| yi, xi, wi | the component mass fraction [g ∙ g−1] |
| Ji | component mass permeate flux [kg ∙ m−2 ∙ h−1] |
| l | membrane selective layer thickness [cm] |
| Mi | molar mass of the component [kg ∙ mol−1] |
| Pi | permeability coefficient [Barrer] |
| Si | solubility coefficient [cm3 ∙ cm−3 ∙ cm Hg−1)] |
| αi/j | separation factor alcohol/water [-] |
| ni | amount of substance [mol] |
| mi | mass of component [g] |
| Vi | volume of component [cm3] |
| ρi | density of component [g/m3] |
| BuOH | n-butanol |
| PrOH | n-propanol |
| EtOH | ethanol |
| W | water |