Thirty Years with EoS/GE Models—What Have We Learned?

Thirty years of research and the use of EoS/G E mixing rules in cubic equations of state are reviewed. The most popular approaches are presented both from the derivation and application points of view and they are compared to each other. It is shown that all methods have significant capabilities but also limitations which are discussed. A useful approach is presented for analyzing the models by looking at the activity coefficient expression derived from the equations of state using various mixing rules. The size-asymmetric systems are investigated in detail, and an explanation is provided on how EoS/G E mixing rules should be developed so that such asymmetric mixtures are adequately represented.