Our client has a number of pipeline feed surge drums at the inlet to their fractionation plant. The feed stock is allowed to settle out to its vapour pressure and is then pump into the de-ethaniser tower.
If the vapour pressure of the feed is below 400 kPag @ approx 24°C, then they will pad...
Hysis is reasonable at predicting when Hydrates will form, but some interpretation is still required.
It will predict the T/P at which hydrates will form irrespective of whether water is present or not, hence the need for interpretation.
You can also model the addition of methanol or other...