Processes and characteristics of methane hydrate formation and decomposition: a microfluidic experimental study
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| author | Wang, Yuze Yang, Jianyu Wang, Pengfei Zhu, Jinlong Chen, Yongshun John |
| author_facet | Wang, Yuze Yang, Jianyu Wang, Pengfei Zhu, Jinlong Chen, Yongshun John |
| contents | The formation and decomposition of methane hydrates, particularly in porous media such as subsea sediments, have attracted significant research interest due to their implications for energy production, storage, and safety in deep-sea environments. This study explores the process and characteristics of methane hydrates formation and decomposition using microfluidic technology to mimic natural conditions. By incorporating methylene blue, we enhanced phase differentiation, identifying five hydrate types: block, vein, point, membrane, and shell. These forms were influenced by the presence and movement of free gas, which shaped their development. Block and vein hydrates mainly formed in water-filled pores, while point and membrane hydrates appeared as coatings related to gas migration. Shell hydrates formed after gas relocation, filling pores. During dissociation, the presence of free gas accelerated the process significantly, with a dissociation rate approximately 12 times faster than with water alone. Gas migration was key in accelerating hydrate breakdown and fragment formation. This research offers critical insights into methane hydrate behavior, aiding in optimizing natural gas extraction and preventing deep-sea pipeline blockages. |
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| spellingShingle | Processes and characteristics of methane hydrate formation and decomposition: a microfluidic experimental study Wang, Yuze Yang, Jianyu Wang, Pengfei Zhu, Jinlong Chen, Yongshun John Applied Physics The formation and decomposition of methane hydrates, particularly in porous media such as subsea sediments, have attracted significant research interest due to their implications for energy production, storage, and safety in deep-sea environments. This study explores the process and characteristics of methane hydrates formation and decomposition using microfluidic technology to mimic natural conditions. By incorporating methylene blue, we enhanced phase differentiation, identifying five hydrate types: block, vein, point, membrane, and shell. These forms were influenced by the presence and movement of free gas, which shaped their development. Block and vein hydrates mainly formed in water-filled pores, while point and membrane hydrates appeared as coatings related to gas migration. Shell hydrates formed after gas relocation, filling pores. During dissociation, the presence of free gas accelerated the process significantly, with a dissociation rate approximately 12 times faster than with water alone. Gas migration was key in accelerating hydrate breakdown and fragment formation. This research offers critical insights into methane hydrate behavior, aiding in optimizing natural gas extraction and preventing deep-sea pipeline blockages. |
| title | Processes and characteristics of methane hydrate formation and decomposition: a microfluidic experimental study |
| topic | Applied Physics |
| url | https://arxiv.org/abs/2409.19760 |