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Polyaromatic hydrocarbon additives for hydrate inhibition

US11236261B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 23, 2019
Grant dateFeb 1, 2022
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Expiry dateFeb 14, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09K2208/22
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods involving anti-agglomerant hydrate inhibitors and polyaromatic hydrocarbons for hydrate inhibition are provided. In some embodiments, the methods include introducing a hydrate inhibitor composition including an anti-agglomerant hydrate inhibitor into a fluid including (i) water and (ii) one of gas, liquid hydrocarbon, and any combination thereof; and introducing a polyaromatic hydrocarbon into the fluid.

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