70 [API RecoweNneD PancTice 820, ‘Step 1—Calculate the Omega Parameter, « For flashing multi-component systems with nominal boil- ing rangc? less than 150°F or flashing single-component sys- tems use ether Equation D.1, D2, or D3. If Equation D.1 oF 1D.2is used the single-component system must be far from its thermodynamic critical point (T,-<09 or P, 0.5). ) 886 TP. oe) ce) where {iy = Vapor mass fraction (quality) atthe PRV inlet. ‘yo = Specific volume ofthe vapor atthe PRY infet (10/1). vy = specific volume ofthe two-phase system at the PRV inlet (0°), P, = pressure atthe PRV inlet (psia). This is the PRV set pressure (psig) plus the allowable overpressure (psi) plus atmospheric pressure. sto = difference between the vapor and liquid specific vol- ‘umes at the PRY inlet (03/15). Jigip = latent heat of vaporization atthe PRV inlet (Btwlb) For multi-component systems, yy isthe difference ‘between the vapor and liquid specific enthalpies. Gy = liquid specific heat at constant pressure at the PRV inlet (Buwlb +°R). T, = temperature atthe PRV inlet (°R). ‘= ratio of specific heats ofthe vapor. Irthe specifi heat ratio is unknown, a value of 1.0 can be used. For flashing multi-component systems with nominal boil- ing range greater than 150°F, single-component systems near the thermodynamic critical point, or supercritical fluids in condensing two-phase flow, use Equation D.3. 9(2-1) 3) 2 The nominal boiling range is the difference in the atmospheric bil- ing points ofthe lightest and heaviest components inthe system. assumptions that apply include: ideal gas behavior, heat of ‘vaporization and the heat capacity of the Mud ae constant through fut the nozzle, behavior ofthe fluid vapor pressure with temperature follows the Clapeyron equation, and isenthapic (constant enthalpy) flow process where pecifie volume evaluated at 90% of the PRV inlet pressure P, (10h). When determining vy, the lash calculation should be carried out isentropically, but «an iseathalpic (adiabatic) flash is sufficient. % specific volume of the two-phase system atthe PRV inlet (fb). For nonfashng systems, use Equation D4. =e 4) vk where Xo = vapor, gas, or combined vapor and gas mass fraction (quality) tthe PRY inlet. vjgo = Specific volume ofthe vapor, gas or combined vapor and gas atthe PRY inlet (f61b). Yo = specific volume of the two-phase system atthe PRV inlet (127), ‘k= ratio of specific heats of the vapor, gas or combined ‘vapor and gas. Ifthe specific heat ratio is unknown, value of 1.0 can be used. ‘Step 2—Determine if the Flow is Critical or Suberitical Pe> Py critical flow Pe< Py = suberitical flow where ritical pressure (psa). Poe NP ritical pressure ratio fom Figure D.1. This ratio can also be obiained from the Following expression: NE+(@'—20)(1—)" +20". + 20°C —n =O ‘Pa = pressure atthe PRY inlet (psia). This is the PRV set pressure (psig) plus the allowable ovenpressure (psi) plus atmospheric pressure, £P, = downstream back pressure (psia). ‘Step 3—Calculate the Mass Flux For critical flow, use Equation D-5. For subcritical flow, use Fquation D.6.