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Realizing that it is difficult to discuss and present

K-values in a reasonable amount of space, this edi—
tion attempts to present a compromise consistent with
the purpose for which this book is intended. Although
there is considerable evidence to indicate that
convergence pressure alone does not adequately
represent composition effects in hydrocarbon mix—
tures, the convergence pressure copelation was re—
tained for several reasons.
The convergence pressure chart representation of
K-values, used since 1957 by the NGPA, provides a
useful and rapid graphical approach for engineers.
Within limits the values are sufficiently accurate to
satisfy many calculations required by the practicing
engineer. Moreover, these charts are widely used in
industry and are generally preferred over most
nomographs.
The charts included in this book are a mixture of
past and present, as shown in Fig. 18-1. The primary
concern of this edition was to present improved
charts for methane, ethane, and propane, since they
are the most important keys in the design of a
hydrocarbonextraction plant. All of the charts
included for methane were redrawn and are
presented for the first time in this edition.
All included ethane and propane charts are new
except the 500 Pk and 10,000 Pk charts. The butane
and heavier components are reproduced from earlier
editions. Time limitations precluded doing a complete
revision of all components.