Thermodynamic Models for Industrial Applications: From Classical and Advanced Mixing Rules to Association Theories

Using an applications perspective Thermodynamic Models for Industrial Applications provides a unified framework for the development of various thermodynamic models, ranging from the classical models to some of the most advanced ones. Among these are the Cubic Plus Association Equation of State (CPA EoS) and the Perturbed Chain Statistical Association Fluid Theory (PC-SAFT). These two advanced models are already in widespread use in industry and academia, especially within the oil and gas, chemical and polymer industries.

Presenting both classical models such as the Cubic Equations of State and more advanced models such as the CPA, this book provides the critical starting point for choosing the most appropriate calculation method for accurate process simulations. Written by two of the developers of these models, Thermodynamic Models for Industrial Applications emphasizes model selection and model development and includes a useful “which model for which application” guide. It also covers industrial requirements as well as discusses the challenges of thermodynamics in the 21st Century.

Georgios M. Kontogeorgis is Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark in Lyngby (Denmark). He received his PhD in Chemical Engineering in the  Institut for Kemiteknik at the Technical University of Denmark. He became a Research Associate at the Technical University of Athens (Greece) where he gained his MSc in Chemical Engineering. Professor Kontogeorgis has had a teaching appointment at the Department of Environmental Engineering, Xanthi (Greece) and at the Air Force Academy, Athens (Greece) and he was then co-founder and technical director of the research and software company IGVP Ltd. His awards include the Empirikion Foundation Award for Achievements in Chemistry, the Dana Lim Prize and he is listed in Who's Who in Finance and Industry, Who's Who in Science and Engineering, American Association for Advancement of Science. Professor Kontogeorgis is part of the Steering committee of ESAT (European Seminar of Applied Thermodynamics). His research focuses on four areas: energy, materials and nanotechnology, the environment and biotechnology.

Georgios K. Folas was educated at the Technical University of Athens (Greece) where he received an MSc in Chemical Engineering. His Master Thesis was deemed one of the top five MSc theses in chemical engineering for the year 2000 awarded by the Technical Chamber of Greece. He gained his PhD in Chemical Engineering at the Institut for Kemiteknik, Technical University of Denmark. Dr. Folas has been employed as an R&D plastics engineer, Chrostiki S.A and currently works as Senior Flow Assurance Engineer at Aker Kværner Engineering & Technology AS.