the feed gas separator to fully protect all plant equipment (Option #1).

If this is not an option, the MRU should be placed just after the
dryer or the dryer regenerative stream (Option #2A or 2B)
depending on the type of molecular sieve being used.
The placement of the MRU is critical to reduce the frequency of
handling mercury-contaminated process equipment during plant
turnaround. Most government agencies classify any equipment
exposed to mercury as hazardous waste that needs to be dis-
posed of properly by local regulations. Contact your local regulato-
ry agency to determine the best solution for waste disposal.
Safe loading and unloading of the adsorbent from your equipment
is imperative to ensure you realize the full potential of GB-562S
adsorbent. For proper safety and handling, please contact your
UOP representative.
Experience
UOP is the worlds leading supplier of activated alumina adsorbents.
GB-562S adsorbent is the latest generation adsorbent for impurity
removal. The original GB series was commercialized in 2005 and
has successfully operated under a variety of process conditions.
Description
UOP GB-562S adsorbent is a spherical metal sulfide adsorbent
designed to remove mercury from gas feed streams. Features
and benefits include:
Optimized pore size distribution leading to higher surface area
and longer bed life.
High degree of macro-porosity for rapid adsorption and short
mass transfer zone.
Customized active metal sulfide for a ultra-low level
impurity removal.
Available in steel drums.
Applications
GB-562S non-regenerative adsorbent is used as a guard bed in
the natural gas market to remove mercury impurities from process
streams that are hydrogen sulfide free. Mercury from the stream
is tightly bound to the adsorbent as it flows through the bed.
Depending on the plant configuration (in the figure below), UOP
suggests placement of the Mercury Removal Unit (MRU) just after
Protect your valuable assets from corrosive attack, reduce downtime due
to change outs and address environmental concerns by efficiently
removing mercury from process streams.
UOP GB-562S Adsorbent
Sulfided copper adsorbent for mercury removal in natural gas streams
CO
2
Removal
Dryers
Raw
Natural
Gas
UOP
MOLSIV
Adsorbents
Feed Gas Separator
UOP GB MRU
Option #2B
UOP GB MRU
Option #1
UOP GB MRU
Option #2A
Natural Gas Flow Scheme
Typical physical properties (nominal)
7x14 Beads 5x8 Beads
Bulk density (lb/ft
3
) 57-65 57-65
(kg/m
3
) 913-1041 913-1041
Crush strength* (lb) 6 9
(kg) 2.7 4.1
* Crush strength varies with the sphere diameter. The crush strength
is for an 8 mesh sphere.
Technical service
UOP has the products, expertise and processes that our refining,
petrochemical and gas processing customers need for total
solutions. From start to finish, our global sales, service and support
staff are there to help ensure your process challenges are met with
proven technology. Our extensive service offerings, coupled with
our unmatched technical knowledge and experience, can help you
focus on profitability.
For more information
For more information on GB562S or other UOP
adsorbents, please contact your UOP representative
or visit us online at www.uop.com.
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to practice a patented invention without a license.
UOP 4523-119a February, 2011