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Gas Hydrate Formation Prediction

GPSA · Katz · Baillie-Wichert

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Hydrate Formation Predictor
Predicts hydrate formation temperature and pressure using Baillie-Wichert and Katz methods. Calculates methanol or glycol injection rates required for hydrate inhibition per GPSA correlations.

Operating Conditions

psig
°F
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Pipeline operating conditions

Prediction Method

mol%
mol%
Note: Sour gas (H₂S/CO₂) lowers hydrate temperature

Hydrate Prevention

wt%
Typical Dosages:
• Methanol: 15-25 wt%
• MEG: 40-80 wt%
• TEG: Not for hydrates
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About This Calculator

Predicts gas hydrate formation temperature and evaluates inhibitor requirements for safe operation.

Key Aspects:

  • Katz Method: Sweet gas hydrate curves
  • Baillie-Wichert: Sour gas corrections
  • Inhibitors: Temperature depression calculations
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