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Critical Point Determination for SCF Solvents

Determines whether a pure fluid is in the super-critical region by computing dimensionless temperature and pressure ratios.

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1. Define Input Parameters

2. Engineering Output

Reduced temperature (T_r)
- -
Reduced pressure (P_r)
- -
Ideal specific volume (v_ideal)
- m³ kg⁻¹

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Context & Assumptions

Super-critical fluids serve as green solvents in extraction and reaction processes. This calculator checks if operating conditions exceed the critical point, ensuring the fluid exhibits the desired liquid-like density and gas-like diffusivity.

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