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An integrated framework of data-driven, metaheuristic, and mechanistic modeling approach for biomass pyrolysis
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)This study presents an integrated hybrid framework of data-driven (cascade forward neural network (CFNN)), metaheuristic (artificial bee colony (ABC)), and a mechanistic modeling (Aspen simulation) approach for the biomass ... -
An Overview of Solid Waste Management and Plastic Recycling in Qatar
(2012 , Article)Municipal solid waste management (MSWM) constitutes one of the most crucial health and environmental problems facing authorities in the Arabian Gulf. Recent literature on current solid waste management (SWM) in Qatar has ... -
An overview on trace CO2 removal by advanced physisorbent materials
( Academic Press , 2020 , Article)This review paper focuses on various gas processing technologies and materials that efficiently capture trace levels of carbon dioxide (CO2). Fundamental separation mechanisms such as absorption, adsorption, and distillation ... -
Analysis and feasibility of integrating a new and novel hybrid solar chimney power plant with a traditional electrical grid
( John Wiley and Sons Ltd , 2022 , Article)This work evaluates the impact of integrating a hybrid solar chimney power plant (HSCPPS) into a medium voltage distribution grid in the Safawi area, Jordan. The HSCPPS can operate as a traditional solar chimney power plant ... -
Analysis of combustion synthesis method for Cu/CeO2 synthesis by integrating thermodynamics and design of experiments approach
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)Solution combustion synthesis (SCS) is a commonly used method for synthesizing nanomaterials due to its energy and time efficiency. Herein, we present an analysis of synthesis parameters to optimize a targeted property by ... -
Analysis of the thermal expansion behavior of oriented polyoxymethylene sheets
( Wiley Subscription Services, Inc., A Wiley Company , 1996 , Article)The applicability of the molecular composite model is extended to include the analysis of the thermal expansion behavior of oriented (anisotropic) polyoxymethylene. The model accounts for changes in the morphological and ... -
Anchor-Tenant models for the synthesis of eco-industrial parks through carbon-hydrogen-oxygen symbiosis networks
( AIChE , 2017 , Conference Paper)An eco-industrial park (EIP) is a network of entities who choose to interact by exchanging byproducts, wastes and/or energy to gain benefits greater than unintegrated operations. The concept is particularly attractive for ... -
Anomalous manganese activation of a pyrophosphate cathode in sodium ion batteries: A combined experimental and theoretical study
(2013 , Article)Sodium ion batteries (SIBs) have many advantages such as the low price and abundance of sodium raw materials that are suitable for large-scale energy storage applications. Herein, we report an Mn-based pyrophosphate, ... -
Application of a property-based inherently safety quantification framework for integrating risk assessment into process safety life cycle
( AIChE , 2018 , Conference Paper)Process plant involves different types of risks which need to be managed appropriately to avoid dangerous incidents. Some risks are associated with design decisions such as choice of unit, chemicals or design layout etc. ... -
Application of Artificial Neural Network Approach for the Kinetic Parameters Determination of Pyrolysis Aseptic Waste Packages
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2023 , Conference Paper)The thermal degradation behavior for the pyrolysis of aseptic packages was studied using thermogravimetric analyzer under nitrogen atmosphere at the temperature range of 50–900°C with five different heating rates (10, 20, ... -
Application of bioelectrochemical systems to regulate and accelerate the anaerobic digestion processes
( Elsevier Ltd , 2022 , Article)Anaerobic digestion (AD) serves as a potential bioconversion process to treat various organic wastes/wastewaters, including sewage sludge, and generate renewable green energy. Despite its efficiency, AD has several limitations ... -
Application of cobalt incorporated Iron oxide catalytic nanoparticles for thermochemical conversion of CO2
( Elsevier B.V. , 2019 , Article)This investigation describes the application of the sol-gel synthesized CoxFe3?xO4 (CF) materials towards the solar thermochemical fuel production. The CF materials were derived by sol-gel method (where x was varied in the ... -
Application of DFT in iron sulfide scale removal from oil and gas wells
( European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers, EAGE , 2019 , Conference Paper)Scale formation including those formed by iron sulfides have been a major hassle in the upstream sector of the oil and gas industry for many decades. Iron Sulfide scales including pyrite (FeS2) and troilite (FeS) often ... -
Application of Fe3O4 magnetite nanoparticles grafted in silica (SiO2) for oil recovery from oil in water emulsions
( Elsevier Ltd , 2021 , Article)In this study, an innovative magnetic demulsifier (MD) was prepared by grafting a silica layer onto the surface of the Fe3O4 magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) using the modified Stober process. The MD was characterized using ... -
Application of i-SDT for safer flare management operation
( Institution of Chemical Engineers , 2019 , Article)Utilizing unburn flare streams in a safe way represents one of the key challenges during flare alternatives implementation. Most of the time, process safety is considered on a supplemental basis after accomplishing a ... -
Application of Li-, Mg-, Ba-, Sr-, Ca-, and Sn-doped ceria for solar-driven thermochemical conversion of carbon dioxide
( Springer , 2020 , Article)The redox reactivity of the Li-, Mg-, Ca-, Sr-, Ba-, and Sn-doped ceria (Ce0.9A0.1O2−δ) toward thermochemical CO2 splitting is investigated. Proposed Ce0.9A0.1O2−δ materials are prepared via co-precipitation of the hydroxide ... -
Application of magnetic nanoparticles for the removal of oil from oil-in-water emulsion: Regeneration/reuse of spent particles
( Elsevier B.V. , 2021 , Article)The recovery of oil from produced water (PW) is integral for minimizing energy resource loses and creating an appropriate treatment method for a sustainable environment. In this study, Fe3O4 magnetic nanoparticles (Fe-MNP) ... -
Application of microalgae in wastewater treatment: simultaneous nutrient removal and carbon dioxide bio-fixation for biofuel feedstock production
( Elsevier , 2022 , Book chapter)The release of organic and inorganic pollutants generated from domestic, agricultural, and industrial water activities can have a serious impact on the environment. Conventional treatment processes (primary and secondary) ... -
Application of response surface methodology and box-behnken design for the optimization of the stability of fibrous dispersion used in drilling and completion operations
( American Chemical Society , 2021 , Article)Fibers are extensively used as a fluid additive in the oil and gas industry to improve hole-cleaning performance, control fluid filtration loss, and enhance hydraulic fracturing effectiveness. Generally, a small amount of ... -
Applications of chelating agents in the upstream oil and gas industry: A review
( American Chemical Society , 2020 , Article Review)Chelating agents show very effective performance in different applications in the upstream oil and gas industry. This study presents a critical review of the application of chelating agents in acidizing, scale removal, ...