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UCARSOL AP 804 and UCARSOL AP 806 solvents are two additions to a series of
advanced-performance gas treating solvents from The Dow Chemical Company.
Specifically designed for bulk carbon dioxide (CO2) removal in gas processing to meet
pipeline specifications, UCARSOL AP 804 and AP 806 solvents are effective in both
sweet and sour gas streams.
Low heats of reaction combined with the ability to remove both CO2 and H2S allow the
gas processor to meet tight sulfur specifications while meeting product gas BTU and CO2
specifications. UCARSOL AP 804 and 806 solvents also provide significant operating
savings compared to other commonly used solvents.
UCARSOL AP 806 solvent is designed to handle lower pressure gas streams (<300 psia or
2.1 MPa) requiring a high degree of CO2 removal whereas UCARSOL AP 804 solvent is
designed to treat higher pressure gas streams containing moderate levels of CO2. Both
solvents have better high temperature performance than other commonly available
solvents.
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The UCARSOL AP line of solvents offer these important special advantages to gas
processors:

Low circulation rates and low energy requirements translate into a lower capital
cost for grass-roots units.
Significant energy savings through reduced reboiler duties and lower
circulation rates minimize operational costs.
A low foaming tendency coupled with a low solvent vapor pressure minimize
solvent make-up requirements and further reduce operational costs.
High solvent stability, eliminating the need for reclaiming.
Increased acid gas processing ability within existing facilities increased unit
capacity without the need to modify process equipment.
Experience from over 50 plants around the world utilizing UCARSOL AP solvent
technology.
Technical support and complete solvent services available to assure on-going
trouble-free operation.
Fully supported by The Dow Chemical Company (Dow), the global leader in
providing gas treating processors with specialized technologies and services.
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The results of actual field experience in numerous operating units indicate that solutions of
UCARSOL AP solvents, maintained properly and used as specified, exhibit very low
corrosion rates
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Average Weight per Gallon at 20C, lb

Average Weight per Liter at 20C, Kg
lb per Gallon/t at 20C
Kg per Liter/t at 20C
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion per C (est)
at 20C
at 55C
Boiling Point, C (F)
at 760 mm Hg
at 50 mm Hg
at 10 mm Hg
Pour Point, C (F)
pH
Specific Gravity, 20/20C
Solubility
in Water at 20C, weight percent
of Water in at 20C, weight percent
Flash Point, C (F)
Pensky-Martens Closed Cup (ASTM D93)
Cleveland Open Cup (ASTM D92)

AP 804
8.70
1.04
0.00613
0.00074

AP 806
8.70
1.04
0.00626
0.00075

0.00070
0.00073

0.00071
0.00079

149 (300)
75 (167)
45 (113)
-51 (-60)
11.0
1.045

149 (300)
89 (192)
40 (104)
-51 (-60)
11.0
1.045

100
100

100
100

None
132 (270)

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Boiling Point, C (F)

at 760 mm Hg
at 50 mm Hg
at 10 mm Hg
Freezing Point, C (F)
pH
Specific Gravity, 20/20C
Solubility
in Water at 20C
of Water in at 20C

AP 804

AP 806

103 (218)
42 (107)
15 (60)
-15 (5)
10.9
1.0328

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42 (107)
15 (60)
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Dow is the worldwide leader in providing gas treating processors with specialized
technologies and services. To aid in both plant design and operation, UCARSOL solvents
are supported by advanced computer capabilities, state-of-the-art laboratories and pilot
plants, field test equipment, analytical procedures, and an ongoing optimization program.
The services Dow provides encompass preliminary assessments, start-up services,
continual monitoring, and follow-up services. Included in this total support program are
training for your people in the field, regular sample testing, and performance evaluation.
Because complete customer protection and satisfaction is very important to us, Dow is
there every step of the way before, during, and after installation.
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Computer Capabilities
With information drawn from the actual operating conditions of over 500 plants, Dow has
the largest formulated solvents database in the industry. Dows sophisticated computer
programs provide a powerful tool for process analysis and design, including tray-by-tray
calculations. Hydraulic evaluations can be made of existing trayed or packed towers,
facilitating a troublefree conversion to UCARSOL solvents.
Field representatives have laptop computers that can be taken into a customers plant,
making it possible to predict the performance of UCARSOL solvents under actual plant
conditions. In addition to its use as an in-field preliminary design tool, the laptop computer
is extremely valuable after conversion to make any adjustments necessary to optimize the
process.
Laboratory and Field Testing
Dows Analytical Services Laboratory performs regular service analyses of customer
solvents to ensure good performance of the amine unit, as well as specialized analyses to
assist in troublefree operation. Among the routine analyses performed are ion
chromatography, atomic absorption, and solution alkalinity. Specialized analyses include
gas chromatography/mass spectroscopy, FTIR (Fourier Transform Infra Red), ICP
(Inductively Coupled Plasma Spectroscopy), NMR (Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
Spectroscopy), and x-ray fluorescence. Analyses are normally completed and reported to
the customer within a few days. Dows written report usually includes a technical service
interpretation of the analytical results and their impact on the customers operation.
Sample Kits
Dow offers a unique sample kit. Completely self-contained, the kit provides everything
necessary from containers to labels to obtain lean amine samples, seal them, and
safely ship them for routine analysis.
Other Services
Dows engineering expertise is also available to provide information on process and
equipment requirements, and Dows corrosion group can assist in field inspections or set
up corrosion-monitoring programs for customers. Also, Dow trains customer personnel
prior to and during conversion and works with them to attain optimum performance.

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Published July 2004.

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