scholarly journals Review of Techniques to Reduce and Prevent Carbonate Scale. Prospecting in Water Treatment by Magnetism and Electromagnetism

Water ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (17) ◽  
pp. 2365
Author(s):  
Sergio Martínez Moya ◽  
Nuria Boluda Botella
Keyword(s):  
Water Treatment ◽  
Ion Exchange ◽  
Water Systems ◽  
Hot Water ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Non Invasive ◽  
Fluid Analysis ◽  
Invasive Techniques ◽  
Water Treatments

Carbonate scale is one of the main problems in hot water systems, and therefore, interest in this subject has grown since 2000s. Water treatments, based on magnetic and electromagnetic (EM) techniques to prevent scale, are being commercialized, but their effectiveness is not clearly demonstrated because it depends on temperature, pressure, dissolved CO2, pH, field intensity, water flow, etc. In this paper, a review of these techniques, together with other classical techniques, such as chemical softening, the use of inhibitors, ion exchange, electrochemical and membrane treatments is presented. The latter alter the composition of the water and generate hazardous waste for health and the environment, unlike magnetic and EM treatments, which are considered non-invasive techniques. Different hypotheses are used to explain the effect of these treatments, such as the formation of aragonite instead of calcite or crystal nuclei formation within the fluid. Analysis of salts formed with SEM, X-ray diffraction, or colorimetric tests seem to support the efficiency of these treatments since study in the fluid is not easy. Dissolution of the formed scale or its prevention endorse the commercialization of these techniques, but their effectiveness must be verified in each installation.

Comparative Spectroscopic Analysis of Maya Wall Paintings from Ek’Balam, Mexico

2014 ◽  
Vol 1618 ◽  
pp. 63-72 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Alonso ◽  
N. A. Pérez ◽  
J. L. Ruvalcaba Sil ◽  
E. Casanova ◽  
P. Claes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Spectroscopic Analysis ◽  
Analytical Techniques ◽  
Archaeological Site ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Non Invasive ◽  
Yellow Orange ◽  
Pigment Distribution ◽  
The Rich ◽  
Invasive Techniques

ABSTRACTThe Maya archaeological site of Ek’Balam is located in Yucatán, Mexico. This place is known for its artistic tradition of reliefs modeled in stucco as well as the rich pictorial and hieroglyphic texts. Although the mural played a key role in the artistic program architectural of elite groups, most of these remains have not been studied, either by its incomplete or fragile condition, or by localization in inaccessible substructures.In this study, technical aspects of the mural paintings from rooms 12 and 50 of the main building of the site are addressed by the spectroscopic analysis of its materials. Optical microscopy was used to observe the layers superposition and pigment distribution, while the stucco and rock support were characterized by X-ray Diffraction (XRD) and X-ray Fluorescence (XRF). Moreover, the chromatic palette composed of different colors and tones of red, yellow, orange, green, blue and black were analyzed mainly with non-invasive techniques using Raman and FTIR spectroscopies as well as XRF.The information obtained from the combination of these analytical techniques, allowed a better understanding of the similarities and differences between these two rooms that were built during the last construction stage of the Acropolis. These results were also compared with previous analyses of mural painting of this site and other Maya paintings.

Darstellung von Mononitropentahydrohexaborat(2-) und Kristallstruktur von M2[B6H5(NO2)], M = K, Cs / Preparation of Mononitropentahydrohexaborate(2—) and Crystal Structure of M2[B6H5(NO2)], M = K, Cs

1993 ◽  
Vol 48 (12) ◽  
pp. 1727-1731 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Franken ◽  
W. Preetz ◽  
M. Rath ◽  
K.-F. Hesse
Keyword(s):  
Crystal Structure ◽  
Ion Exchange ◽  
Ion Exchange Chromatography ◽  
Exchange Chromatography ◽  
Monoclinic Space Group ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Dichloromethane Solution ◽  
Space Group ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Diethylaminoethyl Cellulose

By electrochemical oxidation of [B6H6]2- in the presence of nitrite ions and the base DBU in dichloromethane solution mononitropentahydrohexaborate [B6H5(NO2)]2- ions are formed and can be isolated by ion exchange chromatography on diethylaminoethyl cellulose. The crystal structures of the K and Cs salt were determined from single crystal X-ray diffraction analyses. K2[B6H5(NO2)] is monoclinic, space group P21/m with a = 5.953(1), b = 8.059(4), c = 8.906(1) Å, β = 109.553(9)°; Cs2[B6H5(NO2)] is monoclinic, space group P21/a with a = 9.438(6), b = 9.644(7), c = 11.138(9) Å, β = 101.44(9)°. The B6 octahedron is compressed in the direction of the B—NO2 bond by about 5%, with bond lengths between 1.67 and 1.77 A.

scholarly journals Non-invasive Electrochemical Detection of Glucose using CuO-NiO/MXene Modified Electrode

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alaa Mohamed Elsafi ◽  
Vinotha Krishnasamy ◽  
Karthik Kannan ◽  
John-John Cabibihan ◽  
Abdulaziz Khalid AlAli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Morphological Analysis ◽  
High Selectivity ◽  
Proton Conductor ◽  
Carbon Electrodes ◽  
Electrochemical Studies ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Characterization Methods ◽  
Glassy Carbon Electrodes ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Non Invasive

High levels of glucose or acetone in breath confirms diabetes disease. One of the analytical devices that detect changes in breath is the electrochemical sensor having high selectivity, easy to use and being able to meet diabetic patient’s needs. In this study, sensors were made by fabricating metal oxide coated glassy carbon electrodes and using nafion as a proton conductor. Characterization methods such as X-ray diffraction, FTIR and morphological analysis have been performed for metal oxides to characterize their atomic arrangement and composition. In addition, electrochemical studies were done using Gamry instrument and curves plotted as current in amperes versus voltage to test the coated electrodes conductivity. High selectivity sensors provide promising applications in any field.

scholarly journals X-ray Micro-Tomography as a Method to Distinguish and Characterize Natural and Cultivated Pearls

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 51
Author(s):  
Luisa Vigorelli ◽  
Elisabetta Croce ◽  
Debora Angelici ◽  
Raffaella Navone ◽  
Sabrina Grassini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diagnostic Techniques ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Non Invasive ◽  
Heritage Studies ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Micro Tomography ◽  
Invasive Techniques ◽  
Tomographic Analysis ◽  
Private Collections

Digital radiography and computed tomography are two fundamental diagnostic techniques in different fields of research, including cultural heritage studies and gemmology. The application of these physical methods of investigation has gained considerable importance as they are non-invasive techniques. The presented work has been mainly focused on micro-tomographic analysis. The project is concerned with the study of natural and cultivated pearls in order to develop an investigation methodology for the analysis, distinction and characterization of different types of pearls, some of them belonging to different precious jewels from private collections. The investigations, carried out on a total of 22 heterogeneous types of pearls, allowed us to establish their origin (natural or cultivated) or to confirm/deny if a hypothesis was already expressed, and as well to highlight the cultivation methodology used case by case. Furthermore, it was possible to ascertain how large and varied the market for cultured pearls is nowadays and how difficult is, in some particular cases, to ascertain their attribution to a certain origin.

scholarly journals Breaking Dormancy in Red Raspberry with Hot Water Treatment and its Effects on Cold Hardiness

2006 ◽  
Vol 131 (2) ◽  
pp. 209-213 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pauliina Palonen ◽  
Leena Lindén
Keyword(s):  
Water Treatment ◽  
Cold Hardiness ◽  
Treatment Temperature ◽  
Rubus Idaeus ◽  
Hot Water ◽  
Bud Dormancy ◽  
Hot Water Treatment ◽  
Red Raspberry ◽  
Breaking Dormancy ◽  
Water Treatments

`Maurin Makea', `Muskoka', ` Ottawa', and `Preussen' red raspberry (Rubus idaeus L.) canes were collected from the field and subjected to different hot water treatments (20, 35, 40, 45, and 50 °C) to determine if endodormancy could be removed by a near lethal stress. Estimation of days for 50% budbreak (DD50) was found useful for describing the state of bud dormancy in the samples. Bud dormancy was broken in `Ottawa' by immersing the canes in 45 °C water for 2 hours, in `Maurin Makea' by treating the canes in 40 °C water, and in `Preussen' by both 40 and 45 °C treatments. The influence of this treatment on dormancy and cold hardiness at different times of the winter was further examined using `Ottawa' raspberry. The treatment removed bud dormancy most effectively in October, when the samples were in deepest dormancy. A slight effect was observed in November, but no effect in January. During ecodormancy in February the treatment delayed budbreak. Hot water treatment reduced cold hardiness of `Ottawa' canes by 8 to 15 °C, and that of buds by 9 to 13 °C during both endo- and ecodormancy. Based on the capacity of buds and canes to reacclimate, recovery from the stress treatment was possible at temperatures ≥4 °C. Loss of cold hardiness was caused by high treatment temperature itself and was not related to breaking of dormancy in samples. This finding suggests that dormancy and cold hardiness are physiologically unconnected in raspberry.

Flowback Analysis Methodologies and Precipitation Risk During Siderite-Bearing Carbonate Acidizing

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdualilah Al Baiz ◽  
Abdullah Al Moajil
Keyword(s):  
Iron Concentration ◽  
Carbonate Reservoir ◽  
Environmental Scanning ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Fluid Analysis ◽  
Analysis Methodology ◽  
Carbonate Acidizing ◽  
Rock Analysis ◽  
Theoretical Amount

Abstract Acidizing is the most commonly used method to stimulate carbonate reservoirs. To achieve a better assessment of the operation, a flowback analysis is conducted. Flowback analysis can give insights on the reservoir's response to the recipe. This analysis can be used to improve future treatment operations where some recommendations were deduced. The objective of this paper was to show the flowback analysis methodology following carbonate acidizing treatments with a focus on dissolved elements. X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray fluorescence (XRF), environmental scanning electron microscope (ESEM), and inductive coupled plasma (ICP) were used to determine the composition of flowback fluids and the filtered precipitate. Combining the data from different techniques onsite and in laboratory assess the development of a methodology for calculating more accurate amounts of dissolved elements, formation water, and volumes of recovered fluids. This analysis showed acid recipes efficiency of nearly 100% based dissolved calcite. Around 65% of injected fluids were lost into a formation. The iron concentration during the flowback was 1400 ppm, however, cumulative amount of iron in flow back samples was below expected value. Based on the formation's rock analysis, the theoretical amount of iron in the recovered flowback fluid was 1000 kg. The measured amount of iron was 500 kg and the rest could be assumed to be precipitated in a reservoir. This study helps in understanding the flowback fluid analysis and its importance by using a step-by-step analysis procedure for flowback fluid samples from the carbonate acidizing operations. The results of this study help in tracking the elements that potentially help in estimating the lost fluids volumes and percentage of success for a carbonate reservoir acid operation.

scholarly journals Darstellung von μ-Nitroso-bis(pentahydro-closo-hexaborat)(3-) und Kristallstruktur von Cs3[B6H5(NO)B6H5] / Preparation of μ-nitroso-bis(pentahydro-closo-hexaborate)(3-) and crystal structure of Cs3[B6H5(NO)B6H5]

1994 ◽  
Vol 49 (9) ◽  
pp. 1263-1266 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Franken ◽  
W. Preetz
Keyword(s):  
Crystal Structure ◽  
Ion Exchange ◽  
Single Crystal ◽  
Diffraction Analysis ◽  
Ion Exchange Chromatography ◽  
Exchange Chromatography ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Orthorhombic Space Group ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Diethylaminoethyl Cellulose

By electrochemical oxidation of [B6H6]2- in the presence of nitrite ions and of the base DBU in dichlorom ethane solution the μ-nitroso-bis(pentahydrohexaborate) [B6H5(NO)B6H5]3- ion is formed and can be isolated by ion exchange chromatography on diethylaminoethyl cellulose. The crystal structure of the Cs salt has been determined from single crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. Cs3[B6H5(NO)B6H5] is orthorhombic, space group Pnma with a = 16.2303(13), b = 12.245(6), c = 25.444(2) Å. The unit cell contains three crystallographically independent anions with nearly C2v symmetry but differently distorted B6 cages

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