In-situ thermal stimulation of gas hydrates

Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering

Volumn 65, Issue 1-2, 2009, Pages 76-80

  Cranganu, Constantin ^a  

^a CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK   (United States)

Author keywords

energy efficiency; gas hydrates; thermal stimulation

Indexed keywords

, INHIBITORS; COMBUSTION GAS; DEPRESSURIZATION; ENERGY GAINS; FUEL MIXTURES; HOT FLUIDS; HYDRATE ZONES; IN-SITU; NEW TECHNOLOGIES; STEAM INJECTIONS; THERMAL DECOMPOSITIONS; THERMAL STIMULATION; TUBING STRINGS; WELL BORES;

BOREHOLES; BORING; COMBUSTION; ENERGY EFFICIENCY; ENERGY RESOURCES; GAS INDUSTRY; GASES; HYDRATION; INJECTION (OIL WELLS); METHANE; MIXTURES; NATURAL GAS; OIL FIELD EQUIPMENT; PYROLYSIS; THERMOCHEMISTRY; WATER INJECTION;

GAS HYDRATES;

ENERGY RESOURCE; FLUID INJECTION; GAS HYDRATE; METHANE; NATURAL GAS; STEAM INJECTION; THERMAL DECOMPOSITION;

EID: 60549088849     PISSN: 09204105     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.petrol.2008.12.028     Document Type: Article

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