Activity Coefficient using Gamma-Phi Formulation of VLE Formula

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Activity coefficient is a factor used in thermodynamics to account for deviations from ideal behaviour in a mixture of chemical substances. Check FAQs
γ=yGasϕPTxLiquidPsat
γ - Activity Coefficient?yGas - Mole Fraction of Component in Vapor Phase?ϕ - Fugacity Coefficient?PT - Total Pressure of Gas?xLiquid - Mole Fraction of Component in Liquid Phase?Psat - Saturated pressure?

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1.1411Edit=0.3Edit0.95Edit102100Edit0.51Edit50000Edit
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Activity Coefficient using Gamma-Phi Formulation of VLE Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
γ=yGasϕPTxLiquidPsat
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
γ=0.30.95102100Pa0.5150000Pa
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
γ=0.30.951021000.5150000
Next Step Evaluate
γ=1.14111764705882
LAST Step Rounding Answer
γ=1.1411

Activity Coefficient using Gamma-Phi Formulation of VLE Formula Elements

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Activity Coefficient
Activity coefficient is a factor used in thermodynamics to account for deviations from ideal behaviour in a mixture of chemical substances.
Symbol: γ
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Mole Fraction of Component in Vapor Phase
The Mole Fraction of Component in Vapor Phase can be defined as the ratio of the number of moles a component to the total number of moles of components present in the vapor phase.
Symbol: yGas
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be between 0 to 1.
Fugacity Coefficient
Fugacity coefficient is the ratio of fugacity to the pressure of that component.
Symbol: ϕ
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Total Pressure of Gas
Total pressure of Gas is the sum of all the forces that the gas molecules exert on the walls of their container.
Symbol: PT
Measurement: PressureUnit: Pa
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Mole Fraction of Component in Liquid Phase
The Mole Fraction of Component in Liquid Phase can be defined as the ratio of the number of moles a component to the total number of moles of components present in the liquid phase.
Symbol: xLiquid
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be between 0 to 1.
Saturated pressure
Saturated pressure is the pressure at which a given liquid and its vapour or a given solid and its vapour can co-exist in equilibrium, at a given temperature.
Symbol: Psat
Measurement: PressureUnit: Pa
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other formulas in K values for Gamma Phi formulation, Raoult’s Law, Modified Raoult’s Law, and Henry’s Law category

​Go K-Value or Vapour-Liquid Distribution Ratio of Component
K=yGasxLiquid
​Go K-Value of Component using Gamma-Phi Formulation
K=γRaoultsPsatϕRaoultsPT
​Go Fugacity Coefficient of Component using K-Value Expression for Gamma-Phi Formulation
ϕRaoults=γRaoultsPsatKPT
​Go Activity Coefficient of Component using K-Value Expression for Gamma-Phi Formulation
γRaoults=KϕRaoultsPTPsat

How to Evaluate Activity Coefficient using Gamma-Phi Formulation of VLE?

Activity Coefficient using Gamma-Phi Formulation of VLE evaluator uses Activity Coefficient = (Mole Fraction of Component in Vapor Phase*Fugacity Coefficient*Total Pressure of Gas)/(Mole Fraction of Component in Liquid Phase*Saturated pressure) to evaluate the Activity Coefficient, The Activity Coefficient using Gamma-Phi Formulation of VLE formula is defined as the ratio of the product of the vapour phase mole fraction, the fugacity coefficient and the total pressure to the product of the liquid phase mole fraction and the saturated pressure of mixture or solution. Activity Coefficient is denoted by γ symbol.

How to evaluate Activity Coefficient using Gamma-Phi Formulation of VLE using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Activity Coefficient using Gamma-Phi Formulation of VLE, enter Mole Fraction of Component in Vapor Phase (yGas), Fugacity Coefficient (ϕ), Total Pressure of Gas (PT), Mole Fraction of Component in Liquid Phase (xLiquid) & Saturated pressure (Psat ) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Activity Coefficient using Gamma-Phi Formulation of VLE

What is the formula to find Activity Coefficient using Gamma-Phi Formulation of VLE?
The formula of Activity Coefficient using Gamma-Phi Formulation of VLE is expressed as Activity Coefficient = (Mole Fraction of Component in Vapor Phase*Fugacity Coefficient*Total Pressure of Gas)/(Mole Fraction of Component in Liquid Phase*Saturated pressure). Here is an example- 3.36775 = (0.3*0.95*102100)/(0.51*50000).
How to calculate Activity Coefficient using Gamma-Phi Formulation of VLE?
With Mole Fraction of Component in Vapor Phase (yGas), Fugacity Coefficient (ϕ), Total Pressure of Gas (PT), Mole Fraction of Component in Liquid Phase (xLiquid) & Saturated pressure (Psat ) we can find Activity Coefficient using Gamma-Phi Formulation of VLE using the formula - Activity Coefficient = (Mole Fraction of Component in Vapor Phase*Fugacity Coefficient*Total Pressure of Gas)/(Mole Fraction of Component in Liquid Phase*Saturated pressure).
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