Method for computing component fugacities of binary mixtures in vapor-liquid equilibrium with results for methane-propane, methane-n-butane, and methane-n-pentane

Journal Article · Sun Jul 01 04:00:00 EDT 1973 · J. Chem. Eng. Data; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/je60058a009· OSTI ID:7094211

Leach, J W

Component fugacity data of mixtures at conditions of vapor-liquid equilibrium have practical and theoretical importance. Coexisting phase property data are required for design of separation units in the production and refin- ing of petroleum. Component fugacity data may be used to evaluate and develop theories for computing liquid and vapor compositions and thermodynamic properties which must be able to predict the component fugacities to establish conditions of equilibrium. A method for computing the fugacities of the components of a binary mixture at conditions of vapor-liquid equilibrium is presented. This method utilizes coexisting phase composition and volumetric data to minimize the effects of experimental errors on the computations. Coexisting phase data published in the literature are analyzed to obtain results for methane-propane, methane-n-butane, and methane-n-pentane. (10 refs.)

• Research Organization: LTV Aerospace Corp
• OSTI ID: 7094211
• Journal Information: J. Chem. Eng. Data; (United States), Journal Name: J. Chem. Eng. Data; (United States) Vol. 18:3; ISSN JCEAA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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DISPERSIONS
ENERGY SOURCES
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