scholarly journals Insight on the reduction of copper content in slags produced from the Ausmelt Converting Process

2021 ◽  
pp. 13-13
Author(s):  
H.-B. Yuan ◽  
B. Cai ◽  
X.-C. Song ◽  
D.-Z. Tang ◽  
B. Yang
Keyword(s):  
Copper Content ◽  
Bath Temperature ◽  
Copper Smelter ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Copper Matte ◽  
Airflow Rate ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Molten Bath ◽  
Theoretical Support ◽  
Technical Guidance

The reduction of copper content in converting slag using process control is significant to copper smelter. In this study, the slags produced from the Ausmelt Converting Process for copper matte have been analyzed using X-ray diffraction and chemical analysis. Thermodynamic calculation and effects of various conditions including the lance submerging depth in molten bath, the molten bath temperature, the addition of copper matte, and airflow rate were carried out to lower the content in the slag. Thermodynamic analysis indicates that the decrease of copper content was achieved by reducing Fe3O4, CuFe2O4and Cu2O in the slag, decreasing the magnetism of slag and lowering the viscosity of slag, which is feasible at the operating temperature of the molten bath. Experiments show that the optimal combination of operating conditions were found to be the addition of copper matte between 5000 -7000 kg/h, a lance airflow rate of 13000-14000 Nm3/h and a lance submergence depth into the molten bath of 700-900 mm, in which the copper content in the slag can be effectively reduced from 22.74 wt. % to 7.70 wt. %.This study provides a theoretical support and technical guidance for promoting the utilization of slags from the Ausmelt Converting Process.

scholarly journals Occurrence and speciation of copper in slags obtained during the pyrometallurgical processing of chalcopyrite concentrates at the Huelva smelter (Spain)

2012 ◽  
Vol 48 (2) ◽  
pp. 161-171 ◽  
Author(s):  
J.C. Fernández-Caliani ◽  
G. Ríos ◽  
J. Martínez ◽  
F. Jiménez
Keyword(s):  
Imaging Techniques ◽  
Stoichiometric Composition ◽  
Copper Smelter ◽  
Copper Matte ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Copper Metal ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
Pyrometallurgical Processing ◽  
Copper Losses

Slags involved in smelting-converting-refining operations to produce blister copper at the Atlantic Copper smelter, in Huelva (Spain), have been investigated by quantitative electron microprobe analysis, X-ray diffraction and digital imaging techniques. The results showed that mechanically entrapped matte particles are the dominant copper losses in the slags. The largest proportion of Cubearing particles (2.0-3.5 vol %) is present in the magnetite-rich converter slags, due to the negative effect of viscosity on coalescence and precipitation of copper matte during conversion. They consist of high-grade matte particles with a core of copper metal rimmed by a copper sulfide phase (Cu2S). The mechanical entrainment of copper matte by slags from both the flash and electric furnaces resulted in copper losses accounting for less than 1.5 vol %, mostly occurring as tiny particles with a stoichiometric composition close to that of bornite (Cu5FeS4). Copper was not found to be enriched in fayalite and magnetite as solid solution.

scholarly journals Multi-Scale Studies of 3D Printed Mn–Na–W/SiO2 Catalyst for Oxidative Coupling of Methane

Catalysts ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 290
Author(s):  
Tim Karsten ◽  
Vesna Middelkoop ◽  
Dorota Matras ◽  
Antonis Vamvakeros ◽  
Stephen Poulston ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Coupling ◽  
Oxidative Coupling Of Methane ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Homogeneous Distribution ◽  
Silica Support ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Multi Scale ◽  
3D Printed

This work presents multi-scale approaches to investigate 3D printed structured Mn–Na–W/SiO2 catalysts used for the oxidative coupling of methane (OCM) reaction. The performance of the 3D printed catalysts has been compared to their conventional analogues, packed beds of pellets and powder. The physicochemical properties of the 3D printed catalysts were investigated using scanning electron microscopy, nitrogen adsorption and X-ray diffraction (XRD). Performance and durability tests of the 3D printed catalysts were conducted in the laboratory and in a miniplant under real reaction conditions. In addition, synchrotron-based X-ray diffraction computed tomography technique (XRD-CT) was employed to obtain cross sectional maps at three different positions selected within the 3D printed catalyst body during the OCM reaction. The maps revealed the evolution of catalyst active phases and silica support on spatial and temporal scales within the interiors of the 3D printed catalyst under operating conditions. These results were accompanied with SEM-EDS analysis that indicated a homogeneous distribution of the active catalyst particles across the silica support.

Monitoring of Fluctuations in the Physical and Chemical Properties of a High-Calcium Fly Ash

1987 ◽  
Vol 113 ◽  
Author(s):  
Scott Schlorholtz ◽  
Ken Bergeson ◽  
Turgut Demirel
Keyword(s):  
Fly Ash ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Physical And Chemical Properties ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Morphological Studies ◽  
High Calcium ◽  
Physical And Chemical ◽  
And Chemical Properties

ABSTRACTThe physical and chemical properties of fly ash produced at Ottumwa Generating Station have been monitored since April, 1985. The fly ash is produced from burning a low sulfur, sub-bituminous coal obtained from the Powder River Basin near Gillette, Wyoming. One-hundred and sixty samples of fly ash were obtained during the two year period. All of the samples were subjected to physical testing as specified by ASTM C 311. About one-hundred of the samples were also subjected to a series of tests designed to monitor the self-cementing properties of the fly ash. Many of the fly ash samples were subjected to x-ray diffraction and fluorescence analysis to define the mineralogical and chemical composition of the bulk fly ash as a function of sampling date. Hydration products in selected hardened fly ash pastes, were studied by x-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy. The studies indicated that power plant operating conditions influenced the compressive strength of the fly ash paste specimens. Mineralogical and morphological studies of the fly ash pastes indicated that stratlingite formation occurred in the highstrength specimens, while ettringite was the major hydration product evident in the low-strength specimens.

scholarly journals Performance of Pd-Based Membranes and Effects of Various Gas Mixtures on H2 Permeation

Environments ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (12) ◽  
pp. 128 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kourosh Kian ◽  
Caleb Woodall ◽  
Jennifer Wilcox ◽  
Simona Liguori
Keyword(s):  
Composite Membranes ◽  
Space Velocity ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Initial Value ◽  
Exponential Factor ◽  
Steam Methane Reforming ◽  
Steam Methane ◽  
Pd Membrane ◽  
The Ideal

H2 permeation and separation properties of two Pd-based composite membranes were evaluated and compared at 400 °C and at a pressure range of 150 kPa to 600 kPa. One membrane was characterized by an approximately 8 μm-thick palladium (Pd)-gold (Au) layer deposited on an asymmetric microporous Al2O3 substrate; the other membrane consisted of an approximately 11 μm-thick pure palladium layer deposited on a yttria-stabilized zirconia (YSZ) support. At 400 °C and with a trans-membrane pressure of 50 kPa, the membranes showed a H2 permeance of 8.42 × 10−4 mol/m2·s·Pa0.5 and 2.54 × 10−5 mol/m2·s·Pa0.7 for Pd-Au and Pd membranes, respectively. Pd-Au membrane showed infinite ideal selectivity to H2 with respect to He and Ar at 400 °C and a trans-membrane pressure of 50 kPa, while the ideal selectivities for the Pd membrane under the same operating conditions were much lower. Furthermore, the permeation tests for ternary and quaternary mixtures of H2, CO, CO2, CH4, and H2O were conducted on the Pd/YSZ membrane. The H2 permeating flux decreased at the conclusion of the permeation tests for all mixtures. This decline however, was not permanent, i.e., H2 permeation was restored to its initial value after treating the membrane with H2 for a maximum of 7 h. The effects of gas hourly space velocity (GHSV) and the steam-to-carbon (S/C) ratio on H2 permeation were also investigated using simulated steam methane reforming mixtures. It was found that H2 permeation is highest at the greatest GHSV, due to a decline in the concentration polarization effect. Variations in S/C ratio however, showed no significant effect on the H2 permeation. The permeation characteristics for the Pd/YSZ membrane were also investigated at temperatures ranging from 350 to 400 °C. The pre-exponential factor and apparent activation energy were found to be 5.66 × 10−4 mol/m2·s·Pa0.7 and 12.8 kJ/mol, respectively. Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) analyses were performed on both pristine and used membranes, and no strong evidence of the formation of Pd-O or any other undesirable phases was observed.

scholarly journals Techniques for X-Ray Diffraction Studies of Radioactive Materials

1958 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 261-274
Author(s):  
W. V. Cummings ◽  
W. J. Gruber
Keyword(s):  
Energy Spectrum ◽  
Radiation Damage ◽  
Background Level ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Limiting Factor ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Radioactive Materials ◽  
High Background ◽  
X Ray

AbstractMany materials, both fissionable and non-fissionable, become very radioactive when subjected to nuclear radiations. This radioactivity results in a high background level in X-ray diffraction studies and becomes a limiting factor in an analysis of radiation damage. A description is given of special techniques that are used to minimize this background and produce optimum diffraction conditions. The radioactive intensity of irradiated X-ray specimens varies from levels that are only mildly troublesome to levels that are extremely hazardous to personnel. The diffraction methods employed at the various levels are explained. An example of the radioactive energy spectrum of a specimen is given to show the method of selecting the best operating conditions and techniques.

Structural and surface aspects of thermally treated copper aluminium mixed hydroxides

1991 ◽  
Vol 69 (10) ◽  
pp. 1511-1515 ◽  
Author(s):  
Awad I. Ahmed ◽  
S. E. Samra ◽  
S. A. El-Hakam
Keyword(s):  
Pore Structure ◽  
Copper Content ◽  
Textural Properties ◽  
Nitrogen Adsorption ◽  
Phase Changes ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Surface Areas ◽  
Structure Surface ◽  
Adsorption Desorption

CuO–Al2O3 catalysts containing various amounts of copper oxide have been prepared by precipitation. The phase changes were studied by X-ray diffraction. The results obtained revealed that the thermal treatment of solid CuO–Al2O3 at 700 °C produced only crystalline CuO. Heating to 900 °C led to the formation of copper alumina spinel together with unreacted CuO and γ-Al2O3. The spinel content was found to increase with increasing copper content. Nitrogen adsorption–desorption isotherms on the calcined samples have been measured. Surface areas have been calculated and the pore structure analysed. The textural properties of the system were found to depend on both the copper content and the calcination temperature. Key words: CuO, Al2O3 catalysts, structure, surface area, pore structure.

Numerical Simulation of IAQ under Up-Suction Exhaust Hood in Commercial Kitchen

2011 ◽  
Vol 250-253 ◽  
pp. 3228-3231 ◽  
Author(s):  
Da Hua Jiang ◽  
An Gui Li ◽  
Fa En Shi ◽  
Zhi Hua Wang
Keyword(s):  
Exhaust System ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Airflow Rate ◽  
Exhaust Hood ◽  
Operation Condition ◽  
Main Site ◽  
Actual Operation ◽  
The Common ◽  
Simulation Results ◽  
Save Energy

For particular commercial kitchen, using CFD software to build model according to the actual operation condition uttermost, adopting the exhaust system of up-suction hood, the effect of exhaust airflow rate on working temperature,velocity,CO2 concentration at main site in commercial kitchen is studied. According to the common four calculation methods of airflow rate of exhaust hood, the simulation results shows 4.81 m3/s of exhaust system can realize eliminating harmful gas quickly and effectively, IAQ is good relatively. Based on of it, additional airflow rate can not improve emissions effect and operating conditions obviously, whereas it can be detrimental to save energy. The simulation results help design exhaust system.

Structural Characterization of ZnO/AC Composite Prepared from Spent Catalyst of Vinyl Acetate Synthesis

2012 ◽  
Vol 518-523 ◽  
pp. 3483-3487
Author(s):  
Wen Wen Qu ◽  
Wen Jin ◽  
Jin Hui Peng ◽  
Shu Yang
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Treatment ◽  
Vinyl Acetate ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Carbon Surface ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Spent Catalyst ◽  
Activation Temperature ◽  
Vinyl Acetate Synthesis ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Co2 Flow

ZnO/AC composite was prepared from spent catalyst of vinyl acetate synthesis by using conventional thermal treatment under CO2 atmosphere. The final composite was obtained with the operating conditions of activation temperature of 950°C, activation time of 120min and the CO2 flow rate of 600ml/min. The structure and surface properties of the ZnO/AC composite were observed and characterized by scanning electron microscope (SEM-EDX), X-ray diffraction (XRD), fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) and the UV diffuse reflectance spectra. It was found that the zinc acetate present in the spent catalyst is transformed to zinc oxide (ZnO) after thermal treatment. ZnO particles were well adhered and uniformly distributed onto the carbon surface, forming ZnO/AC composite. The thermal treatment of the spent catalyst gives rise to a material with excellent adsorptive and photocatalytic properties.

scholarly journals Descriptive Statistical Analysis of Vegetable Oil Combustion in a Commercial Burner to Establish Optimal Operating Conditions

Energies ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (12) ◽  
pp. 2372 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julio San José ◽  
Yolanda Arroyo ◽  
María Ascensión Sanz-Tejedor
Keyword(s):  
Vegetable Oil ◽  
Combustion Process ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Pollutant Emissions ◽  
Airflow Rate ◽  
Optimal Operating ◽  
Combustion Performance ◽  
Fuel Flow ◽  
Oil Fuel ◽  
Descriptive Statistical Analysis

This article studies the combustion of refined sunflower, virgin sunflower and virgin rapeseed oils in a low-pressure auxiliary air fluid pulverization burner in order to establish the optimal operating conditions. The influence of varying the type of vegetable oil, fuel flow rate and secondary airflow rate in the combustion process was analyzed. These three factors are independent in the combustion process, which means having to carry out numerous assays, combining the various factors with one another. Given the amount of variables to be optimized and the existence of three factors, a statistical approach is adopted to help interpret the results obtained and to evaluate how each factor influences the combustion results. Optimal combustion is determined based on three criteria, minimum pollutant emissions (CO, NOx and CxHy), maximum combustion performance, and minimum excess air. The result of this study showed that airflow was the principal factor affecting emissions, whereas for combustion performance, both factors (airflow and fuel flow) were determinant. In general, admissible combustion performances were obtained, with CO and NOx emissions below permitted levels. The best combustion performance was achieved under conditions of maximum fuel flow and minimum airflow rates.

scholarly journals Preparation and Characterization of Cu-Mn-Ce@γ-Al2O3 to Catalyze Ozonation in Coal Chemical Wastewater-Biotreated Effluent

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (8) ◽  
pp. 1439
Author(s):  
Yue Teng ◽  
Ke Yao ◽  
Wenbin Song ◽  
Yongjun Sun ◽  
Haoliang Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reaction Time ◽  
Calcination Temperature ◽  
Catalytic Performance ◽  
Catalytic Ozonation ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Operating Parameters ◽  
Incipient Wetness Impregnation ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Calcination Time ◽  
Catalyst Dosage

Cu-Mn-Ce@γ-Al2O3 was prepared by incipient wetness impregnation and used to catalyze ozonation in a coal chemical wastewater-biotreated effluent. The preparation factors that considerably affected the catalytic performance of Cu-Mn-Ce@γ-Al2O3, specifically metal oxide loading percentage, calcination temperature, and calcination time, were examined. The catalyst was characterized by scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive spectrometry, X-ray diffraction, and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller analysis. The optimal catalytic ozonation operating parameters, such as ozone dosage, catalyst dosage, pH, and reaction time, were also investigated. Results showed that an optimized catalyst consisted of 17.0% CuO, 3.0% MnO2, and 2.0% CeO2 (wt.%). The optimal calcination temperature and calcination time were 600 °C and 5 h. The optimal catalytic ozonation operating parameters, including ozone dosage, catalyst dosage, pH, and reaction time, were 7, 80.0 mg/L, 20.0 mg/L, 7 and 50 min, respectively. The COD removal of biotreated effluent increased to 61% under these optimal operating conditions. Meanwhile, ozonation alone resulted in only 20% removal. This work proposes the use of easily available Cu-Mn-Ce@γ-Al2O3 catalyst and might drive the advancement of catalytic ozonation for chemical wastewater purification.

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