A high pressure differential thermal analysis apparatus

A high pressure differential thermal analysis apparatus is described which is capable of operation in the pressure range from 1-600 atm of nitrogen gas and at temperatures from 25 to 500°C. Use of the apparatus is illustrated by the deaquation reactions of CuCl₂·2H₂0 and CoSO₄·7H₂O at pressures from 1 to 69 atm.     

The construction of a differential thermal analyser for studying the gasification of coal under hydrogen pressure

A differential thermal analysis (DTA) device has been constructed for use up to 1000°C and 5 MPa in parallel with a two-pan thermobalance described previously. The calibration has been realised under pressure and in two different gases. A computer program leads to quantitative measurements of the heats of reaction during direct hydrogenation of coal and chars. Examples are given for hydrogasification of a Beringen Belgian coal.     

The thermal dissociation of diatomic molecules at high temperatures

On the basis of a solution of gas-kinetic equations describing the population of molecules (cut-off harmonic oscillators) at various oscillatory levels, the process of thermal dissociation has been analyzed. It has been shown that thermal dissociation, in addition to disturbing the Boltzmann distribution, leads to a reduction in the vibrational temperature compared with the translational one. This affects to a considerable extent the rate of thermal dissociation, and also the process of vibrational relaxation. The question of the applicability of the well-known relation of statistical thermodynamics connecting the rate constants of forward and back reactions has also been analyzed. The results obtained agree qualitatively with the experimental data.     

Analysis of lattice thermal conductivity of GaAs at high temperatures

The lattice thermal conductivity of GaAs has been analysed in the entire temperature range 100–800 K in the frame of the Sharma-Dubey-Verma (SDV) model of phonon conductivity, and very good agreement has been found between the calculated and experimental values of the lattice thermal conductivity in the entire temperature range of study. The temperature exponentm(T) for the three-phonon scattering relaxation rate for GaAs has also been calculated in the above temperature range. The separate percentage contributions due to transverse and longitudinal phonons have also been studied.

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Zusammenfassung Die Gitter-Warmeleitfähigkeit von GaAs wurde im Temperaturbereich zwischen 100 und 800 K im Rahmen des Modells der Phononen-Leitfähigkeit von Sharma-Dubey-Verma (SDV) untersucht und eine sehr gute übereinstimmung zwischen den berechneten und Versuchswerten der Gitter-Wärmeleitfähigkeit im ganzen untersuchten Temperaturbereich gefunden. Der Temperaturexponentm=m(T) für die Drei-Phonenen-Streuungs-Relaxationsgeschwindigkeit bei GaAs wurde im obengenannten Temperaturbereich ebenfalls berechnet. Die durch transversale und longitudinale Phonone verursachten einzelnen prozentualen Beiträge wurden ebenfalls untersucht.

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Résumé La conductibilité thermique du réseau de GaAs a été analysée dans tout l'intervalle de température allant de 100 à 800 K, dans le cadre du modÊle de conductibilité de phonons de Sharma-Dubey-Verma (SDV). Une trÊs bonne concordance a été observée entre les valeurs calculées et expérimentales de la conductibilité thermique du réseau dans l'intervalle de température étudié. L'exposant de températurem(T) a également été calculé dans ce domaine de température pour la vitesse de relaxation de la diffusion de trois phonons. Les pourcentages individuels des contributions des phonons transversaux et longitudinaux ont également été étudiés.

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Fusion temperatures and enthalpies of high-temperature materials determined by differential thermal methods

The temperature and enthalpy of fusion of silver were measured in a differential thermal analyzer with gold and aluminum as reference materials. The measurement procedures and the data calibration (or correction) procedures used successfully in our laboratory for differential scanning calorimetry were applied. The experimental fusion temperature, (1233.9±1.0)K, and enthalpy, (108.4±3.3) J·g⁻¹, are compared with the assigned value of temperature for the IPTS-68 scale, 1235.08 K, and with a value for enthalpy, 110.75 J·g⁻¹. Work done at the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Not subject to copyright.     

A simple non-invasive optical pyrometric method for plotting temperature—Time profiles of high temperature reactions in microwave ovens

A simple optical pyrometric method is described, based on a photocell with red and blue filters calibrated by the disappearing filament technique. The method, which is cheap, non-invasive and reproducible, is used for measurement of the rate of heating of solid materials such as coke, CuO or Fe₃O₄ in a microwave oven. All materials were heated under dinitrogen in a silica reaction vessel over 3 min in a 650 W oven. Coke (which contains graphitic phases) and magnetite heat smoothly to maximum temperatures of 1180 and 1050°C respectively. CuO heats erratically with plasma discharges from the surface, however when covered with a layer of coke the oxide heats smoothly achieving a maximum temperature of 1210°C. The observations are discussed.     

Analysis of lattice thermal conductivities of rare-earth sulphides at high temperatures

The lattice thermal conductivities of rare-earth sulphides have been analyzed at high temperatures in the frame of the two-mode conduction of phonons for the first time by studying the total lattice thermal conductivities of GdS and LaS in the entire temperature range 100–1000 K. The temperature exponents for the three-phonon scattering relaxation rates are reported for the transverse as well as for the longitudinal phonons. The separate percentage contributions due to the transverse and longitudinal phonons towards the total lattice thermal conductivities of the above samples have similarly been studied. The role of the four-phonon processes too has been included in the present investigation.     

A new differential thermal analysis method

A new differential thermal analysis method has been developed which allows fast and accurate determinations of phase equilibria in condensed systems between 400 and 1100°. In this method the temperature is increased stepwise, heat effects being determined by analysis of the transient thermoelectric effects after each step. Between steps the temperature is kept constant until equilibrium is attained. The method has been tested in measurements of displacive solid-state transformations and melting points.

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Zusammenfassung Eine neue Methode der Differentialthermoanalyse wurde entwickelt, welche rasche und genaue Bestimmungen von Phasengleichgewichten in kondensierten Systemen zwischen 400° und 1100° ermöglicht. Bei dieser Methode wird die Temperatur stufenweise erhöht und die Wärmeeffekte durch Analyse der thermoelektischen Übergangseffekte nach jeder Stufe bestimmt. Zwischen den Stufen wird die Temperatur bis zum Erreichen des Gleichgewichts konstant gehalten. Die Methode wurde bei Messungen von Verschiebungsumsetzungen in festem Zustand und von Schmelzpunkten erprobt.

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Résumé Une nouvelle méthode d'analyse thermique différentielle a été mise au point. Elle permet de déterminer de façon rapide et exacte les équilibres de phases dans des systèmes condensés, entre 400 et 1100°. Selon cette méthode, on augmente graduellement la température en déterminant les effets thermiques par analyse des effets thermoélectriques intermédiaires après chaque palier. A chaque palier, on maintient la température constante jusqu'à ce que l'équilibre soit atteint. On a contrôlé la méthode par l'étude de changements de phases displacifs dans l'état solide et par mesure de points de fusion.

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A novel formulation of the pickering emulsion stabilized with silica nanoparticles and its thermal resistance at high temperatures

Stabilization of emulsions with solid particles can be used in several fields of oil and gas industry because of their higher stability. Solid particles should be amphiphilic to be able to make Pickering emulsions. This goal is achieved by using surfactants at low concentrations. Oil-in-water (o/w) emulsions are usually stabilized by surfactant but show poor thermal stability. This problem limits their applications at high-temperature conditions. In this study, a novel formulation for o/w stabilized emulsion by using silica nanoparticles and the nonionic surfactant is investigated for the formulation of thermally stable Pickering emulsion. The experiments performed on this Pickering emulsion formula showed higher thermal stability than conventional emulsions. The optimum wettability was found for DME surfactant and silica nanoparticles, consequently, in that region; Pickering emulsion showed the highest stability. Rheological changes were evaluated versus variation in surfactant concentration, silica concentration and pH. Scanning electron microscopy images approved the existence of a rigid layer of nanoparticle at the oil-water interface. Finally, the results show this type of emulsion remains stable in harsh conditions and allows the system to reach its optimum rheology without adding any further additives.     

A new and reliable model for predicting methane viscosity at high pressures and high temperatures

In recent years, there has been an increase of interest in the flow of gases at relatively high pressures and high temperatures. Hydrodynamic calculation of the energy losses in the flow of gases in conduits, as well as through the porous media constituting natural petroleum reservoirs, requires knowledge of the viscosity of the fluid at the pressure and temperature involved. Although there are numerous publications concerning the viscosity of methane at atmospheric pressure, there appears to be little information available relating to the effect of pressure and temperature upon the viscosity. A survey of the literature reveals that the disagreements between published data on the viscosity of methane are common and that most investigations have been conducted over restricted temperature and pressure ranges. Experimental viscosity data for methane are presented for temperatures from 320 to 400 K and pressures from 3000 to 140000 kPa by using falling body viscometer. A summary is given to evaluate the available data for methane, and a comparison is presented for that data common to the experimental range reported in this paper. A new and reliable correlation for methane gas viscosity is presented. Predicted values are given for temperatures up to 400 K and pressures up to 140000 kPa with Average Absolute Percent Relative Error (EABS) of 0.794.     

A review of pH measurement at high temperatures

Measurement of pH in aqueous solutions at up to 300 degrees and 150-300 bar is reviewed. Potentiometric membrane electrodes are identified as the sensors giving the most immediate hope of being practical. Zirconia membranes work well above 200 degrees and in alkaline solution, whereas glass membranes are best up to 150 degrees and in acidic solutions. Both membranes are largely free from interferences. Metal-metal oxide electrodes offer poor prospects, deviating from the ideal Nernstian response at all temperatures and being susceptible to interference from many redox and complexing agents, but systems based on iridium oxide have some promise. The hydrogen electrode remains the standard for pH measurement, but its analytical application is limited by the need to know the hydrogen partial pressure. A practical solution to this problem has yet to be found, except in restricted and artificial circumstances. Palladium hydride electrodes may be useful up to about 200 degrees , but in hydrogen-saturated waters revert to being hydrogen electrodes in any case. Non-potentiometric pH measurements with semiconducting oxides have been shown to be possible, but there are many unanswered questions about possible interferences. Considerable extra instrumentation is required, compared with potentiometry. Fibre-optic sensors based on indicator dyes have been investigated at room temperature, and have the great merit of not requiring a reference electrode. They seem, however, prone to many interferences and have an inherently limited working range of approximately 2 pH. No measurements at high temperature have been reported. Improved reference electrodes for potentiometric systems are still needed, although there have been advances in the design of external pressure-compensated electrodes working at room temperature. The silver-silver chloride system is still the one most favoured. There has been little rigorous work on standard buffer solutions at above 100 degrees and none at above 200 degrees . Neutral and alkaline buffers are especially needed. The establishment of proper pH standards for high-temperature work would make the testing of sensors both speedier and more reliable. Doubtless because of the experimental difficulties involved, few measurements have actually been made at high temperature, and those in a rather restricted range of conditions. In particular, measurements in dilute, poorly buffered, solutions, which provide the most rigorous test of a system's capability, are completely lacking.     

A systematic theory of one-cell differential thermal analysis

The mathematical theory is developed for heat transfer in the cells of DTA instruments with no temperature gradient. Equations are derived for the various portions of the differential curve. The concepts of real and hypothetical base lines are introduced and rules are formulated for plotting them. Three methods are proposed for processing the curves, with and without the introduction of base lines. The physical meanings of the geometrical elements of the thermal curves and their relationship with the experimentally determined thermal quantities are elucidated. Equations in differential and integral forms are derived for the base line of the cell and the base line of the reaction.

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Zusammenfassung Eine mathematische Theorie für den Wärmeübergang in Zellen von DTA-Geräten ohne Temperaturgradient wird entwickelt. Für die einzelnen Abschnitte der differentiellen Kurve werden Gleichungen abgeleitet. Das Konzept der reellen und hypothetischen Grundlinien wird eingeführt und Regeln für deren Konstruktion werden aufgestellt. Drei Methoden zur Darstellung der Kurven mit und ohne Einführung der Grundlinien werden vorgeschlagen. Die physikalische Bedeutung der geometrischen Elemente der thermischen Kurven und deren Beziehung zu den experimentell bestimmten thermischen Größen werden klargestellt. Für die Grundlinie der Zelle und für die der Reaktion werden Gleichungen in differentieller und integraler Form abgeleitet.

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Heat capacity and thermal diffusivity of heavy oil saturated rock materials at high temperatures

Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry - In this paper, a typical combined cycle power generation unit in Iran is simulated by a mathematical method in order to perform sensitivity analysis on...     

A differential thermal analysis study of homoionised bentonites

Homoionised bentonites were prepared from commercial bentonites with hydrochloric acid. The Atterberg limits and the DTA curves were determined for the homoionised and commercial bentonites. This study shows that DTA can be used as a method for differentiation between clays containing mono- and divalent cations.The authors thank Prof. K. S. Sankaran, Department of Civil Engineering, I. I. T., Madras, for his encouragement during the course of this work.     

A new apparatus for simultaneous differential thermal analysis and gas evolution analysis

A new apparatus is described which permits the simultaneous recording of the differential thermal analysis and gas evolution curves for a given sample from ambient to 900°. The sample is pyrolyzed in a dynamic helium gas atmosphere using a conventional DTA furnace and sample holder assembly. The evolved decomposition products are detected in the helium gas stream by means of a thermistor thermal conductivity cell. From a knowledge of the GE curve and an analysis of the decomposition products, a more accurate interpretation of the DTA curve can be made.     

Determination of thermal oxidation of high density polyethylene pipes using differential scanning calorimetry

Fifteen high density polyethylene pipes were investigated by differential scanning calorimetry. The internal surface layer of thermal oxidized pipes was found to have a lower melting temperature and lower crystallinity compared with the material in a similar position in nonoxidized pipes. Analysis of the radial gradient of melting temperature and crystallinity showed significant differences between oxidized and nonoxidized pipes. This is expected since thermal oxidation decreases the regularity of the chemical structure by bond scission, branching and cross-linking of molecules, and thereby reduces crystallinity and melting temperature.     

Dielectric differential thermal analysis

Dithionates (CaS₂O₆·4H₂O, SrS₂O₆·4H₂O, BaS₂O₆·2H₂O, MnS₂O₆·4H₂O, MgS₂O₆·6H₂O, CoS₂O₆·6H₂O, NiS₂O₆·6H₂O, ZnS₂O₆·6H₂O and CuS₂O₆·4H₂O) were subjected to thermodielectric analysis. The thermoanalytical curves show low temperature effects from 60 to 350°. These are related with the dehydration and decomposition of the dithionates, which could be fully correlated with the knowledge of the thermal behavior of these compouds obtained with other thermal methods.