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Based on our theoretical and experimental work carried out during the last decade, our understanding of the thermodynamics and the kinetics of formation and decomposition of gas hydrates is presented. Hydrate formation is modelled as a crystallization process where two distinct processes (nucleation and growth) are involved. Prior to the nucleation the concentration of the gas in the liquid water exceeds that corresponding to the vapor-liquid equilibrium. This supersaturation is attributed to the extensive structural orientation in the liquid water and is necessary for the phase change to occur. The growth of the hydrate nuclei or the decomposition of a hydrate particle are modelled as two-step procedures. Only one adjustable parameter for each hydrate forming gas is required for the intrinsic rate of formation or decomposition. In addition the inhibiting effects of electrolytes or methanol on hydrate formation are discussed and experimental data on methane gas hydrate formation in the presence of aqueous solutions of 3% NaCl and 3% NaCl + 3% KCI, are presented along with the predicted values. Finally, the relevence of the ideas to the technological implications of gas hydrates as well as areas where future research is needed are discussed.
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Dedicated to Dr D. W. Davidson in honor of his great contributions to the sciences of inclusion phenomena.
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Englezos, P., Kalogerakis, N. & Bishnoi, P.R. Formation and decomposition of gas hydrates of natural gas components. J Incl Phenom Macrocycl Chem 8, 89–101 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01131290
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