Effect of amino acids of glycine on the kinetic of hydrate formation tetrahydrofuran

In this study, the hydrate formation kinetics of tetrahydrofuran in the presence of the amino acid glycine as kinetic inhibitors have been investigated. In a double batch reactor with constant wall temperature (0Ċ), atmospheric pressure and various of glycine (0.05 to 1.5 wt%) have been performed. The results showed that with increasing concentrations of glycine in water and tetrahydrofuran, time delay hydrate hydrate equilibrium temperature increases and the amount reduced. Also, a solution of 1.5 wt% glycine, with decreased hydrophobicity system, the maximum delay time and the least amount of hydrate equilibrium temperature of hydrate formation is THF.