Chemical Engineering: Recent submissions
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Molecular Dynamic Simulations of Fibrous Distillation Membranes
( Elsevier Ltd , 2018 , Article)The rate of heat and mass transfer through distillation membranes is typically estimated using an over-simplified, straight-cylindrical-pore approach coupled with several empirical correction factors that are included to ... -
Synthesis and Performance Evaluation of Pulse Electrodeposited Ni-AlN Nanocomposite Coatings
( Hindawi Limited , 2018 , Article)This research work presents the microscopic analysis of pulse electrodeposited Ni-AlN nanocomposite coatings using SEM and AFM techniques and their performance evaluation (mechanical and electrochemical) by employing ... -
Erosion behavior of API X120 steel: Effect of particle speed and impact angle
( MDPI AG , 2018 , Article)The dry erosion behavior of API-X120 pipeline steel was investigated, under the erosive interaction of aluminum oxide particulates, in a range of speed (43-167 m·s-1) and impact angle (30°-90°). Erosion behavior is ... -
H2 Production via ferrite based H2O splitting cycle: Solar reactor thermodynamic efficiency analysis
( AIChE , 2018 , Conference)This study reports the thermodynamic equilibrium and efficiency analysis of the Ba-ferrite based thermochemical water splitting cycle. Attempts were made to identify the equilibrium composition associated with the thermal ... -
Study of ethanol decomposition mechanism over combustion synthesized bimetallic Cu-Co nanoparticles
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Applying New Sustainability Metric in Different Natural Gas Liquid (NGL) Recovery Configurations to Extend Investment Decision and Incorporate Sustainability Analysis
( Elsevier B.V. , 2018 , Book chapter)Sustainable design is considered as one of emerging research area in process system engineering (PSE) society. It extends the investment decision that focuses mainly on profitability analysis to consider other aspects such ... -
Comparison between multi-stage and single stage microalgae dewatering processes
( AIChE , 2018 , Conference)The present work shows a quick, simple and accurate method for algae harvesting with a potential to relate the required polymer dose with in-situ hydrodynamics properties of alga solution. The method also reduces the lag ... -
Assessment of carbon bio-fixation by mixed indigenous microalgae
( AIChE , 2018 , Conference)This study assesses the potential use of mixed Indigenous Microalgae (MIMA) for carbon capture from flue gases in a photo-bioreactor. The effect of inlet CO2 concentration on the carbon biofixation rate was investigated. ... -
Adsorption process of n-alkanes onto BAX-1100 activated carbon: Theoretical estimation of isosteric heat of adsorption and energy distribution of heterogeneous surfaces
( Elsevier B.V. , 2018 , Article)Adsorption of the n-alkane series, C1-C7, on Westvaco BAX-1100 activated carbon were measured over very broad ranges of temperature (293-393 K) and pressure (0.06-4964 Torr), depending on the n-alkane. Different behaviors ... -
Combustion synthesis of bifunctional LaMO3 (M = Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni) perovskites for oxygen reduction and oxygen evolution reaction in alkaline media
( Elsevier B.V. , 2018 , Article)Lanthanum based electrocatalytically active LaMO3 (M = Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni) perovskites were synthesized using a single step solution combustion technique. The structural and morphological properties of the catalysts were ... -
Monitoring and measurement of microalgae using the first derivative of absorbance and comparison with chlorophyll extraction method
( Springer International Publishing , 2018 , Article)Monitoring of microalgae in water supplies and industrial applications are becoming increasingly important, yet there are few options available that are simple and accurate, and can provide real-time information. The present ... -
Simulation-optimization framework for synthesis and design of natural gas downstream utilization networks
( MDPI AG , 2018 , Article)Many potential diversification and conversion options are available for utilization of natural gas resources, and several design configurations and technology choices exist for conversion of natural gas to value-added ... -
Surpassing the current limitations of high purity H2 production in microbial electrolysis cell (MECs): Strategies for inhibiting growth of methanogens
( Elsevier B.V. , 2018 , Article Review)Microbial electrolysis cells (MECs) are perceived as a potential and promising innovative biotechnological tool that can convert carbon-rich waste biomass or wastewater into hydrogen (H2) or other value-added chemicals. ... -
Solar Energy Storage via Thermochemical Metal Oxide/Metal Sulfate Water Splitting Cycle
( Materials Research Society , 2018 , Conference)This paper reports the effect of Ar molar flow-rate on thermodynamic efficiency analysis of zinc oxide-zinc sulfate (ZnS-ZnO) water splitting cycle useful for solar H2 production. The thermodynamic efficiency analysis is ... -
Cellulose assisted combustion synthesis of nanomaterials for energy conversion applications
( IEEE Computer Society , 2018 , Conference)Combustion synthesis has been used for a long time for synthesizing functional materials suitable for many applications such as ceramics, electronics, pigments, catalysts etc. In this paper we introduce an emerging field ... -
Limits and possible solutions in quantum dot organic solar cells
( Elsevier Ltd , 2018 , Article Review)In this review article, we present recent advancements in the field of organic photovoltaics (OPV) that have been achieved through the applications of quantum dots (QDs). We describe the leading experimental accomplishments ... -
Comparison of 2D triangular C-grid shallow water models
( Elsevier Ltd , 2018 , Article)An ideal two-dimensional (2D) shallow water model should be able to simulate correctly various types of waves including pure gravity and inertia-gravity waves. In this paper, two different triangular C-grid methods are ... -
Advancements in concrete mix designs: High-performance and ultrahigh-performance concretes from 1970 to 2016
( American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) , 2018 , Article)This paper reviews the methods adopted to produce high-performance concrete (HPC) and ultrahigh-performance concrete (UHPC). The chronological development of these concretes in terms of their constituents, mixture proportions, ... -
Effect of the organic load on salt removal efficiency of microbial desalination cell
( Desalination Publications , 2018 , Article)Microbial desalination cell presents a novel concept for wastewater treatment, salt removal and bioelectricity generation in a single system. In this study, the effect of organic load on salt removal in air-cathode up-flow ... -
Improved salt removal and power generation in a cascade of two hydraulically connected up-flow microbial desalination cells
( Taylor and Francis Inc. , 2018 , Article)A novel two chamber up-flow microbial desalination cell (UMDC) was designed for evaluating desalination of real seawater with simultaneous wastewater treatment and energy generation. Two UMDCs were hydraulically connected ...
