Definitions of words and terms used in the gas processing industry.
For questions regarding incorrect/outdated entries or suggestion for adding additional terms, please contact Martin Erne
Gas which has no more than the maximum sulfur content defined by (1) the specifications for the sales gas from a plant; (2) the definition by a legal body such as the Railroad Commission of Texas.
A term used to describe the gas product resulting from the gasification of coal and/or gas liquids or heavier hydrocarbons.
Gas that is located downstream of a processing facility.
The of a processing plant wherein the residue is last metered.
A contractual term where a one party agrees to receive a minimum quantity of product for a specified timeline or accept penalty for the unused portion.
A container for holding liquid product.
An ocean-going vessel designed for carrying product.
A factor for correcting volumes to that occupied at a specific reference temperature.
A formal offer from regulatory bodies, vendors, or companies provide or ship products or resources from wellheads, processing plants, or other sources.
The theoretical hydrocarbon liquid content is the amount of liquid theoretically condensable per unit volume of gas at base conditions. In the U.S., the term GPM (gallons of liquid hydrocarbon per thousand cubic feet of gas) is used.
A unit of gross heating value equivalent to 100,000 Btu (1.055056 108J).
A well in a process vessel or line which is used for a thermometer or thermocouple holder.
A unit of mass.
A unit of mass.
A vertical structure which can serve a variety of purposes and can leverage elevation.
The distance between trays in a trayed column.
A vessel wherein gas and liquid, or two miscible liquids, are contacted, usually countercurrently on trays.
Differing system that are design to alter gases or liquids through a variety of approaches depending on the desired
