Summary of experimental results for CH4 hydrate formation with or without LPB in an oil–water system at 2.2 °C.
| System | Pressure/MPa | Subcooling/°C | Induction time/min |
|---|---|---|---|
| n-Octane + water | 6 | 2.3 | 1615 ± 173 |
| 8 | 6.5 | 498 ± 140 | |
| 10 | 9.4 | 3 ± 1 | |
| n-Octane + water + 0.18 wt% LPB | 6 | 2.3 | 1230 ± 42 |
| 8 | 6.5 | 46 ± 16 | |
| 10 | 9.4 | 2 ± 1 | |
| n-Octane + water + 0.35 wt% LPB | 6 | 2.3 | 714 ± 60 |
| 8 | 6.5 | 6 ± 3 | |
| 10 | 9.4 | 1 ± 1 | |
| n-Octane + water + 0.52 wt% LPB | 6 | 2.3 | 144 ± 48 |
| 8 | 6.5 | 1.5 ± 1 | |
| 10 | 9.4 | 1 ± 1 |