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Preparation of a composite Materials from activated carbon and waste plastic for water Treatment
Abstract: Insoluble resins offer several advantages in preparation processes, the chemical, photochemical and thermal mechanical properties of composites are largely affected by matrix properties. The aim of our study was a double aspect, the synthesis of a polymer-based ion exchanger from waste polystyrene and the composite material valorization in water treatment. a series of experiments was made to prepare the sulfonated polystyrene ion exchange resin and the composite material based on …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 38–48 Read article
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Assessment of the Physiochemical Parameters of Aluu Crude Oil Polluted Soil Environment in Niger Delta.
Abstract: Investigation was carried out to examine the effect of Crude oil contamination of Aluu soil and some of the physiochemical parameters. The physiochemical parameters studied were temperature, pH value, electrical conductivity and available phosphorus. The result obtained revealed the significant effect of the crude oil contamination on the physicochemical parameter investigated. The statistical analyses used were analysis of variance (ANOVA) and regression analysis. The time has effect on temperature and …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 30–37 Read article
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Atomic Layer Etching and its Characteristic
Abstract: Atomic layer etching (ALE) is most advanced etching technique for removing thin layer of material at the atomic level using sequential reaction steps that are self limiting. ALE is thousand times faster as compared of approaches like Reactive ion etching (RIE) & others. ALE with thermal technique, the researchers fabricated 3-D transistors that are as narrow as 2.5 nanometers and more efficient than their commercial counterparts. Consider the etching approaches …
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 45–56 Read article
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AN OVERVIEW OF OPERATION SYSTEM ORDER FOR DC- DC CONVERTER USING PULSE- WIDTH MODULATION
Abstract: To achieve the continuous power transmission, the behavior of dc-dc converter using pulse width modulation technique need to be analyzed in different operation modes. In this paper, review of operation system order for dc-dc converter using PWM that controls the power flow path between the source, load and the battery was done. The generator voltage, input frequency and loads demand with several operating states and control strategies are reviewed. The …
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 38–44 Read article
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Novel method for determination of kinetic constants from dynamics in a batch reactor with constant heat input rate
Abstract: In this article a novel method of obtaining reaction kinetic constants is described. It consists of measuring both concentration and temperature dynamics in a batch reactor supplied with a constant heat input rate. A system of esterification reaction between acetic acid and methanol in the presence of a cationic resin catalyst is studied. This reversible reaction’s rate is modeled by molecular order and as pseudo homogeneous assumption. By just one …
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 19–23 Read article
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Examination of conversion of Ethanol into Diethyl – Ether Product
Abstract: Investigation was conducted to examine the rate of diethyl-ether production from ethanol using the approach of vapour-phase dehydration. The following functional parameters were examined to determine the significance on the production of diethyl-ether from ethanol on the concept of vapour-phase dehydration. The functional parameters are space time, space velocity, heat generated per unit volume, reactor length, weight of catalyst and fractional conversion. The result obtained from the investigation demonstrates the …
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 10–18 Read article
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Effect of Pressure on Insulation Failure and Pipe Leakage in Natural Gas Transmission Pipeline Using Simulation Software
Abstract: Effect on insulation failure and pipeline leakage in natural gas transmission line using simulation software known as EXTENDSIM9 SUIT was applied to monitor, predict and simulate the variation in pressure in a pipeline system. The computational fluid dynamics parameters for the flow of compressible gas in a pipeline includes density and pressure which changes along the transmission line due to frictional resistance, and may lead to fogging/ hydrate formation or …
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 24–37 Read article
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Review on Corrosion and Rust Inhibition of Machines in Chemical Engineering Field
Abstract: The present review involved information about corrosion and rust of machines like causes of corrosion , mechanism of corrosion ,types of corrosion , treatments. Corrosion is a natural event which includes the deterioration of element components. According to the destruction of a metal or its properties due to a reaction with its environment, which causes potentially severe damage to building , application and surface .Inhibiting corrosion to Prevent Machine Failures …
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Assessment of Groundwater Quality Affected by Open Dumping Site in Hyderabad Pakistan
Abstract: The present study has been conducted to evaluate the different samples of groundwater, surface leachate and Soil, for the determination of chemical parameters of surface leachate and their effects on soil using X-Ray Fluorescence spectroscopic (XRF) technique. Samples were collected from the vicinity of unregulated dumping site area of Hyderabad, Pakistan. Different chemical and elements including essential trace and toxic were determined. The impact assessment of leachate on the quality …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 23–30 Read article
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A New Multidentate Fluorescent Chemosensor for metal ions: Synthesis and Fluorescence Response
Abstract: We report the synthesis and the fluorescence response to metal ions of a multidentate pyridyl-based ligand in MeCN/H2O (3/7) solution. The ligand was synthesided via overnight refluxing of a ethanolic mixture of 2,6-diamino pyridine and di(pyridine-2-yl)methanone. studies reveal the ligand display sensing response ability in the presence of certain metal ions. It display significant fluorescent quenching in the presence of Ni2+, Co2+, Zn2+ and Cd2+, with remarkable fluorescence “turn-off” response …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 10–17 Read article
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A Literature Review on Microbial Contamination of Paper Currency
Abstract: This literature review deals with microbial contamination of paper currency. Contamination of objects through pathogenic microorganisms is of much public health concern as contaminated materials can be sources of transmitting pathogens. Paper currency likely to be contaminated with disease-causing microorganisms. Keywords: currency , contamination , pathogen .
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 18–22 Read article
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IMAGING OF A FAR SURFACE OBJECT WITH HORIZONTAL LOOP ELECTROMAGNETIC INSTRUMENT
Abstract: An electromagnetic imaging instrument with variable voltage and frequency was designed and constructed to image a far surface metallic object. The methodology involved the transmitted voltage of 250V to the transmitter core with frequency of 300Hz. The liquid crystal display (LCD) module was used to display the computed voltage values after being processed by the microcontroller unit. The constructed instrument took measurement at horizontal profiling to 30m along the surface …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 4–9 Read article
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EFFECT OF ALGAE & COAGULANTS ON PHARMACUTICAL EFFLUENT CHARACTERSTICS
Abstract: Pharmaceutical industry effluents may contain many elements including calcium, magnesium, silica, chromium nickel, iron, cobalt, zinc etc. These heavy metals which are produced by the industrial waste are a big threat for the environment. They can also harm the ecosystem. In this study biochemical treatment of algae and coagulants was given to pharmaceutical industry effluent and reduction in polluting parameters was determined. It was observed that in the presence of …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–3 Read article
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Hypotheses for Life Origin on Earth, Comparison and Validation
Abstract: Life origin on Earth is an interesting topic all over world. RNA world, extraterritorial living-form landing, volcanic eruptions, cooperative biological origin hypothesis are major hypotheses so far. A great number of physics, chemical, biological and ecological factors are shared in this Editorial. Advantages and limitations of different aspects of life-origin hypotheses are overall highlighted. KEYWORDS Human evolution, life-origin, RNA-world, systems biology, genetic information system, environmental ecology,
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 63–66 Read article
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On Line Process and Regulator Control (Detailed Version)
Abstract: Modern manufacturing practices and advancement in process control technology are accompanied and faces two problem, namely, (i) to provide quality goods and services and (ii) to contend with limited resources. Statistical modelling methods can provide broad and effective means to address this problem. Process control practitioners, in the Statistical Process Control (SPC) and the Automatic Process Control (APC) areas have endeavoured to integrate SPC and APC for more than half …
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 37–62 Read article
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Development of Mathematical Model for the Catalytic Polymerization of Propylene Process
Abstract: Mathematical model was developed to monitor, predict and simulate the catalytic polymerization of polypropylene process in a continuous stirred Tank Reactor, (CSTR). The developed model was based on consideration of functional parameters that influence the catalytic polymerization of propylene process production. These functional parameters are hydrodynamic factors, which induce process coverage into Aspen polymers to demonstrate the reliability of mass and heat transfer phenomena experienced during catalytic polymerization of propylene …
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 29–36 Read article
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Evaluating Boiler Performance in Refinery Operations Using Thermodynamic Principles
Abstract: This work involves the evaluation of effect of boiler operating temperature and pressure on the performance of steam power plant, a case study of Port Harcourt Refining Company. Thermodynamic principles of the Rankine cycle as the ideal cycle for steam power plant analysis were applied in this study. Boiler operating pressures of 43bar and 61bars were used. The results obtained showed that there was improved performance of the plant when …
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 8–28 Read article
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Review of Reactive Extraction Process for Recovery of Pyruvic Acid
Abstract: Pyruvic acid having a molecular formula (C3H4O3) is an important alpha-keto-carboxylic acid. It is mainly manufactured by biotechnological routes or chemical synthesis. There are number of applications of pyruvic acid in the industrial sector such as chemical, food, cosmetic and agriculture sector. The main problem for the production of pyruvic acid from the fermentation broth is downstream processing. The number of techniques developed to recover this acid from their aqueous …
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Assessment of the Water Quality of Swimming Pools in the Holy City of Makkah Al-Mukarramah
Abstract: Assessment of the quality of water in the swimming pools is critical as it affects public health. In the present study, 42 water samples were collected from different swimming pools of Makkah Mukarramah and tested for different parameters like pH, total dissolved solids, salinity/conductivity, chlorine content, turbidity, and dissolved oxygen. The results were compared with recommended level to draw a conclusion about the degree of safety and the potential health …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 34–42 Read article
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Metal-Organic Frameworks, Synthesis, Characterization and Environmental Applications
Abstract: Clean energy gases such as H2 and CH4 are considered as promising candidates for the replacement of traditional fossil fuels. While gas storage is a difficult issue to challenge, the existence of toxic pollutant gases has posed a more thought-provoking concern. Recently, considerable research efforts have been devoted to developing metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) for the effective and energy-efficient separation, storage, or capture of the related gases. In this article, we …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 29–33 Read article