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fax 01-972-952-9435. AbstractThis paper presents an approach undertaken by PETRONAS Carigali Sdn Bhd, an E&P subsidiary of PETRONAS in selecting, optimizing and installing a mercury removal system in one of its operations in Malaysia. It focuses on the treatment of the raw condensate stream that was noted as having much higher mercury content as compared to the gas stream. Since the experience in mercury removal in raw condensate is limited, this paper also presents the work done to mitigate the risks and improve the removal performance. The paper shares the initial performance of such system and the issues faced to sustain its long term effectiveness.

fax 01-972-952-9435. AbstractThis paper will share the experience of PETRONAS in managing and executing its Mercury Removal Project, one of the world's first mercury removal projects for raw and untreated condensate. It focuses on the selection of the appropriate technology for the project, the additional steps taken in mitigating the project risks, and the issues and challenges encountered during project execution. The paper will also share the challenges faced during commissioning and initial operation of the plant, and ways taken to mitigate the problems. This includes addressing issues of impurities, particulates, water, and in monitoring the performance of handling high pressure samples for mercury content determination, as well as fluctuation of mercury concentration in the hydrocarbon stream.A project to remove mercury from hydrocarbon was initiated by PETRONAS on a fast track basis. The intent of the project is to remove mercury from the hydrocarbon prior delivering it to the downstream customer. Since the technology in removal of mercury from raw condensate had not been commercially proven before, a thorough selection process was undertaken in selecting the appropriate technology. Adsorbent technology was selected against other technologies evaluated.The project managed to be completed ahead of time, with the first unit installed in March, 2006 some 13 months from project initiation. The results during the monitoring period proved that the unit managed to remove mercury successfully exceeding the project requirement. The data obtained from the performance monitoring of the unit was required to improve the removal efficiency and to sustain the units' long term effectiveness. It was observed that a different project management approach was needed in executing a technology project. A proper selection of technology was also vital in ensuring the success of the project.Mercury is highly toxic, particularly when present in the form of organo-mercury species. Mercury not only is hazardous to human health and the environment but could also attack equipment components that have mercury reactive material, leading to potential catastrophic failure to the plant. With the ability to remove mercury from the hydrocarbon stream effectively, danger to human and the environment can be minimised and catastrophic failure to the plants prevented. 2.0 THAILAND SINGAPORE Kertih Kuantan Kangar Ipoh Sitiawan R.O. Kuala LumpurSeremban

fax 01-972-952-9435. AbstractThis paper will share the experience of PETRONAS in managing and executing its Mercury Removal Project, one of the world's first mercury removal projects for raw and untreated condensate. It focuses on the selection of the appropriate technology for the project, the additional steps taken in mitigating the project risks, and the issues and challenges encountered during project execution. The paper will also share the challenges faced during commissioning and initial operation of the plant, and ways taken to mitigate the problems. This includes addressing issues of impurities, particulates, water, and in monitoring the performance of handling high pressure samples for mercury content determination, as well as fluctuation of mercury concentration in the hydrocarbon stream.A project to remove mercury from hydrocarbon was initiated by PETRONAS on a fast track basis. The intent of the project is to remove mercury from the hydrocarbon prior delivering it to the downstream customer. Since the technology in removal of mercury from raw condensate had not been commercially proven before, a thorough selection process was undertaken in selecting the appropriate technology. Adsorbent technology was selected against other technologies evaluated.The project managed to be completed ahead of time, with the first unit installed in March, 2006 some 13 months from project initiation. The results during the monitoring period proved that the unit managed to remove mercury successfully exceeding the project requirement. The data obtained from the performance monitoring of the unit was required to improve the removal efficiency and to sustain the units' long term effectiveness. It was observed that a different project management approach was needed in executing a technology project. A proper selection of technology was also vital in ensuring the success of the project.Mercury is highly toxic, particularly when present in the form of organo-mercury species. Mercury not only is hazardous to human health and the environment but could also attack equipment components that have mercury reactive material, leading to potential catastrophic failure to the plant. With the ability to remove mercury from the hydrocarbon stream effectively, danger to human and the environment can be minimised and catastrophic failure to the plants prevented. 2.0 THAILAND SINGAPORE Kertih Kuantan Kangar Ipoh Sitiawan R.O. Kuala LumpurSeremban