Cl. Rhodes, THE PROCESS SIMULATION REVOLUTION - THERMOPHYSICAL PROPERTY NEEDS ANDCONCERNS, Journal of chemical and engineering data, 41(5), 1996, pp. 947-950
Chemical process simulators have undergone tremendous development in r
ecent years. The new capabilities of these tools have changed the way
chemical companies approach many aspects of process design and develop
ment, including thermophysical properties. What are the important ther
mophysical property needs in process simulation remaining to be addres
sed? What weaknesses in the application of thermophysical properties s
hould users of process simulators be concerned about? Will chemical pr
ocess simulators become the primary stewards of thermophysical propert
y technology for the chemical industry? How can expertise in the therm
ophysical property area best be applied to optimize the impact on proc
ess design, development, and operation?