The software provides exact thermodynamic and transport data. This prevents design errors, optimizes mechanical systems, and enables accurate carbon footprint tracking for modern alternative refrigerants. Core Scientific Models
Version 10 (and subsequent updates) includes thermodynamic data for over 150 pure fluids. This library covers: refprop
However, REFPROP is not without limitations. First, it is a , not a process simulator; it lacks unit operations like reactors or distillation columns. Second, its computational speed, while generally good, can be slower than simpler cubic EOS models (e.g., Peng-Robinson) when iterating millions of times in a complex model. Finally, the license cost (while reasonable for professionals) and the need for periodic updates to access new refrigerants or improved equations can be a barrier for students or small firms. The software provides exact thermodynamic and transport data
