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Peng-Robinson (PR)
The Peng-Robinson equation of state is very effective for predicting K-values for hydrocarbon systems at medium to
high pressures. Good results have been obtained by using this method for demethanizers, de-ethanizers,
depropanizers, debutanizers, wellhead processes, etc. The Peng-Robinson equation is the best available method for
cryogenic systems.
The compressibilities and mixture fugacity coefficients for both vapor and liquid phases are derived from the Peng-
Robinson equation of state. The binary interaction parameters are included for several hydrocarbons and non-
condensible gases. User-supplied data is usually not required for this method. However, the binary interaction
parameters can be modified or supplied by the user by editing them in the CHEMCAD databases.
Summary of Equations

where:

Fugacity Coefficient

where:

Boston-Mathias Extrapolation
Boston and Mathias developed an alternative alpha function to the one above for temperatures exceeding critical.
The Boston-Mathias extrapolation may be used with Peng Robinson.
Mixing Rules
The equation of state binary interaction parameter, kij, may be specified as a temperature dependent equation.
Binary interaction parameters (BIPs) extend cubic equations of state beyond systems with only modest deviation
from ideal gas.
Reference
Peng, D. Y. and D. B. Robinson, Ind. Eng. Chem. Fundam., 15, 59 (1976).

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