DWSIM 1.7 Build 3840 released

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Jul 8, 2010, 8:42:14 PM7/8/10
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Build 3840 introduces the Gibbs Reactor and comes with important
changes in the thermodynamics framework. Changelog:

- [NEW] Gibbs Reactor model (vapor phase only) with two solving
methods: reaction extents and direct minimization
- [NEW] New global settings for Property Packages: Flash Algorithm and
Calculate Bubble/Dew points
- [NEW] New approach for equilibrium calculation: Inside-Out by Boston
and Britt
- [NEW] Added an option to adjust Rackett Parameters and Acentric
Factors to match SG and NBP in Petroleum Characterization Utilities
- [NEW] New Quick Settings toolbar: Unit system and number formatting
- [NEW] New menu gives quick access to DWSIM Tools
- [NEW] Added the option to select stream component amounts as
properties to show on PFD tables
- [CHG] Completely rewritten Equilibrium Reactor model
- [CHG] Updated ChemSep database loading code to support ChemSep 6.62
- [FIX] Fixed an exception when working with pump curves to calculate
pump power
- [FIX] Fixed a bug in temperature calculation with the Steam Tables
Property Package

Visit http://dwsim.inforside.com.br/downloads.html to download the
files.

In the next days I'll add some content to the Wiki:

- A tutorial on how to use the Gibbs Reactor
- A source code guide telling where to find what
- Explanation on how the new flash algorithms works in DWSIM
- Explanation on Gibbs and Equilibrium reactor modeling

That's all for now. Thanks for your support!

/Daniel
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