CO₂ Hydrate

Sinking and floating composites.)

Sinking Composite                                      Floating Composite

P=1510 psi, T=4.12°C                                   P=1510 psi, T=4.61°C

H₂O=23 mL/min, CO₂=6 mL/min                   H₂O=21 mL/min, CO₂=5 mL/min

Depending on thermodynamic conditions, such as temperature and pressure, and operating conditions, such as flow-rates, the fraction of liquid CO₂ converted to CO₂ hydrate may increase, leading to a descending stream at intermediate ocean depths.

Methane Hydrate

CH₄ hydrates formed in a 34 g/L slurry of Bentonite and H₂O.)

CH₄ hydrates formed in pure H₂O.*

Miscellaneous

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