MT
SOLUTIONS
The gas conditioning
solution that separates
and removes CO2 for
• pipeline sales
• fuel gas conditioning
• de-bottlenecking
amine plants
• onshore, remote or
off-shore locations
• time-challenged projects
Membranes for Natural Gas
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World Class Gas Purification
The perfect partnership
The cornerstone of Xebec technology was laid
decades ago with the development of its proprietary
compact, fast-cycle pressure swing adsorption (PSA) system
featuring a simple, reliable, and cost-effective rotary valve.
Since then, Xebec has developed a variety of
equipment and system designs for applications as
diverse as conditioning well gas streams to helium
and hydrogen purification.
From fabrication through installation and operational support,
Xebec has provided commercially successful solutions to
CO2 separation and contaminant removal around the world,
continuously meeting or exceeding performance standards
for delivering stringent quality specifications for pure pipeline
natural gas and vehicle fuel.
Performance excellence - Xebec’s proprietary
technology is in use around the globe.
Today, Xebec is a world class gas purification
company with a team of global experts in membrane
technology who have developed and built over 100
membrane separation units in a variety of gas processing
applications around the globe. Now the team is poised to
introduce you to a new generation of membranes.
When you need to treat your gas effectively and efficiently
in preparation for pipeline sales or for other applications
like enhanced oil recovery (EOR), look no further than
Xebec for your technology solution.
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Next Generation Membranes
A simple process
The better solution for
CO2 removal
The separation process for CO2 found in natural gas
commonly includes an amine treatment plant, typically
large, complex, with high capital, operating and
installation costs, along with higher fuel costs and
some environmental and corrosion concerns.
Membrane technology has vastly improved this process
by providing high efficiency separation while eliminating
moving parts, downsizing space and weight, adding
flexibility for a wider range of flow rates, and allowing
for remote or unattended operations. This has allowed
oil and gas producers to improve their costs, increase
their output and simplify their operations. When space,
transportation or utilities are limited, modular membrane
systems with their smaller footprint and weight
are the ideal choice.
Feed gas is normally conditioned to remove any
particulates and liquid contaminants (pre-treatment).
The gas then enters the membrane modules where the
CO2 permeates through the membrane, leaving the
non-permeated product gas, mainly CH4, at pressure.
Separation by means of hollow fiber membranes is a
continuous process driven by the principle of selective
permeation of different components across the membrane
wall. The rate of permeation of each component present
in the feed is determined by its solubility in the membrane
material, and the rate of diffusion through the membrane
wall. This allows “fast” gases such as CO2 to be
separated from “slow” gases such as methane.
For certain applications, a one-stage configuration
is adequate for high hydrocarbon recovery.
Depending on design operating conditions, another
membrane stage can be added to achieve up to 99%
hydrocarbon recovery.
ONE STAGE CONFIGURATION
Source gas
Sales gas
Vent Gas
Preconditioning
option
Recycled Gas
Membrane Skid
Pre-treatment Skid
Heater
TWO STAGE CONFIGURATION OPTION
Vent Gas
Compressor
Membrane Skid
Pre-treatment Skid
Heater
Gas pretreatment and membrane system skid
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Unrivalled Selectivity
A step-level change in hollow
fiber membranes
After years of research and trial,
Xebec’s engineering team has been
instrumental in the development of an
high-performance hollow fiber polymer
membrane system that targets CO2
in natural gas – providing phenomenal
selectivity combined with an easy,
flexible, cost-effective approach
that delivers increased recovery
and revenue right to the bottom
line - pure innovation, pure satisfaction.
Product
Gas
Feed Gas
Permeate
Non-permeate
collection tube
Xebec membranes are interchangeable with spiral-wound membrane elements
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Gas Pre-Treatment and
Membrane Systems
Operational
Support
Xebec offers its customers a total
package for natural gas upgrading, from
plant design to manufactured equipment,
installation, commissioning and start-up.
Xebec Service and Aftermarket Teams
are focused on delivering your bottom line.
Whether it is gas pre-treatment skids or scalable
membrane skids that allow for simple addition
and removal of membrane elements, Xebec quality,
50 years of experience, a manufacturing infrastructure,
and talented people are a solid foundation you can rely on.
• Remote plant performance monitoring
for reliable and safe operation
• Spare parts inventory
• Service, maintenance contracts
and support available
• Expedited on-site service for urgent response
Xebec HQ and 42,000 sq. ft.
manufacturing, Montreal, Canada
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Choosing XEBEC
What’s in it for YOU
WORLD CLASS
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
SALES AND PROFIT
GROWING THE BOTTOM LINE
• Experts with 25 years+ in the membrane
business, overseeing over 100 systems
deployed worldwide
• Your project will be delivered
on time, on budget
• Performance and reliability
will be best in class
• Proven ability with 50 years in the gas purification and
conditioning business in a full range of applications
• Significantly smaller footprint
• Cost leaders — Canadian and Asian manufacturing
combined with global engineering talent allows
Xebec to continuously cost-innovate to offer
the best price/value in the business
THE MOST EFFICIENT AND SELECTIVE
MEMBRANE ON THE MARKET TODAY
MAXIMIZED SALES GAS REVENUE
WITH LOWER CAPEX AND OPEX
• Fewer utilities required — No chemicals
• Less costly, faster delivery and installation
• Simpler operation — Easy start up
and shut down, no moving parts
• Less energy, less environmental impact
• Easily interchangeable with spiral-wound
membrane elements — No need for special parts
• Less manpower and maintenance
• Attractive, higher-performance alternative
• Wide range of CO2 feed gas concentration
• Increased flexibility
For more information, contact Xebec’s Center of Excellence
for Membrane Technology in USA
UNITED STATES
CANADA
CHINA
XEBEC Adsorption, (USA) Inc.
11211 Katy Freeway,
Suite 320, Houston,
TX 77079
XEBEC Adsorption, Inc.
730 Boul. Industriel
Blainville, Quebec
J7C 3V4
US Toll Free 1.866.622.9100
Tel 832.532.8741
Fax 832.532.8746
[email protected]
Toll Free 1.877.469.3232
Tel 450.979.8700
Fax 450.979.7869
[email protected]
XEBEC Adsorption (Shanghai) Co. Ltd
No.92, Block 5,
East Jiangtian Road
Songjiang Economic Zone
Shanghai
Tel +86 21 3352 8700
Fax +86 21 3352 8705
[email protected]
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