R. Stryjek

Bio: R. Stryjek is an academic researcher from McGill University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Mixing (physics) & Gibbs free energy. The author has an hindex of 3, co-authored 3 publications receiving 1127 citations.

PRSV: An improved peng—Robinson equation of state for pure compounds and mixtures

Abstract: The temperature and acentric factor dependence of the attractive term of the Peng—Robinson equation of state have been modified. The introduction of a single pure compound parameter allows the accurate reproduction of the vapor pressure data for a wide variety of substances. Nonpolar, polar nonassociating and associating compounds are equally well represented by the cubic PRSV equation of state. The conventional one-binary-parameter mixing rule allows the correlation of the vapor—liquid equilibrium data for a wide variety of binary systems. Only for systems formed by a polar compound (associating or not) and a saturated hydrocarbon, are results poorer than those obtained with conventional excess Gibbs energy functions.

“PRSV — An improved peng‐robinson equation of state with new mixing rules for strongly nonideal mixtures”

Abstract: Two new composition dependent mixing rules for cubic equations of state are proposed. Both mixing rules contain two adjustable binary parameters and reduce to the conventional one parameter mixing rule when the parameters are equal. Vapor-liquid equilibrium data for mixtures of polar (associated or not) compounds with saturated hydrocarbons and for systems water/alcohol have been used to test the new mixing rules applied to the PRSV cubic equation of state. For these highly nonideal systems, correlation of the data with a new mixing rule of the Van Laar type for the PRSV equation gives better results than those obtained using excess Gibbs energy functions like the Wilson equation, NRTL and UNIQUAC.

The state of the cubic equations of state

Abstract: The development of van der Waals cubic equations of state and their application to the correlation and prediction of phase equilibrium properties is presented and analyzed. The discussion starts with a brief account of the contributions to equation of state development during the years before van der Waals. Then, the original equation proposed in the celebrated thesis of van der Waals in 1873 and its tremendous importance in describing fluid behavior are analyzed. A chronological critical walk through the most important contributions during the first part of the 1900s is made, to arrive at the proposal that I consider to be the most outstanding since van der Waals: the equation proposed by Redlich and Kwong in 1949. The contributions after Redlich and Kwong to the modern development of equations of state and the most recent equations proposed in the literature are analyzed. The application of cubic equations of state to mixtures and the development of mixing rules is put in a proper perspective, and the ...

Equations of state for the calculation of fluid-phase equilibria

Abstract: Progress in developing equations of state for the calculation of fluid-phase equilibria is reviewed. There are many alternative equations of state capable of calculating the phase equilibria of a diverse range of fluids. A wide range of equations of state from cubic equations for simple molecules to theoretically-based equations for molecular chains is considered. An overview is also given of work on mixing rules that are used to apply equations of state to mixtures. Historically, the development of equations of state has been largely empirical. However, equations of state are being formulated increasingly with the benefit of greater theoretical insights. It is now quite common to use molecular simulation data to test the theoretical basis of equations of state. Many of these theoretically-based equations are capable of providing reliable calculations, particularly for large molecules.

GEM-SELEKTOR GEOCHEMICAL MODELING PACKAGE: TSolMod LIBRARY AND DATA INTERFACE FOR MULTICOMPONENT PHASE MODELS

Abstract: The development of highly accurate and computationally efficient modeling software based on Gibbs energy minimization (GEM) makes it possible to thermodynamically simulate geochemically realistic subsurface fluid-rock interaction processes. This involves consideration of non-ideal multicomponent-multiphase systems that include dilute to concentrated aqueous electrolyte solutions, mineral solid solutions, supercritical fluids, silicate and metal melts, and sorption and ion exchange phases. Predicting the stability and thermodynamic properties of non-ideal solution phases over wide ranges of pressures and temperatures requires that theoretically sound and sufficiently accurate equation of state and activity models are used within the GEM framework. The variety of such models calls for a novel, flexible, and computationally efficient code architecture that supports a wide range of models of non-ideal mixing with different mathematical structures and input data. Here, we introduce the TSolMod C++ class library for equation of state and activity models, implemented within the GEMS3K solver of geochemical equilibria as part of the GEM-Selektor code package (http://gems.web.psi.ch). Essential features of the TSolMod library include a generic and flexible model parameter setup, computationally efficient data exchange with the GEM algorithm, and a straightforward extensibility with any new models of mixing. The current version of TSolMod features a comprehensive selection of fluid, gas, liquid, and solid solution models of interest for geochemical, petrological, material science, and chemical engineering applications.

A review of research on the Kalina cycle

Abstract: This paper presents a review of the research on the Kalina cycle, including the description of the Kalina cycle, the comparison of the Rankine and Kalina cycle, energy and exergy analysis on the Kalina cycle, different Kalina systems and their different applications. Moreover, different correlations for calculating thermodynamic properties of ammonia–water mixture are screened and discussed. In the end, some technique concerns on ammonia–water mixture, i.e., stability, environmental impacts, safety and corrosion problem etc are also discussed.

A systematic review on CO2 capture with ionic liquids: Current status and future prospects

Abstract: Global warming due to the emission of greenhouse gases, especially carbon dioxide (CO2), has a significant effect on the climate change and has become a widespread concern in the recent years. Carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration (CCUS) strategy appears to be effective in decreasing the carbon dioxide level in the atmosphere. Despite a great progress in this field, there are still major limitations in commercialized the CO2 capture methods that rely on absorption phenomena. High capital costs of for the CO2 capture, low absorption and desorption rates (which require large facilities), solvent losses due to evaporation, and the use of corrosive solvents are among main obstructions. Recently, CO2 capture with ionic liquids (ILs) has appreciably attracted researchers’ attention. The distinct properties of ILs such as negligible vapor pressure and their affinity to capture the CO2 molecules make them a feasible alternative for currently available solvents including, different amines. This paper covers a brief review of previous engineering and research works on various CO2 capture techniques, the description of CO2 capture process using ILs, mechanisms of the CO2 capture with ILs at molecular level, CO2 and ILs properties, characterization of the CO2/IL systems, impacts of operating and fluids conditions on CO2 absorption capacity by ILs, and CO2 solubility and selectivity in ILs. Moreover, the technical and economic aspects of the CO2 capture with ILs, screening criteria for ILs/CO2 systems, and important results obtained from previous studies will form the last parts of this manuscript. This review offers a proper/systematic guideline that assists researchers and engineers to comprehensively understand and to effectively design the CO2/ILs processes, focusing on the thermodynamic and mass transfer aspects.