Fundamentals of Natural Gas Processing, Third Edition

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1. ISBN-13

   978-1138612792

2. Provide essential insights from experts in the field, Principles of Natural Gas Processing, Third Edition gives an overview of the gas industry and the procedures necessary to convert wellhead gas into valuable natural gas and hydrocarbon liquids products including LNG. The authors gather information from the literature, conference proceedings, technical applications, and their own work experiences to present an accurate picture of the current state of gas processing technology as well as to showcase relatively new technologies that may become vital in the future.

   The third version of this popular text includes updates on North American gas processing and changing gas treating standards resulting from shale gas production. It encompasses the global nature of natural gas trade, LNG, economics, and more. To aid nonengineers in comprehending technical issues, the initial five chapters offer a summary of the fundamental engineering principles relevant throughout the gas, oil, and chemical industries. The subsequent 15 chapters focus on natural gas processing, emphasizing gas plant processes and technologies. The book comprises 2 appendices. The first one contains an updated glossary of gas processing terminology. The second one is available only online and encompasses useful conversion factors and physical properties data.

   Targeted at students as well as natural gas processing professionals, this edition incorporates both discussion questions and exercises designed to reinforce key concepts, making this book suitable as a textbook in upper-level or graduate engineering programs.

   The late Arthur J. Kidnay, PhD, PE, laid the groundwork for this book and co-authored the first and second editions. He was professor emeritus in the chemical engineering department at the Colorado School of Mines.

    

   William R. Parrish, PhD, PE, is a retired senior research associate. He spent 25 years in research and development at ConocoPhillips (previously Phillips Petroleum Company) where he acquired physical properties data necessary for new processes and for resolving operational issues.

   Dr. Parrish represented his company on numerous technical advisory and research committees, including the Gas Processors Association’s Enthalpy Committee of Part F. Dr. Parrish received the Donald L. Katz award by the GPA Midstream Association in recognition of his outstanding research and teaching service to the industry. He also participated in Department of Energy peer review committees. He is a Fellow of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers and is actively involved in professional engineer examination development. He has 49 technical publications and holds two patents. He teaches a continuing education course in gas processing to engineers and scientists from the natural gas industry.

   Daniel G. McCartney, PE, has been engaged in gas processing for over 50 years. He commenced his career with Warren Petroleum, which later became part of Chevron. He supervised process engineering for Warren and provided gas processing engineering support throughout Chevron. Following retirement from Chevron, he joined Black & Veatch, where he provided technical expertise on gas processing, LNG, and sulfur projects. Subsequent to his retirement from Black & Veatch, he offers consulting and teaches a continuing education course in gas processing.

   Mr. McCartney has contributed to the GPA Midstream Association for over 30 years and serves as chair of a research subgroup. He was awarded the GPA Citation for Service in recognition of his service to the gas processing industry. Mr. McCartney is a senior advisory board member on the Laurance Reid Gas Conditioning Conference. He has authored or coauthored a number of technical papers in the areas of gas processing and LNG and holds one patent.