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Design of Batch Reactors for Pulping of Plantain Pseudostem
Abstract: Plantain pseudostem has little application in Africa and constitute major domestic waste and often problematic to manage. It however contains a high content of lignocellulose that can be used for production of pulp. With the geometric decline of feedstock for pulp production due to dwindling wood resources, plantain pseudostem becomes a ready alternative. This study developed design models for batch reactor for the plantain pulping process under isothermal, non-isothermal and …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Study on Mechanical and Physical Properties of Wood-Plastic Nanocomposites after Fiber Surface Treatment
Abstract: Numerous composites based on high-density polyethylene (HDPE), wood flour (WF), and nanoclay (Cloisite 30B) were prepared by melt compounding followed by injection mold. This paper aims to evaluate the feasibility of using HDPE and underutilized WF as a material for the development of woodplastic composites, as well as the strengthening effect of nanoclay on them. To develop the poor interfacial interaction between the hydrophilic WF and hydrophobic HDPE matrix, as …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 43–53 Read article
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Chemical Engineering Analysis of Polymer Composite Creation Using Sawdust, Sharp
Abstract: Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is known for its general adoption for its lightweight and flexibility and durability nature. It is non-biodegradable and contributes majorly to water and land pollution. The amount of plastic-generated waste is increasing extensively following its usefulness there and the inability of users to properly dump or recycle it has resulted in a big threat to the environment. In this research work an attempt has been made to …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 17–29 Read article
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Evaluation of Reciprocating Pump Operation Using Reliability Analysis
Abstract: In this work, the aim is to carry out a reliability analysis of reciprocating pump operation. The reciprocating pump system and components were evaluated using the Weibull Analysis to obtain reliability, maintainability, availability, and unreliability. The number of failures (NF), mean time between failure (MTBF), Mean Up-Time (MUT), Time to Repair (TTR), Probability Density Function (PDF), Cumulative Density Function (CDF), Hazard Rate and Desirable Time for Systematic Intervention were also …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 30–42 Read article
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Brain Tumor Detection using Machine Learning Methods-KNN, SVM, DT, RF
Abstract: Brain tumor is a major contributor to illness and death worldwide, and timely diagnosis is essential for successful treatment and improved outcomes Recent research has looked into the possibility of machine learning algorithms for detecting and classifying brain tumours in medical pictures. In this study, four commonly used machine learning algorithms (K-Nearest Neighbours, Decision Trees, Support Vector Machines, and Random Forests) were evaluated for their effectiveness in brain tumor detection. …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 48–59 Read article
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Chemical Synthesis and Characterization of Polyaniline for Supercapacitors Application
Abstract: Various polyaniline (PANI) synthesis methods are reported in the literature, depending on the experimental parameters involved (T, t, doping, and mixing procedure). Herein, three chemical polymerization methods were used to synthesis PANI from aniline monomer: rapid oxidation (OR), controlled oxidation (CO), and interfacial oxidation (OI). The PANI was therefore deposited next by drop casting on a silicon (Si) substrate. X-ray diffraction, Raman spectroscopy, and scanning electron microscopy were used to …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 9–16 Read article
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Modelling the Effect of Functional Parameter Upon Temperature on The Biodegradation Rate of Hydrocarbons: A Mathematical Review
Abstract: As oil industries continue exploration and exploitation of the environment, the tendency of oil spillage, and by extension, pollution of the marine and coastal environment is on the rise. Therefore, this research work reviews the methodologies or ways of curbing this menace which includes the use ofmicrobes to consume or ‘eat up’ such oil spills in a series of redox processes. However, several factors affect the rate of consumption of …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 43–49 Read article
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Study of Converting Covid-19 Plastic Waste into Fuel with Automated Temperature Monitoring of Pyrolysis Process
Abstract: Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic began, medical initial responders and health care workers have relied on plastic-based, single-use personal protective equipment (PPE) like masks and gowns to protect themselves from the coronavirus. The result has been quickly growing into a mountain ofplastic waste. Due to the difficulty of their natural disintegration at room temperature, once these plastic materials are released into the environment, they end up in landfills or the …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 23–29 Read article
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Iron Pillared Clay for Sorption of Toluene in Aqueous Solution: Kinetics and Equilibrium Studies
Abstract: The adsorption of toluene using unmodified and Fe-pillared clay were investigated in this study using UV/Visible, FT-IR spectroscopic measurements and batch adsorption process. The framework vibration of the clay before and after pillaring were determined using FTIR spectra. Effect of Contact time and initial and various concentration of toluene at constant temperature were investigated. The experimental data were studied using equilibrium isotherm (Langmuir and Freundlich) and kinetics models (pseudo first …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Essence of Physicochemical Model of the Formation of Negatively Charged Microdispersed Hydrogen Bubbles in the Process of Electrolysis of Water Solutions
Abstract: Electrolytic hydrogen bubbles, formed during the electrolysis of water solutions, have two unique properties: microdispersion and negative charge of their surface, which allow them as a result of an elementary act of flotation to form strong complexes: negatively charged micro dispersed hydrogen bubbles-microscopic solid particle, biological cell, whose floatation to the free surface of water solution due to their increased volume compared to individual components ensures the successful completion of …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 30–42 Read article
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Preparation and Performance Evaluation of LDPE/Rice Starch Blend Composites by Extrusion Method
Abstract: Discarding synthetic polymers such as low-density polyethylene (LDPE) used in food packaging ingredients is today considered a serious ecological threat because they are non-decomposable. The goal of this article is to create a decomposable polymer by incorporating a bio-polymer (starch) into its polymeric matrix. This article focuses on the preparation and characterization of rice starch (RS)-mixed LDPE decomposable polymer. In the first study, the effect of variability of RS content …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 1–22 Read article
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Chemical Resistance of Coconut Shell-Filled Rubber Vulcanizates
Abstract: In this contribution, the uptake of water, methanol, acetone and toluene at ambient temperature by Coconut Shell-Filled Rubber Vulcanizates as a function of time were studied. The rubber vulcanizate with varying Coconut Shell filler (CSF) concentration of 10 to 50 pphr at 10 pphr interval was prepared using two roll mixing mill and compression moulding process. The effect of filler loading on the percentage uptake of different chemicals (water, methane, …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 37–42 Read article
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Simulation of Biomethane Steam Reforming Plant for Hydrogen Production using Aspen Hysys
Abstract: Aspen Hysys simulation of a process plant for hydrogen production from biomethane through steam reforming process was considered in this work. Models for reactor designs were developed using the principles of conservation of mass and energy. The kinetic model for the biomethane steam reforming process was developed from first principle using the Eley-Rideal mechanistic approach. Computer software (Aspen Hysys) was adopted for the design and for the simulation of the …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 10–20 Read article
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Investigation on Temperature Control of Boiler using Cascaded Proportional Integral Derivative (PID)
Abstract: Investigation was carried out to demonstrate the PID control mechanism of boiler using cascaded techniques to examine the tank temperature and the amplitude value of model developed without controller and model developed with controller. The influence of temperature was monitored and the effect examined with variation in amplitude. The obtained data from the investigation reveals the significant of temperature variation on the boiler control mechanism especially using Cascaded Proportional Integral …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 43–50 Read article
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Material and Energy Balances in the Process of Anti-Bacterial Drugs from Erythromycin
Abstract: Erythromycin is a crucial material for production of active pharmaceutical ingredient with several different applications to treat diseases. Demand for erythromycin derivatives has been accumulated within the last twenty years and drastically in last 2 years as a key raw material for COVID-19. Clarithromycin is one amongst the derivatives of erythromycin that has higher anti-bacterial properties. This paper involves manufacture of Clarithromycin, an anti-bacterial drug, from Erythromycin. Selective methylation of …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 21–36 Read article
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Continuous Counter-current Liquid–Liquid Extraction in a Packed Column: Experiments and Simulations using Aspen Plus
Abstract: The liquid–liquid two-phase mass transfer in a packed column was examined by varying acetic acid concentrations in the feed, solvent to feed flow rate S/F ratio using random packing. The overall volumetric mass transfer coefficient, percentage extraction, Number of Transfer Units were determined quantitatively. Simulation results were validated with experimental data and optimization of number of stages was done by using Aspen Plus. From the results obtained in the packed …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Kinetics of Oxidation of L-Proline by Hexacyanoferrate (III) Ion in Presence of Os (VIII)
Abstract: Amino acids are building block of proteins and maintaining a vital role in growth of human beings as well as animals. Amino acids may form metal complexes and other complexes in animal and human body. Therefore, the study of oxidation of amino acids as well as their complexes is interesting area for academicians and physicians. Amino acids are the compounds of two functional groups -NH2 and –COOH. Hence depending on …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 12–24 Read article
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Effect of Particle Size Distribution (PSD) on the Rheology of Coal Water Slurry (CWS)
Abstract: A new type of complex fluid, which was prepared using Sodium Lignosulfonate as a polymeric additive, has been investigated for its properties as a multifunctional coal water slurry system with respect to particle size distribution and rheological properties. Coal water slurry is a double-phase system consists of fine coal particles suspended in water. The properties mainly depend on the physical and chemical characteristics of coal, additives and flocculation tendency. This …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 45–57 Read article
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Studies on Preparation of Tiles from Slag
Abstract: This article is the study of issued forms for advanced ceramics manufacture from proportioned waste slag from iron and steel manufacture. Huge slag disposal has linked waste landfill originated pollution and loss of flora and fauna in the area, henceforth subjected reuse/recycle slag for useful purposes. Tile/shaped piece is made of glass-ceramics, in which slag (partly amorphous) is added in proportion to reduce a huge load of usual raw material …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 25–35 Read article
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Influences of Layered Silicate Modification and Compatibilizers on the Properties of Polypropylene Nanocomposites
Abstract: In this study, polypropylene (PP) organo-layered silicate nanocomposites based on organo-muscovite (OM) were fabricated using co-rotating twin-screw extruder. Polypropylene grafted maleic anhydride (PPMA) and potassium succinate modified polypropylene grafted maleic anhydride (PPKS) were used as a compatibilizer in the nanocomposite system. The influences of layered silicate modification and compatibilizers on the morphological, mechanical, thermal and rheological features of PP/PPMA/OM and PP/PPKS/OM nanocomposites were examined. TEM micrographs were made which showed …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 36–44 Read article