Phase Behavior and ThermodynamicsPVT Properties
Latent Heat of Hydrocarbon Mixture Formula
Latent Heat of Hydrocarbon Mixture calculates latent heat of hydrocarbon mixture for pvt properties workflows in phase behavior and thermodynamics.
How engineers use this formula
Use this formula when the listed inputs (T, M) are known and the assumptions behind the cited pvt properties relationship match the engineering case being checked.
Assumptions
- Input values are representative for the well, reservoir, fluid, or equipment case being evaluated.
- The declared units match the field-unit constants used in the formula.
- The cited formula applies to the selected petroleum engineering workflow.
Limitations
- The calculation does not replace a full engineering model or operating procedure.
- Accuracy depends on the source correlation, assumptions, input quality, and unit consistency.
Common mistakes
- Mixing unit systems without converting the inputs.
- Using default example values as field recommendations.
- Applying the formula outside the source assumptions.
Default example
Using the default inputs, Delta_h_m equals 99.571465 BTU/lb.
TK
500
Mdimensionless
100
Inputs
T
KAverage Boiling Point
M
dimensionlessMolecular Weight
Outputs
Delta_h_m
BTU/lb
Latent Heat of Hydrocarbon Mixture
M
dimensionless
Molecular Weight
Source and review
reviewedGas Conditioning and Processing, Campbell, J. M. (1992)
John M. Campbell. 1992. Gas Conditioning and Processing, Campbell Petroleum Series, Vol. 1, Page 207.
source conflict
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