GAS PROCESSING

AMINE GUARDTM FS PROCESS

Amine Guard FS process technology combines the high
performance, formulated, UCARSOL family of solvents with the reliable Amine Guard system process
technology. The thermally regenerated and/or flashregenerated solvent process removes CO2, H2S and
other sulfur components.
Hydrocarbon, H2 and CO losses are minimal in the
Amine Guard FS process due to their low solubility
in the UCARSOL solvent. The process is capable of
achieving very low product gas specifications, to
1 ppmv of H2S and 50 ppmv of CO2. There are also
energy efficient process optimizations available, such as
a flash-regenerated flowscheme for bulk CO2 removal.

APPLICATIONS
The Amine Guard FS process can be tailored for either
bulk, selective, or trace acid gas removal for CO2 and
H2S. It is typically used in:
 Synthesis gas treating for CO2 removal in synthesis gas plants, such as direct iron ore reduction
 Synthesis gas treating for selective H2S removal
in integrated gasification combined cycle
(IGCC) plants
 Natural gas treating for selective removal of H2S
and partial removal of CO2 for pipeline specifications
 High CO2 partial pressure service for reduced
energy consumption compared with conventional
amines, such as steamed reformed ammonia
plants.
Design packages ranging from functional process specifications through a complete UOP Schedule A are
offered to support this technology. As with all our
processes, service is always readily available through
UOPs worldwide technical service organization.

FEEDSTOCK

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PRODUCTS

Acid gas partial pressure is the key driving force for the
Amine Guard FS process. Typical feed conditions range
between 150 and 1800 psia total pressure, with acid gas
compositions from 5% to 35% by volume. The product
specifications achievable depend on the application and
can be anywhere from ppmv levels of acid gas to a few
percent of CO2.

EXPERIENCE
The Amine Guard FS technology was introduced 19
years ago. As of January, 2000, over 400 units have
been put into commercial service.

Amine Guard FS Process

Low Energy CO2 Removal

Amine Guard FS Process

Selective H2S

Treated Gas
Acid Gas
Cooler

Acid Gas

Absorber

Acid Gas

Reflux Drum

Lean
Cooler
Reflux
Pump

Lean
Solution
Cooler

Untreated
Feed

Reflux
Pump

Flash
Drum

Acid Gas
Knock-Out
Drum

Amine
Stripper

Amine
Absorber

Condenser

Acid Gas

Make-Up
Water

Stripper
Feed
Gas

Lean Solution
Pump

Lean/Rich
Exchanger

Amine
Reboiler

Lean/Rich
Exchanger

Rich
Gas

FOR MORE INFORMATION

For more information, contact your local UOP sales office
or UOPs Gas Processing business in the USA at:
Phone: (713) 744-2860
Fax: (713) 744-2802
E-mail: GasProc@uop.com

UCARSOL is a registered trademark of Union Carbide Corporation.

2000 UOP LLC. All rights reserved

This information is not to be taken as a warranty or representation for which UOP
assumes legal responsibility nor as permission or recommendation to practice any
patented invention without a license. It is offered solely for your consideration.
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