Main applications
- Measuring the effect of pore size, saturation and wettability on gas hydrate stability zone in porous media.
- Investigating the kinetics of gas hydrate formation and dissociation in porous media.
- Effect of gas and pore water composition on the hydrate stability zone
in porous media.
Operating conditions
Pressure: 6,000 psia (40 MPa)
Temperature: -20 ºC to 80 ºC
Description
The rig consists of a 75cc volume high pressure cell, capable of operating up to 40 MPa. Pressure is monitored by a quartzdyne pressure transducer with an accuracy of 0.007 MPa. Temperature is controlled by circulating coolant around a cell jacket, and is monitored by a PRT with an accuracy of 0.01 K. Temperature cycles and the collection of data is controlled by an automated computer system.