Effect of spray solution flow rate on the physical properties of CuInS2

The biosorption performance of both batch and liquid-solid fluidized bed operations of dead fungal biomass type (Agaricusbisporus ) for removal of methylene blue from aqueous solution was investigated. In batch system, the adsorption capacity and removal efficiency of dead fungal biomass were evaluated. In fluidized bed system, the experiments were conducted to study the effects of important parameters such as particle size (701-1400�m), initial dye concentration(10-100 mg/L), bed depth (5-15 cm) and solution flow rate (5-20 ml/min) on breakthrough curves. In batch method, the experimental data was modeled using several models (Langmuir,Freundlich, Temkin and Dubinin-Radushkviechmodels) to study equilibrium isotherms, the experimental data followed Langmuir model and the results showed that the maximum adsorption capacity obtained was (28.90, 24.15, 21.23 mg/g) at mean particle size (0.786, 0.935, 1.280 mm) respectively. In Fluidized-bed method, the results show that the total ion uptake and the overall capacity will be decreased with increasing flow rate and increased with increasing initial concentrations, bed depth and decreasing particle size.

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The use of direct deposition electrospinning process in ZnO nanofiber fabrication as double layer (TiO2/ZnO) DSSC: variation of solution flow rate

IOP Conference Series Materials Science and Engineering ◽

10.1088/1757-899x/1034/1/012054 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 1034 (1) ◽

pp. 012054

Author(s):

Singgih Dwi Prasetyo ◽

Syamsul Hadi ◽

Zainal Arifin

Keyword(s):

Double Layer ◽

Flow Rate ◽

Electrospinning Process ◽

Solution Flow Rate ◽

Solution Flow ◽

Direct Deposition

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Pellet Softening Process for the Removal of the Groundwater Hardness; Modelling and Experimentation

Al-Qadisiyah Journal for Engineering Sciences ◽

10.30772/qjes.v12i3.603 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 12 (3) ◽

pp. 135-143 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Fatin Abdul_kareem Ashoor ◽

Amer D. Zmat ◽

Muthanna H. AlDahhan

Keyword(s):

Calcium Carbonate ◽

Removal Efficiency ◽

Flow Rate ◽

Solution Flow Rate ◽

Pellet Size ◽

Solution Flow ◽

Bed Height ◽

Naoh Solution ◽

Softening Process ◽

Calcium And Magnesium Ions

A lab scale pellet reactor (PR) was designed and fabricated to carry out extensive investigations on the removal efficiency of the hardness of groundwater. The groundwater of 2200 – 2600 mg/L hardness was collected from Abdulla Ibnalhassan wells area located at the west desert of Al-Shinafiyah district (70 km to the southwest of Al-Dewaniyah city, Iraq). Both hydrodynamic parameters of the pellet reactor (porosity and fluidized bed height) and the parameters of calcium carbonate crystallization process (calcium carbonate equilibrium, pellet size, and density) were modeled and compared with the experimental results of the lab scale pellet reactor. The comparison showed that fair agreement between modeled and measured results was observed. The removal efficiency of both calcium and magnesium ions were 62.5-99% and 83-99% respectively. The removal efficiency was found to be strongly dependent on pH and the ratio of NaOH solution flow rate to the groundwater flow rate in the pellet reactor.

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Encapsulation of Menthol in Beeswax by a Supercritical Fluid Technique

International Journal of Chemical Engineering ◽

10.1155/2010/608680 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 2010 ◽

pp. 1-7 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Linjing Zhu ◽

Hongqiao Lan ◽

Bingjing He ◽

Wei Hong ◽

Jun Li

Keyword(s):

Particle Size ◽

Particle Size Distribution ◽

Size Distribution ◽

Flow Rate ◽

Saturated Solution ◽

Narrow Particle Size Distribution ◽

Solution Flow Rate ◽

Process Conditions ◽

Solution Flow ◽

Expansion Temperature

Encapsulation of menthol in beeswax was prepared by a modified particles from gas-saturated solutions (PGSS) process with controlling the gas-saturated solution flow rate. Menthol/beeswax particles with size in the range of 2–50 μm were produced. The effects of the process conditions, namely, the pre-expansion pressure, pre-expansion temperature, gas-saturated solution flow rate, and menthol composition, on the particle size, particle size distribution, and menthol encapsulation rate were investigated. Results indicated that in the range of studied conditions, increase of the pressure, decrease of the gas-saturated solution flow rate, and decrease of the menthol mass fraction can decrease the particle size and narrow particle size distribution of the produced menthol/beeswax microparticles. An N2-blowing method was proposed to measure the menthol release from the menthol/beeswax microparticles. Results showed that the microparticles have obvious protection of menthol from its volatilization loss.

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Neutralization Dialysis for Phenylalanine and Mineral Salt Separation. Simple Theory and Experiment

Membranes ◽

10.3390/membranes9120171 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 9 (12) ◽

pp. 171 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Anton Kozmai ◽

Elena Goleva ◽

Vera Vasil’eva ◽

Victor Nikonenko ◽

Natalia Pismenskaya

Keyword(s):

Amino Acid ◽

Flow Rate ◽

Solution Concentration ◽

Exchange Capacity ◽

Ion Concentration ◽

Solution Flow Rate ◽

Strong Electrolyte ◽

Mineral Salts ◽

Solution Flow ◽

Hydrodynamic Mode

A simple non-steady state mathematical model is proposed for the process of purification of an amino acid solution from mineral salts by the method of neutralization dialysis (ND), carried out in a circulating hydrodynamic mode. The model takes into account the characteristics of membranes (thickness, exchange capacity and electric conductivity) and solution (concentration and components nature) as well as the solution flow rate in dialyzer compartments. In contrast to the known models, the new model considers a local change in the ion concentration in membranes and the adjacent diffusion layers. In addition, the model takes into consideration the ability of the amino acid to enter the protonation/deprotonation reactions. A comparison of the results of simulations with experimental data allows us to conclude that the model adequately describes the ND of a strong electrolyte (NaCl) and amino acid (phenylalanine) mixture solutions in the case where the diffusion ability of amino acids in membranes is much less, than mineral salts. An example shows the application of the model to predict the fluxes of salt ions through ion exchange membranes as well as pH of the desalination solution at a higher than in experiments flow rate of solutions in ND dialyzer compartments.

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Surface and Morphological Investigation of Synthesized Nanostructured Ridges from Electrospun Polyvinyl Alcohol-Albumin Blend—A Taguchi Design of Experiment Approach

Fibers ◽

10.3390/fib8050029 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 (5) ◽

pp. 29

Author(s):

Jopeth Ramis ◽

Bryan Pajarito ◽

Crisneil Natividad ◽

Mark Jared Van Ocampo ◽

Crizaldy Tugade ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Polyvinyl Alcohol ◽

Flow Rate ◽

Design Of Experiment ◽

Surface Characterization ◽

Taguchi Design ◽

Root Mean Square Roughness ◽

Solution Flow Rate ◽

Radius Of Curvature ◽

Solution Flow ◽

Taguchi Design Of Experiment

We report the synthesis of presumably a “nanoridge” from the electrospinning of a hydrophilic polymer–protein blend. The material exhibits vertical elevation from the substrate, distinct from the morphologies seen in electrospinning. It is hypothesized that the formation of the nanostructured ridges is due to the migration of the charged protein to the apex through a highly polarized electric field in electrospinning conditions. In this study, we assessed the polyvinyl alcohol–egg albumin (PVA–EA) system in a solvent comprising of water, formic and acetic acid, together with the tip-to-collector distance (TCD) and solution flowrate. To quantify the factor effects in the surface properties of the material, a Taguchi design of experiment was used. The ridge heights observed ranged from 84.8–639.9 nm, and the material height is predominantly affected by the PVA–EA ratio and solution flow rate. The root mean square roughness was influenced by the TCD and flow rate, which has values ranging from 11.37–57.56 nm. In evaluating the sharpness of the ridge, we used the radius of curvature, where the TCD highly affects the apex sharpness. The work offers not just a likely new class of morphology, but a new perspective on the surface characterization of an electrospun material which could affect the performance of such a use in biological and physical systems.

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Investigation on the Regeneration Performance of a New Mixed Liquid Desiccant Solution in Falling Film Regenerator

Proceedings ◽

10.3390/proceedings2221374 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 2 (22) ◽

pp. 1374

Author(s):

Tao Wen ◽

Dan Zhong ◽

Yuanhao Wang ◽

Yimo Luo

Keyword(s):

Flow Rate ◽

Solution Temperature ◽

Solution Flow Rate ◽

Mixed Solution ◽

Falling Film ◽

Liquid Desiccant ◽

Solution Flow ◽

Regeneration Rate ◽

Air Inlet ◽

Selection Of

The present study firstly developed a new kind of mixed liquid desiccant for the purpose of causticity reduction on metal based regenerator. The formula of the mixed liquid desiccant is 25% LiCl + 39% hydroxyethyl urea + 36% water. Experimental results show that the causticity of the mixed solution is much less severe than that of conventional LiCl solution. The regeneration rate increases with the increase of air flow rate and solution temperature and decreases with the increase of air inlet humidity. The air temperature and solution flow rate has negligible influence on the regeneration performance. The present study provides a practical alternative for the selection of liquid desiccant and also give useful guidance for the design of regenerator.

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