Oceanic Methane Hydrates: Fundamentals, Technological Innovations, and Sustainability (Paperback)

Section 1 Fundamentals and Models 1. Fundamentals of Methane Hydrate 2. Research and Development in Major Countries 3. Micro-Scale Concepts and Dissociation Dynamics 4. Core-Scale in-lab Experiments 5. Advancement in Numerical Simulations in Methane Hydrate Reservoirs

Section 2 Field Practice and Activities 6. Real Field Core-Sampling and Analysis 7. Reservoir-Scale Considerations and Methods 8. Real Onshore Tests in Russia, Canada and USA 9. Real Offshore Tests in Japan and China 10. Activities in the Mid-East, Europe and Other Regions 11. Comparisons of Field Activities in Different Worldwide Sites

Section 3 Emerging Technologies and Environmental Sustainability 12. Emerging Technologies 13. Economic Aspect and Environmental Issues 14. Policy Assessment and Outlook for Future