Parameter
Potential Technology
Nitrogen (N₂) Concentration
Process Gas Chromatograph (GC)
CO₂ Concentration
NDIR Gas Analyzer
Moisture (H₂O)
Trace Moisture Analyzer (Fiber-Optic / Aluminum Oxide)
Oxygen (O₂)
Electrochemical O₂ Analyzer
Methane (CH₄) / BTU
GC / BTU Analyzer
Nitrogen Purity
Process GC
Parameter
Nitrogen (N₂) Concentration
CO₂ Concentration
Moisture (H₂O)
Oxygen (O₂)
Potential Technology
Process Gas Chromatograph (GC)
NDIR Gas Analyzer
Trace Moisture Analyzer (Fiber-Optic / Aluminum Oxide)
Electrochemical O₂ Analyzer
Parameter
Nitrogen (N₂)
Methane (CH₄) / BTU
Potential Technology
Process Gas Chromatograph
GC / BTU Analyzer
Parameter
Nitrogen Purity
Oxygen (O₂)
Potential Technology
Process GC
Electrochemical O₂ Analyzer
Description
The Nitrogen Rejection Unit (NRU) is used in gas processing facilities to reduce nitrogen (N₂) content in natural gas to meet sales gas and pipeline specifications. Gas entering the NRU is typically compressed, treated for CO₂ and moisture removal, and then routed to the nitrogen rejection section, where nitrogen is separated from methane using cryogenic distillation or adsorption-based processes. The methane-rich stream is sent to sales gas compression, while the nitrogen-rich stream is vented or utilized as fuel. By controlling nitrogen levels, the NRU ensures compliance with heating value requirements, improves gas quality, and enables efficient transportation and utilization of natural gas.