Physical Properties

Safety in the LNG Value Chain

Dec 12, 2012

Georges Melhem, Henry Ozog

In this webinar, presenters describe and examine potential LNG (liquefied natural gas) hazards and risk-reduction methods for the LNG value chain ― production and consumption.

Properties of Materials: How Material Safety Data Sheets Help You Perform Hazard Analyses

AIChE Webinar

May 13, 2009

Dr. Ronald J. Willey

Performing hazard analyses are critical to safe operation in any chemically based operation or experiment. Often, engineers are approached with proposals for chemicals that have not been used in a company or research group previously.

Properties of Gases and Liquids, Fifth Edition

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Fluid Properties and New Technologies: Connecting Design with Reality

February

2002

Physical Properties

Allan H. Harvey, Arno Laesecke

Addressing the challenges outlined here will help ensure that engineers of the future have the data they need.

Determine Liquid Specific Heat for Organic Compounds

May

2002

Heat Transfer

John Garvin

This correlation is more accurate and applicable to more substances than other estimation techniques.

Use the Correct Constant-Volume Specific Heat

July

2002

Heat Transfer

John Garvin

The common assumption that for real liquids cv can be approximated by cp is not correct. To get accurate cv values, use equations of state.

Liquid Viscosity Correlations for Flowmeter Calculations

October

2002

Instrumentation

Roger Gilmont

Use these graphs and equations to calculate liquid viscosity at any temperature.

Estimating Compressed Liquid Volumes for Alcohols and Diols

March

2004

Fluids and Solids Handling

John Garvin

The equivalent critical pressure may be used in the Thomson equation to accurately calculate compressed volumes for highly polar fluids at high pressures.

Maximize the Performance of Your Spray Nozzle System

December

2005

Operations & Maintenance

Christine Pagcatipunan, Rudi Schick

Use these techniques to select, troubleshoot and maintain spray nozzles for optimal results.

Safe Handling of Heat-Transfer Fluids

Heat Transfer

Gaston Arseneault

Options abound, but operators need to balance performance and safety considerations.

Obtain the Best Physical Property Data

May

2009

Fluids and Solids Handling

Kevin G. Joback

Physical property values are essential for many chemical engineering tasks. This article reviews sources of physical property data, discusses the use of experimental methods to measure properties, and details several types of estimation techniques.

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