Evaluation of reboiler temperature retention time on MEG degradation products at varying MEG concentrations

Mono ethylene glycol (MEG) has been used as a thermodynamic hydrate inhibitor in the gas industry. Due to its high usage, recoverability and environmental impact, MEG is regenerated instead of releasing to the environment. During the regeneration (distillation) process, MEG is exposed to higher temperatures in the reboiler to remove surplus water. When exposed to high temperatures, MEG thermal degradation process can occur due to dissociation to...