Case Studies Thermal Analysis of HP Condensate Stabilizer Column

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The HP condensate stabilizer column is located in the condensate stabilizer unit that functions to recover light hydrocarbons from feed. The HP condensate stabilizer column is a stripping column equipped with 15 trays, condenser, reboiler and a pump-around. The main purpose of HP column is to recover propane and butane components from feed condensate by a distillation process. This process is conducted by heating the liquid in the bottom of the column using steam. The amount of heat supplied is depend on the mass and heat balance in the column based on the targeted product quality from the bottom of the column. The product quality measured is Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) that indicate the volatility characteristics of bottom product.

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