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What is hydrate buildup on an oil rig?
A VERY timely question. The formation of gas hydrates is quite complex. Fortunately, there is a Wikipedia link, with (as usual) excellent information. Formation of these crystals requires the presence of methane, high pressures and cold conditions, all of which have been met by the blown out well. The ocean floor at 5,000 ft is approximately 42 degrees. These crystals will clog pipelines. Apparently this is what happen when the cofferdam failed to work. One very interesting fact is that the methane hydrates formed in the dome of the cofferdam and added bouyancy. A redesigned cofferdam might be heavier. Hydrates have been a problem in Canada and Alaska wells and pipelines with the usual treatments of lower pressures, heat and methanol treatments. See related link - particularly about the most recent experience with the Deepwater Horizon.
What is the gas and dust that contracts to form a star?
A nebula.
In what form does oxygen occur in the Earth's crust?
Oxide
Should air filter smell like gas?
no because gas is a diffrent form of air that can kill air fliter cant
What is an example of nitrogen fixing a process essential for life on Earth?
The answer choices are:Plants take in nitrogen gas from the atmosphere.Bacteria convert nitrogen gas into a form that plants can use.Water absorbs nitrogen.Animals take in nitrogen gas from the atmosphere.
Most oceanic gas hydrates are created when breaks down organic matter trapped in ocean-floor sediments.?
bacteria
Most oceanic gas hydrates are created when breaks down organic matter trapped in ocean-floor sediments?
BACTERIA
What occurs when most gas hydrates form?
Most gas hydrates form under high pressure and low temperature conditions, typically found in deep-sea sediments. These conditions allow for water molecules to bond with natural gas molecules, forming a solid, ice-like structure known as a gas hydrate.
How do gas hydrates form?
Gas hydrates form when molecules of gas, such as methane, become trapped within a lattice of water molecules in conditions of high pressure and low temperature. These conditions are typically found in deep-sea sediments or permafrost regions.
Why gas hydrates formed in oil well?
Gas hydrates can form in oil wells when there is a combination of high pressure and low temperature conditions. The presence of water and natural gas in the reservoir can lead to the formation of gas hydrates, which are solid compounds made up of water and gas molecules. These hydrates can clog the wellbore and equipment, posing a risk to production operations.
What is the biggest current disadvantage to use gas hydrates as a form of energy?
sure not
What is the biggest current disadvantage of using gas hydrates as a form of energy?
sure not
What are the differences between the geologic processes by which petroleum and natural gas form and the way methane hydrates form?
Petroleum and natural gas form from organic matter buried deep in the Earth's crust under high pressure and temperature over millions of years. Methane hydrates form when methane gas gets trapped within a lattice of water molecules in the cold, high-pressure environments of deep-sea sediments or permafrost. The formation of methane hydrates involves a different process and occurs in unique geologic conditions compared to petroleum and natural gas.
What potential benefits can methane hydrates have?
is the gas methae (hydrates)ba potetial energy source?
What happens when gas hydrates are brought to the surface?
When gas hydrates are brought to the surface, they lose stability due to the change in pressure and temperature. As a result, the hydrates dissociate into gas and water, releasing the trapped gas. This release of gas can cause pressure build-up and potentially lead to explosions or other hazards.
Gas hydrates are used for?
a source of energy
Can gas hydrates be used for fuel?
Yes.
