Thermodynamics and Applications in Hydrocarbon Energy Production

A. Dedication
B. About the Author
C. Preface
D. Acknowledgments
E. Notation
1. Review of Basic Concepts in Bulk Phase Equilibrium Thermodynamics
2. General Theory of Bulk Phase Equilibria
3. Equation-of-State Representation of Fluid Phase Behavior and Properties
4. Stability and Criticality
5. Phase Equilibrium Computations
6. Theory of Irreversibility and Diffusion in Multicomponent Mixtures
7. Interfacial Thermodynamics
8. Thermodynamics of Thin Liquid Films
Tools & Media

figure (200)
table (19)

Expanded Table of Contents

A. Dedication
B. About the Author
C. Preface
D. Acknowledgments
E. Notation
Terms
Superscripts
Subscripts
Symbols
1. Review of Basic Concepts in Bulk Phase Equilibrium Thermodynamics
Conditions for Equilibrium
Mathematical Properties of U and S
Gibbs-Duhem Equation
Other Fundamental Equations
Internal Energy Minimum Principle
Chemical Potential of a Component in a Mixture
Partial Molar Quantities
Fugacity
Ideal and Nonideal Fluids
Activity Coefficient
Relation between γ_i and G^E
Activity Coefficient Models
Legendre Transformation
Jacobian Transformation
Maxwell's Relations
Examples and Theory Extension
Problems
References
2. General Theory of Bulk Phase Equilibria
Equilibrium Condition under the Influence of Gravity
Equilibrium Condition for Curved Interfaces
Equilibrium Condition for Charged Systems
Examples and Theory Extension
Problems
References
3. Equation-of-State Representation of Fluid Phase Behavior and Properties
EOS Representation of Volumetric and Phase Behavior
Associating Species
Cubic-Plus-Association Equation of State
Two-Phase Isothermal Compressibility
Two-Phase Isentropic Compressibility and Two-Phase Sonic Velocity
Single-Phase Sonic Velocity and Temperature Change Due to Expansion
Examples and Theory Extension
Problems
References
4. Stability and Criticality
Stability Analysis and Stability Limit
Criticality Analysis
Alternative Approach for Critical-Point Calculation
Examples and Theory Extension
Problems
References
5. Phase Equilibrium Computations
Gibbs Free Energy Surface Analysis
Tangent-Plane Distance (TPD) Analysis
Stability Testing
Two-Phase Split Computations
Three-Phase Split Calculations
Direct Minimization of Gibbs Free Energy in Multiphase Split Calculation
Phase-Split Calculations in Reduced Space
Critical-Point Calculation
Examples and Theory Extension
Problems
References
6. Theory of Irreversibility and Diffusion in Multicomponent Mixtures
Irreversibility in a Closed System
Derivation of Diffusion Flux and Diffusion Coefficients in Multicomponent Mixtures
Prediction of Past Climate Changes from Irreversible Thermodynamics
Examples and Theory Extension
Problems
Appendix
References
7. Interfacial Thermodynamics
Plane Interface
Curved Interface
Thermodynamic Functions
Effect of Curvature on Interfacial Tension
Work of Cluster Formation: Single-Component Systems
Cap-Shaped Clusters
Derivation of the Young Equation
Driving Force (Δμ)
Thermodynamic Functions and Gibbs Adsorption Equation without Chemical Equilibrium
Helmholtz Free Energy of an Open System
Relation between μ_i′, μ_i″, μ_i^s and μ_i′, μ_i″, μ_i^s
Fundamental Equation of the Interface
Examples and Theory Extension
Problems
References
8. Thermodynamics of Thin Liquid Films
Pressure Anisotropy in the Film
Thin Liquid Film Work and Energy
Equilibrium Conditions
Film Tension
Thermodynamic Functions of the Thin Liquid Film
Relations between Disjoining Pressure and Contact Angle
Example and Theory Extension
Problems
References