Large-Scale Nonequilibrium Molecular Studies of Thermal Hydrate Dissociation.

ABSTRACT: The energy content of methane hydrate reservoirs (MHRs) is at least twice that of conventional fossil fuels. So, there is considerable interest in their commercial development by heating, among other dissociation mechanisms. However, a few researchers have highlighted the potentially uncontrollable release of methane from MHRs, which could occur because of global warming. Therefore, it is crucial to understand the kinetics of thermal hydrate dissociation to safely develop these resources and prevent the release of this greenhouse gas into the environment. Although there have been several molecular studies of thermal dissociation, most of these use small simulation domains that cannot capture the transient nature of the process. To address this limitation, we performed coarse-grained molecu

SUBMITTER: Adibifard M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11008782 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature