Introduction In the world of natural gas processing, petrochemicals, and hydrocarbon recovery, precision is not just a goal—it is a safety requirement. For decades, the Gas Processors Suppliers Association (GPSA) has served as the backbone of technical reference for engineers worldwide. Its flagship publication, the GPSA Engineering Data Book , is often called the "bible of the gas processing industry."
| Section | Title | Key Topics | |---------|-------|-------------| | 1 | Terminology | Definitions of GPM, HCDP, Wobbe Index, etc. | | 2 | Basic Engineering | Unit conversions, compressibility, vapor-liquid equilibrium | | 3 | Physical Properties | Density, viscosity, thermal conductivity of hydrocarbons | | 4 | Thermodynamics | Enthalpy-entropy charts for natural gas mixtures | | 5 | Gas Conditioning | Acid gas removal (amine & physical solvents) | | 6 | Dehydration | TEG systems, solid desiccants, hydrate suppression | | 7 | Compression | Reciprocating, centrifugal, screw compressors | | 8 | Refrigeration | Propane, cascade, and mixed-refrigerant cycles | | 9 | Hydrocarbon Recovery | Turboexpander plants, JT valves, lean oil absorption | | 10 | Fractionation | Deethanizers, depropanizers, debutanizers | | 11 | Storage & Handling | Spheres, caverns, LNG peak-shaving | | 12 | Instrumentation | Control valves, flow meters, safety systems | | 13 | Environmental | Flares, emissions, noise control | | 14 | Project Economics | Cost estimating, payout analysis | Introduction In the world of natural gas processing,
A: Use: GPSA Engineering Data Book, 14th Edition, Gas Processors Suppliers Association, Tulsa, OK (2023). If you found this article helpful, share it with your engineering network. And always verify your references—safety depends on it. | | 2 | Basic Engineering | Unit
A: Yes, Section 3 (Physical Properties) includes all key tables. A: Yes, Section 3 (Physical Properties) includes all
For students, ask your library. For professionals, purchase the official PDF. For procurement managers, insist that your engineering team uses only the latest edition—no photocopies of Section 16 from 1998.
A: The 14th Edition. The 15th Edition is rumored for late 2026 but not confirmed.
With the shift toward digital resources, the demand for the has skyrocketed. Engineers in remote field offices, students preparing for certification exams, and project managers conducting feasibility studies all seek portable, searchable access to this critical text.