Abstract
An intrinsic kinetic model with only one adjustable parameter is proposed for the formation of methane and ethane gas hydrates. Experimental formation data were obtained in a semi-batch stirred tank reactor. The experiments were conducted at four temperatures from 274 to 282 K and at pressures ranging from 0.636 to 8.903 MPa. The kinetic model is based on the crystallization theory, while the two-film theory model is adopted for the interfacial mass transfer. Experiments were performed at various stirring rates to define the kinetic regime. The study reveals that the formation rate is proportional to the difference in the fugacity of the dissolved gas and the three-phase equilibrium fugacity at the experimental temperature. This difference defines the driving force which incorporates the pressure effects. The gas consumption rate is also proportional to the second moment of the particle size distribution. The rate constants indicate a very weak temperature dependence.
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