Abstract:Hydrates of natural gases are crystalline solids, composed of water and light hydrocarbon molecules that assemble in special structures under certain conditions of pressure and temperature. For most offshore production facilities, it is a major concern for the oil and gas industry, given that it can lead to a full blockage of subsea and a complete stop of petroleum flow. However, avoidance costs have grown too high, so the industry began shifting towards a risk management methodology. Within this strategy, a p… Show more
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