Chemical Engineering formula — definition, units and applicable conditions

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Chemical Engineering

Raoult’s law

p_i=x_i p_i^{\mathrm{sat}}(T)

Estimates partial pressure using liquid phase mole fraction and pure component vapor pressure.

Chemical Engineering

y=\frac{\alpha x}{1+(\alpha-1)x}

calculates the proportion of volatile components in the binary system in the equilibrium gas phase.

Chemical Engineering

V=\frac{F_{A0}X}{(-r_A)_{\mathrm{exit}}}

uses the conversion rate and outlet reaction rate to determine the reactor volume.

Chemical Engineering

\dot Q=UA\Delta T_{\mathrm{lm}}

uses the total heat transfer coefficient and the logarithmic average temperature difference to calculate the heat transfer rate.