Reid Vapour Pressure (RVP) – Definition and Pronunciation
What is RVP?
Reid Vapour Pressure (RVP) is the vapour pressure of a liquid determined in a standard manner in the Reid apparatus at a temperature of 100 °F (37,8 °C) and with a ratio of gas to liquid volume of 4:1.
Examples of RVP
The function of the condensate stabilization unit is to process the condensate from the slug catchers and to remove the light components to meet the export condensate specification, which is typically set at 4 ppm H2S and a RVP of 8 to 12 psi.
From “Liquefied Natural Gas Plant and Regasification Terminal Operations”.
The main control of the stabilizer is to produce a bottom product with acceptable RVP. An RVP analyzer or GC can be used to measure the RVP in real time. This measurement can be performed on a daily basis.
From “Automation and Process Control of Liquefied Natural Gas Plants and Import Terminals”.
The condensate is stripped with steam to remove its H2S content and has to meet an RVP (Reid Vapor Pressure) specification of 12 psia, which are required for transport and storage.
From “Fundamentals of Liquefied Natural Gas”.
Pronunciation of RVP
