Advancing vapour liquid equilibrium measurement with microwave resonators

Liam Tenardi

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Abstract

This thesis presents the development of a novel microwave resonator apparatus for measuring fluid phase behaviour. In contrast to conventional approaches, the microwave resonator for vapour-liquid equilibrium measurement is non-invasive, fast, and incorporates mixing of the small sample volume. A demonstration with a simple non-polar binary mixture measured saturated dielectric constants, liquid volume fraction, composition, density, and vapour quality to the accuracy of existing analytical techniques. Further, measurements of a non-polar – polar mixture led to the development and demonstration of dielectric mixing rules, expanding the applicability of microwave techniques. Future work will test the resonator on cryogenic refrigerant mixtures.
Original languageEnglish
QualificationDoctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution
  • The University of Western Australia
Supervisors/Advisors
  • May, Eric, Supervisor
  • Stanwix, Paul, Supervisor
Thesis sponsors
Award date16 Oct 2024
DOIs
Publication statusUnpublished - 2024

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