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Natural Gas Hydrates
A Guide for Engineers
2nd Edition - July 27, 2005
Author: John Carroll
Language: English
Hardback ISBN:9780750684903
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eBook ISBN:9780080570020
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The petroleum industry spends millions of dollars every year to combat the formation of hydrates-the solid, crystalline compounds that form from water and small molecules-that…Read more
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The petroleum industry spends millions of dollars every year to combat the formation of hydrates-the solid, crystalline compounds that form from water and small molecules-that cause problems by plugging transmission lines and damaging equipment. They are a problem in the production, transmission and processing of natural gas, and it is even possible for them to form in the reservoir itself if the conditions are favorable. Natural Gas Hydrates is written for the field engineer working in the natural gas industry. This book explains how, when and where hydrates form, while providing the knowledge necessary to apply remedies in practical applications. New to the second edition, the use of new inhibitors: Kinetic Inhibitors and Anticoagulants and the topic of kinetics of hydrates. How fast do they form? How fast do they melt? New chapters on Hydrates in Nature, hydrates on the seafloor and a new section has also been added regarding the misconceptions about water dew points. Chapters on Hydrate Types and Formers, Computer Methods, Inhibiting Hydrate Formation with Chemicals, Dehydration of Natural Gas and Phase Diagrams Hydrate Dehydration of Natural Gas and Phase Diagrams have been expanded and updated along with the companion website.
Understand what gas hydrates are, how they form and what can be done to combat their formation
Avoid the same problems BP experienced with clogged pipelines
Presents the four most common approaches to evaluate hydrates: heat, depressurization, inhibitor chemicals, and dehydration
IntroductionHydrate Types and FormersHand Calculation MethodsComputer MethodsInhibiting Hydrate Formation With ChemicalsDehydration of Natural GasCombating Hydrates Using Heat and PressurePhysical Properties of HydratesDiagramsWater Content of Natural Gas
No. of pages: 288
Language: English
Edition: 2
Published: July 27, 2005
Imprint: Gulf Professional Publishing
Hardback ISBN: 9780750684903
eBook ISBN: 9780080570020
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John Carroll
John Carroll is currently Director, Geostorage Processing Engineering for Gas Liquids Engineering, Ltd. in Calgary. With more than 20 years of experience, he supports other engineers with software problems and provides information involving fluid properties, hydrates and phase equilibria. Prior to that, he has worked for Honeywell, University of Alberta as a seasonal lecturer, and Amoco Canada as a Petroleum Engineer. John has published a couple of books, sits on three editorial advisory boards, and he has authored/co-authored more than 60 papers. He has trained many engineers on natural gas throughout the world, and is a member of several associations including SPE, AIChE, and GPAC. John earned a Bachelor of Science (with Distinction) and a Doctorate of Philosophy, both in Chemical Engineering from the University of Alberta. He is a registered professional engineer in the province of Alberta and New Brunswick, Canada.
Affiliations and expertise
Director, Geostorage Processing Engineering for Gas Liquids Engineering, Calgary, Canada