HELIUM REMOVAL

Helium removal is a specialised process crucial for refining gas streams and ensuring the purity of the final product. Our helium removal systems are designed to efficiently separate and extract helium from natural gas and other industrial gases, optimising the composition of the remaining gas for further processing or sale. By utilising advanced cryogenic and membrane technologies, we ensure precise and effective helium extraction, tailored to meet your specific operational needs. Our solutions focus on maximising recovery rates and maintaining the highest levels of efficiency, helping you achieve product specifications, enhance profitability, and streamline your gas processing operations.

Technical Specifications

Performance Metrics

Removal Efficiency: Achieves up to 98% efficiency in separating and removing helium (He) from gas streams, ensuring high-purity gas output suitable for various industrial applications.
Flow Rates: Capable of processing gas flow rates ranging from 1,000 to 50,000 standard cubic feet per minute (SCFM), adaptable for both small-scale and large-scale operations.
Operating Pressure: Functions effectively under pressures from 5 to 150 bar, enabling smooth integration with existing gas processing systems and equipment.
Recovery Rate: Offers a high helium recovery rate, often exceeding 90%, making it suitable for applications where helium purity and conservation are critical.

Materials Used

Membrane Separators: Utilises advanced polymeric or ceramic membrane separators designed specifically for efficient helium extraction and separation from mixed gas streams.
High-Strength Alloys: Constructed with high-strength, corrosion-resistant alloys like stainless steel or Inconel, ensuring durability and longevity in handling helium and associated gases.
Cryogenic Equipment: Incorporates cryogenic components where necessary, made from materials like aluminium and specialised steels, to enable low-temperature helium separation processes.
Valves and Controls: Features precision-engineered valves and control systems made from robust materials, ensuring reliable operation and accurate management of gas flows and pressures.

Applicable Environments

Natural Gas Processing Plants: Ideal for natural gas processing facilities, where helium removal is essential to meet pipeline specifications and to recover valuable helium for industrial use.
Helium Production Facilities: Suitable for dedicated helium production plants, providing efficient extraction and purification of helium from natural gas or other sources.
Cryogenic Processing Plants: Applicable in cryogenic processing environments, where helium separation is integrated into low-temperature gas processing operations.
Industrial Gas Applications: Designed for industrial applications requiring high-purity helium, such as in electronics manufacturing, welding, and scientific research.