Alireza Bozorgian - Department of Chemical Engineering, Mahshahr Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mahshahr, Iran

Considering the advantages and disadvantages of hydrate formation, which were mentioned in the previous section, hydrate has always been considered as a problem that should be avoided, and has been considered as an opportunity for revolution in various industries. Solutions have always been proposed to prevent its occurrence and also to improve the conditions of its formation. Among the various solutions, the use of additives may be the most appropriate method. In this article, first, the types of additives and how they affect the formation of hydrates, then the results of some recent research in this field are mentioned. The effect of additives on hydrate formation. In general, additives used in the hydrate formation process are divided into two categories: inhibitors and improvers. Injection of chemical inhibitors is a priority over other solutions used to prevent hydrate formation and is widely used in the gas industry. Factors influencing the choice of inhibitors include: cost, degree of poisoning, degree of corrosion, environmental aspects, bulk density, etc.

hydrate, Benefits, Industry, Additive, Prevention