Gas hydrate conversion system for harvesting hydrocarbon hydrate deposits
First Claim
1. A method for harvesting hydrocarbon hydrate deposits, the method comprising:
- providing a gas hydrate conversion system;
inducing release of methane from an oceanic hydrate deposit;
capturing the methane from a primary methane capture zone and/or a secondary methane capture zone;
converting the methane to hydrogen and carbon; and
delivering solar energy to the oceanic hydrate deposit using a solar energy apparatus including a light conduit, the light conduit having reflective walls to provide high-intensity delivery of the solar energy to the oceanic hydrate deposit.
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Abstract
In one embodiment, a gas hydrate conversion system is provided comprising a floating factory, an appendage for harvesting a gas hydrate from an oceanic hydrate deposit, and one or more storage tanks. The floating factory comprises one or more heat exchange assemblies, one or more heat pump assemblies and an engine. In another embodiment, a method for harvesting hydrocarbon hydrate deposits is provided, the method comprising providing a gas hydrate conversion system; inducing release of methane from an oceanic hydrate deposit; capturing the methane from a primary methane capture zone and/or a secondary methane capture zone; and converting the methane to hydrogen and carbon.
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8 Claims
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1. A method for harvesting hydrocarbon hydrate deposits, the method comprising:
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providing a gas hydrate conversion system; inducing release of methane from an oceanic hydrate deposit; capturing the methane from a primary methane capture zone and/or a secondary methane capture zone; converting the methane to hydrogen and carbon; and delivering solar energy to the oceanic hydrate deposit using a solar energy apparatus including a light conduit, the light conduit having reflective walls to provide high-intensity delivery of the solar energy to the oceanic hydrate deposit. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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