Using a Phase Diagram for Vapor Pressure Curves
Particularly in analytical systems, where a liquid sample must undergo vaporization before analysis, understanding vapor pressure curves is crucial. Vaporization involves intricately balancing temperature, pressure, and flow variables.
Phase diagrams are mainly used by chemists in labs but don’t underestimate their power for mechanical engineers and plant managers doing sample analysis. They give engineers a way to accurately discern phase changes in various materials and chemical compounds.
In this Swagelok Reference Point blog, a hypothetical gas mixture of 20% hexane in pentane will be applied as a complete phase diagram. Walk-through the four steps to set the temperature, pressure, and flow.
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