Natural gas treating system including mercury trap

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1988-07-25

1991-01-01

Russel, Jeffrey E.

Chemistry of hydrocarbon compounds

Purification, separation, or recovery

By membrane, selective septum, or coalescer

55 69, 55 72, 55 97, 55DIG15, 423210, B01D 800, B01D 4508, C07C 700

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049820508

ABSTRACT:
A method and system for mechanically removing mercury from natural gas are provided. A mercury trap is positioned at substantially the coldest point in the system before a main heat exhanger. The trap includes a bend in the natural gas flow path, baffles, a demister and/or a perforated cylinder for changing the direction of the flow path and causing mercury to be deposited therein.

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