Modelling Supercritical Phase Equilibria: Problems and Pitfalls

Abstract

This article addresses some recurring difficulties and problems of computing phase equilibria involving supercritical fluid phases. These difficulties prevent a full automatization of thermodynamic calculations and require human interference. Examples are the wrong interpretation of experimental data, phase inversion phenomena, or overlooking phases. While none of these insights are knew, publications dealing with them are scattered and sometimes hard to obtain. This article gives a short overview over some of the most common difficulties and pitfalls.