Phase change materials (PCMs) provide a state-of-the-art thermal energy storage capability and offer enormous potential for solar energy storage systems. However, the widespread adaptation of PCMs in advanced energy systems is often limited by low…
Assessing the optimal placement and design of a largescale high temperature energy storage system in crystalline bedrock is a challenging task. This study applies and evaluates various methods and strategies for presite investigation for a potential…
Hydrate-based gas storage and transportation is limited by harsh hydrate formation conditions and low formation rate, which cannot be used in large-scale commercial applications. In this work, based on the good thermodynamic properties of…
The GERG-2008 equation of state is the approved ISO standard (ISO 20765-2) for the calculation of thermophysical properties of natural gas mixtures. The composition of natural gas can vary considerably due to the diversity of origin. Further…
Comprehensive information about the hydrate formation and dissociation conditions is necessary for design and operation of different processes in the petroleum industry. This study investigated the natural gas hydrate equilibrium conditions in the…
In order to reduce the emissions of polluting gases and contribute to the efficient use of energy, natural gas has gained relevance due to its cleaner burning when compared to gasoline and diesel oil. In this work, a zero-dimensional thermodynamic…
Natural gas pipelines form a vital part of the energy infrastructure of the United States. In order to overcome head losses in moving the natural gas from one area of the country to another, large compressors are neededto pressurize the gas. For…
The process of operating volatile oil wells using the sucker rod pumping method is considered. An algorithm is developed to determine the main characteristics of the development of deposits in the oil wellreservoir system and the parameters of sucker…
The liquefaction of natural gas is an energy intensive process, requiring at least 5% of the energy associated with methane's lower heating value. Key to estimating and optimizing these energy requirements are process simulations which rely upon…
Several experiments and thermodynamic models are developed to prevent Wax precipitation. Paraffinic hydrocarbons participate to a greater extent in the precipitation process than other hydrocarbon families. However, the existing models do not…
Since the success of recovering natural gas from hydrate-bearing reservoirs (HBRs) in Shenhu Area of the northern South China Sea in 2017, China has successfully produced natural gas from hydrates in permafrost and ocean environments. It certainly…
This chapter introduces the fundamental characteristics of natural gas, its properties, and commonly applied equations of state that define its pressure, temperature, and volume relationships. Physical and thermodynamic properties of natural gas are…
The liquefaction of natural gas is an energy intensive process, requiring at least 5% of the energy associated with methane's lower heating value. Key to estimating and optimizing these energy requirements are process simulations which rely upon…
Several experiments and thermodynamic models are developed to prevent Wax precipitation. Paraffinic hydrocarbons participate to a greater extent in the precipitation process than other hydrocarbon families. However, the existing models do not…
Precise computation of thermodynamic properties of natural gas requires applying an accurate Equation of State (EOS) along with component analysis of natural gas. This procedure is a time consuming process which demands expensive apparatuses. In this…
Since the success of recovering natural gas from hydrate-bearing reservoirs (HBRs) in Shenhu Area of the northern South China Sea in 2017, China has successfully produced natural gas from hydrates in permafrost and ocean environments. It certainly…