Why not use methanol for hydrate control
Journal Article
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· Hydrocarbon Process.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5382028
Methanol, instead of solid bed dehydration, is suggested to avoid hydrate formation in turboexpander plants. Hydrates (crystals resembling wet snow) plug pipeworks and valves. Methanol used as an antifreeze to depress the freezing point of the water is studied. Alcohol to depress the formation temperature of hydrate in a gas is also studied. Confusion between the two methods is clarified. Comparison between methanol injection and solid bed dehydration is made; methanol has lower costs.
- Research Organization:
- Inc., Irvine, CA
- OSTI ID:
- 5382028
- Journal Information:
- Hydrocarbon Process.; (United States), Journal Name: Hydrocarbon Process.; (United States) Vol. 62:4; ISSN HYPRA
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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HYDROXY COMPOUNDS
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Production
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ALCOHOLS
ANTIFOULANTS
ANTIFREEZE
COMPARATIVE EVALUATIONS
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS
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DEHYDRATION
GAS HYDRATES
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HYDROGEN COMPOUNDS
HYDROXY COMPOUNDS
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INHIBITION
MELTING POINTS
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OXYGEN COMPOUNDS
PHASE TRANSFORMATIONS
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
PIPELINES
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TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT
THERMODYNAMIC PROPERTIES
TRANSITION TEMPERATURE
USES
WATER