MIT researchers develop surface coatings to inhibit buildup of methane hydrates that can block deep-sea oil and gas pipelines
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APRIL 11, 2012
Current methods for hydrate mitigation are expensive and energy intensive, comprising chemical, thermal, or flow management techniques. The MIT team’s new method would instead use passive coatings on the insides of the pipes that are designed to prevent the hydrates from adhering.
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