Optimization of the decolorization conditions of Rose Bengal by using Aspergillus niger TF05 and a decolorization mechanism

Aspergillus niger TF05 was applied to decolorize Rose Bengal dye. The effects of carbon source, nitrogen source, metal ion and spore concentration on Rose Bengal treatment with A. niger TF05 were studied. A Plackett–Burman design (PBD) and a uniform design (UD) were used to optimize the decolorization conditions of A. niger TF05 and enhance its decolorization effect. The mechanism of Rose Bengal decolorization by A. niger TF05 was examined by analysing degradation products via UV–visible light spectroscopy, IR spectroscopy and GC-MS. The best decolorization effect was achieved in the single factor test with glucose and ammonium chloride as carbon and nitrogen sources, respectively. Mg2+ was an essential ion that could improve the mould ball state and adsorption efficiency if the spore concentration was maintained at 106 spores ml–1. The optimal decolorization conditions obtained using the PBD and UD methods were 11.5 g l−1 glucose, 6.5 g l−1 ammonium chloride, 0.4 g l−1 magnesium sulphate, pH 5.8, 28 °C, 140 r.p.m. rotational speed, 0.18 g l−1 dye concentration, 0.5 ml of inocula and 120 h decolorization time. Under these conditions, the maximum decolorization rate was 106%. Spectral analysis suggested that the absorption peak of the product changed clearly after decolorization; GC-MS analysis revealed that the intermediate product tetrachlorophthalic anhydride formed after decolorization. The combined use of the PBD and UD methods can optimize multi-factor experiments. A. niger TF05 decolorized Rose Bengal during intracellular enzymatic degradation after adsorption.

Crystallization Behavior of Ammonium Chloride in High-Pressure Heat Exchanger of Hydrotreating Unit

In view of the corrosion failure of a high-pressure heat exchanger in a diesel hydrogenation unit, the formation mechanism of ammonium chloride in a multiphase flow system is investigated in this article. Numerical simulation is carried out by user defined function (UDF) on the process of adding source of mass transfer in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) solvers. The distribution characteristics of ammonium chloride are illustrated by the parameters including crystallization temperature of ammonium chloride, volume fraction of ammonium chloride, and mass transfer rates of NH3 and HCl, and the causes of corrosion cracking in the U-shaped bend of the heat exchanger are discussed. The results show that there is a great risk of ammonium chloride deposition in the heat exchanger from 4.5 m away from the outlet of the second pass. The crystallization area in the tube gradually expands from the wall to the center along the flow direction, and the crystallization rate is higher near the tube wall. The field sampling test results show that the corrosion cracking is hydrogen-induced cracking, which is due to the existence of large amount of hydrogen, high impacting force, excessive flow rate, and the risk of ammonium chloride particle erosion at the U-bend. In order to alleviate the corrosion of ammonium chloride deposition, some improvement measures are put forward, such as raising the inlet temperature of the tube side to 215 °C and increasing the water injection by 30%, which play an important role in decreasing the formation of ammonium chloride in the heat exchange system.

Effect of Nutrient Solution Composition on Bio-Cemented Sand

Microbial-induced carbonate precipitation is an environmentally friendly foundation treatment technology that effectively improves soil engineering performance. The various nutrient components of liquid curing compounds significantly influence the curing effect. On the basis of penetration, dry density, water absorption, and unconfined compressive strength tests, this study showed the effect of nutrient solution composition, including urea, calcium chloride, sodium bicarbonate, ammonium chloride, and nutrient broth, on the physicomechanical properties of bio-cemented sand. The morphological differences of calcium carbonate precipitates under nutrient solution composition were compared through scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Results showed that the curing effect of compound nutrient solution was improved compared with the basic nutrient solution (urea and calcium chloride). Among the individual components added, ammonium chloride had the most remarkable effect, followed by sodium bicarbonate and nutrient broth. Among the paired components added, sodium bicarbonate + ammonium chloride had the most significant effect, followed by sodium bicarbonate + nutrient broth and ammonium chloride + nutrient broth. The strength of bio-cemented sand cured with compound nutrient solution containing five components could reach 3.43 MPa, which was 1.92 times higher than the strength of the basic nutrient solution. As shown by the SEM image, the calcium carbonate precipitation in the solidified sand was distributed in the clearance of sand particles, effectively bonding the sand particles. The calcium carbonate obtained by the composition of the compound nutrient solution precipitated the sand particles, and some of the sand particles were wrapped. Moreover, the amount of precipitation was evidently greater than that of the basic nutrient solution. Compared with the basic nutrient solution, the compound nutrient solution effectively reduced the apparent porosity and average pore size of the sand. Thus, the curing effect of the compound nutrient solution was better than that of the basic nutrient solution.

Analysis of Multiphase Flow and Heat and Mass Transfer for Ammonium Chloride Crystallization of the High-Pressure Heat Exchanger in Hydrogenation Unit

The corrosion failure of the high-pressure heat exchanger in a petrochemical enterprise was simulated. A multiphase flow and heat and mass transfer simulation shows that the vortex core with a higher gas phase content and lower temperature is the region of easy crystallization, located on both sides of the center of the tube. The crystallization process occurs in the gas phase. As the reaction progresses, the crystallization range spreads from the tube wall to the center of the tube bundle, and the inner diameter of the tube bundle decreases continuously. In Fluent, a user-defined function, based on the ammonium chloride crystallization reaction, is loaded. The results show that crystallization first occurs in the tube bundles on both sides of the center of the tube and that the corrosion is aggravated by the erosion wall surface of crystal particles at the elbow, which is consistent with the actual corrosion failure location.

Stabilizing Na-bentonite by Poly(Diallyl Dimethyl Ammonium Chloride) Adsorption

Clay minerals have been modified by polymers for different applications. The polymer addition affects not only the surface propertiesbut also the rheological properties and the stability of the clay-polymer suspension as a whole. In the current study, the electro-chemical properties of bentonite particles in presence of poly diallyl dimethyl ammonium chloride (PDDACl) were investigated. Theseproperties were characterized by as zeta potential, adsorption isotherm, Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) and the apparent viscosityat different solid percent. The results indicated that the viscosity of the bentonite-PDDACl suspension not only increases by raising thepolymer concentration but also by increasing solids %. Adsorption of PDDACl polymer increases the positivity of bentonite surfaceas a function of polymer concentration, which could be explained mainly by electrostatic interaction of deficient metal ions at theoctahedral sheets of bentonite with the cationic head group of the polymer. The PDDACl adsorption isotherm on bentonite fits moreprobably Langmuir than Freundlich isotherm

Development of New Efficient Adsorbent by Functionalization of Mg3Al-LDH with Methyl Trialkyl Ammonium Chloride Ionic Liquid

The present paper describes a new way of obtaining an efficient adsorbent material by functionalization of Mg3Al layered double hydroxides (LDH) with methyl trialkyl ammonium chloride-ionic liquid (IL) using two methods: ultrasound and cosynthesis. Layered double hydroxides are good solid support for the functionalization with ionic liquids due to their well-ordered structure. The immobilization of the ILs in suitable solid supports combine the advantages of the ILs with the properties of the solid supports bringing more benefits such as use of lower quantity of ILs and avoiding of ILs loss in the aqua phase which overall decrease the treatment costs. In case of ultrasound method of functionalization is assured a uniform distribution of IL on the solid surface, but through immobilization by cosynthesis due to the tunable properties of LDH, is assured an intercalation of the ILs between the LDH layers. This fact was highlighted by the X-ray diffraction (RXD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analyses and Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy of the obtained adsorbent. The added value brought by the functionalization of Mg3Al with the studied IL was underlined by the adsorption studies conducted in the treatment process of water with diclofenac content. Kinetic, thermodynamic, and equilibrium studies were performed. DCF adsorption onto the studied materials correspond to a chemisorption, the pseudo-second-order kinetic model describing the most accurately the experimental data. DCF adsorption onto the studied materials occurs as a heterogeneous process, with the experimental data fitting best with the SIPS isotherm. The sample obtained through cosynthesis developed a maximum adsorption capacity of 648 mg/g.