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44 articles for “reactor”
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Chemical Reactor Design and Analysis: A Review
Abstract: Chemical reactors play a critical role in industries such as oil and gas, chemical processing, and power generation, where they operate under extreme pressure and handle highly toxic, compressible fluids. The growing need for alternative energy sources has led to an increased demand for vessels capable of withstanding high pressure and temperature, especially in the chemical and petroleum industries. Recent innovations in chemical reactor technology have concentrated on creating new …
Published in Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 49–59 Read article
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Reimagining Nuclear Reactor Safety: The Study toward Passive Safety
Abstract: Nuclear power has been at a crossroads for decades. Acclaimed for its massive, decarbonized energy production, it has also been questioned because of the disastrous possibility of mishaps. Nuclear power remains a vital component of the global energy mix, offering a low-carbon, high- capacity solution to growing energy demands. However, its widespread adoption has historically been tempered by public safety concerns, amplified by incidents like Chernobyl and Fukushima. Traditional reactor …
Published in Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 6–15 Read article
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Nuclear Reactor Safety Using Seismic and Natural Disaster Protection: A Study
Abstract: Nuclear energy has enormous power and is essential to the global effort to provide clean, sustainable electricity, but it also carries a huge responsibility: guaranteeing its complete safety. Nuclear energy is at a turning point. Nuclear power provides a potent, carbon-free answer as the globe struggles with climate change and the pressing need to decarbonize energy grids. However, public fear, primarily from past mishaps like Chernobyl and Fukushima, continues to …
Published in Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Technology · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 25–34 Read article
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Model to Predict a Ratio Control of Hydrocarbon Acid and Water in a Packed Bed Reactor
Abstract: Model development was carried out to examine the ratio of hydrochloric acid gas and water in a packed bed reactor. The research predicted increase in output with increase in time, revealing the effectiveness ratio control of hydrochloric acid separation from water using absorption column mechanism. The density of the products played an active role in the separation process as well as in control action function. The developed model can be …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering Read article
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Nuclear Reactor Safety Using Fuel Pallet: A Study
Abstract: Nuclear power stands as a vital source of low-carbon electricity, but its widespread acceptance hinges critically on unwavering safety. While public perception often focuses on massive containment buildings, intricate cooling systems, and redundant backup power, a less visible yet fundamentally crucial component plays a paramount role in safety. There is much more to these tiny, cylindrical ceramic pellets than just fissionable material. As an essential part of a reactor's defense-in-depth …
Published in Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 16–23 Read article
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AI-Assisted Gain Scheduling for Real-Time Temperature Control in Chemical Reactors
Abstract: Temperature control in continuous stirred-tank reactors (CSTR) represents a critical challenge in chemical process industries due to inherent nonlinearities, time-varying dynamics, and parametric uncertainties. Conventional proportional-integral-derivative (PID) controllers with fixed gains often fail to maintain optimal performance across varying operating conditions, leading to temperature excursions that compromise product quality and safety. This paper presents a novel AI-assisted gain scheduling framework that integrates artificial neural networks (ANN) with adaptive PID control …
Published in Journal of Control & Instrumentation · Vol. 17, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 24–33 Read article
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Modeling and Simulation of Feed Forward Temperature Controller with Effect of Higher Gain on Chemical Reactors Heat Exchangers
Abstract: Chemical reactors are widely used in pharmaceutical process industries. The temperature controller design is an essential part of heat exchangers (HE) design for such reactors. The goal of this research is to design and validate the Feed Forward (FF) temperature compensator for the stared tank chemical rectors. The aim is to analyze the impact of high turbulence (Gain) performance on step response. For temperature management, a transfer function (TF) control …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 30–40 Read article
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High grade nuclear heat supply from molten salt reactors via pipelines: Parametric studies on heat loss
Abstract: Nuclear power plants based on molten salt technology have the potential to supply low carbon emissions intensity thermal energy and electricity to support industrial decarbonization. The primary coolant of these reactors is a multi-component fluoride salt like FLiNaK and this stream can be partly extracted to serve as industrial heat source with temperatures of about 550-600oC. This study examines the pipeline-based transport of this heat source to a potential point …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Physics · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 01–08 Read article
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The Next Era of Nuclear Engineering: Beyond Fission
Abstract: Nuclear engineering is going through a big change as new technologies strain the limits of classical fission-based power generation. This article talks about the future generation of nuclear technologies, such as new reactor designs, small modular reactors (SMRs), and the growing potential of nuclear fusion. It looks at how these changes are meant to make nuclear energy safer, use less fuel, and create less long-lived radioactive waste, which are all …
Published in Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Technology · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 35–41 Read article
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Bioremediation of TPH in Petroleum HydrocarbonContaminated Clay Soil with an Emerging Nutrient (Solpawa SBR-X TM)
Abstract: This research focuses on the bioremediation of total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPH) in petroleum hydrocarbon contaminated clay soil with an emerging nutrient (Solpawa SBR-XTM). A laboratory experiment was set up and successfully carried out in order to monitor TPH concentration among the various reactors (T1, T2, T3, and T4). This process was monitored for 7 days, 12 days, 22 days, 32 days, 42 days, and 52 days, respectively, for reactors 1, …
Published in International Journal of Pollution: Prevention & Control · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 9–16 Read article
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Nuclear Power as a Clean Energy Future: A Review
Abstract: The global push for decarbonization necessitates a diverse energy portfolio, and nuclear power, once a subject of intense debate, is re-emerging as a potential cornerstone of a clean energy future. With its capacity for baseload power generation and minimal greenhouse gas emissions during operation, nuclear energy offers a compelling substitute for fossil fuels, particularly in a world grappling with climate change. However, challenges remain regarding safety, waste disposal, and economic …
Published in Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Multiphysics Simulation and Thermal Characterization of VVER-1200 Steam Generator for Optimized Heat Transfer and Structural Integrity
Abstract: VVER-1200 is a Russian design reactor which consist of Two circuits comprising reactor core, piping, vertical steam generator, pressurizer, active and passive safety systems, turbine and generator. This reactor involves single phase flow from reactor core to steam generator (SG) where high pressurized water exchanges heat with normal water resulting in steam production. The flow is turbulent, which enables maximum efficiency to heat transfer. Using ANSYS Workbench's multi-physics simulation capabilities, …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 7–15 Read article
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Nanoyeast Supported on Silica Gel for The Continuous Flow Bioethanol Production
Abstract: Nanomaterials outperform their bulk counterparts. Yet, production of nanomaterials, especially, nanoyeast is a challenge and is an upcoming field. Yeast is a fungal strain that consumes carbohydrates (glucose, sucrose, molasses and the like) and produces bioethanol, a potential transportation fuel. Impregnation methods are well known in catalysis to yield nanomaterials via better dispersion. An attempt has been made to modulate the size of yeast to increase the efficiency of carbohydrate …
Published in International Journal of Advance in Molecular Engineering · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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A Study on Innovations in Primary Containment Technology for Safer Nuclear Power
Abstract: Nuclear power is a powerful carbon-free energy source that balances enormous potential with widespread public fear. Fear of radioactive leakage, a catastrophic catastrophe that might have long-lasting effects on the environs and human health, is at the core of this anxiety. The future of nuclear energy depends on finding a solution to this issue, and at the heart of that debate is the idea of primary containment, a technological marvel …
Published in Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 37–44 Read article
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Analysis aspects of pressure tank: A review
Abstract: This review paper presents a detailed analysis of pressure vessels, focusing on finite element analysis (FEA) to evaluate structural integrity. Pressure vessels are widely used in industries such as chemical processing, power plants, and oil refineries, where they are subjected to extreme temperature and pressure conditions. Ensuring their safe and efficient operation requires a thorough understanding of stress distribution, deformation characteristics, and failure mechanisms. This study reviews existing research on …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 49–55 Read article
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Recent research trends in Bioethanol production – An Indian context
Abstract: Biofuels production is indeed a research hotspot. Prevention is better than cure. A paradigm shift from fossil based to bio-based fuels gives health, wealth and happiness. Among various biofuels, after biodiesel, bioethanol is next to and close to commercialization. The use of bioethanol is countries like Brazil and US is a success story. In India there is significant progress taking place in the transportation sector to use bioethanol as fuel …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Design of Plant for the Production of 30,000 Tons Per Year Capacity of Dimethyl Carbonate (DMC) from Natural Gas Using Aspen HYSYS
Abstract: This study focuses on the design of a plant for the production of 30,000 tons per year of dimethyl carbonate (DMC) from natural gas. The plant design was carried out using the Aspen HYSYS Software. The data obtained from Kokori natural gas served as the primary feedstock for the plant. A kinetic model for the production of DMC was developed from existing literature, followed by the development of the mathematical …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 45–60 Read article
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Evaluation on Bioremediation Kinetics of Petroleum- Contaminated Soils Using Plant-Based Amendments
Abstract: The effectiveness of bioremediation processes is strongly influenced by environmental conditions, reactor design parameters, microbial characteristics, and pollutant properties. This study investigates the combined effects of environmental-related factors, reactor design considerations, organism- related characteristics, and pollutant properties on the degradation of total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPH) in swampy and clay soils amended. Laboratory-scale remediation experiments were conducted over an 84-day period using amendment dosages ranging from 20 to 100 g. The …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 24–30 Read article
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Comparison of Different Models forthe Remediation of Crude Oil Contaminated Clay and Swampy Soil Environment
Abstract: This research was carried out to compare different mathematical models for the determination of best practice or method for remediation of crude oil contaminated clay and swampy soil environment. The results obtained were utilized to calculate the highest specific rates, the disassociation constant, and the kinetic values in terms of first- and second-order kinetics. The use of the Lineweaver Buck plot was taken into consideration for the different reactors, and …
Published in International Journal of Pollution: Prevention & Control · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Chaya Plant Extract Jatropha tanjorensis: The Concepts of Bioremediation of Contaminated Soil Evaluation
Abstract: This research was carried out to study the performance of sun-dried and room dried Chaya plant extract on the remediation of crude oil contaminated soil samples from Obele Community. The parameters under investigation were Total Petroleum Hydrocarbon degraded((TPHD), pH, amount of Nitrogen, Phosphate, and Potassium, Total organic carbon. Twenty-two (22) batch reactors were used for this research with each reactor containing 1kg of soils samples contaminated with 100ml of crude …
Published in International Journal of Advance in Molecular Engineering · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 31–48 Read article