Masters Theses

Author

Kevin Steele

Abstract

"An innovative apparatus suitable for the rapid but accurate measurement of vapor pressures of liquid solutions is described. Liquid solutions of known composition are prepared in a test cell by volumetric metering of degassed liquids. The operation of the apparatus is feasible over a wide range of temperature and pressure, producing data with an estimated probable error of ± 0.05 percent. Experimental P-X data for a system of C4 hydrocarbons (1-Butene, Isobutane, and 1,3- Butadiene) are reported from 40-160 degrees Fahrenheit. The data are in agreement with the literature, and vapor pressures are expressed as a function of temperature with the Antoine equation. The data are correlated with a one-constant Margules equation, and relative volatilities are reported. All binary systems are nonideal, and azeotropes are reported for the binary systems containing 1,3-butadiene"-- Abstract, p. ii

Advisor(s)

Manley, David B.

Committee Member(s)

Poling, Bruce E.
Bertrand, Gary L.

Department(s)

Chemical and Biochemical Engineering

Degree Name

M.S. in Chemical Engineering

Publisher

University of Missouri--Rolla

Publication Date

1975

Pagination

vii, 132 pages

Note about bibliography

Includes bibliographical references (pages 97-99)

Rights

© 1975 Kevin Steele, All rights reserved.

Document Type

Thesis - Open Access

File Type

text

Language

English

Thesis Number

T 4042

Print OCLC #

5983011

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