ThermoPlan

ThermoPlan assess the relative merit of a given measurement considering existing data in SOURCE, including the availability of experimental thermophysical property data, variable ranges studied, associated uncertainties, state of prediction methods, and availability of parameters for deployment of prediction methods.

The web app supports specific property measurements for pure and binary chemical systems, the broader data needs of pure systems, and recommendations for binary mixture measurements that could extend the current UNIFAC prediction model. The algorithmic approach to experiment planning implemented in ThermoPlan is based on technology previously developed for ThermoData Engine.

ThermoPlan is designed to address the increasing need for thermophysical property measurement planning. As the body of internationally available literature data grows larger, ThermoPlan is an increasingly useful resource for maximizing the likely impact of new work.

Features

• Helps researchers avoid potentially redundant or irrelevant measurements
  • Inputs: compound(s) in system, temperature/pressure range, property measured, projected uncertainty of measurement
  • Outputs: potential value of proposed measurement, similar published measurements (if any)

Licensing

ThermoPlan is freely accessible and distributed by

Standard Reference Data Program
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Gaithersburg, MD 20899

Citation Guide

TRC requests that works utilizing ThermoPlan include citations.

In-text:

Data provided via the NIST ThermoPlan (SRD#167) +[version] was used.

Bibliography:

Kroenlein, K.; Diky, V.; Muzny, C.D.; Chirico, R.D.; Magee, J.W.; Frenkel, M. "NIST Standard Reference Database 167: ThermoPlan Experimental Planning and coverage evaluation aid for thermophysical property measurements". [version] , National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD , 20899,  http://trc.nist.gov/thermoplan/main/home.html , (accessed #date).

Liability Statements

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) uses its best effort to deliver a high-quality interface and access to the underlying database, and to verify that the methods and data contained therein are broadly comprehensive and have been selected on the basis of sound scientific judgment. However, NIST makes no warranties to that effect, and NIST shall not be liable for any damage that may result from errors or omissions in this information resource.

This resource is designed to be a software aid for planning new experimental measurements of thermophysical properties, but in no way substitutes for intensive literature review, relevant data analysis, and judgements based on specific needs.