Synonyms: Compressibility factor = Z-factor
Dimensionless multiplier in real gas equation of state which describes the deviation of a real gas from ideal gas behavior:
(1) | Z = \frac{p V}{\nu R T} |
where
It is related to gas compressibility
c_g as:
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See also
Natural Science / Physics /Thermodynamics
[ Fluid Compressibility ][ Gas compressibility ]