Analytical detection methodologies for methane and related hydrocarbons.
The determination of methane is of strong interest to the analytical community due to its natural abundance, its potential to cause explosions and its known greenhouse effect. The current report gives a brief overview into the environmental significance of methane and an account of the existing detection protocols for methane in air and environmental samples.
Lawrence
Nathan S
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Schlumberger Cambridge Research, High Cross, Madingley Road, Cambridge, UK. nlawrenc@cambridge.oilfield.slb.com