Parameter
Potential Technology

Hydrocarbon Composition

Process Gas Chromatograph (GC)

Moisture (H₂O)

Trace Moisture Analyzer (Fiber-Optic / Aluminum Oxide)

CO₂

NDIR Gas Analyzer

Hydrocarbon Dew Point (HCDP)

Hydrocarbon Dew Point Analyzer

Methane / BTU

Process GC / BTU Analyzer

NGL Composition

Process GC

Methane Purity

Process Gas Chromatograph

Ethane & Heavy Hydrocarbons

Process Gas Chromatograph

Description

The NGL Recovery Unit is a key midstream gas processing step designed to recover valuable natural gas liquids (NGLs) such as ethane, propane, and heavier hydrocarbons from natural gas. In this process, the feed gas is cooled through heat exchangers and refrigeration, then expanded in a turbo-expander to achieve cryogenic temperatures that condense heavier hydrocarbons. The resulting two-phase stream enters a separator and demethanizer, where methane-rich residue gas is separated and routed to sales gas compression, while the liquid hydrocarbon stream is sent to downstream fractionation for further separation. Efficient NGL recovery improves gas heating value control, maximizes liquid product recovery, and enhances overall plant economics.