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Reid vapour pressure (RVP)

Reid vapour pressure (RVP)

Created OnJanuary 12, 2018
byCapt. Angad S Cheema
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The vapour pressure of a liquid determined in a standard manner in the Reid apparatus at a temperature of 37.8ºC and with a ratio of gas to the liquid volume of 4:1. Used for comparison purposes only.

Related:

  • True vapour pressure (TVP)
  • Hydrocarbon Gas
  • Bareboat charter
  • COA (Contract of Affreightment)
  • Hog (Hogging)
  • Flashpoint

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