Industrial Chemical Process Design
Including complex operations and formulas that are explained in an easy-to-understand format, this book provides the solutions to some of the most complex problems in chemical process design.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Industrial Chemical Process Design
Chapter 1: The Database
Nomenclature
| | viscosity, cP | |
| API | gravity standard at 60 F | |
| cP | viscosity, centipoise | |
| cSt | viscosity, centistokes | |
| D | density, lb/ft 3 | |
| exp | constant for exponential powers of e base value, 2.7183 | |
| MW | molecular weight | |
| P | system pressure, psia | |
| P | pressure, psia | |
| P C | critical pressure, psia | |
| P R | reduced pressure ( P/ P C), psia | |
| R | T + 460 F | |
| SG 60/60 | specific gravity referenced to pure water at 60 F | |
| T | temperature, F | |
| T B | true boiling point, F, of ASTM curve cut component or pure component | |
| T C | critical temperature, F or R | |
| T R | reduced temperature ( T/T C), R | |
| V | molar volume, ft 3/lb-mol | |
| Z | gas compressibility factor |
To meet this introductory challenge, we must first establish a database from which to launch our campaign. In doing so, consider the physical properties of liquids, gases, chemicals, and petroleum gener- ally in making this application: viscosity, density, critical temperature, critical pressure, molecular weight, boiling point, acentric factor, and enthalpy.
The great majority of the process engineer s work is strictly with organic chemicals. This book is therefore directed toward this database of hydrocarbons (HCs). Only eight physical properties are presented here. Aren t there many others? The answer is yes, but remember, this book is strictly directed toward that which is indeed practical. Many more properties can be listed, such as critical volume or surface tension. Our quest...
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