Rotary Scraper for Gas Hydrate Reactor Wall Deposition

The patent extracts and removes the harmful accumulation of gas hydrate particles from the reactor inner walls using a scraper mechanism. The scraper continuously removes deposited hydrate particles, preventing them from forming insulating layers that would hinder heat transfer, thus maintaining reliable thermal contact between the reaction mixture and reactor walls.

The patent introduces a scraper as an intermediary mechanical component between the gas hydrate reaction system and the reactor walls. This intermediary device actively intervenes to prevent the direct attachment and growth of hydrate particles on the walls, thereby maintaining heat transfer efficiency without interfering with the overall reaction process.

The scraper continuously extracts and removes gas hydrate particles from the inner walls, preventing the formation of thick deposits that would obstruct fluid flow. By maintaining clear flow paths, the system sustains high reaction efficiency and productivity throughout the operation cycle.

The scraper operates continuously or periodically to maintain the reactor inner surfaces free of hydrate deposits. This continuous removal action ensures that fluid flow and heat transfer remain uninterrupted, sustaining high reaction efficiency throughout the gas hydrate production process.

By continuously removing gas hydrate deposits from the reactor walls, the scraper prevents the formation of thermal insulation layers. This maintains efficient heat transfer from the reaction mixture to the cooling system, thereby reducing the energy consumption of the stationary cooling apparatus.

The patent converts the potentially harmful effect of hydrate deposition (which would increase cooling costs) into a benefit by using the scraper to harvest these deposits. The removed hydrate can be utilized as product, while the clean walls maintain efficient heat transfer, reducing cooling energy consumption.