scholarly journals Kinetics and Photodegradation Study of Aqueous Methyltert-Butyl Ether Using Zinc Oxide: The Effect of Particle Size

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zaki S. Seddigi ◽  
Saleh A. Ahmed ◽  
Shahid P. Ansari ◽  
Ekram Danish ◽  
Abdullah Abu Alkibash ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Zinc Oxide ◽  
Order Reaction ◽  
Average Particle ◽  
Particle Sizes ◽  
Mercury Lamp ◽  
Butyl Ether ◽  
First Order ◽  
Effect Of Particle Size ◽  
Kinetics Of

Zinc oxide of different average particle sizes 25 nm, 59 nm, and 421 nm as applied in the photodegradation of MTBE. This study was carried out in a batch photoreactor having a high pressure mercury lamp. Zinc oxide of particle size of 421 nm was found to be the most effective in degrading MTBE in an aqueous solution. On using this type of ZnO in a solution of 100 ppm MTBE, the concentration of MTBE has decreased to 5.1 ppm after a period of five hours. The kinetics of the photocatalytic degradation of MTBE was found to be a first order reaction.

scholarly journals Effect of Ethyl Acetate, Time and Particle Size on the Kinetics of the Oleoresin Extraction Process

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. F15-F23
Author(s):  
M. S. Olakunle ◽  
A. O. Ameh ◽  
T. Oyegoke ◽  
H. U. Shehu
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
Particle Size ◽  
Kinetic Model ◽  
Ethyl Acetate ◽  
Extraction Process ◽  
Single Step ◽  
Particle Sizes ◽  
Order Model ◽  
First Order ◽  
Kinetics Of

The kinetics of the extraction of oleoresin from ginger using ethyl acetate as the solvent was studied in this work. The effects of particle size and extraction time on oleoresin’s solvent extraction were studied to obtain optimization data. The temperature of the process was kept constant at 40 °C. The Ginger particle sizes considered ranged between 1200-250 microns at extraction times ranging between 10–70 minutes. Experimental data generated were fitted into an empirical model to determine the kinetic parameters. The oleoresin yield increases with increasing extraction time up to an optimum time, after which the yield remains constant and yield also increases with decreasing particle size. The results obtained from the kinetics studies revealed that the introduction of the constant term accounting for the diffusion step separately (as an addition) into a single step first-order model (Patricelli’s first order model) raises the R-squared values from 87 % fitness of the model into becoming 99 % with the experimental data. This improved form of Patricelli’s first-order model was found to show a good agreement with Patricelli’s 2-step kinetic model. These findings confirmed that the oleoresin extraction process in the presence of ethyl acetate was found to be first-order kinetics involving two steps mechanism where the use of a single-step first-order model (Patricelli’s first-order kinetic model) and the choice of using ethyl acetate must have contributed to the strong resistance present in the first step of the extraction mechanism especially for the smaller particle size (250 microns). In getting the extraction yield improved, this study, therefore, recommends the use of small particle sizes (< 250 microns), higher temperatures (> 40 °C), and/or better alternative solvents like ethanol. Keywords: ethyl acetate, extraction, oleoresin, modeling.

scholarly journals Impact of Particle Size on the Rheological Properties and Amylolysis Kinetics of Ungelatinized Cassava Flour Suspensions

Processes ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 989
Author(s):  
Tien Cuong Nguyen ◽  
Luc Fillaudeau ◽  
Dominique Anne-Archard ◽  
Son Chu-Ky ◽  
Hong Nga Luong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Enzymatic Hydrolysis ◽  
Biochemical Parameters ◽  
Mechanical Treatment ◽  
Particle Sizes ◽  
Cassava Flour ◽  
Effect Of Particle Size ◽  
Kinetics Of ◽  
Hydrolysis Of ◽  
Newtonian Behavior

The effect of particle size on enzymatic hydrolysis of cassava flour at subgelatinization temperature was investigated. A multiscale physical metrology was developed to study the evolution of different physical-biochemical parameters: rheology, granulometry, and biochemistry. In this study, four fractions of cassava flour based on the particle sizes under 75 µm (CR075), 75–125 µm (CR125), 125–250 µm (CR250), and 250–500 µm (CR500) were screened for enzymatic hydrolysis effect. The results showed that all cassava flour suspensions exhibited a shear-thinning behavior, and the viscosity increased drastically with the increase of particle size. During hydrolysis, the viscosity reduced slightly and the non-Newtonian behavior became negligible beyond 4h of the process. The particles size for CR075 and CR125 increased steadily in diameter mean. The samples of CR250 and CR500 showed more fluctuation by first decreasing, followed by increasing in particle sizes during the process. The highest hydrolysis yield was found for samples with particle size under 125 µm (89.5–90.7%), suggesting that mechanical treatment of cassava can enhance the bioconversion rate.

scholarly journals Effect of Ethyl Acetate, Time and Particle Size on the Kinetics of the Oleoresin Extraction Process

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. F15-F23
Author(s):  
M.S. Olakunle ◽  
A.O. Ameh ◽  
T. Oyegoke ◽  
H.U. Shehu
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
Particle Size ◽  
Kinetic Model ◽  
Ethyl Acetate ◽  
Extraction Process ◽  
Single Step ◽  
Particle Sizes ◽  
Order Model ◽  
First Order ◽  
Kinetics Of

The kinetics of the extraction of oleoresin from ginger using ethyl acetate as the solvent was studied in this work. The effects of particle size and extraction time on oleoresin’s solvent extraction were studied to obtain optimization data. The temperature of the process was kept constant at 40 °C. The Ginger particle sizes considered ranged between 1200-250 microns at extraction times ranging between 10–70 minutes. Experimental data generated were fitted into an empirical model to determine the kinetic parameters. The oleoresin yield increases with increasing extraction time up to an optimum time, after which the yield remains constant and yield also increase with decreasing particle size. The results obtained from the kinetics studies revealed that the introduction of the constant term accounting for the diffusion step separately (as an addition) into a single step first-order model (Patricelli’s first order model) raises the R-squared values from 87 % fitness of the model into becoming 99 % with the experimental data. This improved form of Patricelli’s first-order model was found to show a good agreement with Patricelli’s 2-step kinetic model. These findings confirmed that the oleoresin extraction process in the presence of ethyl acetate was found to be first-order kinetics involving two steps mechanism where the use of a single-step first-order model (Patricelli’s first-order kinetic model) and the choice of using ethyl acetate must have contributed to the strong resistance present in the first step of the extraction mechanism especially for the smaller particle size (250 microns). In getting the extraction yield improved, this study, therefore, recommends the use of small particle sizes (< 250 microns), higher temperatures (> 40 °C), and/or better alternative solvents like ethanol.

Measurement of Average Particle Size of Fine Pigments

1932 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 202-215 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. D. Gehman ◽  
T. C. Morris
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Zinc Oxide ◽  
Carbon Black ◽  
Wave Length ◽  
Average Particle Size ◽  
Average Particle ◽  
Particle Sizes ◽  
Carbon Blacks ◽  
Count Method

Abstract A method of obtaining excellently dispersed suspensions of rubber pigments of accurate concentration is described in which the pigment is milled into rubber and the stock then dissolved in a solvent. The average particle sizes of carbon blacks measured by the Zsigmondy count method were found to range from 0.061μ for rubber gas black to 2.22μ for the coarsest one measured. The zinc oxide pigments had average particle sizes from 0.076μ to 0.57μ.. Measurements on several other pigments of interest are included. Because of the high visibility in the ultra-microscope, this method gives smaller values for average particle size than the photomicrographic methods. The results have been used to calibrate a microturbidimeter of the extinction type for use in measuring average particle size. Curves are included showing how the turbidities of suspensions of zinc oxide and carbon black vary with the average particle size, concentration, and wave length of light used.

A Kinetic Model for Autotrophic Denitrification using Sulphur:Limestone Reactors

2003 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
pp. 183-192 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashref Darbi ◽  
Thiruvenkatachari Viraraghavan
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Kinetic Model ◽  
Reaction Rate ◽  
Average Particle Size ◽  
Order Reaction ◽  
Average Particle ◽  
Thiobacillus Denitrificans ◽  
Autotrophic Denitrification ◽  
Reaction Rate Constants ◽  
Kinetics Of

Abstract The kinetics of autotrophic denitrification of groundwater by Thiobacillus denitrificans in a sulfur:limestone upflow reactor was examined in order to predict effluent concentrations. Experiments were performed using water containing 60 and 90 mg NO3—N/L and sulfur and limestone with average particle size of 3.5 mm. Results clearly showed that nitrate was completely removed from 60 and 90 mg NO3—N/L influent concentrations. The results showed that the autotrophic denitrification rates in sulfur:limestone reactors can be described by half-order kinetics. The half-order reaction rate constants for the entire media were estimated at 1.34 and 1.54 mg1/2/L1/2 h for influent concentrations of 60 and 90 mg NO3—N/L, respectively.

Effect of Powder Characteristics on the Densification of Sintered Alumina

2011 ◽  
Vol 324 ◽  
pp. 65-68
Author(s):  
Ziyad S. A. Al Sarraj ◽  
S.S. Noor
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Processing Parameters ◽  
Average Particle ◽  
Particle Sizes ◽  
Scanning Electron Micrographs ◽  
Soaking Time ◽  
Density Measurements ◽  
Powder Characteristics ◽  
Effect Of Particle Size ◽  
The Difference

Abstract. The effect of particle size distribution, soaking time and sintering temperatures on the densification behaviors of α-Al2O3 was investigated. Two different average particle sizes of 36 and 45µ were examined as a variable to analyze the difference in density, radial and axial shrinkage, densification, and microstructure developments. Conventional powder technology route was used to prepare disc-shaped green pellets sintered at 1200-1600°C for different periods. Density measurements for both green and sintered compacts allow for the refinement of processing parameters to obtain dense sintered bodies. Compacts with particle size of 36 µm were noticed to attain higher relative densities as compared with those of 45µm. Densification parameter (∆P) calculations clearly reveals the presence of definite temperatures and times in which limited densification retardation occurred, which permits the suggesting of suitable sintering schemes for this material. Scanning electron micrographs analysis revealed a pore structure assist the observed behaviours for the different schemes.

The Kinetics of Glucose Decomposition with Sulfate Reduction in the Anaerobic Fluidized Bed Reactor

1993 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 135-144 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Matsui ◽  
R. Ikemoto Yamamoto ◽  
Y. Tsuchiya ◽  
B. Inanc
Keyword(s):  
Sulfate Reduction ◽  
Fluidized Bed ◽  
Kinetic Equations ◽  
Fluidized Bed Reactor ◽  
Order Reaction ◽  
First Order Reaction ◽  
First Order ◽  
Glucose Decomposition ◽  
Reaction Equations ◽  
Kinetics Of

Using a fluidized bed reactor, experiments on glucose decomposition with and without sulfate reduction were conducted. Glucose in the reactor was mainly decomposed into lactate and ethanol. Lactate was mainly decomposed into propionate and acetate, while ethanol was decomposed into propionate, acetate, and hydrogen. Sulfate reduction was not involved in the decomposition of glucose, lactate, and ethanol, but was related to propionate and acetate decomposition. The stepwise reactions were modeled using either a Monod expression or first order reaction kinetics in respect to the reactions. The coefficients of the kinetic equations were determined experimentally. The modified Monod and first order reaction equations were effective at predicting concentrations of glucose, lactate, ethanol, propionate, acetate, and sulfate along the beight of the reactor. With sulfate reduction, propionate was decomposed into acetate, while without sulfate reduction, accumulation of propionate was observed in the reactor. Sulfate reduction accelerated propionate conversion into acetate by decreasing the hydrogen concentration.

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