combining_rules

despasito.equations_of_state.eos_toolbox.combining_rules

combining_rules(beadA, beadB, parameter, function='mean', **kwargs)[source]

Calculates cross interaction parameter according to the calculation method defined.

Parameters:

  • beadA (dict) – Dictionary of parameters used to describe a bead

  • beadB (dict) – Dictionary of parameters used to describe a bead

  • parameter (str) – Name of parameter for which a mixed value is needed

  • function (str, Optional, default=mean) – Mixing rule function found in despasito.equations_of_state.combining_rule_types.py

  • kwargs – Keyword arguments used in other averaging function

Returns:

output_dict – Dictionary with keyword of parameter and mixed interaction parameter. If combining rule type outputs more than one updated variable, it will also be included

Return type:

dict