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| Section Title | Key Updates & Content | | :--- | :--- | | | Added discussion on water dewpoint and static measurements. | | Section 11 (Cooling Towers) | New worldwide dry/wet bulb temperature data, plus fire protection and leak detection discussion. | | Section 12 (Pumps) | Includes a new section on low-temperature pump applications. | | Section 13 (Compressors) | Added seal gas recovery discussion and a new section on LNG expanders. | | Section 21 (Hydrocarbon Treating) | Major updates to liquid treating, mercury removal, and adsorption. | | Section 22 (Sulphur Recovery) | Updated example for Claus process calculations, with an accompanying spreadsheet. | | Section 23 (Physical Properties) | Expanded physical properties table to 203 components; new charts for CO₂, N₂, He, and air. | | Section 24 (Thermodynamic Props) | Added a new pressure/enthalpy chart for helium. |
The data book is divided into comprehensive sections that address every phase of gas processing engineering. Fluid Thermodynamics and Properties Once you have a legitimate copy of the
The , published by the Gas Processors Suppliers Association (GPSA) , is the definitive technical manual for the midstream oil and gas industry. Often referred to as the "bible" of gas processing, it provides a comprehensive collection of design information, procedures, and data used by engineers worldwide to design, operate, and maintain gas processing facilities. Historical Evolution
The (formerly the GPSA Engineering Data Book) is arguably the most critical technical resource for engineers in the oil and gas processing industry. Since its first publication in 1935, it has served as the definitive "bible" for plant design, operation, and maintenance. | | Section 13 (Compressors) | Added seal
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Comprehensive data on glycol units, molecular sieves, and amine treating systems used to remove water and acid gases (H2S and CO2).
A: Use: GPSA Engineering Data Book, 14th Edition, Gas Processors Suppliers Association, Tulsa, OK (2023).
To accommodate global engineering practices, the GPSA publishes the Engineering Data Book in two distinct versions: