Polyaromatic hydrocarbon additives for hydrate inhibition
US11236261B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 23, 2019 |
| Grant date | Feb 1, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 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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