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As Methane Hydrants form at low temperature and at high pressure, they can be found on the seabed and in arctic perma-frost.
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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.
How many valence electron does methane has?
4 valence electrons are present in methane
What is the ingredients of earth gas?
Earth gas / Natural gas consists of methane with 0-20% higher hydrocarbons (primarily ethane). Earth gas also found correlated with other hydrocarbon fuel (methane clathrates), an important fuel source and a major feedstock for fertilizers.
How can you reduce the impact of burning methane on global warming?
We can stop burning methane. Actually burning methane is better than letting it escape into the atmosphere. Methane, when burnt, emits carbon dioxide, a powerful greenhouse gas, but methane, when released into the air, is twenty-one times more dangerous.
Does a subatomic particle have methane?
Any link exist between methane and subatomic particles.
Why are Methane hydrates bad for boats?
There is no direct way that methane hydrates, which are deposited deep under the ocean floor, are a danger for boats.
What is the new energy source found in the ocean that is costly to get?
Ocean Thermal power.Ocean Wave power.
What potential benefits can methane hydrates have?
is the gas methae (hydrates)ba potetial energy source?
True or false Methane hydrates form within the ocean and are not expensive to obtain?
True and False. Methane hydrates form mostly under permafrost and ice caps, but some form in the ocean.Methane hydrates are expensive to obtain.
What conditions are most favorable for making methane hydrates?
cold
What could gas hydrates be used for?
As a source of energy.
What is the reserve of a fossil fuel?
Fossil Fuel Reserves -Reserve-The amount of fossil fuel that can be extracted for profit •Methane Hydrates-New energy source found in the ocean.
What is the reserve of Fossil fuel?
Fossil Fuel Reserves -Reserve-The amount of fossil fuel that can be extracted for profit •Methane Hydrates-New energy source found in the ocean.
Why are methane hydrates so difficult to extract from the seafloor?
Methane hydrates are so difficult to extract from the sea floor because if methane gas escapes directly to the atmosphere, as a byproduct of extraction, an earthquake or warming ocean waters, the consequences could be dire. 3000 times more methane exists in hydrate deposits than in the atmosphere. Releasing even a fraction of this amount would amplify global warming. This is from Cha Cha!
How much methane may be locked up in sediments containg gas hydrates?
20 quadrillion cubic meters
Methane hydrates form within the ocean and are not expensive to obtain?
it is so expensive i don't even know how expensive it is
How much methane may be locked up sediments containing gas hydrates?
20 quadrillion cubic meters
