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Title: Chemistry Of Heat Transfer Fluids
Author: Ken Schreurs, Lori Mulneix
Source: 1999 Appalachian Gas Measurement Short Course
Year Published: 1999
Abstract: Heat transfer has always been an integral part of the natural gas transmission industry. The compression of natural gas generates a tremendous amount of heat. Conversely, the decompression for distribution requires a tremendous amount of heat. Heat transfer ensures that these processes proceed smoothly and trouble-free. The first law of thermodynamics states that for any cycle a system undergoes, the heat generated is proportional to the work done on the system. Every compressor does a certain amount of work on a natural gas stream. The heat generated by the compressor is proportional to that amount of work. Without dissipating the generated heat away from the source, the temperature will rise out of control, the compressor will not be able to operate for extended periods of time, and maintenance costs will be extremely high. Similarly, when this gas is throttled for distribution, a certain amount of heat proportional to the pressure drop is needed to prevent costly valve freezeups and hydrate formation.




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