Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering
Volume 1, Issue 1 (2014)
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Design and Control of Acrylic Acid Production Process
Abstract: This paper presents the design and control of acrylic acid production process using Aspen Plus and Aspen Dynamics. Propylene reacts with oxygen and produces acrylic acid and water. Plant-wide operability and control of the entire acrylic acid production plant with controllers is explained. The results indicate that the proposed process gives good dynamic performance (a settling time of less than 3 h).
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Design and Control of Acetaldehyde Production Process
Abstract: This paper discusses the steady state and dynamic simulations of acetaldehyde production process by using Aspen Plus and Aspen Dynamics. The model developed in the present study is the modification of the process developed by Eastman Chemical Company of U.S. Patent 6,121,498. The proposed design consists of a FEHE (feed effluent heat exchanger), reactor, absorption column, compressors and two distillation columns. Acetic acid reacts with hydrogen and gives acetaldehyde as …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 11–21 Read article
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Optimization of Process Parameters for Isopropylation of Toluene over Modified Zeolite using Response Surface Methodology
Abstract: Vapor-phase isopropylation of toluene with isopropanol has been investigated in a fixed-bed flow reactor under atmospheric pressure using N2 carrier gas over Cerium modified 13X zeolite catalyst. The main product of this alkylation reaction was p-cymene followed by meta-isomer, while ortho-cymene was negligibly formed. Response surface methodology was used to study the combined effects of temperature, reactant molar ratio and space time on the conversion of toluene and selectivity of …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 22–30 Read article
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A Novel Approach for Extraction of Polyphenols
Abstract: Polyphenols are class of compounds which are found in fruits, vegetables, walnuts, olives, tea leaves and many more. Polyphenols are antioxidant phyto-chemicals that prevent or neutralize the damaging effects of free radicals. They are secondary metabolites of plants and are generally involved in defence against ultra-violet radiation or aggression against pathogens. Polyphenols are various alcoholic compounds containing two or more benzene rings that each has at least one hydroxyl group …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 31–36 Read article
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Biobutanol Production from Lignocellulosic Material
Abstract: A significant research is a need for the synthesis of the alternative energy sources, among the fuels are the most essential thing in a day today life. Researchers are developing the new methodologies for the preparation of fuels from the plant sources using advanced bio-techniques. Fermentation systems in one of such technique which is contributing great impulse to research in the production of butanol from various plant sources. In the …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 37–40 Read article
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Common Effluent Treatment Plant Concept: A Novel Solution for Fish Meal and Oil Extraction Industries in Mangalore Karnataka
Abstract: Fish Meal and Oil Processing Industries (FOMA) has established a Common Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP) in Mangalore to treat the Effluents generated by their different small scale units to the Discharge Standards laid by Ministry of Environment and Forest, Government of India for Common Effluent Treatment Plants as per Environment Protection Rules, 1986. The Effluents are treated by Anaerobic and Aerobic Methods, the treated Effluents are discharged in marine environment. …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 41–48 Read article
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DNA Binding and Cleavage Studies of Cobalt Complexes Containing Bioactive Mixed Ligands
Abstract: The complexes containing bioactive ligand of the type [Co(L1L2)] (PF6)2 complex (1) (where L1=1,10-phenanthroline and L2 = N,N-dimethyl-2-{5-[(pyrrolidin-1-ylsulfonyl)methyl]-1H-indol-3-yl}ethanamine (almotriptan) in 1:1 molar ratio of ligands) and [Co(L1L3L4)] (PF6)2 complex (2) (where L3=4H-1,2,4-triazol-4-amine, L4=1H-benzimidazole-2-thiol and the ligands are in the ratio 1:1:1, were synthesized and characterized. The DNA binding property of the complexes with calf thymus DNA has been investigated using absorption spectra, viscosity measurements and thermal denaturation experiments. The intrinsic …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 49–56 Read article
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Excess Enthalpy of Mixing for Binary and Ternary System – A Review
Abstract: The thermodynamic properties of the mixtures containing hydrocarbon and ether are of significant attention in view of the fact that ethers are used as oxygenating agents in gasoline blending technology. Several oxygenated compounds are added to gasoline to enhance the octane number and to reduce air pollution. Excess enthalpy of mixing data of both binary and ternary system can be obtained by using various equipment and experimental procedures are reviewed. …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 57–69 Read article
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Studies on CO2 Dissolution in Sodium Silicate for the Precipitation of Silica
Abstract: Rice husk is an agricultural residue abundantly available. Rice husk is a fuel having high ash content; major constituent being silica (90%). Extracting silica from Rice husk ash (RHA) not only adds value but also solves disposal problem of large amount of ash. Conventionally silica is extracted from quartz (silica rock) but this route is expensive and required more energy and RHA is the ultimate choice. Alternately Extraction of silica …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 70–75 Read article