Question: D A B = 0 . 0 0 1 8 5 8 T 3 2 ( 1 M A + 1 M B ) 1

DAB=0.001858T32(1MA+1MB)12P(equation1)2D2
is used to show that the temperature and pressure dependence of the diffusion coefficient DAB at a temperature and pressure (T2,p2) can be estimated as follows:
DAB(T2,P2)=DAB(T1,P1)(P1P2)(T2T1)32D(T1)D(T2)
(equation2)
where the value of DAB(T1,p1).T1, and p1 are given as constants. (This is similar to the formulation of the Clausius-Clapeyron equation, where you had a "standard state" of vapo
formulation of the Clausius-Clapeyron equation, where you had a "standard state" of vapor pressure =6.11mb at T=273K. From that standard state and the Clausius-Clapeyron equation, you can extrapolate to find the equilibrium vapor pressure of water at any temperature)
Consider ethylene gas in nitrogen gas at 298K. The diffusivity (DAB) is 0.163cm2s-1 at 298K at atm (source: Welty Table J.1). The reduced temperature is calculated using T***=Tk and
Calculate the new value of DAB at a second temperature and pressure of 300K and 1015mb by following steps (a)-(e).
(a) Identify the given quantities and their values and units.
(b) Write down the equations associated with the problem, so you can choose from them. You are working with equation 2 above, plus the definition of reduced temperature T**, and you need to find DAB(T2,p2), plus any others that seem relevant.
(c) Use the formula sheet to get the collision integrals you need; note which method you chose.
(d) do you need to convert any units? Decide whether or not you have everything in the right units, and if not, write out the unit conversions before proceeding.
(e) Calculate DAB for ethylene in nitrogen at 300K and 1015mb, which is about 80F and could be in a high-pressure system at sea level.
 DAB=0.001858T32(1MA+1MB)12P(equation1)2D2 is used to show that the temperature and pressure dependence

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