
Video: FSC 432 Lesson 10 (6:33)
Overview
The fourth type of refining processes constitutes the supporting processes. Figure 10.1 lists the supporting role of these processes as:
- acid gas removal to separate and concentrate H2S and other acid gases produced in hydrotreatment and conversion operations;
- sulfur recovery from H2S captured in acid gas removal unit;
- hydrogen production for hydrocracking and hydrotreatment processes; and
- wastewater treatment.
Although these processes and units are not involved directly in hydrocarbon fuels production, their roles are essential for the operation of a refinery.
.png)
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this lesson, you should be able to:
- outline and assess the processes for acid gas removal and elemental sulfur recovery from H2S;
- discuss and illustrate sources of hydrogen and hydrogen production processes;
- assess primary water toxicants and waste water characterization parameters, and outline waste water treatment processes.
What is due for Lesson 10?
This lesson will take us one week to complete. Please refer to the Course Syllabus for specific time frames and due dates. Specific directions for the assignment below can be found in this lesson.
Reading: | J. H. Gary and G. E. Handwerk, Chapter 13 (Supporting Processes) |
---|---|
Assignments: | Exercise 9 |
Questions?
If you have any questions, please post them to our Help Discussion Forum (not email), located in Canvas. I will check that discussion forum daily to respond. While you are there, feel free to post your own responses if you, too, are able to help out a classmate.