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Method and apparatus for generating, transporting and dissociating gas hydrates

  • US 5,473,904 A
  • Filed: 11/12/1993
  • Issued: 12/12/1995
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/12/1993
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of forming clathrate hydrate comprising the steps of:

  • a) pressurizing a hydrate-forming gas;

    b) cooling liquid water below the gas-water-hydrate equilibrium curve;

    c) combining the hydrate-forming gas and the liquid water while locally supercooling the gas; and

    d) thereby forming a clathrate hydrate.

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