Main Features
The Thermodynamics Calculation package provides a complete set of functions for deriving the thermodynamic properties of components. There are many thermodynamic calculations and properties supported by the Thermodynamics Extension; the list is provided below.
List of Supported Thermodynamics Calculations
Supported Thermodynamics Calculations
| Calculation | Description | Inputs |
|---|---|---|
| Acentric factor of Mixture | A Standard for the phase characterization of single and pure components. | Flash |
| Average Boiling Point | Pseudo boiling point for a hydrocarbon mixture. There are different variations like cubic, mean, molar and weight. | Flash |
| Compressibility Factor | It is a useful thermodynamic property for modifying the ideal gas law to account for real gas behavior | Flash, Phase |
| Critical Pressure of Mixture | The pressure of the mixture at its critical state. | Flash |
| Critical Temperature of Mixture | The pressure of the mixture at its critical state. | Flash |
| Density of Mixture | Density of the mixture. | Flash |
| Enthalpy Difference | Calculates the difference in Enthalpy. | Flash |
| Enthalpy of Mixture | Calculates Enthalpy of the mixture. | Flash |
| Enthalpy of Vaporization | Enthalpy that must be added to the substance, typically a liquid, to transform a quantity of that substance into a gas. | Flash, Petro-cut Method |
| Entropy Difference | Calculates the difference in Entropy. | Flash |
| Entropy of Mixture | Calculates entropy of the mixture. | Flash, Phase |
| Fugacity Coefficient | Ratio of fugacity to its value at the ideal state. | Flash, Phase |
| Higher Heating Value | The amount of heat produced by a complete combustion of fuel. | Flash |
| Joule Thomson Coefficient | The coefficient arising in a Joule-Thomson process. | Flash, Phase |
| Liquid Density of Mixture | Liquid Density of Mixture. | Flash |
| Lower Heating Value | Net calorific value and is determined by subtracting the heat of vaporization of water vapor from higher heating value. | Flash |
| Molar Volume of Mixture | Ratio of sum of component Molar volumes to density of the mixture. | Flash, Phase |
| Molecular Weight of Mixture | Molecular weight of the mixture. | Flash |
| Specific Heat | Heat required to raise the temperature of unit mas of a given substance by given amount by one degree Celsius. | Flash |
| Speed of Sound | Calculates speed of sound in a mixture. | Flash |
| Vapor Pressure of Mixture | Calculates vapor pressure of the mixture. | Flash |
| Watson K Factor | Helps in characterizing crude oils and components. | Flash |
List of Supported Thermodynamics Flash Properties
Supported Thermodynamics Flash Properties
| Stream Properties | Description | Inputs |
|---|---|---|
| Binary interaction Coefficient Table | Displays Binary coefficients for the components in the stream. | Flash |
| Actual State of Stream | Physical state of the stream. | Flash |
| Liquid/Mixed/Vapor Composition Table | Displays composition table. | Flash |
| Liquid/Mixed/Vapor Flow Percentage | Displays flow percentage. | Flash |
| Temperature | Displays Stream temperature. | Flash |
| Pressure | Displays Stream pressure. | Flash |