scholarly journals Zero-Discharge Process for Recycling of Tetrahydrofuran–Water Mixtures

Processes ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 729
Author(s):  
Karina Schuldt ◽  
Torsten Brinkmann ◽  
Prokopios Georgopanos
Keyword(s):  
High Purity ◽  
Energy Efficient ◽  
Pilot Scale ◽  
Polymer Synthesis ◽  
Synthesis Process ◽  
Solvent Mixtures ◽  
Discharge Process ◽  
Water Stream ◽  
Process Step ◽  
Azeotropic Point

The sustainable design of separation and polymer synthesis processes is of great importance. Therefore, an energy-efficient process for the purification of tetrahydrofuran (THF)–water (H2O) solvent mixtures from an upstream polymer synthesis process in pilot scale was developed with the aim to obtain high purity separation products. The advantages and limitations of a hybrid process in the pilot scale were studied utilizing an Aspen Plus Dynamics® simulation at different pressures to prove the feasibility and energy efficiency. For the rough separation of the two components, distillation was chosen as the first process step. In this way, a separation of a water stream of sufficient quality for further precipitations after polymer synthesis could be achieved. In order to overcome the limitations of the distillation process posed by the azeotropic point of the mixture, a vapor permeation is used, which takes advantage of the heat of evaporation already used in the distillation column. For the purpose of achieving the required low water contents, an adsorption column is installed downstream for final THF purification. This leads to a novel hybrid separation process that is energy efficient and thus allows also the use of the solvents again for upstream polymer synthesis achieving the high purity requirements in a closed-loop process.

scholarly journals Energy Efficient Dryer with Rice Husk Fuel for Agriculture Drying

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Djaeni ◽  
N. Asiah ◽  
S Suherman ◽  
A. Sutanto ◽  
A. Nurhasanah
Keyword(s):  
Rice Husk ◽  
Energy Efficient ◽  
Pilot Scale ◽  
Drying Process ◽  
Energy Usage ◽  
Drying Time ◽  
Heat Efficiency ◽  
Operational Temperature ◽  
Time And Energy ◽  
Fossil Fuel Energy

Energy usage is crucial aspect on agriculture drying process. This step spends about 70% of total energy in post harvest treatment. The design of efficient dryer with renewable energy source is urgently required due to the limitation of fossil fuel energy. This work discusses the performance of air dehumidification using rice husk fuel as heat source for onion, and paddy drying. Unlike conventional dryer, the humidity of air during the drying was dehumidified by adsorbent. Hence, the driving force of drying can be  kept high.  As consequences, the drying time and energy usage can be reduced. Here, the research was conducted in two step: laboratory and pilot scale tests. Results showed that the lowering air humidity with rice husk fuel has improved the energy efficiency. At operational temperature 60oC, the heat efficiency of 75%  was achieved. 

scholarly journals In-Situ Combination of Bipolar Membrane Electrodialysis with Monovalent Selective Anion-Exchange Membrane for the Valorization of Mixed Salts into Relatively High-Purity Monoprotic and Diprotic Acids

Membranes ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 135 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haiyang Yan ◽  
Wei Li ◽  
Yongming Zhou ◽  
Muhammad Irfan ◽  
Yaoming Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Anion Exchange ◽  
Current Density ◽  
High Purity ◽  
Anion Exchange Membrane ◽  
Discharge Process ◽  
Bipolar Membrane ◽  
Liquid Discharge ◽  
Bipolar Membrane Electrodialysis ◽  
Mixed Salts ◽  
Exchange Membrane

The crystalized mixed salts from the zero liquid discharge process are a hazardous threat to the environment. In this study, we developed a novel electrodialysis (SBMED) method by assembling the monovalent selective anion-exchange membrane (MSAEM) into the bipolar membrane electrodialysis (BMED) stack. By taking the advantages of water splitting in the bipolar membrane and high perm-selectivity of MSAEM for the Cl− ions against the SO42− ions, this combination allows the concurrent separation of Cl−/SO42− and conversion of mixed salts into relatively high-purity monoprotic and diprotic acids. The current density has a significant impact on the acid purity. Both the monoprotic and diprotic acid purities were higher than 80% at a low current density of 10 mA/cm2. The purities of the monoprotic acids decreased with an increase in the current density, indicating that the perm-selectivity of MSAEM decreases with increasing current density. An increase in the ratio of monovalent to divalent anions in the feed was beneficial to increase the purity of monoprotic acids. High-purity monoprotic acids in the range of 93.9–96.1% were obtained using this novel SBMED stack for treating simulated seawater. Therefore, it is feasible for SBMED to valorize the mixed salts into relatively high-purity monoprotic and diprotic acids in one step.

Raman investigation of minor component reaction during polymer synthesis process

2003 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcin Gnyba ◽  
Mikko Ker„nen ◽  
Janne Suhonen ◽  
Pentti Niemela ◽  
Robert Bogdanowicz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Minor Component ◽  
Polymer Synthesis ◽  
Synthesis Process

Energy Reduction and Optimisation in Membrane Bioreactor Systems

2010 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Guihe Tao ◽  
Kiran Kekre ◽  
Maung Htun Oo ◽  
Bala Viswanath ◽  
Aliman MD Yusof ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Specific Energy ◽  
Energy Efficient ◽  
Specific Energy Consumption ◽  
Pilot Scale ◽  
Energy Reduction ◽  
Energy Audit ◽  
Membrane Flux ◽  
Demonstration Plant ◽  
Set Up

One of the major components of MBR operating expenditure is energy consumption. This paper presents our six-year journey of energy reduction and optimization in MBR systems through various pilot and demonstration studies. Through comprehensive and systematic MBR optimisation studies, the specific energy consumption was reduced from 1.3 kWh m−3 to less than 0.8 kWh m−3 by increasing membrane flux and reducing aeration at 300 m3 per day pilot scale plants. Through energy audit, the key energy consumption components including process aeration, membrane scouring rate, SRT, MLSS level, MLSS recirculation, and energy efficient equipment selection were identified, and these were optimised one by one at 23,000 m3 per day municipal scale MBR demonstration plant after the baseline had been set up. The specific energy consumption was further reduced to 0.37 kWh m−3.

scholarly journals Combustion synthesis process for the rapid preparation of high-purity SrO powders

2014 ◽  
Vol 32 (4) ◽  
pp. 682-687 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francisco Granados-Correa ◽  
Juan Bonifacio-Martínez
Keyword(s):  
High Purity ◽  
Combustion Process ◽  
Molar Ratio ◽  
Synthesis Process ◽  
Strontium Nitrate ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Rapid Preparation ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Oxide Powders ◽  
Short Time

AbstractA rapid, safe and simple technique for the production of high purity strontium oxide powders via a chemical combustion process is reported. The combustion reactions were performed to optimize the fuel to oxidizer ratios in the reaction mixtures required to obtain pure SrO powders by varying the molar ratio of chemical precursors and the temperature. The synthesized powders were characterized by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive X-ray spectrometry, infrared spectroscopy, differential scanning calorimetry, thermogravimetric analysis, and N2-physisorption measurements. The results indicate that crystalline SrO was obtained using a 1:1 strontium nitrate: urea molar ratio at 1000 °C after 5 minutes. In addition, high-purity, homogeneous and crystalline SrO powders were easily produced in a short time via a chemical combustion process.

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