Synthesis of Hydrate Inhibitor Based on Waterborne Polyurethane in Batch and Flow Reactors

This work is focused on the synthesis and optimizing technology for obtaining a low-dosage hydrate formation inhibitor based on a class of waterborne polyurethanes. In order to optimize the synthesis of the inhibitor, some monomers were replacedby import-independent and lower priced ones. Two methods of polymerization were tested, namely in batch and flow reactors.A laboratory flow unit was designed to simulate the conditions of continuous synthesis.