Method to Tailor a (Cubic) Four-Parameter Equation of State to a Reference Thermodynamic Property Formulation: Application to Water, Argon, and Propane

Key Points

• The tailored four-parameter equation improves accuracy of thermodynamic properties for substances like water and propane.
• Key findings include significant enhancement in thermodynamic property predictions, especially for water and argon.
• Analytical comparison of the cubic equation's performance against standard formulations was conducted for various fluids.
• Results indicate that the method may enable more precise modeling in thermodynamics, which is essential for various applications.