Natural gas processing technology condensate stabilization

The document discusses condensate stabilization, which is a process used in the gas industry to increase the amount of intermediate and heavy hydrocarbon components in the liquid phase separated from natural gas. Condensate stabilization is more commonly considered for gas well production facilities than oil facilities. It involves flashing liquids from the gas stream multiple times at constant pressure but increasing temperature to separate out heavier hydrocarbon components into the liquid phase. Common condensate stabilization systems use multiple flashes, distillation towers with reflux, or distillation columns with external reflux.