Specifying internals in sour water strippersâPart 1
Specifying internals in sour water strippersâPart 1
A sour water stripper (SWS) system is a common process in petroleum refineries and other processes where hydrogen sulfide is present.
A sour water stripper (SWS) system is a common process in petroleum refineries and other processes where hydrogen sulfide (H
2S) is present. While not a revenue generator, the sour water treating system is a critical unit operation and can be a significant bottleneck to facility production rates if it is not adequately sized or if it is forced to operate at partial loads due to maintenance issues. As a result, a balance must be struck between minimizing capital costs, while still providing a reliable and flexible sour water treating system.