Equation of state for non-ideal gases

     PV=ZRT, z : compressibility factor

  - Z can be estimated using the concept of “corresponding states”.
    It states that gases behave similarly with respect to non-ideality;
    that is, they have the same Z value when they are in corresponding
    states relative to their respective critical pressure and critical
    temperature.

   - Thus, Z can be determined by knowing reduced pressure Prr, and
    reduced temperature T
rr.

   - The Z values are tabulated (graphed) as a function of Prr, Trr, thus Z
    depends on P, T.

  where P, and T are the actual pressure and temperature and Pc
     and Tc are the critical values.

 

2) Van der Waals (vdw) equation of state
From ideal gas law, corrections in
① Volume
    Real gas has finite volume (ideal gas = volume-less)
    → subtract the gas volume from the total volume.

② Another consideration
    Particles are interacting each other. This correction should be     considered in the pressure term.