Transport Properties of Fluids Their Correlation, Prediction and Estimation

This book describes the most reliable methods available for evaluating the transport properties, such as viscosity, thermal conductivity and diffusion, of pure gases and fluid mixtures. Particular emphasis is placed on recent theoretical advances in our understanding of fluid transport properties in all the different regions of temperature and pressure. In addition to the important theoretical tools, the different methods of data representation are also covered, followed by a section which demonstrates the application of selected models in a range of circumstances. Case studies of transport property analysis for real fluids are then given, and the book concludes with a discussion of various international data banks and prediction packages. Advanced students of kinetic theory, as well as engineers and scientists involved with the design of process equipment or the interpretation of measurements of fluid transport properties, will find this book indispensable.

Foreword; Part I. General: 1. Introduction J. Millat, J. H. Dymond and C. A. Nieto de Castro; 2. Technological importance W. A. Wakeham and C. A. Nieto de Castro; 3. Methodology C. A. Nieto de Castro and W. A. Wakeham; Part II. Theory: 4. Transport properties of dilute gases and gaseous mixtures J. Millat, V. Vesovic and W. A. Wakeham; 5. Dense fluids J. H. Dymond, E. Bich, E. Vogel, W. A. Wakeham, V. Vesovic and M. J. Assael; 6. The critical enhancements J. V. Sengers and J. Luettmer-Strathmann; Part III. Data Representation: 7. Correlation techniques D. G. Friend and R. A. Perkins; 8. Equations of state K. M. de Reuck, R. J. B. Craven and A. E. Elhassan; Part IV. Application of Selected Methods: 9. Computer calculation C. Hoheisel; H J. M. Hanley and D. J. Evans; 10. Modified hard-spheres scheme J. H. Dymond and M. J. Assael; 11. The corresponding-states principle: dilute gases E. A. Mason and F. J. Uribe; 12. The corresponding-states principle: dense fluids M. L. Huber and H. J. M. Hanley; 13. Empirical estimation B. E. Poling; Part V. Application to Selected Substances: 14. Pure fluids E. P. Sakonidou, H. R. van den Berg, J. V. Sengers, J. Millat, V. Vesovic, A. Nagashima, J. H. Dymond, R. Krauss and K. Stephan; 15. Binary mixtures: carbon dioxide-ethane W. A. Wakeham, V. Vesovic, E. Vogel and S. Hendl; 16. Reacting mixtures at low density - alkali metal vapours P. S. Fialho, M. L. V. Ramires, C. A. Nieto de Castro and J. M. N. A. Fareleira; Part VI. Data Banks and Prediction Packages: 17. Data collection and dissemination systems R. Krauss, K. Stephan, A. I. Johns, J. T. R. Watson, K. M. de Reuck, R. J. B. Craven, A. E. Elhassan, K. N. Marsh, R. C. Wilhoit and A. A. Vasserman; Index.

This book describes the most reliable methods available for evaluating the transport properties, such as viscosity, thermal conductivity and diffusion, of pure gases and fluid mixtures. Particular emphasis is placed on recent theoretical advances in our understanding of fluid transport properties for all temperatures and pressures. Advanced students of kinetic theory, as well as engineers and scientists involved with the design of process equipment or the interpretation of measurements of fluid transport properties, will find this book indispensable.