Correlation of Hydrate-Film Growth Rate at the Guest/Liquid-Water Interface to Mass Transfer Resistance

The correlation of hydrate-film growth rate at the guest/liquid-water interface to mass transfer limitations is considered. Most of the hydrate-film growth rate data from the literature are compiled based on the system subcooling (Delta T), suggesting predominant heat transfer limitations. In this communication, we investigate how existing data on hydrate-film growth is better correlated to solubility differences of the guest species in equilibrium with bulk fluid and hydrate.