University of Tehran Pioneers the Localization of Technical Knowledge and Design of Gas Sweetening Units

A faculty member of the University of Tehran announced the design and localization of the first gas sweetening unit under an Iranian license; a project that, through collaboration between the University of Tehran and domestic engineering companies and without the need for foreign partnership, has paved the way for reducing dependence and enhancing technology in the country's gas industry.

Dr. Navid Mostoufi stated that the technical knowledge and design of the gas sweetening unit, which has been carried out domestically for the first time in Iran, has been accomplished in collaboration with Jahan Pars Engineering Company, Petro Gaz Jahan Company, and a team from the University of Tehran, and has been designed without the need for foreign cooperation.

He explained that gas sweetening is carried out to remove sour gases such as hydrogen sulfide and carbon dioxide, which, in addition to reducing the thermal value of the gas, cause corrosion of equipment and environmental pollution.

It is worth mentioning that the design of these units requires advanced technical knowledge, which was previously mainly done by foreign companies, and refineries operated under their licenses.

The faculty member of the College of Chemical Engineering at the University of Tehran added, "The localization of this technical knowledge, in addition to reducing costs and dependence on foreign entities, utilizes the country's scientific capacities and provides the ground for broader cooperation between university and industry." He emphasized the necessity of risk-taking and trusting domestic capabilities for the development of similar technologies.

According to our reporter, gas sweetening plays a significant role in reducing the emission of acidic and polluting gases, which helps preserve environmental health.

Mostoufi further pointed to the existing challenges in providing technical knowledge for the oil and gas industries and called for more support for academic research and university-industry collaboration.