The diffusional transport of methane in liquid water: Method and result of experimental investigation at elevated pressure

Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering

Volumn 21, Issue 3-4, 1998, Pages 153-164

  Sachs, Werner ^a  

^a Institut fur Erdol und Erdgasforschung   (Germany)

Author keywords

Coefficient of diffusion; Experimental method; Gas hydrate formation; Gas transport; Pressure detection

Indexed keywords

DIFFUSIONAL TRANSPORT;

COMPOSITION EFFECTS; DIFFUSION IN LIQUIDS; GAS HYDRATES; HIGH PRESSURE EFFECTS; METHANE; THERMAL EFFECTS; TRANSPORT PROPERTIES; WATER;

PETROLEUM RESERVOIRS;

DIFFUSION; GAS HYDRATE; HYDROCARBON RESERVOIR; METHANE; WATER;

DIFFUSION; GAS HYDRATE; HYDROCARBON RESERVOIR; METHANE; WATER;

EID: 0032216060     PISSN: 09204105     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0920-4105(98)00048-5     Document Type: Article

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