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Hydrate decomposition conditions in the system hydrogen sulfide-methane, and propane

Journal Article · · Gas Processors Ass. Tech. Publication No.; ()
OSTI ID:5690107

Experimental hydrate decomposition conditions are presented for 3 different H/sub 2/S-containing mixtures in the temperature region 0 C to 30 C. The 3 mixtures investigated were 4% H/sub 2/S, 7% propane, 89% methane; 12% H/sub 2/S, 7% propane, 81% methane; and 30% H/sub 2/S, 7% propane, 63% methane. Hydrate decomposition pressures and temperatures were obtained for each of these mixtures by observation of the pressure-temperature hysteresis curves associated with formation and decomposition of the hydrate crystals. A repeatable decomposition point was observed in every case, and this was identified as the hydrate point. The results for the 4% H/sub 2/S mixture were used to adjust parameters in a computer model based on the Parrish and Prausnitz statistical thermodynamics method, coupled with the BWRS equation of state. After the parameter adjustment, the computer model predicted the behavior of the 12% H/sub 2/S and the 30% H/sub 2/S mixtures to within 2 C. Experimental data for the 3 mixtures are given.

OSTI ID:
5690107
Journal Information:
Gas Processors Ass. Tech. Publication No.; (), Journal Name: Gas Processors Ass. Tech. Publication No.; () Vol. TP-10
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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