Evaluation of the CS-200 analyzer for optimization of amine unit operations. Final report, December 1995

Radian Corporation, under contract to GRI, has performed an evaluation of the performance and benefits of using the CS-200 on-line analyzer that measures H2S and CO2 loadings in amine solutions to optimize sweetening unit opration. The evaluation included (1) validation of the analyzer`s acid gas measurements; (2) monitoring the impacts of changes in operating conditions on corrosion rates; and (3) estimation of the cost savings that may be realized by using the analyzer to optimize sweetening unit operation. Data obtained from three commercial sweetening units were used in performing the evaluation. This report presents the results of the study.