Succinct and readable, this book provides readers with the tools and methods to successfully prevent hydrates from plugging transmission lines and damaging valuable equipment. Based on a popular course, this book explains how, when and where hydrates form, while providing the knowledge necessary to apply remedies in practical applications. New to this second edition is the use of new inhibitors: Kinetic Inhibitors and Anticoagulants and the topic of kinetics of hydrates. How fast do they form? How fast do they melt? New chapters on hydrates in nature, hydrates on the seafloor and a new section have also been added regarding the misconceptions about water dew points. Chapters on Hydrate Types and Formers, Computer Methods, Inhibiting Hydrate Formation with Chemicals, Dehydration of Natures Gas and Phase Diagrams have been expanded and updated along with the companion website.