Hydrate Formation Predictor — Predicts hydrate formation temperature using Katz (sweet gas) and Baillie-Wichert (sour gas) methods per GPSA Section 20. Calculates inhibitor depression using Hammerschmidt equation for methanol, MEG, or DEG.
Operating Conditions
psig
°F
air=1
SG range: 0.55 (dry) to 0.80 (rich gas)
Prediction Method
mol%
mol%
Note: H₂S and CO₂ RAISE hydrate temperature (per GPSA Figure 20-8). Use Baillie-Wichert for >1% H₂S or >3% CO₂.