Thermodynamics and kinetcis of gas hydrate formation and decompostion

本文提出的天然气水合物研究计划是本人过去研究工作的继续。该建议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，属于一组称为笼形物的包合物。它们由低分子量天然气组分在高压和低温下在水的存在下形成。 已知水合物会堵塞或损坏天然气输送管线和处理设备。它们也被认为是天然存在的，并被认为是不久的将来的潜在烃源。 气体水合物也可用于气体混合物的分离。自1977年以来，卡尔加里大学一直在研究气体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基础。

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.