Method and apparatus for generating, transporting and dissociating gas hydrates
US5473904A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 12, 1993 |
| Grant date | Dec 12, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 12, 2013 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B41/0099
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for generating, transporting and dissociating gas hydrates are disclosed. The preferred apparatus includes a mobile tank initially containing liquid water. Compressed hydrate-forming gas is combined in a pipe with the liquid water under locally supercooled conditions. The formed gas hydrate is blown into the mobile tank for transport and eventual consumption.
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