International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing
Volume 7, Issue 2 (2021)
Published
Table of contents
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Continuous Counter-current Liquid–Liquid Extraction in a Packed Column: Experiments and Simulations using Aspen Plus
Abstract: The liquid–liquid two-phase mass transfer in a packed column was examined by varying acetic acid concentrations in the feed, solvent to feed flow rate S/F ratio using random packing. The overall volumetric mass transfer coefficient, percentage extraction, Number of Transfer Units were determined quantitatively. Simulation results were validated with experimental data and optimization of number of stages was done by using Aspen Plus. From the results obtained in the packed …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Simulation of Biomethane Steam Reforming Plant for Hydrogen Production using Aspen Hysys
Abstract: Aspen Hysys simulation of a process plant for hydrogen production from biomethane through steam reforming process was considered in this work. Models for reactor designs were developed using the principles of conservation of mass and energy. The kinetic model for the biomethane steam reforming process was developed from first principle using the Eley-Rideal mechanistic approach. Computer software (Aspen Hysys) was adopted for the design and for the simulation of the …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 10–20 Read article
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Material and Energy Balances in the Process of Anti-Bacterial Drugs from Erythromycin
Abstract: Erythromycin is a crucial material for production of active pharmaceutical ingredient with several different applications to treat diseases. Demand for erythromycin derivatives has been accumulated within the last twenty years and drastically in last 2 years as a key raw material for COVID-19. Clarithromycin is one amongst the derivatives of erythromycin that has higher anti-bacterial properties. This paper involves manufacture of Clarithromycin, an anti-bacterial drug, from Erythromycin. Selective methylation of …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 21–36 Read article
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Chemical Resistance of Coconut Shell-Filled Rubber Vulcanizates
Abstract: In this contribution, the uptake of water, methanol, acetone and toluene at ambient temperature by Coconut Shell-Filled Rubber Vulcanizates as a function of time were studied. The rubber vulcanizate with varying Coconut Shell filler (CSF) concentration of 10 to 50 pphr at 10 pphr interval was prepared using two roll mixing mill and compression moulding process. The effect of filler loading on the percentage uptake of different chemicals (water, methane, …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 37–42 Read article
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Investigation on Temperature Control of Boiler using Cascaded Proportional Integral Derivative (PID)
Abstract: Investigation was carried out to demonstrate the PID control mechanism of boiler using cascaded techniques to examine the tank temperature and the amplitude value of model developed without controller and model developed with controller. The influence of temperature was monitored and the effect examined with variation in amplitude. The obtained data from the investigation reveals the significant of temperature variation on the boiler control mechanism especially using Cascaded Proportional Integral …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 43–50 Read article