Temperature Peak Analysis and Its Effect on Absorption Column for CO2 Capture Process at Different Operating Conditions

2014 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 105-115 ◽  
Author(s):  
Harith Rashid ◽  
Nurul Hasan ◽  
M. Iskandar Mohamad Nor

Abstract The role of temperature is important in CO2 capture processes. Unfortunately, detailed analysis on the temperature profile of the absorption column is scarce in the literature. Important factors like CO2 capture capacity and corrosion rate directly depend on temperature of the column. Many side reactions such as solvent degradation, formation of stable salts, corrosion and reduction in CO2 capture are prominent at a higher temperature. This study reports a broad study on the temperature profile for CO2 capture process based on a detailed mathematical model, Kent–Eisenberg vapor–liquid equilibrium (VLE) model. This model is quite accurate in calculating CO2 capture for any specific operating condition. Results produced from Kent–Eisenberg VLE model are consistent with experimental data. This study reports temperature profiles of an absorption column for different operating conditions. Moreover, it was found that CO2 absorption is more effective at low and ambient temperatures than at high temperature confirmed by a peak temperature in all cases and in the lower section of the column, which is attributed to exothermic CO2 absorption in monoethanolamine. This temperature variation of the column will be helpful in designing CO2 capture plants.


2020 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Haim Kalman

AbstractAny scientific behavior is best represented by nondimensional numbers. However, in many cases, for pneumatic conveying systems, dimensional equations are developed and used. In some cases, many of the nondimensional equations include Reynolds (Re) and Froude (Fr) numbers; they are usually defined for a limited range of materials and operating conditions. This study demonstrates that most of the relevant flow types, whether in horizontal or vertical pipes, can be better described by Re and Archimedes (Ar) numbers. Ar can also be used in hydraulic conveying systems. This paper presents many threshold velocities that are accurately defined by Re as a simple power function of Ar. Many particulate materials are considered by Ar, thereby linking them to a common behavior. Using various threshold velocities, a flow regime chart for horizontal conveying is presented in this paper.



Inorganics ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 105 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laurent Sévery ◽  
Sebastian Siol ◽  
S. Tilley

Anchored molecular catalysts provide a good step towards bridging the gap between homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis. However, applications in an aqueous environment pose a serious challenge to anchoring groups in terms of stability. Ultrathin overlayers embedding these catalysts on the surface using atomic layer deposition (ALD) are an elegant solution to tackle the anchoring group instability. The propensity of ALD precursors to react with water leads to the question whether molecules containing aqua ligands, such as most water oxidation complexes, can be protected without side reactions and deactivation during the deposition process. We synthesized two iridium and two ruthenium-based water oxidation catalysts, which contained an aqua ligand (Ir–OH2 and Ru–OH2) or a chloride (Ir–Cl and Ru–Cl) that served as a protecting group for the former. Using a ligand exchange reaction on the anchored and partially embedded Ru–Cl, the optimal overlayer thickness was determined to be 1.6 nm. An electrochemical test of the protected catalysts on meso-ITO showed different behaviors for the Ru and the Ir catalysts. The former showed no onset difference between protected and non-protected versions, but limited stability. Ir–Cl displayed excellent stability, whilst the unprotected catalyst Ir–OH2 showed a later initial onset. Self-regeneration of the catalytic activity of Ir–OH2 under operating conditions was observed. We propose chloride ligands as generally applicable protecting groups for catalysts that are to be stabilized on surfaces using ALD.





Author(s):  
Brittany Goldsmith ◽  
Elizabeth Foyt ◽  
Madhu Hariharan

As offshore field developments move into deeper water, one of the greatest challenges is in designing riser systems capable of overcoming the added risks of more severe environments, complicated well requirements and uncertainty of operating conditions. The failure of a primary riser component could lead to unacceptable consequences, including environmental damage, lost production and possible injury or loss of human life. Identification of the risks facing riser systems and management of these risks are essential to ensure that riser systems operate without failure. Operators have recognized the importance of installing instrumentation such as global positioning systems (GPS), vessel motion measurement packages, wind and wave sensors and Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) units to monitor vessel motions and environmental conditions. Additionally, high precision monitoring equipment has been developed for capturing riser response. Measured data from these instruments allow an operator to determine when the limits of acceptable response, predicted by analysis or determined by physical limitations of the riser components, have been exceeded. Regular processing of measured data through automated routines ensures that integrity can be quickly assessed. This is particularly important following extreme events, such as a hurricane or loop current. High and medium alert levels are set for each parameter, based on design analysis and operating data. Measured data is compared with these alert levels, and when an alert level is reached, further response evaluation or inspection of the components in question is recommended. This paper will describe the role of offshore monitoring in an integrity management program and discuss the development of alert levels based on potential failure modes of the riser systems. The paper will further demonstrate how this process is key for an effective integrity management program for deepwater riser systems.



Author(s):  
N.M. Dignard ◽  
M.I. Boulos

Abstract An experimental study of the spheroidization efficiency of induction plasma processes was completed. The main objective being to obtain models which could be subsequently used for the prediction of the spheroidization efficiency for various powders and plasma operating conditions. Silica, alumina, chromium oxide and zirconia powders were treated during the experimentation. For the plasma treatment of the powders the installation used had a maximum available power of 50 kW with an operating frequency of 3 MHz. Operating conditions were varied such to minimize side reactions and the evaporation of powders. The resulting powders did show the presence of cavities and a slight change in the mean diameters. The maximum energy efficiency based semi-empirical model did predict the spheroidization efficiency of the particles beyond a defined critical point known as the maximum energy efficiency point. For the model, the maximum energy efficiency is distinct for the individual powders but remain within a defined range which is reflected in the small variations in the Z constant.



Author(s):  
Lisa Hühn ◽  
Oliver Munz ◽  
Corina Schwitzke ◽  
Hans-Jörg Bauer

Abstract Labyrinth seals are used to prevent and control the mass flow rate between rotating components. Due to thermally and mechanically induced expansions during operation and transient flight maneuvers, a contact, the so-called rubbing process, between rotor and stator cannot be excluded. A large amount of rubbing process data concerning numerical and experimental investigations is available in public literature as well as at the Institute of Thermal Turbomachinery (ITS). The investigations were carried out for different operating conditions, material combinations, and component geometries. In combination with the experiments presented in this paper, the effects of the different variables on load due to rubbing are compared, and discussed with the focus lying on the material combination. The influence of the material on the loads can be identified as detailed as never before. For example, the contact forces in the current experiments are higher due to a higher temperature resistance of Young’s modulus. The analysis will also be based on the rubbing of turbine blades. Design guidelines are derived for labyrinth seals with improved properties regarding tolerance of rub events. Based on the knowledge obtained, guidelines for designing reliable labyrinth seals for future engines are discussed.



PEDIATRICS ◽  
1983 ◽  
Vol 71 (6) ◽  
pp. 985-986
Author(s):  
R. DON BROWN ◽  
JOHN T. WILSON

In Reply.— El-Mallakh raises hypothetical questions about an enhancing effect of fever on mitochondrial damage associated with Reye's syndrome. Our article on aspirin and Reye's syndrome1 emphasized the role of prodromal illness in use of aspirin. Fever was only one of several [See table in the PDF] prodormal illness events that were different in patients as compared with control subjects. Results of our analysis of the epidemiologic data from the Ohio study reveal a statistically significant higher temperature in those children which Reye's syndrome as compared with unmatched control subjects (Table) as well as in patients and control subjects matched for record temperatures.1



2019 ◽  
Vol 41 (5) ◽  
pp. 820-820
Author(s):  
Pongayi Ponnusamy Selvi and Rajoo Baskar Pongayi Ponnusamy Selvi and Rajoo Baskar

The acidic gas, Carbon dioxide (CO2) absorption in aqueous ammonia solvent was carried as an example for industrial gaseous treatment. The packed column was provided with a novel structured BX-DX packing material. The overall mass transfer coefficient was calculated from the absorption efficiency of the various runs. Due to the high solubility of CO2, mass transfer was shown to be mainly controlled by gas side transfer rates. The effects of different operating parameters on KGav including CO2 partial pressure, total gas flow rates, volume flow rate of aqueous ammonia solution, aqueous ammonia concentration, and reaction temperature were investigated. For a particular system and operating conditions structured packing provides higher mass transfer coefficient than that of commercial random packing.



1981 ◽  
Vol 241 (3) ◽  
pp. C134-C139 ◽  
Author(s):  
U. Sundin

Reports on a reciprocal relationship between sympathetic-nerve and experimentally induced changes in thyroid-hormone activity called into question the proposed role of thyroxine in the changes seen in the brown fat after cold adaptation. Rats reared at +30, +22, and +5 degrees C received daily injections of thyroxine (1 mg/kg). After 3 wk of treatment, the thermogenic state of the tissue was assessed by measuring the capacity of the brown fat mitochondria to bind guanosine 5'-diphosphate (GDP). GDP-inhibited mitochondrial swelling, brown adipose tissue (BAT) wet weights, and mitochondrial yields were also measured. The control animals showed a linear increase in GDP binding between +30 and +5 degrees C. Thyroxine was found to lower the GDP binding markedly at +5 degrees C, less so at +22 degrees C, while no effect was evident at +30 degrees C. The values at +22 and +30 degrees C were identical. The other parameters studied all confirmed these results. The conclusion made is that the thyroxine-induced rise in basal metabolic rate lowers the critical temperature and reduces the demand for nonshivering thermogenesis. This is reflected in the reduced GDP binding and hence heating capacity of the brown fat mitochondria.



2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (6) ◽  
pp. 385-390
Author(s):  
Shikha BINWAL ◽  
Jay K JOSHI ◽  
Shantanu Kumar KARKARI ◽  
Predhiman Krishan KAW ◽  
Lekha NAIR ◽  
...  

A floating emissive probe has been used to obtain the spatial electron temperature (Te) profile in a 13.56 MHz parallel plate capacitive coupled plasma. The effect of an external transverse magnetic field and pressure on the electron temperature profile has been discussed. In the un-magnetised case, the bulk region of the plasma has a uniform Te. Upon application of the magnetic field, the Te profile becomes non-uniform and skewed.  With increase in pressure, there is an overall reduction in electron temperature. The regions adjacent to the electrodes witnessed a higher temperature than the bulk for both cases. The emissive probe results have also been compared with particle-in-cell simulation results for the un-magnetised case.



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