1
Q
What is a phase ?
A
Any homogeneous part of a system that is physically distinct from other parts of the system by definite boundaries.
2
Q
The most important phases that occur in petroleum reservoirs are —?
A
Liquid phase ( crude oil or condensates )
Gas phase ( natural gases)
3
Q
Single component system
A
This is the simplest type of hydrocarbon system to consider.
4
Q
What does a component mean?
A
A component is the number of molecular or atomic species present in a substance.
Therefore single component system is composed of entirely one kind of atom or molecule .
5
Q
What is a critical point ?
A
This is the point where all intensive properties of gas and liquid phases are equal
