BTEX Removal
With a minimum capital investment, the BTEX-T.rex™ stripping unit using the BTEX-T.rex™ engineering services will strip the BTEX components from amine, sending them with the gas to the process heater, where the components are burned safely, transformed into carbon dioxide and water vapor, economically protecting your downstream equipment, all the while in compliance with EPA regulations.
Minimum Capital Investment and
Minimum Operating Expenses
The best way to compare the three options for BTEX component removal (activated carbon, vent gas incineration, BTEX -T.rex TM Unit) is to compare the installation and operating costs for the same conditions. The table below illustrates economic comparisons for the three options applied to a 600 gpm amine treating plant designed for 150 MMscfd with over 600 ppmv BTEX components.
| Activated Carbon | Incineration | BTEX-T.rex | |
| Est. installed cost | $1,900,000 | $500,000 | $150,000 |
| Est. fuel cost | $13,000 | $235,000 | $0 |
| Est. materials (annual) | $17,000 | $10,000 | $2,500 |
| Est. labor (annual) | $25,000 | $15,000 | $10,000 |
| Monthly cost (36 mo. Payout) | $58,195 | $35,555 | $5,208 |
Tested and Proven
Plants in Texas, New Mexico, and Louisiana are currently using BTEX-T.rex TM units, designed and built by BTEX-T.rex TM design and engineering services to comply with Federal mandates on BTEX emissions.
For more information please contact:
David Morrow david@southtex.com
(432) 563-2766
Published Documentation:
"Removal and Disposal of BTEX Components from Amine Plants Acid Gas Streams" -- by David Morrow P.E. / Kevin M. Lunsford
"Reduction of BTEX Emissions From Amine Plant Acid Gas Streams" -- by Joe Wallender
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