Fundamental challenges to methane recovery from gas hydrates
Topics in Catalysis
By: P. Servio, M.W. Eaton, D. Mahajan, and W.J. Winters
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Abstract
The fundamental challenges, the location, magnitude, and feasibility of recovery, which must be addressed to recover methane from dispersed hydrate sources, are presented. To induce dissociation of gas hydrate prior to methane recovery, two potential methods are typically considered. Because thermal stimulation requires a large energy input, it is less economically feasible than depressurization. The new data will allow the study of the effect of pressure, temperature, diffusion, porosity, tortuosity, composition of gas and water, and porous media on gas-hydrate production. These data also will allow one to improve existing models related to the stability and dissociation of sea floor hydrates. The reproducible kinetic data from the planned runs together with sediment properties will aid in developing a process to economically recover methane from a potential untapped hydrate source. The availability of plentiful methane will allow economical and large-scale production of methane-derived clean fuels to help avert future energy crises.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Fundamental challenges to methane recovery from gas hydrates |
| Series title | Topics in Catalysis |
| DOI | 10.1007/s11244-005-2881-x |
| Volume | 32 |
| Issue | 3-4 |
| Year Published | 2005 |
| Language | English |
| Contributing office(s) | Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center |
| Description | 7 p. |
| First page | 101 |
| Last page | 107 |
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