lean amine

Question 1

Description of Incident:

Answer 1

Event Timeline:
1- Feed from GTU contains high concentration of hydrocarbon C3-C4.
2- Activated carbon filter malfunction S-2105.
3- Foaming in top of absorber C-2101.
4- Level increase in V-2007 due to lean amine carryover with foam.
5- Lean amine concentration drops.

Question 2

Impact of The Incident:

Answer 2

• Moisture was carried over to K-2001 causing low delivery which led to the anti-surge valve to open.
• Amine concentration drop.