Open AccessCO{sub 2} HYDRATE PROCESS FOR GAS SEPARATION
Author(s) -
G. Deppe,
Robert P. Currier,
D.F. Spencer
Publication year - 2004
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
DOI - 10.2172/823297
Subject(s) - clathrate hydrate , polk , environmental science , petroleum engineering , hydrate , process engineering , waste management , nuclear engineering , geology , engineering , chemistry , organic chemistry , biochemistry
Modifications were implemented to the hydrogen flow test rig per safety review comments, and the apparatus was tested for leaks. Tests were then done using Helium/CO{sub 2} mixtures to re-verify performance prior to hydrogen testing. It was discovered that hydrate formation was more difficult to initiate, and new initiation methods were developed to improve the tests. Delivery of ETM hardware continued and buildup of the ETM system continued, the ETM is now mechanically complete. The STU (pilot plant) site selection process was resumed because Tennessee Eastman declined to participate in the program. Two potential sites were visited: The Global Energy/Conoco-Phillips Wabash River Plant, and the Tampa Electric Polk Power Plant