Liquid carry over in gas processes – Joint Industry Project
for increased understanding of gas processing

3 April 2014

KANFA Mator has together with IFE (Institute for Energy technology), Statoil and Det Norske received funding for a JIP (Joint Industry Project) through the PETROMAKS 2 program.

The aim of the JIP is to increase the understanding of gas processing and the challenges related to liquid carry over. Liquid carry over represent a large problem and has been the cause of several compressor breakdowns.

The four-year JIP program will develop new tools and refine current tools to enable more correct understanding and design of gas processes by the development of more precise flow models.

The novel “liquid carry over sampler” developed by KANFA Mator will be one of the technologies to be used to gain increased understanding of gas processing. This technology has been used on four offshore tests and enables quantification (by volume) and qualification of the liquids carried over by the gas. Important information for understanding the design of future technology such as liquid droplet sizes and concentrations are obtained.

KANFA Mator provides services for optimal production, reduced discharge and reduced cost by combining in-depth process understanding and knowledge with an extensive and unique operational experience. One of the strengths of KANFA Mator is the continuous development in methods, tools and process competence.

Sevan Marine ASA is specializing in design, engineering and project execution of floating units for offshore applications, based on its patented cylindrical floater technology. Sevan Marine ASA is listed on Oslo Børs with ticker SEVAN. For more information, please refer to www.sevanmarine.com.

Sevan Marine ASA press release