Chemical Engineering
Recent Submissions
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Nanoparticle applications in Algal-biorefinery for biofuel production
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Rapidly depleting fossil fuel resources and rising greenhouse gas emissions have accelerated the search for cost-effective renewable energy sources. Algal feedstock has long been touted as a potential source of several ... -
Ionic liquid mixture design for carbon capture using property clustering technique
( Italian Association of Chemical Engineering - AIDIC , 2015 , Article)Ionic liquids (ILs) have recently been introduced as green solvents and potential substitute to volatile organic compounds. This is due to their negligible vapour pressure, high thermal stability, and large liquid phase ... -
A Systematic Visual Approach to Ionic Liquid Design for Carbon Dioxide Capture
( Elsevier , 2015 , Book chapter)Ionic liquids (ILs) have been introduced as potential replacement of conventional CO2 capturing solvents, for their negligible vapour pressure and high thermal stability. Besides, through matching cations and anions, ILs ... -
Preliminary study on the inclusion of inherent safety principles using property design framework
( AIChE , 2008 , Conference Paper)The word safety in design signals accident prevention and protective measures. On a larger scale, safety in processes involves the risk of operating process units and operating conditions, supplied and generated substances ... -
Incorporating inherent safety principles in design via property design platform
( AIChE , 2008 , Conference Paper)The word safety in design signals accident prevention and protective measures. On a larger scale, safety in processes involves the risk of operating process units and operating conditions, supplied and generated substances ... -
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 ... -
Design of optimal ionic liquids for carbon dioxide capture via Computer- Aided Molecular Design (CAMD)
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A process-integration framework for Abnormal Situation Management (ASM): A systematic approach with application to Qatar's industrial needs and opportunities
( AIChE , 2013 , Conference Paper)Qatar is a leading producer of a variety of gas products including LNG, GTL and a wider spectrum of petrochemical intermediates and specialty chemicals. The country is blessed with the third largest natural gas reserve ... -
A systematic review: The role of emerging carbon capture and conversion technologies for energy transition to clean hydrogen
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article Review)The exploitation of fossil fuels in various sectors, such as power and heat generation, and the transportation sector has been the primary source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, which are the main contributors to global ... -
Development of a deep learning-based group contribution framework for targeted design of ionic liquids
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)In this article, we present a novel deep learning-based group contribution framework for the targeted design of ionic liquids (ILs). This computational framework can expedite and improve the process of finding desirable ... -
Simulation and 3E assessment of pre-combustion CO2 capture process using novel Ionic liquids for blue H2 production
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Incorporating pre-combustion CO2 capture with H2 production is expected to be a crucial technology that significantly contributes to CO2 emissions reduction from the current H2 production methods that rely on natural gas. ... -
Mechanical characteristics of ultra-high performance steel FRC made with recycled concrete aggregates
( American Institute of Physics Inc. , 2023 , Conference Paper)Recycled concrete aggregates (RCA) are increasingly becoming a sustainable alternative to natural aggregate (NA) for concrete applications. This study, therefore, tests the influence of RCA on the fresh and hardened ... -
Novel methodology to couple decline curve analysis with CFD reservoir simulations for complex shale gas reservoirs
( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2024 , Article)Shale reservoirs are highly complex and are difficult to study using conventional reservoir simulation tools. This study introduces a novel methodology for estimating production from complex shale gas reservoirs by coupling ... -
CFD estimation of gas production in tight carbonates using single and dual-porosity models
( Nature Research , 2023 , Article)Tight Carbonate reservoirs are regarded as one of the most complex reservoir formations due to the heterogeneity and complexity of their mineral composition, pore structure, and storage model. It is uncommon to study the ... -
Correction to: CFD estimation of gas production in tight carbonates using single and dual-porosity models (Scientific Reports, (2023), 13, 1, (22668), 10.1038/s41598-023-48450-5)
( Nature Research , 2024 , Other)The Funding section in the original version of this Article was incorrect. "Qatar National Research Fund, NPRP11S-1228-170138 and NPRP12S-0305-190235, NPRP11S-1228-170138 and NPRP12S-0305-190235, NPRP11S-1228-170138 and ... -
Overcoming the energy and environmental issues of LNG plants by using solid oxide fuel cells
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)A new intensification concept was proposed for the liquefied natural gas (LNG) plants. Our concept capitalizes on solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) and efficient pressure/heat recovery. Detailed processes were synthesized, ... -
Influence of polyolefin modified by Y2O3 as protective coatings against carbon steel corrosion into 3.5% NaCl media
( Springer , 2023 , Article)In this research work, we have studied the impact of Yttrium nanoparticles loaded with corrosion inhibitors dodecylamine (DOC) incorporated in polyolefin for the corrosion protection of steel. The surface analysis of pure ... -
Green solvent-based extraction of chlorophyll a from Nannochloropsis sp. Using 2,3-butanediol
( Elsevier B.V. , 2021 , Article)Chlorophyll acts as a beneficial antioxidant for the human body; however, only a few studies have reported the chlorophyll extraction using the non-toxic solvents. In this study, we used a green solvent, 2,3-butanediol ... -
Lipid production under a nutrient-sufficient condition outperforms starvation conditions due to a natural polarization of lipid content in algal biofilm
( Elsevier Ltd , 2023 , Article)Attached algae cultivation for biofuel production has received proliferated attention given its advantage to reduce harvesting/dewatering costs and contamination risk. In this study, the effects of various nutrient starvation ... -
Size-resolved ambient bioaerosols concentration, antibiotic resistance, and community composition during autumn and winter seasons in Qatar
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)This study investigates the size distribution, microbial composition, and antibiotic resistance (ABR) of airborne bioaerosols at a suburban location in Doha, Qatar between October 2021 and January 2022. Samples were collected ...