Rocking Hydrates Unit
Hydrate formation in natural gas pipelines can be a major problem for the oil and gas industry. When water is present with the natural gas and subjected to high pressures and low temperatures, an ice-like formation can be generated spontaneously. If this transformation occurs the pipelines can block leading to drastic consequences.
The Rocking Hydrates unit developed by Strata gives researchers the ability to test inhibitors that prevent the formation of gas hydrates, and anti-agglomerating compounds, which discourage larger scale structures from forming, under different conditions similar to those found in working pipelines.
Features include:
Corrosion-resistant process-wetted parts
Variable rocking rate
Operating pressure to 200 barg
Operating temperature typically at 4 °C but a range of temperatures possible
Temperature measurement to ±0.5 °C
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Sapphire cells allow observation of hydrate formation
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Motion sensors to detect agglomeration
The Rocking Hydrates unit is sold with a PC-based data-logging and control system.