Stability Limit Determination for Pure Compounds

The Helmholtz criteria for equilibrium and stability were used with the Peng-Robinson (P-R) equation of state to determine the limits of stability for n-hexane, cyclohexane, and benzene, as representative paraffinic, naphthenic, and aromatic compounds, respectively. The cubic equation that results f...

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Published in:Petroleum science and technology 2008-08, Vol.26 (12), p.1481-1497
Main Authors: Babalola, F. U., Susu, A. A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Aromatic compounds
Benzene
Criteria
Crude oil
Cyclohexane
Energy
Exact sciences and technology
Fuel processing. Carbochemistry and petrochemistry
Fuels
Isotherms
Liquid petroleum product processing
n-hexane
Roots
Stability
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Summary:The Helmholtz criteria for equilibrium and stability were used with the Peng-Robinson (P-R) equation of state to determine the limits of stability for n-hexane, cyclohexane, and benzene, as representative paraffinic, naphthenic, and aromatic compounds, respectively. The cubic equation that results from the criteria of stability was solved to obtain the three roots of volume at different pressures. The intersection of the stability curve and the temperature isotherm determines the limit of stability for a compound. The stability limits tend to increase with increase in temperature alone for each substance.
ISSN:1091-6466
1532-2459
DOI:10.1080/15567030701776783