Abstract
Natural gas dehydration is a key process of the gas value chain in ensuring that pipeline-quality gas is delivered to the final consumer. The dehydration process involves the removal of water vapor from the gas to meet market specifications. When not properly handled, water in natural gas may result in various operational challenges, including corrosion and hydrate formation. The main processes for natural gas dehydration are glycol absorption, solid desiccant adsorption, membrane, and dehydration by cooling techniques. This study highlights the various technologies and methods used for natural gas dehydration. It underscores the economic and environmental challenges associated with each dehydration technology and process while providing the means by which the challenges can be mitigated. Perspectives on sustainable gas dehydration techniques and processes are also highlighted for future studies.
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