Linkage Projects - Grant ID: LP200201020

Funding Activity

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http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/LP200201020

Funding Status
Active

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Funded Activity Summary

High-resolution optical studies of solids nucleation in cryogenic processes. During liquefied natural gas (LNG) production, low concentration impurities can freeze and block the cryogenic heat exchangers at the heart of the liquefaction process. Substantial knowledge gaps exist regarding the kinetics of these solids (i.e. the rate at which they form), especially at the part per million concentrations relevant to LNG. This project, in partnership with ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company, will use a proven high resolution optical technique to deliver new insight into solid nucleation and growth kinetics in the high-pressure cryogenic fluids that govern industrial blockage risk. The results will enable energy optimisation to increase liquefaction efficiency as well as tests of innovative blockage-remediation methods.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 20-10-2021

End Date: 20-10-2024

Funding Scheme: Linkage Projects

Funding Amount: $450,000.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Chemical Engineering Design | Chemical Thermodynamics and Energetics | Resources Engineering and Extractive Metallurgy | Petroleum and Reservoir Engineering

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Energy Conservation and Efficiency not elsewhere classified | Scientific Instruments | Expanding Knowledge in Engineering |

Other Keywords

Chemical Engineering Design | Chemical Thermodynamics and Energetics | Energy Conservation and Efficiency not elsewhere classified | Expanding Knowledge in Engineering | Petroleum and Reservoir Engineering | Resources Engineering and Extractive Metallurgy | Scientific Instruments

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