Thermodynamics and kinetcis of gas hydrate formation and decompostion

提出的天然气水合物研究计划是我过去研究工作的延续。该提案主要涉及天然气水合物形成和分解的热力学和动力学。天然气水合物是一种冰状固体晶体化合物，属于一组称为包合物的包裹体化合物。它们是由低分子天然气组分在高压和低温下存在水的情况下形成的。众所周知，水合物会堵塞或损坏天然气传输管道和加工设备。它们也是已知的自然存在的，并被认为是不久的将来潜在的碳氢化合物来源。天然气水合物也可用于气体混合物的分离。我们卡尔加里大学自1977年以来一直在研究天然气水合物形成和分解的热力学和动力学的实验和理论方面。我们在这些领域建立了非常重要的知识库。

The proposed research program on gas hydrates is continuation of my past research efforts. The proposal concerns primarily with the Thermodynamics and Kinetics of gas hydrate formation and decomposition. Natural gas hydrates are ice-like solid crystalline compounds that belong to a group of inclusion compounds called clathrate. They are formed by low molecular mass natural gas components in the presence of water at elevated pressures and low temperatures. Hydrates are known to plug or damage natural gas transmission lines and processing equipment. They are also known to exist naturally and are considered a potential hydrocarbon source in the near future. Gas hydrates can also be applied for separation of gas mixtures. We at the University of Calgary have been studying experimental and theoretical aspects of the thermodynamics and kinetics of gas hydrate formation and decomposition since 1977. We have developed a very significant knowledge base in these areas.