash Tank #1 (V-830)
-LV-836
Glycol Flash Tank #2 (V-804)
- LV-812 (Manual)
Refrigerant Compressor Suction Scrubber (V-801)
- Manual

North Amine Storage Tank (T-101)

- P-104 (Manual from 3"-LA-A1-11A01-S.R.)
Acid Gas Knockout Drum #1 (V-501)
- P-502A / B (Manual)

Refrigerant Receiver (V-802)

- Manual

Amine Drain Tank (V-816)

- P-811 (Manual / Reconfiguration)
Inlet Separator (V-123)
- LV-101 (Manual)

Inlet Filter Separator (V-125)

- Manual (West Liquid Boot)
- Manual (East Liquid Boot)

Amine Primary Residue Gas Scrubber (V-103)

- LV-109 (Manual)

Dump Liquids Holding Tank Booster Pump (P-819)

Dump Liquids Holding Tank Pump (P-810)

Dump Liquids Holding Tank (V815)

- LT-142 Level Bridle (Manual)

- LG-192 Level Bridle (Manual)
- LG-193 Level Bridle (Manual)
- LC-141 Level Bridle (Manual
Inlet Separator (V-123)
- Manual

Glycol Regenerator (V-806)

-Vent Line
Pig Traps (V-95 / V-95A)
- LV-140
- LT / LG 140 Level Bridles (Manual)

Amine Primary Residue Gas Scrubber (V-103)

- LV-110 (Manual / Reconfiguration)
Sour Water Handling System

Closed Gravity Drain Tank (V-820)

- P-809 (Manual)

Primary Inlet Separator (PV-001)

- LV-159
Inlet Compression (K-901)
Suction Scrubber (V-901)
- LV-901
- LIT-901 Level Bridle (Manual)
Interstage Suction Scrubber (V-903)
- LV-903
- LIT-903 Level Bridle (Manual)

Dump Liquids Holding Tank Booster Pump (P-819)

- Seal Flush

NNF / Reconfiguratoin

Sour Water Pumps (P-820A / B)

- Seal Flush

NNF / Reconfiguration

Flare Separator (V-814)

- P-808A / B via LIC-851

Inlet Separator (V-123)

- LV-102
Pig Liquids Holding Tank (V-122)

Inlet Compression (K-902)

Suction Scrubber (V-902)
- LV-900
- LIT-900 Level Bridle (Manual)
Interstage Suction Scrubber (V-904)
- LV-902
- LIT-902 Level Bridle (Manual)

Inlet Filter Separator (V-125)

- LV-142
- LV-141

LV-143 (HC)

LV-144 (H2O)

Chiller Separator (V-116)

- LV-129

LV-134 (H2O)

Condensate Stabilizer Feed Tank (V-121)

Rich Glycol Trim Heater (HE-809)

Manual

FV-138

RERUN
Condensate Product Storage Tanks (V-118A / B)

Condensate Product Loading Pump (P-108)

Sales

The primary sources of sour liquid production are initially routed to Pig Liquids Holding Tank (V-122) for
processing. This three phase separator utilizes a weir, residence time, and a steam heating coil
(regulated by TV-121) to improve hydrocarbon / water separation. The resulting sour hydrocarbon
phase is routed through LV-143 to the Condensate Stabilizer Feed Tank (V-121) while sour water flows
through LV-144 to Dump Liquids Holding Tank (V-815).

In Condensate Stabilizer Feed Tank (V-121), sour hydrocarbons from V-122 are combined with sweet
hydrocarbon liquid recovered in Chiller Separator (V-116). This particular vessel includes two liquid
boots separated by a weir, the first of which recovers entrained ethylene glycol from V-116 while the
second is used to remove any remaining sour water. Recovered ethylene glycol is manually drained (as
needed) back to the glycol system while sour water flows through LV-134 to Dump Liquids Holding Tank
(V-815). The purified liquid hydrocarbon phase flows from V-121, through FV-138, to Condensate
Product Storage Tanks (V-118A / B) where it will ultimately be pumped (as needed) by Condensate
Product Loading Pump (P-108) to tanker trucks for sale.
Sour water streams from V-122 and V-121 are combined with other, secondary sources of sour liquid in
Dump Liquids Holding Tank (V-815). V-815 utilizes a weir and residence time to separate the two liquid
phases. The resulting water phase is pumped via Sour Water Pumps (P-820A / B) to the Sour Water
System for further processing while recovered hydrocarbons are recycled to Pig Liquids Holding Tank (V122).
Note that in the event a significant amount of water is found in Condensate Product Storage Tanks (V118A / B), a rerun line could be utilized to further process the sour liquids.

Closed Gravity Drain System Process Description

(Out of service, BG tank V820 was removed 2012)
The Table Rock Gas Plant utilizes a Closed Gravity Drain System to collect liquids from the systems listed
below:
Vessels

V-501 (Acid Gas Knockout Drum #1) - LV-501

V-811 (Sweet Fuel Gas Scrubber) - LV-845

V-819 (Sour Fuel Gas Scrubber) - LV-847

V-121 (Condensate Stabilizer Feed Tank)

Level Bridles

V-123 (Inlet Separator)

V-125 (Inlet Filter Separator)

V-821 (Sour Water Stripper)

V-815 (Dump Liquids Holding Tank)

Pumps (Manual Drains)

P-819 (Dump Liquids Holding Tank Booster Pump)

P-820A / B (Sour Water Pumps)

P-106A / B (Amine Regenerator Reflux Pumps) Discharge

Other

AIX-100 (Gas Chromatograph)

Liquids drained from these systems are collected in the Closed Gravity Drain Tank (V-820). Accumulated
liquid is then pumped to the Dump Liquids Holding Tank (V-815) via the Closed Gravity Drain Tank Pump
(P-809).

Overhead product from the Amine Regenerator (V-112)

The overall function of this system is to condense / recover water while at the same time providing a
reflux stream for the Amine Regenerator.
Overhead product from the Amine Regenerator (V-112), which consists primarily of acid gas (H2S / CO2)
and water vapor, flows from V-112 to the Amine Regenerator Reflux Condensers (AC-102A - D). Here
the stream is cooled with forced draft air coolers, utilizing a variable volume of air flow to control the
outlet process temperature. Air flow is controlled in a number of ways including roll-up doors, louvers,
two-speed fan motors (4), and VFD fan motors (2).
This two-phase stream flows to the Amine Regenerator Reflux Accumulator (V-822) where the
condensed water and entrained amine can be separated from the acid gas stream. Refer to the Acid Gas
procedure for additional information regarding the acid gas process description.
The Amine Regenerator Reflux Pumps (P-106A / B) are then used to maintain a liquid level in V-822
while providing a consistent flow of liquid reflux (sour water and amine) to the Amine Regenerator via
FV-116-1. Note that these pumps are protected by a continuously operated minimum flow recycle to
the Amine Regenerator Reflux Accumulator. All of the reflux pumped via P-106A / B will be filtered at
the Amine Regenerator Reflux Filters (F-803A / B) in order to remove any particulates, effectively
minimizing the potential for foaming within the Amine Regenerator.
The liquid reflux stream is reintroduced to the Amine Regenerator above the top bubble tray. The top
section (3 tray enriching section above the Rich Amine feed point) of the Amine Regenerator utilizes this
reflux stream to improve the overhead product quality (i.e. minimize amine and water vapor carryover).

SRU Process Description

Gas containing high concentrations of H2S and CO2 (acid gas) originates from the Reflux System and is
ultimately processed by one of the following three systems : The Acid Gas System is relatively simple,
consisting entirely of two-phase separation and a header system that is used to deliver the stream to
these end users.
System Product
Sulfur Recovery Unit

Sx

Tail Gas Incinerator System

ATS System

ABS

ATS

All acid gas flows directly from Amine Regenerator Reflux Accumulator (V-822) to Acid Gas Knockout
Drum #1 (V-501). V-501 is a vertical type separator that utilizes reduced gas velocities and a 90 change
in direction to remove any entrained liquids (i.e. sour water carryover from the Reflux System). Liquids
collected in V-501 are normally dumped to the Closed Gravity Drain System through LV-501 for further
processing. Alternatively, liquids could be pumped to the Hydrocarbon Handling System via Acid Gas
Knockout Drum Pumps (P-502A / B).
Water saturated acid gas flows through a demister pad (mesh pad) at the top of V-501 to minimize
liquid entrainment before being distributed to one of the three systems outlined above. Note that only
the acid gas routed to the Sulfur Recovery Unit flows through the second two-phase separator (Acid Gas
Knockout Drum #2 - V-507). Any liquids collected in V-507 gravity drain back to Acid Gas Knockout Drum
#1 (V-501).
Note that these two separators, which are located downstream of Amine Regenerator Reflux
Accumulator (V-822), are used purely as additional safeguards to protect the downstream fired
equipment.
Excess acid gas production, as observed by an increased pressure at PIC-124-1, is routed to the LP Flare
System through PV-124-1. To ensure complete combustion of the acid gas, RIC-132 automatically adds
sweet fuel to the LP Flare System by controlling FV-852 at 1.5x the gas flow rate through PV-124-1. In
addition, the Flare Stack Blower (H-801.2) automatically shuts down as FIC-130 registers flow through
PV-124-1.

High Pressure (HP) Flare Process Description

The Table Rock Gas Plant utilizes a High Pressure (HP) Flare Header to contain vapors / liquids vented
from the systems listed below:

Plant Blowdown through HV-127 and / or Manual Blowdown of

Trunk Lines (6 and / or 10)

Pig Receivers (8 and / or 12)

Pig Traps (V-095 / 095A)

Inlet Compression Flare Header

Manual Blowdown Downstream of PV-104

PSV-95 / PSV-97

TRGP-0-1-08A

PSV-133

TRGP-0-1-08B

PSV-142

TRGP-0-1-08C

PSV-101

TRGP-0-1-08C

PV-102 / 102A

TRGP-0-1-08C

PSV-143

TRGP-0-1-09

PSV-144

TRGP-0-1-09

PSV-141

TRGP-0-1-09

PV-127A

TRGP-0-1-09

PSV-107

TRGP-0-1-09A

ROV-111

TRGP-0-1-09A

PSV-122

TRGP-0-1-12

PSV-125

TRGP-0-1-13

PSV-801

TRGP-0-1-18

PSV-802

TRGP-0-1-18

PSV-805

TRGP-0-1-18

PSV-155

TRGP-0-1-47

PSV-150

TRGP-0-1-47

Note: All of these sources relieve to the HP Flare Header at >100 psig.
Vented vapors / liquids flow through the HP Flare Header to the Flare Separator (V-814). V-814 utilizes
decreased gas velocities and flow redirection to remove entrained liquids from the gas and relies on a
steam coil to maintain a minimum liquids temperature. The liquids are ultimately pumped back to the
Dump Liquids Holding Tank (V-815) via the Flare Separator Liquids Pumps (P-808A / B) for further
processing.
Vapors from the HP Flare Header combine with vapors from the High Pressure Flare Header in the Flare
Separator before being routed to the Flare Stack (H-801). These vapors are combined with combustion
air (supplied by Flare Stack Blower H-801.2) in the mixing chamber (located at the top of H-801) before
being burned. Burning these vapors minimizes the probability of releasing toxic vapors and / or a
flammable vapor cloud to the atmosphere.
Note that the HP Flare Header also includes a constant sweet fuel gas purge to prevent oxygen ingress,
dead legs, and / or flame reversal.

Low Pressure (LP) Flare Process Description

The Table Rock Gas Plant utilizes a Low Pressure (LP) Flare Header to contain vapors / liquids vented
from the systems listed below:

Inlet Compression Sour Waste Oil Pump (WP-901 / 902)

Inlet Compression Scrubber Drain Header

Sales Gas H2S Analyzer (AIX-101A)

Closed Gravity Drain Tank (V-820) and Dump Liquids Holding Tank (V-820) Vent

PSV-105

TRGP-0-1-11A

PSV-120

TRGP-0-1-11B

PV-124-1

TRGP-0-1-11B

PSV-814

TRGP-0-1-19

PSV-830

TRGP-0-1-19

PSV-853

TRGP-0-1-26

PSV-854

TRGP-0-1-26

PV-853

TRGP-0-1-26

PSV-113

TRGP-0-1-30B sht1

PCV-817

TRGP-0-1-30B sht1

Note: All of these sources relieve to the LP Flare Header at 100 psig .
Vented vapors / liquids flow through the LP Flare Header to the Flare Separator (V-814). V-814 utilizes
decreased gas velocities and flow redirection to remove entrained liquids from the gas and relies on a
steam coil to maintain a minimum liquids temperature. The liquids are ultimately pumped back to the
Dump Liquids Holding Tank (V-815) via the Flare Separator Liquids Pumps (P-808A / B) for further
processing.
Vapors from the LP Flare Header combine with vapors from the High Pressure Flare Header in the Flare
Separator before being routed to the Flare Stack (H-801). These vapors are combined with combustion
air (supplied by Flare Stack Blower H-801.2) in the mixing chamber (located at the top of H-801) before
being burned. Burning these vapors minimizes the probability of releasing toxic vapors and / or a
flammable vapor cloud to the atmosphere.
Note that the LP Flare Header also includes a constant sweet fuel gas purge to prevent oxygen ingress,
dead legs, and / or flame reversal.

Sour Water System Process Description

The Table Rock Gas Plant utilizes a Sour Water System to sweeten produced water prior to reinjection.
Produced water, recovered throughout the gas treating and processing areas of the plant, is collected in
the Dump Liquids Holding Tank (V-815) - refer to the Hydrocarbon Handling System procedure for
additional detail. Water collected in V-815 is pumped to the Sour Water Stripper (V-821) through FV847 by Sour Water Pumps (P-820A / B). Note that the flow controller associated with this valve (FIC847) receives a remote set point from the Dump Liquids Holding Tank (V-815) interface level controller
(LIC-858).
The sour water is then introduced V-821 through a distributor nozzle located above twelve (12) bubble
trays. At the same time, sweet fuel gas is added to the bottom of V-821 through FV-848 at a ratio set to
achieve optimum sweetening. These two streams flow counter-currently through the stripper column
(i.e. water flows down the column and across each tray while sweet fuel gas flows up through the
associated bubble caps), ensuring the maximum possible contact time and greatest potential for
efficient H2S removal.
As the sweet fuel gas flows up through V-821, H2S will be stripped from the water phase. The gas (now
sour) then exits V-821 through a mist pad which is designed to remove entrained water. There, PIC-876
(designed to maintain a maximum backpressure on V-821) controls the flow of sour gas to the Sour Fuel
Gas Scrubber (V-819).

Water flows from the Sour Water Stripper (V-819) through LV-860 to the Open Drain Tank (V-823)
before ultimately being pumped to the Salt Water Disposal Plant for reinjection.

Process Open Drain System Process Description

The Process Open Drain System is utilized to collect non-hazardous liquids (primarily water) as depicted
below

Drains at

STB-101A

STB-101B

Drains at

P-801A

P-801B

PSV-807 Outlet
PSV-808 Outlet
Process Building Floor
Drains

Groundwater
Reclamation
(By Others)

Locker
Room / Tech
Shop Sump

Process
Area Seal
Pot

Maintenance
Shop Sump

V-823
(Open Drain
Tank)

V-817

Utility Area
Seal Pot

W-801 Vent

Cable Vault

PV-841-1A
PV-841-1B

Drains at

P-807A

P-807B
Trench Drain Collecting

T-801 Overflow

T-802 Overflow

V-840 Overflow

PSV-849

Steam System Sample Station

V-821

CA-805A
CA-805B
V-812
V-813

Utility Building Floor Drains

The Process Area Seal Pot (located north of the Process Building near the Dew Point Exchangers) and
Utility Area Seal Pot (located between the Process and Utility Buildings) provide an unobstructed path to
atmosphere, thereby preventing the potential to overpressure any component within the Open Drain
System. For the same reason, a 4 vent to atmosphere is located on Open Drain Tank (V-823). Note
that a containment sump is located west of V-823 to provide secondary containment should the vessel
overfill.

Liquids collected in Open Drain Tank (V-823) are ultimately pumped via Open Drain Tank Pump (P-817)
to the Salt Water Disposal Plant for reinjection.