SCI和EI收录∣中国化工学会会刊

Chinese Journal of Chemical Engineering ›› 2021, Vol. 32 ›› Issue (4): 1-16.DOI: 10.1016/j.cjche.2020.09.027

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A comprehensive review of the effect of different kinetic promoters on methane hydrate formation

Ekta Chaturvedi, Sukumar Laik, Ajay Mandal   

  1. Gas Hydrates Laboratory, Petroleum Engineering Department, Indian Institute of Technology(ISM), Dhanbad, India
  • Received:2019-12-27 Revised:2020-09-12 Online:2021-06-19 Published:2021-04-28
  • Contact: Ajay Mandal
  • Supported by:
    We gratefully acknowledge the financial assistance provided by Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), New Delhi, India, and Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), Government of India, New Delhi to the Department of Petroleum Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (ISM), Dhanbad, India.

A comprehensive review of the effect of different kinetic promoters on methane hydrate formation

Ekta Chaturvedi, Sukumar Laik, Ajay Mandal   

  1. Gas Hydrates Laboratory, Petroleum Engineering Department, Indian Institute of Technology(ISM), Dhanbad, India
  • 通讯作者: Ajay Mandal
  • 基金资助:
    We gratefully acknowledge the financial assistance provided by Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), New Delhi, India, and Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), Government of India, New Delhi to the Department of Petroleum Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (ISM), Dhanbad, India.

Abstract: Gas hydrates have recently emerged as a better alternative for the production, storage, and transportation of natural gases. However, factors like slow formation rate and limited storage capacity obstruct the possible industrial application of this technique. Different types of promoters and synergists have been developed that can improve the kinetics and storage capacity of gas hydrates. This review focuses on different kinetic promoters and synergists that can be utilized to enhance the storage capacity of hydrates. The main characteristics, structure and the possible limitations of the use of these promoters are likewise portrayed in detail. The relationship between structure and storage capacity of hydrates have also been discussed in the review. Current status of production of gas from hydrates, their restrictions, and future difficulties have additionally been addressed in the ensuing areas of the review.

Key words: Gas hydrates, Structure, Storage capacity, Kinetic promoters, Nano-materials, Surfactants

摘要: Gas hydrates have recently emerged as a better alternative for the production, storage, and transportation of natural gases. However, factors like slow formation rate and limited storage capacity obstruct the possible industrial application of this technique. Different types of promoters and synergists have been developed that can improve the kinetics and storage capacity of gas hydrates. This review focuses on different kinetic promoters and synergists that can be utilized to enhance the storage capacity of hydrates. The main characteristics, structure and the possible limitations of the use of these promoters are likewise portrayed in detail. The relationship between structure and storage capacity of hydrates have also been discussed in the review. Current status of production of gas from hydrates, their restrictions, and future difficulties have additionally been addressed in the ensuing areas of the review.

关键词: Gas hydrates, Structure, Storage capacity, Kinetic promoters, Nano-materials, Surfactants