An analytical equation derived from a perturbation theory to calculate Henry's constants for square well mixtures

Abstract

An analytic form for Henry's constant is derived and applied to several systems. The derivation is based on the use of Leonard-Henderson-Barker perturbation theory for a square well pair potential assuming the Ponce-Renon analytical solution of the square well fluid. Computed values of Henry's constants for CH4-Ar, CH4-N2, CH4-He, CH4-H2, C2H6-N2 and C2H6-CH4 mixtures are compared with experiment. The agreement is quite satisfactory, with mean relative deviations between 2.5 and 8 per cent. Heats of solutions are also computed and compared with experiment.