THE PROCESS SIMULATION REVOLUTION - THERMOPHYSICAL PROPERTY NEEDS ANDCONCERNS

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?