Chemical engineering topic list of research papers
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Particle tracking velocimetry and accelerometry (PTVA) measurements applied to quasi-two-dimensional multi-scale flows2008 / Simone Ferrari, Lionel Rossi
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Flow reattachment point detection via thermal sensors - PIVevaluation
Abstract Recent advances in flow control have the potential for significant impact on the engineering design. Fluidic flow control is a method for altering flows over aerodynamic surfaces which does not rely upon altering the physical shape of the...
2012 / P.G. Kapiris, D.S. Mathioulakis, A. Petropoulos, G. Kaltsas -
Modelling and Performance of a Microtubular YSZ-Based Anode Supported Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Stack and Power Module
Abstract The integration feasibility of the stack in a portable power module is demonstrated by the conceptual design of the system. An energy balance is simulated with Matlab Simulink®. The operation modes of the system, efficiency and convection...
2012 / A.M. Ferriz, M.A. Laguna-Bercero, M. Ruperez, J. Mora, L.C. Correas -
Analysis of Ice Formation Process in Cathode Catalyst Layer of PEFC at Cold Start
Abstract Ice distribution in a cathode catalyst layer of a polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell is investigated during the process of cold start operation using a cryo-SEM. The observation results show that at higher startup current densities, ice ...
2012 / Yutaka Tabe, Ryosuke Ichikawa, Takemi Chikahisa -
Numerical evaluation of liquid food heat sterilization in a brick-shaped package
Abstract The computational fluid dynamics (CFD) have been widely used to better understand the food thermal processes, one of the safest and most frequently used methods for food preservation. However, there has not been any study in the literature...
2012 / Pedro E.D. Augusto, Marcelo Cristianini -
The Effect of Different Parameter on the Flow Response of Microfluidic-Based Acoustic Sensor
Abstract This work studied the flow behaviour of microfluidic-based acoustic sensor at a region where the flow of fluid was considered to be significant in determining the overall flow behaviour of the system flow in microchannel. The study was...
2012 / M.F.A. Rahman, M.R. Arshad, A.A. Manaf, O. Sidek -
Gas Hold-up in Three Phase Co-current Bubble Columns
Abstract Bubble columns are used in a large number of applications in chemical engineering. The important variables that affect the gas holdup, bubble dynamics and flow regime in a bubble column are gas and liquid velocities, liquid viscosity,...
2012 / S. Kumar, R.A. Kumar, P. Munshi, A. Khanna -
Solar Energy for Water Desalination
Abstract This paper presents the different solutions to the most commonly used desalination process (RO, MSF, MED), and solar energy production technology compatible with desalination. The goal is to assess the feasibility and profitability of the...
2012 / Pascale Compain -
Enhanced Dimethyl Ether Synthesis by Reactive Distillation in a Dividing-wall Column
Abstract The high market demand for dimethyl ether (DME) requires innovative solutions able to overcome the drawback of energy intensive distillation steps, and to reduce the large scale production costs of the current process. This study proposes a ...
2012 / A. Kiss, D. J.-P. C. Suszwalak -
Drug Solubility: Importance and Enhancement Techniques2012 / Ketan T. Savjani, Anuradha K. Gajjar, Jignasa K. Savjani
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A New Microbial Polysaccharide Membrane for Ethanol Dehydration by Pervaporation2012 / I.T. Meireles, C. Brazinha, J.G. Crespo, I.M. Coelhoso
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Propagation of Laminar Flames in Wet Premixed Natural Gas-Air Mixtures
The present work investigates the effect of adding small amounts of humidity on the inhibition of natural gas-air flames. The inhibition is quantified by measuring and calculating the laminar burning velocities (S u ...
2002 / B.Z. Dlugogorski, R.K. Hichens, E.M. Kennedy, J.W. Bozzelli -
Experimental and modeling investigation of the effect of air preheat on the formation of NOx in an RQL combustor2012 / G. S. Samuelsen, J. Brouwer, M. A. Vardakas, J. D. Holdeman
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Integration options for high energy efficiency and improved economics in a wood-to-ethanol process2008 / Per Sassner, Guido Zacchi
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Use of Nanofiltration Aromatic Polyamide Membranes. Case Study: Influence of Operating Conditions on the Rejection of Pb (II) in Aqueous Solutions at Industrial Pilot Plant2012 / J.A. Otero, A. Otero-Fernández, M.D. Fernández, L. Palacio, P. Prádanos
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Going from a Critical Flux Concept to a Threshold Flux Concept on Membrane Processes Treating Olive Mill Wastewater Streams2012 / M. Stoller, J.M. Ochando-Pulido
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Light-induced catalytic transformation of ofloxacin by solar Fenton in various water matrices at a pilot plant: Mineralization and characterization of major intermediate products
Abstract This work investigated the application of a solar driven advanced oxidation process (solar Fenton), for the degradation of the antibiotic ofloxacin (OFX) in various environmental matrices at a pilot-scale. All experiments were carried out...
2013 / I. Michael, E. Hapeshi, J. Aceña, S. Perez, M. Petrović, et al. -
Pervaporation of the Esterification Reaction Mixture of Ethyl Acrylate with Commercial Membranes2012 / H.T. Truong, S. Rode, D. Roizard, S. Mouzon-Pelletier, S. Tretjak
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Performance of a low Ni content oxygen carrier for fuel gas combustion in a continuous CLC unit using a CaO/Al2O3 system as support
Abstract The behavior of a Ni-based oxygen carrier with low NiO content (11.8wt.% NiO) prepared by impregnation on CaAl2O4 has been studied in a continuous CLC unit (500Wth) using different gases as fuels (methane, H2, CO, syngas, ethane and...
2013 / P. Gayán, A. Cabello, F. García-Labiano, A. Abad, L.F. de Diego, et al. -
Impact of post combustion capture of CO2 on existing and new Australian coal-fired power plants
Abstract Currently, Australia emits approximately 600 MT equivalent of CO2 annually, of which approximately 30% is directly linked to the electricity generation using both brown and black coals. To restrain the CO2 emissions, coal based power...
2011 / N. Dave, T. Do, D. Palfreyman, P.H.M. Feron