Nanochem GuardBed by Matheson In Partnership with SulfaTrap, LLC
Content Outlook Features & Data Examples Sales reference Data Sheet- Questionnaire Next steps 2
Outlook Defining the Problem Over 15 Different Desulfurization Materials Qualified and Used 3
Outlook Turn-key purification solution Natural Gas & LPG Desulfurization Materials Offered by Matheson Feedstock Application (type of example) R2 R4 R5 R6 R7 R8 D M Others Natural Gas Pipeline Quality Gas Bulk Processing High Moisture Gas High COS Gas LNG Metal Removal LPG HD5, HD10 High COS LPG Metal Removal 4
Outlook Turn-key purification solution Other Feedstocks Desulfurization Materials Offered by Matheson Feedstock Gaseous Feeds Liquid Feeds Application (type of example) R2 R4 Olefins (Ethylene, i-butene) R5 R6 R7 R8 Refinery Offgas Metals Removal Synthesis Gas Natural Gas Liquid Chemical Feeds (Ammonia, Diethylether) D Gasoline & Diesel Upgrade Renewables Bio-Ethanol Bio-Diesel Biogas M Others 5
Features Nanochem GuardBed of Purifier Offerings High performance in the presence of water, heavy hydrocarbons, and/or CO2 High selectivity for different sulfur-containing species, including H2S, Mercaptans, organic sulfides, di/tri-sulfides, thiophenes, COS, and other sulfur species Ability to combine multiple materials for optimal performance in different applications High capacity 5 to 32% weight saturation capacity High efficiency sub-ppm and sub-0.1 ppm Reversible/regenerable or single-use Low temperature operation for light hydrocarbons (< 180 F for most applications) High temperature capable for heavy fractions (up to 520 F) Easy handling and disposal (non-flammable, non-toxic, nonpyrophoric) High Capacity High Adaptability High Sulfur removal Large Installed base High Safety High Reliability 6
World Class Analytical Technology Analytical, Purification, Material Characterization Signal Counts 35000 30000 CO2* 25000 20000 15000 10000 5000 CH4* H2S COS Ethane* Propane* Identification and Separation of Carbon and Sulfur Species in Natural Gas Methyl Mercap Butanes* CS2 Ethyl Mercap Pentanes* Propyl Mercap GC-AED * developed to Considered to be species separate listed, but has and has quantify not been conclusively identified. all sulfur species down to ppb levels Butyl Mercap Well Characterized Packed Bed Materials 0 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 Retention Time (minutes) Sulfur Species Instrument Detection Limit (s/n =3) Approximate Regression Based LOD Quantitation limit H2S 1.1 ppb 11 ppb 33 ppb COS 0.9 ppb 9 ppb 27 ppb CS2 0.4 ppb 4 ppb 12 ppb Methyl 2.8 ppb 28 ppb 84 ppb Mercaptan Ethyl Mercaptan 2.3 ppb 23 ppb 69 ppb Single pass at room temp. can purify >40 million scf of Nat. gas 7
Features High Capacity for H2S Competitor A NANOCHEM GuardBed Removal of H2S in Natural Gas and Biogas 80 2000 ppmv H 2 S, Biogas, 50ºC, 60ºF Dew Point, 4000 h -1 GHSV Competitor A 70 60 NANOCHEM GuardBed SulfaTreat HP 3.30 wt% BT SulfaTreat Ultra 9.40 wt% BT SulfaTrap R7E 25.5 wt% BT Competitor B Concnetration (ppmv) 50 40 30 Competitor B 20 Nanochem GuardBed has highest capacity to remove sulfur species. 10 0 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 m3 gas/l sorbent 8
Features High Capacity for COS & DMS % Leakage 50% 45% 40% 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 1 ppmv COS, Natural Gas, T= 22ºC, GHSV = 10,000 h -1 BASF Removal of COS in Sud Chemie GS 6 Natural SulfaTrap R5CGas SulfaTrap R5E NANOCHEM SulfaTrap TM -R5C GuardBed (A) Competitor SudChemie/ BClairant GS6 Removal of Dimethyl Sulfide is very difficult and Nanochem GuardBed has highest Capacity compared to competition. 10% 5% Competitor BASF A SulfaTrap NANOCHEM TM -R5E GuardBed (B) 0% 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 Loading (mg S/cc sorbent) 9
Features High Adaptability for Temp. & Conc. of Sulfur Species NANOCHEM GuardBed maintains its capacity under wide range of temperatures & sulfur levels 10
Features High Adaptability- Minimal Effect of Moisture on Capacity Competitor A NANOCHEM GuardBed Competitor B NANOCHEM GuardBed maintains its capacity under varying moisture concentration. 11
Features Mercaptan Removal with Nanochem GuardBed T = 50ºC, 50 ppmv each MM, EM, PM, MES Thiophene, in 2.5% vol. H 2 O/CO 2, GHSV=15,000 h -1 60 Sulfur Concentration (ppmv) 50 40 30 20 10 MM (as MDS) EM (as EDS) PM (did not see) MES Thiophene 0 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 Sulfur Loading (wt%) 12
Features H2S Removal with Nanochem GuardBed Nanochem GuardBed is a high capacity bulk desulfurization sorbent ~30% wt. sulfur capacity (lb sulfur per lb of sorbent) Effective in both dry/wet gas streams for H 2 S and low molecular weight mercaptans (e.g., methyl mercaptan) Primary use in gas processing but could be effective in biogas desulfurization Advantages against Fe-based scavengers: High sulfur capacity High mechanical durability Crush strength = ~1.5 lbs/mm Stable in water LOD 120 o C 0.53% wt. Easy removal of spent sorbent High density (1.2-1.4 g/cc) Smaller reactor housing volume Wide operating range 13
Features- New Products Removal of Metals, Heavy HC, and H2O plus Sensors Supply of purification systems Removal of metals The active metal groups also have high affinity for trace metal contaminants such as Mercury (Hg), Arsenic (As) Removal of heavy hydrocarbons High surface area support phase could be a getter of heavy HCs Dehydration Similar process systems Low cost sensors/indicators 300+ indicators/30+ sensors have been provided for alpha tests 14
Features Cost competitive A.U. [normalized /kg-s removal] 3 2.5 2 1.5 1 0.5 0 NANOCHEM GuardBed Competitor A Competitor B Higher performing product High material density reduces the vessel size Lower cost per kg sulfur removal 15
Sales References Geography and Industry Worldwide base of actual Sulfur Removal Installations Natural Gas LPG Gaseous Feeds Liquid Feeds Renewables Remark Asia 13 1 1 1 Korea, China Japan, India Australia North America 105 1 1 2 3 US, Canada Europe 5 1 1 2 Russia, Italy UK, Germany Austria, France Greece, Spain 16
Field sample Natural gas -Sulfur removal for Pipeline Quality (ppb level) High moisture, High COS Gas -Widely used Over 100 installed World Wide Our solution example Prevent catalyst poisoning To reduce the sulfur concentration to ppb level To ensure maximum protection of Catalyst 17
Field sample Gaseous feedstock -Sulfur removal for Olefins Bulk gas ultra purification(h2,co2) Refinery off-gas Synthesis gas/reform Metals removal Actual Commercial Installations Our solution example: Cost down of absorbent replacement achieved by the high capacity sulfur removal, which reduces the absorbent cost and results in less frequent replacement of the purifier beds. 18
Real Examples of Desulfurization Removal of 651 Kg/day H2S, COS, Mercaptans, Thiophenes in Industrial Gas Application Feed stream 1 Feed stream 2 19
Real Examples of Desulfurization Removal of 651 Kg/day H2S, COS, Mercaptans, Thiophenes in Industrial Gas Application in Asia Desulfurization in 4 places with 3 materials needed to remove all sulfur species Nanochem GuardBed Nanochem Catalyst Nanochem GuardBed Nanochem GuardBed Sulfur Free Gas Removes H2S and smaller mercaptans Converts COS to H2S H2S removal Removes Thiophenes All Sulfur removed to sub ppm levels! 20
Customer data sheet/questionnaire Customer Fills out Datasheet and Matheson Returns a Budgetary Proposal In order for us to determine the most suitable material for your process, please complete this form for your intended application, and e-mail it purification@mathesongas.com Company Name: Contact Name: Address: Phone/Fax: Email address: Date: Customer Details: Contaminant(s) H 2 S Light Mercaptans (MM, EM) Other Mercaptans (NPM, IPM, TBM) Organic Sulfides (DMS, MES) Di-/Tri-sulfides & Thiophenes Typical Conc. Purifier Inlet Max Conc. ~% time at Max Purifier Outlet Max Conc. Acceptable Preferred Conc. Units Application/Process Details: Application Name: Process Description: Process Fluid (list major components): Physical State of Fluid (circle one): Gas Phase Liquid Phase COS Other Sulfur Species TOTAL SULFUR Location (City & State): Site Details Design Pressure: (include units) Ambient Environment (circle one): Outdoor Indoor Design Flow Rate: (include units) Max Ambient Temp (include units) Maximum Flow Rate: Design Temperature: (include units) (include units) Min Ambient Temp Utilities/Gases Available On Site (circle all that apply): (include units) Typical Water/Moisture Content: (include units) Natural Gas N2 gas H2 gas CDA Electricity Water Max Sustained Water/Moisture Content: (include units) Peak Water/Moisture Content (include units) Water Saturation Amt/Dew Pt: (include units) Work Load (circle one): Continuous Batch/Intermittent If Batch process, indicate how often there is flow: Desired Bed Replacement Frequency: Size Limitation of Bed (if any): Preferred Vessel Configuration: Preferred Usage (circle one): Single Use Regenerable Other Site Limitations (if any): ASME CE/PED Enclosure Restrictions/Certifications Required Class I Div I Class I Div II Comments Group: Zone: Process Limitations (if any): Sulfur Contamination & Purification Performance Details 21
Customer data sheet Proposal document (example) Technical Design & Specifications Provided Financial 22
Next Step Customer to Fill out Customer Data Sheet/Questionnaire Customer to receive detailed Performance, Budgetary cost and Design Detailed Discussion to finalize the proposal Matheson to provide Quotation & Delivery date 23
Summary We can provide your solution!! High Capacity High Adaptability High Sulfur removal High Safety High Reliability For more information please email us at purification@mathesongas.com 24
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