GPC Research: Recent submissions
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Evaluation of parameters controlling calcium recovery and CO2 uptake from desalination reject brine: An optimization approach
( Elsevier Ltd , 2022 , Article)A multistage process scheme for extracting valuable minerals from desalination reject brine while simultaneously sequestering CO2 has been proposed. As a part of the proposed scheme, simultaneous removal of calcium ions ... -
Investigation of gas-liquid flow using electrical resistance tomography and wavelet analysis techniques for early kick detection
( American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) , 2021 , Conference Paper)Gas kick is a well control problem and is defined as the sudden influx of formation gas into the wellbore. This sudden influx, if not controlled, may lead to a blowout problem. An accidental spark during a blowout can lead ... -
Magnesium recovery from desalination reject brine as pretreatment for membraneless electrolysis
( Elsevier B.V. , 2022 , Article)Alkali-earth metals pose a significant challenge to water treatment technologies and electrochemical processes due to their propensity to precipitate as metal hydroxides, which can deposit on membranes and/or electrodes ... -
Mapping the desalination journal: A systematic bibliometric study over 54 years
( Elsevier B.V. , 2022 , Article Review)Desalination is one of the most important techniques that can provide potable water to meet the ever-growing demand for fresh water in many regions. Over the years, desalination techniques have been significantly improved ... -
Comprehensive assessment and evaluation of correlations for gas-oil ratio, oil formation volume factor, gas viscosity, and gas density utilized in gas kick detection
( Elsevier B.V. , 2021 , Article)For reliable gas kick detection modeling and simulation, the PVT properties of the gas must be predicted accurately. The property correlations available in open literature are developed mostly for certain regions and ... -
Electroreduction of Carbon Dioxide into Formate: A Comprehensive Review
( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2021 , Article Review)Carbon dioxide conversion into useful products has been gaining considerable attention as a global-warming-mitigation technique. The electrochemical conversion of CO2 into high-value chemicals involves the utilization of ... -
Effective Heterogeneous Fenton-Like degradation of Malachite Green Dye Using the Core-Shell Fe3O4@SiO2 Nano-Catalyst
( Wiley-Blackwell , 2021 , Article)In this study, the application of the core-shell Fe3O4@SiO2 nano-catalysts for fenton-like degradation of malachite green dye has been presented. The nano-catalysts were prepared using a combination of solvothermal and ... -
Comprehensive optimization of the dispersion of mixing particles in an inert-particle spouted-bed reactor (Ipsbr) system
( MDPI , 2021 , Article)Effective gas dispersion and liquid mixing are significant parameters in the design of an inert-particle spouted-bed reactor (IPSBR) system. Solid particles can be used to ensure good mixing and an efficient rate of mass ... -
Early gas kick detection in vertical wells via transient multiphase flow modelling: A review
( Elsevier B.V. , 2020 , Article Review)Gas influx from reservoir into the wellbore during drilling, tripping, or other operations, is a hazard. In the early stages, the influx may be nearly undetectable, but the kick can rapidly change from a seemingly steady ... -
Computational fluid dynamics simulation of an Inert Particles Spouted Bed Reactor (IPSBR) system
( De Gruyter Open Ltd , 2020 , Article)A novel system for contacting gases and liquids, suitable for many applications involving gas-liquid contact such as CO2 capture and brine desalination, has been simulated and experimentally validated. The system comprises ... -
Corrosion behavior of API-X120 carbon steel alloy in a GTL F-T process water environment at low COD concentration
( MDPI AG , 2020 , Article)The effect of temperature, time and rotation speed of FT-GTL process water on the corrosion rate of API X-120 carbon steel was investigated. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and potentiodynamic polarization techniques ... -
Effective and sustainable adsorbent materials for oil spill cleanup based on a multistage desalination process
( Academic Press , 2021 , Article)Oil spills, which are often caused by crude oil transportation accidents, contaminate coastal waters and land and can harm aquatic life, seabirds, humans, and the entire ecosystem. Ocean currents and wind complicate oil ... -
Comparative study between adsorption and membrane technologies for the removal of mercury
( Elsevier B.V. , 2021 , Article)Mercury is one of the most detrimental by-products of industrial activities, such as mining and fossil fuel combustion. What differentiates this contaminant from other pollutants is its bioaccumulation and rapid distribution ... -
Electrodialysis based waste utilization methodology for the desalination industry
( Elsevier B.V. , 2021 , Article)High salinilty wastewater and carbon dioxide are major hurdles in implementing a sustainable desalination technology. This study proposes an electrodialysis (ED) technique for onsite utilization of desalination reject brine ... -
Effects of potassium hydroxide and aluminum oxide on the performance of a modified solvay process for CO2 capture: A comparative study
( John Wiley and Sons Ltd , 2021 , Article)In a previous work, the overall performance of modified Solvay process was investigated in the absence of ammonia, where carbon dioxide and brine treatments were accomplished in a single reaction and in the presence of ... -
Date pits activated carbon as an effective adsorbent for water treatment
( Elsevier , 2021 , Book chapter)Water pollution is becoming increasingly evident throughout the last few decades due to several anthropogenic reasons. Mitigating the pollution effects has become a priority to conserve the already limited water resources ... -
Chromium removal from tannery wastewater by electrocoagulation: Optimization and sludge characterization
( MDPI AG , 2020 , Article)The treatment of tannery effluent is of great interest as it contains a complexmixture ofpollutants, primarily chromium. The disposal of this wastewater can have adverse effects on the environment and aquatic life, which ... -
Adsorption of organic water pollutants by clays and clay minerals composites: A comprehensive review
( Elsevier Ltd , 2022 , Article Review)Clays and clay minerals are inexpensive, non-toxic, and naturally occurring minerals that have been utilized in water remediation as adsorbents. However, clays and clay minerals and those modified with heat, surfactants, ... -
Biotechnology for gas-to-liquid (GTL)wastewater treatment: A review
( MDPI AG , 2020 , Article Review)Gas-to-liquid (GTL) technology involves the conversion of natural gas into several liquid hydrocarbon products. The Fischer-Tropsch (F-T) process is the most widely applied approach for GTL, and it is the main source of ... -
CFD and statistical approach to optimize the average air velocity and air volume fraction in an inert-particles spouted-bed reactor (IPSBR) system
( Elsevier Ltd , 2021 , Article)Inert-particles spouted bed reactor (IPSBR) is characterized by intense mixing generated by the circular motion of the inert particles. The operating parameters play an important role in the performance of the IPSBR system, ...