Semiclathrate Hydrate Formation of TBAC + Methane: The Effect of Low Concentrations of TBAC on the Storage Capacity of Methane

The effect of low concentrations of tetra n-butylammonium chloride (TBAC) on the storage capacity of methane is investigate, in this communication. The tests were performed at a temperature of 278.15 K and pressures of 6.5 MPa and 8 mPa in a 169 cm3 stirred batch reactor. Our results show that utilization of low concentrations of TBAC (3 wt% and 5 wt%) increase the storage capacity of methane hydrate formation, at both tested pressures.

Keywords:

Storage Capacity , Semiclathrate hydrates , TBAC , Methane