Natural Gas Hydrates 4th Edition

Natural Gas Hydrates, Fourth Edition, provides a critical reference for engineers who are new to the field. Covering the fundamental properties, thermodynamics and behavior of hydrates in multiphase systems, this reference explains the basics before advancing to more practical applications, the latest developments and models. Updated sections include a new hydrate toolbox, updated correlations and computer methods. Rounding out with new case study examples, this new edition gives engineers an important tool to continue to control and mitigate hydrates in a safe and effective manner.
Key Features

• Presents an updated reference with structured comparisons on hydrate calculation methods that are supported by practical case studies and a current list of inhibitor patents
• Provides a comprehensive understanding of new hydrate management strategies, particularly for multiphase pipeline operations
• Covers future challenges, such as carbon sequestration with simultaneous production of methane from hydrates

ReadershipNatural gas engineers; chemical engineers; flow assurance engineers; engineers working with the drilling, production, processing or transportation of natural gas
Table of Contents

1. Introduction
   2. Hydrate Types and Formers
   3. Hand Calculation Methods
   4. Computer Methods
   5. Inhibiting Hydrate Formation With Chemicals
   6. Dehydration of Natural Gas
   7. Combating Hydrates Using Heat and Pressure
   8. Physical Properties of Hydrates
   9. Phase Diagrams
   10. Water Content of Natural Gas
   11. Additional Topics Index

DetailsNo. of pages: 392Language: EnglishCopyright: © Gulf Professional Publishing 2020
Published: 13th May 2020Imprint: Gulf Professional PublishingeBook ISBN: 9780128223871Hardcover ISBN: 9780128217719

About the AuthorJohn CarrollJohn Carroll is currently Director, Geostorage Processing Engineering for Gas Liquids Engineering, Ltd. in Calgary. With more than 20 years of experience, he supports other engineers with software problems and provides information involving fluid properties, hydrates, and phase equilibria. Prior to that, he has worked for Honeywell, theUniversity of Alberta as a seasonal lecturer, and Amoco Canada as a Petroleum Engineer. John has published a couple of books, sits on three editorial advisory boards, and he has authored/co-authored more than 60 papers. He has trained many engineers on natural gas throughout the world, and is a member of several associations including SPE, AIChE, and GPAC. John earned a Bachelor of Science (with Distinction) and a Doctorate of Philosophy, both in Chemical Engineering from the University of Alberta. He is a registered professional engineer in the province of Alberta and New Brunswick, Canada.