Hydrate Inhibition with PEO (Poly 2-ethyl-2-oxazoline)

Abstract

This study is aimed at investigating the effects of a poly 2-ethyl-2-oxazoline-type polymer on the prevention of methane hydrate formation. During the study, seven experiments with low concentrations of poly 2-ethyl-2-oxazoline (0 to 1 wt%) were run in a batch-type reactor. The analysis of the experimental study indicates that poly 2-ethyl-2-oxazoline can be considered as a potential kinetic inhibitor for hydrate formation.

Keywords::

• hydrate formation
• hydrate inhibition
• kinetic inhibitor
• methane hydrate
• poly 2-ethyl-2-oxazoline

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

The authors wish to thank Naci Dogru for his support with the experimentation.