... Abstract A novel technique has been developed for optimizing hydrate inhibitor dose rates by monitoring the actual hydrate safety margin. The technique is based on measuring acoustic velocity and electrical conductivity in an aqueous sample taken from the pipeline/separator. The developed...

... control methods of insulation and/or thermodynamic or chemical inhibition may not provide the desired level of hydrate protection at an economic price. Low-Dosage Hydrate Inhibitors (LDHIs) are a proven technology to control hydrates in numerous applications and are instrumental in reducing the total cost...

... the various possible causes, H 2 S can be generated as a result of dissimilatory sulphate reduction. The activities of isolated SRB strains are discussed with respect to substrate utilisation (hydrate inhibitors), life conditions (temperature, pH value) and stimulation of storage wells. hydrate...

... Abstract Large volumes of methanol and glycol are routinely injected into gas transport pipelines to inhibit the formation of gas hydrates. Preliminary studies have indicated that potassium formate could be a more effective thermodynamic gas hydrate inhibitor for use in certain gas transport...