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Formation of gas hydrates are a serious concern in oil and gas production systems. The formation and possible deposition of hydrates usually occur in suitable conditions, specifically as the gas-phases of reservoir fluid interact with water molecules. Hydrate formation represents a significant risk to process safety as it can result in the plugging of both pipes and instruments. Hydrates typically form in process where light hydrocarbons, water vapor and low temperatures or high pressures are present. We have studied the conditions under which hydrates form, how formation may be prevented and what can be done once hydrates have formed.

Text-based password is the most popular method for authenticating users on the internet. However, despite decades of security research, users continue to choose easy-to-guess passwords to protect their important online accounts. In this paper, we explore the potential of serious games to educate users about various features that negatively impact password security. Specifically, we designed a web-based casual game called GAP and assessed its impact by conducting a comparative user study with 119 participants. The study results show that participants who played GAP demonstrated improved performance in recognizing insecure password features than participants who did not play GAP. Besides having educational value, most of the participants also found GAP fun to play.