Method for inhibiting hydrate formation

Details Method for inhibiting hydrate formation Method for inhibiting hydrate formation

1994-09-15

1998-09-01

Jordan, Charles T.

Chemistry of hydrocarbon compounds

Hydrate or production thereof

C07C 900

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H00017493

ABSTRACT:
A method for inhibiting the formation of clathrate hydrates in a fluid having hydrate forming constituents is disclosed. More specifically, the method can be used in treating a petroleum fluid stream such as natural gas conveyed in a pipe to inhibit the formation of a hydrate restriction in the pipe. The method uses a mixture comprising a first additive and a second additive. The mixture produces a synergistic hydrate inhibition effect. The first additive is selected from the class of substantially water soluble polymers. The second additive is selected from the class of ionic or non-ionic organic compounds which have a polar part and nonpolar part with the nonpolar part having an alkyl, alkenyl, or alkynyl group with 12 or fewer carbon atoms.

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