Methane is hydrophyllic under certain pressure and temperature regimes. It can easily form a slushy substance known as methane hydrates. These are not only a resource, but commonly a production problem in deepwater (5000') offshore environments where flowing temperatures are low. They can form in lines and plug things up. I am doing an undergrad project on these and I have friends doing grad work on them as well. It's neat stuff, and the vast quantities mean a tremendous future for good ole clean burning natural gas.
Wanna see something really amazing? Check out the methane resources beleived to be associated with geothermal brines.
I hate to tell everybody, but as cars get lighter, they have to be made out of lighter materials. This means more plastic. Guess what natural resource plastic is made from? That's right, OIL! Besides, the infrastructure for oil is way to solid. Alternatives are gonna have to wait a while before they are economically viable.
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Methane is hydrophyllic under certain pressure and temperature regimes. It can easily form a slushy substance known as methane hydrates. These are not only a resource, but commonly a production problem in deepwater (5000') offshore environments where flowing temperatures are low. They can form in lines and plug things up. I am doing an undergrad project on these and I have friends doing grad work on them as well. It's neat stuff, and the vast quantities mean a tremendous future for good ole clean burning natural gas. Wanna see something really amazing? Check out the methane resources beleived to be associated with geothermal brines.
It's no wonder people think LA is full of idiots. I can't wait to vote against this woman in November. She embarasses the hell out of me.
Even if this somehow managed to become law, it's not going to stop me from wiring my house. Who are they trying to kid?
I hate to tell everybody, but as cars get lighter, they have to be made out of lighter materials. This means more plastic. Guess what natural resource plastic is made from? That's right, OIL! Besides, the infrastructure for oil is way to solid. Alternatives are gonna have to wait a while before they are economically viable.