SaltPro SXT™
A patented technology that substantially reduces salt deposition problems in condensate processing facilities.
- Overview
What is SaltPro SXT™?
SaltPro SXT™ is a proprietary patented technology that substantially reduces salt deposition problems that occur in gas and condensate processing facilities. Condensate produced from unconventional shale plays such as the Montney and Duvernay result in a produced water with a high total dissolved solid (TDS) content. The produced water contains salt which can deposit in the stabilizer system potentially leading to corrosion.
Patented salt reduction technology for unconventional shale plays
- The Process
How Does SaltPro SXT™ Work?
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Operating conditions are controlled in the stabilizer fractionating system in order to minimize the deposition of salt while still meeting sales condensate specifications.
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The SaltPro SXT™ process takes advantage of salt's natural affinity for water in order to remove a considerable amount of the salt prior to deposition in the stabilization equipment.
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The patented process reduces up to 95% of the salt deposition in a typical stabilization fractionating column by altering the way the stabilization process occurs.
GLE's engineers have completed simulations that show the salt reduction potential of the SaltPro SXT™ technology. Reductions in salt deposition of upwards of 95% are possible, benefiting producers through reduced operating and maintenance costs along with increased revenue.
- Cost & Implementation
Does It Cost More?
SaltPro SXT™ can be incorporated into a new facility for practically the same cost as a traditional reboiler/stabilizer system. Retrofit of existing facilities is possible and, despite the cost to retrofit, the economics associated with savings in downtime and maintenance costs are extremely attractive.
Practically the same cost as a traditional reboiler/stabilizer system — no premium for better performance.
Economics associated with savings in downtime and maintenance costs are extremely attractive despite retrofit cost.
- Advantages
How Does It Benefit You?
SaltPro SXT™ can reduce up to 95% of salt deposition. This results in lower overall maintenance and upkeep costs.
- Minimal impact to product quality
- Reduced corrosion potential
- Less downtime and maintenance costs associated with reboiler flushes and/or bundle cleaning
- Less salt deposition and associated disposal costs
- Lower reboiler operating temperature and duty consumption
Clean Reboiler Bundle
Fouled Reboiler Shell
- Simulation Data
SaltPro SXT™ Simulated Performance
GLE’s engineers have completed simulations that show the salt reduction potential of the SaltPro SXT™ technology. The attached table demonstrates the beneficial impact, reductions in salt deposition of upwards of 95% are possible. These will benefit the producers through reduced operating and maintenance costs along with increased revenue.
- Case 1: Base Case (Typical Stabilizer System with no SaltPro SXT™)
| Stabilizer Tower Operating Pressure | Stabilizer Reboiler Operating Temperature | Stabilizer Reboiler Duty | Salt Deposited in Reboiler Shell | % Reduction in Salt Deposition |
| kPag (psig) | °C (°F) | kW [MMBTU/h] | kg/d (lb/d) | (%) |
| 482.6 (70) | 124.5 (256.1) | 2,204 [7.52] | 918.2 (2,024) | - |
- Case 2: Updated Stabilizer Operating Conditions
| Stabilizer Tower Operating Pressure | Stabilizer Reboiler Operating Temperature | Stabilizer Reboiler Duty | Salt Deposited in Reboiler Shell | % Reduction in Salt Deposition |
| kPag (psig) | °C (°F) | kW [MMBTU/h] | kg/d (lb/d) | (%) |
| 137.8 (20) | 88.5 (191.3) | 1,087 [3.71] | 521.1 (1,149) | 43.2% |
- Case 3: Addition of SaltPro SXT™ Stabilizer Reboiler Separator
| Stabilizer Tower Operating Pressure | Stabilizer Reboiler Operating Temperature | Stabilizer Reboiler Duty | Salt Deposited in Reboiler Shell | % Reduction in Salt Deposition |
| kPag (psig) | °C (°F) | kW [MMBTU/h] | kg/d (lb/d) | (%) |
| 137.8 (20) | 103.5 (218.3) | 1,538 [5.25] | 58.6 (129.2) | 93.6% |
- Notes
- Simulations completed using Bryan Research & Engineering's ProMax simulation software (Version 4.0.18096)
- All stabilizer simulations process condensate to meet the Equalization Steering Committee sales specification of (i)°C₃+C₄+C₅)/(C₃+nC₄ < 5.0 Vol%)
- Field Pilot Opportunity
Be an Early Adopter of SaltPro SXT™
GLE is currently looking for an operator to field pilot the SaltPro SXT™ technology on. Early adapters will be offered this technology at commercially attractive terms. Please contact GLE at sales@gasliquids.com for more details.
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