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Define a gas using the Redlich-Kwong equation of state

  1. In the Simulation Navigator, do one of the following:Right-click the Simulation you want and choose New Solution.Right-click the solution you want and choose Edit.

  2. In the Solution dialog box, on the Solution Details page, from the Flow Solver Selection list, select Serial Solver.

  3. Choose Home tab→Loads and Conditions group→Advanced Controls .

  4. In the Advanced Controls dialog box, select the Advanced Parameter from the Type list.

  5. In the Parameter Definition group, click Catalog .

  6. In the Catalog dialog box, expand the Flow group and then expand the Flow Modeling subgroup.

  7. Highlight REDLICH_KWONG_EOS and click OK.

  8. In the Advanced Controls dialog box, click OK.

  9. Repeat steps 3 to 6.

  10. Highlight RK_CRITICAL_PRESSURE and click OK.

  11. In the Advanced Controls dialog box, enter the critical pressure of the gas in the Value box and click OK.

  12. Repeat steps 3 to 6.

  13. Highlight RK_CRITICAL_TEMPERATURE and click OK.

  14. In the Advanced Controls dialog box, enter the critical temperature of the gas in the Value box and click OK.

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Source: https://docs.sw.siemens.com/en-US/doc/289054037/PL20200601120302950.advanced/id627141 · retrieved 2026-07-17