What the heck is a binary interaction parameter?
What the heck is a binary interaction parameter?
(OP)
OK, I'm a dumb ME pretending to be a process engineer. My simulation software is asking me about binary interaction parameters. Can someone please explain what these are so an ME can understand and put the information to work? Let's hold the integrals and PDEs to a minimum, please. 
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Pete
P. J. (Pete) Chandler, PE
Mechanical, Piping, Thermal, Hydraulics
Processes Unlimited International, Inc.
Bakersfield, California USA
pjchandl@prou.com





RE: What the heck is a binary interaction parameter?
Most programs will know the parameters for common components and can estimate the interaction parameter for new "theoretical components" based on input data such as normal boiling point, density and mol weight. Or if you have experimental data then this can be inputted.
Best Regards
Morten