Effect of hydrates on instability of liquid CO sub(2) jets in the deep ocean

A theoretical investigation has been conducted into the effect of hydrates on the instability of liquid CO sub(2) jets in the deep ocean. It is shown that the effect of hydrates on instability of a liquid CO sub(2) jet depends on the relative magnitudes of the hydrate-formation time, t sub(f), at wh...

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Main Authors: Teng, Ho, Yamasaki, A, Shindo, Y
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
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Marine
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Summary:A theoretical investigation has been conducted into the effect of hydrates on the instability of liquid CO sub(2) jets in the deep ocean. It is shown that the effect of hydrates on instability of a liquid CO sub(2) jet depends on the relative magnitudes of the hydrate-formation time, t sub(f), at which the CO sub(2)-seawater interface is covered entirely with hydrates and of the jet-breakup time, t sub(b), at which the jet breaks up into droplets. If t sub(b)/t sub(f) > 1, then a thin hydrate layer will form on the surface of the jet at an early stage of jet instability; for this case, a tube-like hydrate structure may occur. The results of this study agree with deep-ocean and laboratory observations reported by previous investigators.
ISSN:0360-5442