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← ScienceWhich irreversible consequence results when rapid depressurization leads to hydrate formation in a natural gas pipeline?
A)Pipeline blockage due to crystal growth✓
B)Increased methane release into atmosphere
C)Enhanced pipeline material impact resistance
D)Reduced gas density and flowrate output
💡 Explanation
Hydrates form because cooling from depressurization causes methane and water to undergo crystallization. Pipeline blockage occurs due to agglomeration of crystals via deposition process, therefore hydrate formation is disruptive rather than beneficial to system performance factors.
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