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Critical Point Determination for SCF Solvents

Verification of supercritical state for pure fluids using reduced temperature and pressure ratios.

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1. Define Input Parameters

2. Engineering Output

Critical Temperature (Kelvin) (Tc_K)
- K
Operating Temperature (Kelvin) (TK)
- K
Reduced Temperature (Tr)
- dimensionless
Reduced Pressure (Pr)
- dimensionless
Ideal Specific Volume (v_ideal)
- m³/kg

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Context & Assumptions

This calculation provides a basic verification of the supercritical state for pure solvents by comparing operating conditions to critical constants. It establishes the dimensionless ratios necessary for initial process design and provides a simplified estimate of specific volume.

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