Kimmins

Kimmins, in the context of scientific and engineering literature, most commonly refers to the Kimmins–Sinnamon equation. This empirical equation is used to predict the density of petroleum products (particularly crude oils and fuels) at different temperatures, based on a known density at a reference temperature (typically 15°C or 60°F) and an API gravity value.

The equation, and variations of it, are valuable for estimating density changes due to thermal expansion, which is crucial in many areas of the petroleum industry including storage, transportation, and custody transfer.

While the original Kimmins–Sinnamon equation has seen modifications and replacements with more accurate and complex models (e.g., those based on cubic equations of state), it remains a useful approximation, especially when only limited data is available. The equation's simplicity allows for quick estimations in field settings.

Further research may be needed to understand if "Kimmins" refers to anything beyond this scientific application.