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Version: 8.1

system.thermo.if97.compressionFactor

Calculates compression factor (real-gas factor).

Syntax

system.thermo.if97.compressionFactor(p, t) # Pressure and Temperature
info

This function must be called with named parameters.

Parameters

TypeParameterDescription
DoublepAbsolute Pressure (Pa)
DoubletTemperature (K)

Returns

Double - Compression Factor (real-gas factor)

Quantifies the deviation of a real gas from ideal gas behavior under specific conditions.

Scope

Gateway, Designer, Client, Perspective Session

Example

Pressure and Temperature

p = 800000
t = 475
result = system.thermo.if97.compressionFactor(p=p, t=t) # Call with pressure and temperature
print result
Result
0.956476200171