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SPE WORKSHOP: Separation Technology and Challenges for the Low-Carbon Future
27–28 Feb 2024 | Houston, Texas, USA

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SPE WORKSHOP: Separation Technology and Challenges for the Low-Carbon Future
27–28 Feb 2024 | Houston, Texas, USA

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07:00
  1. Grand Texan Ballroom Foyer
    60 mins
08:00
  1. Grand Texan Ballroom
    15 mins
08:15
  1. Grand Texan Ballroom
    45 mins

    Introducing New Technology in Facilities Design and Operation
    Ken Arnold, K. Arnold Consulting Inc., President, K Arnold Consulting, Inc. and Leadership Team Member, Global Energy Mentors


    Chairs: Jimmie Riesenberg, Chevron; Mark Wolf, Wolf Process

09:00
  1. Grand Texan Ballroom
    90 mins

    Chairs: Ted Frankiewicz, Consultant; Victor van Asperen, Chevron; Federico Gayoso, Transeparation S.A.

    This session will focus on the design and modelling of separators. Presentations will focus on the advances in modelling techniques, computational tools and empirical approaches. We will discuss the limitations in the available approaches and where the next breakthroughs might come from.

    Entrainment Modelling for Separators
    Logan Grim, Saudi Aramco–Senior Oil Process Engineer

    A Predictive Methodology to Determine Gas Evolution Kinetics for Improved Separator Design 
    Clint Aichele, Oklahoma State University–Associate Professor and Ward Faculty Fellow

    Combining Analytical and Empirical Models with CFD Results for Enhancing Performance Prediction of Separators
    Henri Witteveen, Kranji Solutions–Lead Process Engineer 

10:30
  1. Grand Texan Ballroom Foyer
    30 mins
11:00
  1. Grand Texan Ballroom
    90 mins
    Chairs: Clint Aichele, Oklahoma State University; Shabbir Husain, Chevron

    This session will focus on the role of separation in the energy transition. We will discuss separation designs, applications and gaps for Hydrogen, CCS, low carbon fuels and more.

    De-risking CO2 Capture with Amine Solvents
    Fred Closmann, University of Texas–Research Engineer

    Overview of CO2 Capture Technologies for Separation of CO2 from Exhaust Gas Streams
    David Bahr, Manager CCUS & Future Energies – Wood.

    Making Carbon Capture More Viable
    James van der Lee, DexPro–Vice President, Technology
12:30
  1. Lonestar Ballroom
    60 mins
13:30
  1. Grand Texan Ballroom
    90 mins
    Chairs: Jimmie Riesenberg, Chevron; Graeme Smith, Murphy Oil; Kevin Supak, Southwest Research Institute  

    Low Pressure Gas Capture - No venting / Avoid overboarding water / What to do with other waste streams: CO2, H2S, N2, Sand, etc. Strategies to minimize filter and adsorbent waste from water treatment.

    Navigating Emission Capture: Unveiling the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly in Operating Experiences
    Juan Montes, Transeparation S.A.–Chief Technology Officer

    Reducing Emissions Through Innovative Design (in the Permian)
    Julia Spadaccini, ExxonMobil–Permian GHG Program Manager

    Methane Emissions – Tanks are Not a Source (Process Issues are)
    Roy Hartstein, Responsible Energy Solutions–Founder and President, Responsible Energy Solutions
15:00
  1. Grand Texan Ballroom Foyer
    30 mins
15:30
  1. Grand Texan Ballroom
    90 mins

    Chairs: Shabbir Husain, Chevron; Kevin Supak, Southwest Research Institute; Norman Yeh, ExxonMobil Technology & Engineering

    New or alternative technologies (e.g., inline / compact separation, membranes, etc.) can offer advantages over traditional processing equipment in terms of overall cost, size, performance, and/or reliability. Some of these technologies have been successful in specific applications for the oil and gas industry, and this session will also explore what has limited the widespread use of those technologies or how industry may close those gaps.

    Presentation: Membrane Technologies are Key Enablers of the Energy Transition
    Ryan Lively, Georgia Institute of Technology–Director, Center for Understanding and Control of Acid Gas-Induced Evolution of Materials for Energy (UNCAGE-ME) an Energy Frontier Research Center of the US Department of Energy

    Achieving New Efficiencies with an Integrated Low-Pressure Separator and Intermediate Heating System
    Sander Baaren, TechnipFMC–Technical Manager Decarbonization Surface

    Inline/Compact Separation for Low-Carbon Future
    Natallia Shutsina, Sulzer–Senior Gas Processing Specialist, Global Product manager – Inline, cMIST, Hydrocyclones

17:00
  1. Grand Texan Ballroom
    15 mins
17:30
  1. Sam Houston Ballroom
    90 mins
07:00
  1. Grand Texan Ballroom Foyer
    60 mins
08:00
  1. Grand Texan Ballroom
    30 mins
08:30
  1. Grand Texan Ballroom
    90 mins
    Chairs: Peggy Lane, Retired; Mark Wolf, Wolf Process

    Attendees will break into groups of 10 or less to discuss future separation needs and gaps, and forward paths to close the gaps. The groups will report back to the workshop their summary of gaps and paths.
10:00
  1. Grand Texan Ballroom Foyer
    30 mins
10:30
  1. Grand Texan Ballroom
    90 mins
    Chairs: Peggy Lane, Retired; Mark Wolf, Wolf Process

    Attendees will break into groups of 10 or less to discuss future separation needs and gaps, and forward paths to close the gaps. The groups will report back to the workshop their summary of gaps and paths.
12:00
  1. Lonestar Ballroom
    60 mins
13:00
  1. Grand Texan Ballroom
    90 mins
    Chairs: Federico Gayoso, Transeparation; Graeme Smith, Murphy Oil; Victor van Asperen, Chevron          

    This session will focus on troubleshooting methods such as carry over measurements, CFD studies and Digital Twins and their current status and gaps. In addition, some examples/case histories will be presented and discussed.

    Unleashing the Power of Edge Software and Digital Twins for Emissions Reduction in Onshore Shale Production and Separation Processes
    Ryan Malone, TechnipFMC–Operations Manager, Methane Solutions: Surface e-Mission

    Impact of Proper Separator Design on LTS Performance and Overall Emissions: Test-Run and Equipment Redesign
    Federico Petracci, Transeparation S.A.–Lead Process Engineer and CAE Specialist

    Separation Issues Addressed Via Digital Twin
    Ed Hernandez, MySep–Senior Consultant
14:30
  1. Grand Texan Ballroom Foyer
    30 mins
15:00
  1. Grand Texan Ballroom
    90 mins

    Chairs: Wally Georgie, Maxoil Process Solutions; Peggy Lane, Retired

    This session will focus on bulk fluid handling challenges to 2 and 3 phase separation such as slugging, increasing produced water fraction, and sand handling. It will also address the manner in which inlet/outlet configurations as well as internals affect oil/water separation effectiveness.  

    Separation Challenges in Deepwater Developments
    Graeme Smith, Murphy Oil Corp–Process Engineer – GoM Operations

    Using HDPE in Place of Stainless Steel for Cyclonic Jetting Systems
    Mark Wolf, Wolf Process–CEO Wolf Process

    Designing Separators for High Water Cut Production
    Ted Frankiewicz, Consultant–Engineering Advisor, Retired

     

16:30
  1. Grand Texan Ballroom
    15 mins

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