A method for inhibiting gas hydrate formation

摘要

The invention relates to a method for inhibiting the formation, growth and/or agglomeration of gas hydrate crystals in a mixture containing low-boiling hydrocarbons and water, characterized by adding to the mixture an effective amount of at least one additive selected from the group of polymers and copolymers of N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone, and mixtures thereof. Optionally, a film-forming compound is also added.