scholarly journals Simultaneous Removal of MTBE and Benzene from Contaminated Groundwater Using Ultraviolet-Based Ozone and Hydrogen Peroxide

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bassam S. Tawabini
Keyword(s):  
Hydrogen Peroxide ◽  
Contact Time ◽  
Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether ◽  
Simultaneous Removal ◽  
Butyl Ether ◽  
Tertiary Butyl ◽  
No Removal ◽  
Groundwater Samples ◽  
Uv Lamps ◽  
Different Levels

Efficiency of ultraviolet-ozone (UV/O3) and ultraviolet-hydrogen peroxide (UV/H2O2) processes was investigated for simultaneous removal of methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) and benzene from contaminated ground water. The photoreactor employed housed 15-watt low pressure (LP) and 150-watt medium pressure (MP) mercury UV lamps. Oxidation of contaminants was studied at two different levels of ozone and hydrogen peroxide. Brackish groundwater samples were spiked with MTBE and benzene up to a concentration of 500 μg L−1. Removal potential was evaluated at different parameters such as UV type and intensity and peroxide and ozone dosages, as well as contact time. Results indicated that no removal of the contaminants was attained when treated with hydrogen peroxide or ozone alone. However, about 50% and 30% removal of MTBE were achieved in 30 minutes when irradiated with MP-UV and LP-UV lamps, respectively. On the other hand, UV/H2O2process was found to be superior in removal of MTBE (90% in 10 min.) and benzene (95% in 5 min.) compared to UV/O3process. Furthermore, removal of benzene was comparatively easier than MTBE in both approaches. It is hence concluded that higher UV intensities and elevated doses of H2O2accelerate simultaneous removal of MTBE and benzene from water.

APPLICATION OF IR SPECTROSCOPY IN THE STUDY OF MINERAL OIL

2017 ◽  
pp. 91-95
Author(s):  
E. I. Grushova ◽  
A. .. Al Razuqi ◽  
E. S. Chaiko ◽  
O. A. Miloserdova
Keyword(s):  
Ir Spectroscopy ◽  
Group Composition ◽  
Mineral Oil ◽  
Vacuum Distillate ◽  
Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether ◽  
Butyl Ether ◽  
Tertiary Butyl ◽  
Mineral Oils ◽  
Modifying Additive

IR spectroscopy investigated structural and group composition of base mineral oils isolated from the vacuum distillate by selective purification of N-methylpyrrolidone and the low temperature dewaxing in the presence of a solvent. The role of the latter was carried out by the systems acetone - toluene, acetone - methyl tertiary butyl ether, methyl ethyl ketone - toluene, acetone - toluene - modifying additive. It was shown that the chemical composition of the group of base oils and slack waxes is defined as the nature of the solvent to the dewaxing, and oils sequence of purification steps.

The Effect of Adding Oxygenated Compounds to Gasoline on Automotive Exhaust Emissions

2002 ◽  
Vol 125 (1) ◽  
pp. 344-350 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. G. Poulopoulos ◽  
C. J. Philippopoulos
Keyword(s):  
Octane Number ◽  
Combustion Engine ◽  
Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether ◽  
Butyl Ether ◽  
Tertiary Butyl ◽  
Research Octane Number ◽  
Oxygenated Compounds ◽  
Reid Vapor Pressure ◽  
Three Way Catalyst ◽  
Unregulated Emissions

In the present work, the effect of adding ethanol or methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) to gasoline on the regulated and unregulated emissions from an internal combustion engine with a typical three-way catalyst was studied. The addition of ethanol to fuel (10% w/w) increased both the research octane number and the Reid vapor pressure of the fuel, whereas adding 11% w/w MTBE caused an increase only in the research octane number of the fuel. When the fuel contained MTBE, less hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, and acetaldehyde were emitted in the tailpipe. The increased emissions of acetaldehyde and ethanol were the main disadvantages of using ethanol.

Methyl tertiary-butyl ether mode of action for cancer endpoints in rodents

2007 ◽  
Vol 47 (2) ◽  
pp. 156-165 ◽  
Author(s):  
George Cruzan ◽  
Susan J. Borghoff ◽  
Ann de Peyster ◽  
Gordon C. Hard ◽  
Michael McClain ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mode Of Action ◽  
Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether ◽  
Butyl Ether ◽  
Tertiary Butyl

Simulation of Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether Production in Catalytic Distillation

2012 ◽  
Vol 263-266 ◽  
pp. 444-447
Author(s):  
Jin Nan Chen ◽  
Yu Chun Zhang ◽  
Xing Yong Sun
Keyword(s):  
Relative Error ◽  
Conversion Rate ◽  
Model Development ◽  
Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether ◽  
Reflux Ratio ◽  
Distillation Process ◽  
Butyl Ether ◽  
Catalytic Distillation ◽  
Design Data ◽  
Tertiary Butyl

The software of the catalytic distillation process of methyl tertiary butyl ether was developed by using Process Simulation System Platform. The isobutylene conversion rate was calculated by using the catalytic distillation software. The relative error of isobutylene conversion rate between the simulation results and the design data from the China Petroleum Hohhot Petrochemical Co. was less than 5%. The relative error satisfies industrial design requirements. At present, enterprise workers use this software to learn how to operate the catalytic distillation process. The catalytic distillation software is further used to study the influence of reaction temperature and reflux ratio on the isobutylene conversion rate which can be used for future empirical model development and control studies.

Estimation of Respiratory Irritancy from Inhaled Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether in Mice

1994 ◽  
Vol 6 (6) ◽  
pp. 563-569 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeffrey S. Tepper ◽  
Mette C. Jackson ◽  
John K. McGee ◽  
D. L. Costa ◽  
J. A. Graham
Keyword(s):  
Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether ◽  
Butyl Ether ◽  
Tertiary Butyl

Two-generation Reproductive Toxicity Study of Methyl Tertiary-butyl Ether (MTBE) in Rats

1997 ◽  
Vol 17 (S1) ◽  
pp. S13-S19 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Bevan ◽  
T. L. Neeper-Bradley ◽  
R. W. Tyl ◽  
L. C. Fisher ◽  
R. D. Panson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Toxicity ◽  
Toxicity Study ◽  
Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether ◽  
Butyl Ether ◽  
Tertiary Butyl
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