The Phase Behavior of the Methane-Propane-Pentane System

Citation

Wald, George, Jr. (1939) The Phase Behavior of the Methane-Propane-Pentane System. Master's thesis, California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/3kym-qy27. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:01072025-181637917

Abstract

The compositions of the coexisting phases in the methane-n-pentane system for a pressure range from atmospheric to 2500 pounds per square inch at temperature of 100°7F., 160°F. and 220°F. were studied. Coupling these determinations with data from other sources, gas-liquid equilibrium constants of methane and pentane as well as dew point specific volumes were calculated.

The composition of coexisting phases in the methane, propane-n-pentane system for a temperature of 100°F. and pressures of 200, 500, 1000, 1500, 2000 pounds per square inch in a range of ratios of propane to n-pentane from 0.05 to 1 was studied. From these data, values for the equilibrium constants of methane, propane and pentane were calculated.

Item Type:

Thesis (Master's thesis)

Subject Keywords:

(Chemical Engineering)

Degree Grantor:

California Institute of Technology

Division:

Chemistry and Chemical Engineering

Major Option:

Chemical Engineering

Thesis Availability:

Public (worldwide access)

Research Advisor(s):

Sage, Bruce H. (advisor)
Lacey, William Noble (advisor)

Thesis Committee:

Unknown, Unknown

Defense Date:

1 January 1939

Funders:

Funding Agency	Grant Number
Standard Oil Company of California	UNSPECIFIED

Record Number:

CaltechTHESIS:01072025-181637917

Persistent URL:

https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:01072025-181637917

DOI:

10.7907/3kym-qy27

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16947

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CaltechTHESIS

Deposited By:

Benjamin Perez

Deposited On:

13 Jan 2025 22:31

Last Modified:

13 Jan 2025 22:45

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