Ammonia corrosion analysis of copper tubes and experimental research on non-copper improvement for heat exchanger in power plant

Ammonia corrosion in copper tube will affect the safety of boiler running in power plant. Therefore, no copper in heating system has become a technical orientation in heat exchanger reconstruction, This paper analyzes the condition and mechanism of ammonia corrosion occurring in copper tube used in coal-fired power plants. Using a general steam condensation testing equipment only for horizontal single tube, with water vapor and water as working fluid, on two types of steel tube with 2-side enhancement heat transfer, namely, a spirally fluted tube and a ratchet tube with internal spiral groove （RISG tube） which was developed recently, a set of experimental tests are conducted to investigate the characteristics of heat transfer and hydromeehanics. In order to compare easily, both one copper smooth tube and one steel smooth tube are also used in the experiment. The experimental results, which get from single horizontal tube, show that the overall heat transfer coefficient of steel spirally fluted tube are improved by 10%o to 17%, and that of the steel RISG tube（22%-28%） is better than steel spirally fluted tube, its flow resistance coefficient is only increased by 22% to 66% when compared with smooth tube. Based on a lot of experimental data, the steel spirally fluted tube and the steel RISG tube were applied in a low pressure preheater and an oil-cooler of some or other power plant respectively. The field testing results showed that their heat transfer coefficient with each types of enhancement heat transfer tubes were improved by 2.5% and 21%-45% comparing with copper smooth tube heat exchangers. Both basic and field experiment indicates that the steel tube with 2-side enhancement heat transfer is an ideal choice for heat exchanger reconstruction in no copper issue in power plants.     

Effect of CO2 on oxidation of p-xylene in acetic acids/CO2

The oxidation of p-xylene to terephthalic acid with molecular oxygen in acetic acids modified carbon dioxide over Co/Mn/Br catalyst was studied in a batch reactor. The results showed that the oxidation of p-xylene to terephthalic acid was severely inhibited when carbon dioxide exceeded a certain amount, the conversion of p-xylene decreased rapidly from 100.0% to 3.3% and the yield of terephthalic acid dropped from 42.6% to trace. Whereas the oxidation processes of p-Tolualdchyde to p-Toluic acid and 4-Carboxybenzaldehyde to tcrcphthalic acid were improved when a relative small amount of CO2 v/as added, Further investigation found that this negative effect may be caused by multiphase reactions emerging.     

Representation of phase behavior of associating fluids using EOS

Associating fluids containing water and alkanols show a strong non-ideal behaviour on thermodynamic properties Simple cubic equations of state （EOS）. such as the Peng-Robinson （PR） equation, with conventional mixing rules are popular lbr its simplicity and eas3＇ implementation. However it is incapable of reliably representing the phase behaviour of associating mixtures. An effort has been made in this study to develop a new model in which the non-densit3＇-dependent mixing rules are applied to the PR EOS to represent the phase behaviour of associating fluids. The proposed model takes into account of the polarity in the attractive term of the EOS by including both the conventional random mixing term and the asymmetric interaction term. The proposed model has been successfully applied to the calculation of the vapor-liquid equilibrium （VLE） and liquid-liquid equilibrium （LLE） of fluids containing water, alkanols, acid gases, and hydrocarbons. A satisfactory agreement between the predictions of the proposed model and the experimental data in the literature is reached.     

Study to mechanism of fluorescence enhancement of Dy3＋-Gd3＋- SSA-CTMAB system by resonance scattering-light spectroscopy

The fluorescence enhancement mechanism of Dy3＋-Gd3＋- SSA-CTMAB system was studied by the resonance light scattering and fluorescence spectrum. In this paper, the influencing factors including the concentration of Gd3＋, ligands, pH value as well as surfactants were studied. As a result, the optimal experimental conditions were obtained. The existence of molecule congeries was proved by scattering-light spectrum.     

Synthesis of Two Novel Additives and Study of Their Tribological Properties in Rapeseed Oil

Two novel ashless additives - benzothiazole derivatives containing boron and chlorine, OBC and BBC, were synthesized. The tribological performances of OBC and BBC at different mass ratios as additives in rapeseed oil （RO） were examined on a four-ball machine. The worn surfaces of the lower steel balls lubricated by oil samples were analyzed by means of scanning electron microscopy （SEM）. The test results showed that OBC and BBC had good solubility in the base oil, and could effectively increase the load-carrying capacity of the base oil. The maximum non-seizure load of oil sample containing 1.5 m% BBC was 1117 N, which was 2.3 times as much as that of the base oil. Both OBC and BBC could improve the anti-wear and corrosion inhibiting performance and thermal stability of the base oil, whose initial decomposition temperatures was above 350 ~C. However, OBC and BBC at different concentrations could increase the friction coefficient of the base oil. The SEM morphology of steel balls lubricated by oil samples containing 1.5 m% additives seemed to be more uniform and smoother than that of the base oil, and the scars formed were very shallow.     

FDS analysis of smoke spreading in the tunnel with flue under fire

Based on a new type of tunnel configuration model with flue in the top of it, the paper simulated the smoke pervasion when fire happens in this type of tunnel by FDS. The results show that the setting up of the flue outlet reduces the backing up distance of combustion smoke, and the distance of people fleeing is also shortened. But under this condition the smoke density inside and outside of the two flue outlet increases evidently. However, when the exhausted fans are designed at smoking outlet, the smoke movement is accelerated and almost moved into the upper space. This configuration makes the fire smoke density outside of the flue outlet reduced greatly. When the exhausted velocity increased up to a certain critical level, the smoke concentration outside of the flue outlet will reduce at the value which is no harmonious to people＇s life. This situation will offer a relatively safe space for people fleeing, and fire rescuing can also be carried out from two directions. Therefore, this tunnel configuration mentioned in this article give a new reference mode for personnel flee, fire rescuing and tunnel maintenance.     

Thermal behavior and mass spectrometry analysis of N-methyl-N-nitroso-p-toluenesulfonamide

The effect of temperature on the functional groups transition of N-methyl-N-nitroso-p-toluenesulfonamide （Diazald） and thermal decomposition were investigated by Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy （FT-IR） and Differential Scanning Calorimeter （DSC）. The results showed that the functional groups transition of Diazald was temperature dependent, and thermal decomposition of Diazald was accelerated above 47.7℃. The HPLC-ESI-MS method was used for Diazald analysis, which indicated the strong hydrogen bonding between Diazald and water and instability of the NO group.     

A natural chemical technology for reducing fluoridation through chloride contents in muscles of fish

Accumulation trend of fluoride ion was carried out in 25 fish species, collected randomly from fresh water and marine water, Sindh, Pakistan to ensure the level of chloride contents by Selective Ion Electrode （SIE） method. Results showed an inverse relation in between chloride and fluoride concentration in muscles of fish under investigation, It was observed that chloride ions contents of marine water fish were significantly higher as compared with fresh water fish. This may be related with the habitat of marine water fish while no appreciable divergence in fluoride concentration in both regions was observed. This indicated that the deliberation of fluoride is the phenomena of nature of fish and self-determining. Highest concentration of fluoride ion in fresh water fish and marine water fish showed an inverse level of chloride ion in it, reflects water body conditions of both resources. A probable mechanism of accumulation of fluoride with respect to essential chloride ion which may be related with the size of ionic radii of both halides ion is described in relevant section of this article. Where a larger ionic radii of chloride ion believed to play an imperative role in reducing fluoridation in fishes. This may be regarded as natural chemical technology for reducing fluoride in muscle （edible part） of fish of both regions.     

Development and Commercial Application of High-Platinum CCR Catalyst with Low Coke Deposition Rate

By means of selecting proper additives and optimizing catalyst composition and preparation procedures, a high-platinum and low coke deposition catalyst PS-Ⅶ for continuous catalytic reforming （CCR） without reducing its specific surface area has been successfully developed. This catalyst PS-Ⅶ was evaluated in a 100-mL pilot test unit. Study results showed that under the same reaction conditions the newly developed catalyst PS-Ⅶ achieved a 26% reduction in coke deposition as compared to the existing high-platinum CCR catalyst. This catalyst upon its first commercial application in a 1.39 Mt/a CCR unit had exhibited good anti-attrition performance and good stability in terms of its specific surface area. Compared to the original CCR catalyst this PS-Ⅶ type catalyst could reduce the coke deposition by 27.32% when operating on feedstock with low potential aromatic content, along with apparent increase in C6^＋ liquid yield, hydrogen yield and aromatics yield, which could grapple with the problem associated with the catalyst regeneration constraints after CCR capacity expansion to ensure the longcycle high-load operation of the CCR unit.     

Synthesis and antimicrobial activity of 2-（3＇, 5＇-disubstituted-indoly-2＇-yl）-4H-3, 1-benzoxazin-4-ones and their derivatives

As benzoxazin-4-ones and quinazolines linked to indole nucleus acting as a good pharmacophore, the synthesis of these compounds has significant meaning. The key intermediates 2-（2＇, 5＇-disubstituted-indol-2＇-yl）-4H-3, 1-benzoxazin-4-ones （3） were synthesized from cyclocondensation of indole-2-carbonyl chlorides （2） and anthranilic acid. Compound （3） on reaction with thiosemicarbazide and o-phenylene diamine afforded the compound （4） and （6） respectively. Compound （4） subjected to intramolecular cyclization under thermal conditions above its melting point afforded the compound （5）. Similarly compound （3） on fusion with o- phenylene diamine gave compound （7）. Structures of these compounds were confirmed by their spectral studies. The compounds were screened for their antimicrobial activity and the results were reported.     

Methanol and DME Co-production from CO2 hydrogenation over hybrid catalysts

Catalytic hydrogenation of CO2 into methanol and dimethyl ether was carried out over hybrid catalysts consisting of methanol-synthesis catalyst and zeolite. The methanol-synthesis catalyst, Cu/ZnO/Al2O3, was prepared by a co-precipitation method. Then it was physically mixed with HZSM-5 zeolite at weight ratios of 2：1, 1：1 and 1：2. The CO2 hydrogenation reaction was conducted in a fixed-bed microreactor at 250℃ and 40 bar in pre-mixed H2/CO2 feed with H2：CO2 molar ratios of 3：1 and 7：1. Products detected include methanol, dimethyl ether, carbon monoxide and water. Conversion of CO2 and yield of oxygenated products were influenced by the weight ratio of Cu/ZnO/Al2O3：HZSM-5 in the hybrid system and also the feed ratio. The Cu/ZnO/Al2O3： HZSM-5 hybrid at 1：1 resulted in methanol yield of 22.0% and was found to be an efficient hybrid catalyst for the CO2 hydrogenation reaction.     

减压渣油中氮化物的结构表征及其与焦化蜡油中氮化物的对比分析

In this study, the heteroatom classes and molecular structures of nitrogen compounds in vacuum residue arecharacterized by the electrospray ionization （ESI） Fourier transform ion cyclotron resonance mass spectrometry （FT-ICRMS） combined with the Fourier transform infrared （FT-IR） spectroscopy. The results demonstrate that three basic nitrogencompounds, N1 （in which a molecule contains one nitrogen atom, similarly hereinafter）, N1O1 and N2, are identified bytheir positive-ion mass spectra, and three non-basic nitrogen compounds, N1, N1O1, and N1S1, are characterized by theirnegative-ion mass spectra. Among these nitrogen compounds, the N1 class species are the most predominant. Combinedwith the data of ESI FT-ICR MS and FT-IR, the basic N1 class species are likely alkyl quinolines, naphthenic quinolines,acridines, benzonacridines, while the abundant non-basic N1 class species are derivatives of benzocarbazole. In comparisonwith CGO, the N1 basic nitrogen compounds in VR exhibit a higher average degree of condensation and have much longeralkyl side chains.     

Photocatalytic Oxidative Desulfurization of Gasoline by TiO2 in [BMIm]Cu2Cl3 Ionic Liquid

Photocatalytic oxidative desulfurization of gasoline in [BMIm]Cu2Cl3 ionic liquid was studied. A 500-W high-pressure mercury lamp was used as the light source for irradiation, nano-TiO2 was used as the photocatalyst and air was introduced by a gas pump to supply O2 as the oxidant. Influence of the ratio of V（ionic liquid） to V（oil） and the TiO2 addition on the desulfurization rate of gasoline was investigated. An oxidative kinetics equation was founded. The results showed that the [BMIm]CUECl3 ionic liquid was an effective extractant for the desulfurization of gasoline. The appropriate TiO2 addition was 0.05 g in 50 mL of reaction mixture. The yield of desulfurized gasoline could reach 98.2% after being subjected to reaction for 2 h under the conditions of adopting a ratio of V（ionic liquid）： V（oil）=1：4, an air flow of 100 mL/min and a TiO2 addition dosage of 0.05 g. The kinetics reaction for photo-oxidation of gasoline was a first-order reaction with an apparent rate constant of 1.9664 h^-1 and a half-time of 0.3525 h.     

Hydroxylation of phenol with hydrogen peroxide catalyzed by Fe- and AIFe-Bentonite

The paper described pillarisations of natural bentonite from Pacitan East Java of Indonesia by using AI and Fe. Intercalation process by using surfactant molecule has also been carried out. Natural bentonite was intercalated with HDTMA-Br （hexadecyltrimethylammonium-bromide） 1, 5% solution before pillared with AI and Fe metal to give HDTMA-bentonite forms. The ratio of bentonite and intercalating agent or pillaring agent was 1 gr/50 mL. The mixture was agitated, and then the solid phase was washed with distilled water. Then it was dried and calcined at 450℃ for 4 hours. Their catalytic activity and selectivity were studied for phenol hydroxylation using tlzOz （30%）. The reaction condition of this reaction was as follows： ratio of phenol/ H202 = 1：1 （molar ratio）, concentration of phenol = 1 M, reaction temperature was 60℃, and ratio of catalyst/phenol was 1：10. The products were hydroquinone and cathecol.     

Ni修饰氧化钛相变的紫外拉曼光谱研究

The Ni-modified TiO2 was synthesized using two methods including co-precipitation(Ni doped TiO2, Ni-TiO2) and wet impregnation(Ni loaded TiO2, Ni/TiO2). The surface and bulk crystalline phases of Ni-modified TiO2 were investigated by using X-ray diffractometry(XRD), UV Raman spectroscopy, TEM, and SEM. It is observed that Ni doping can promote the phase transition and grain size growth of TiO2. Moreover, the propagation of the rutile phase from the bulk into the surface region of TiO2 is increased when the Ni doping amount reaches up to 3%. However, in Ni/TiO2, it is found out that the surface and bulk phase transformation of TiO2 can be inhibited after impregnation of 1% of Ni on the TiO2. Compared with the co-precipitation method, Ni species may be more enriched in the surface of the Ni/TiO2 sample upon adoption of the impregnation method, and the direct contact of anatase particles of TiO2 is avoided. As a consequence, the phase transition in the surface and bulk region of TiO2 can be effectively inhibited by Ni loading. Additionally, the activity of the photocatalytic degradation of RhB on the 3Ni-TiO2-600 ℃ sample is higher than that on the 3 Ni/TiO2-600 ℃ sample. The phase junction formed between anatase and rutile in the surface region of 3Ni-TiO2-600 ℃ may the main reason for its high photocatalytic activity.     

Investigation on gasification of glycerol and palm shell mixed wastes by fluidization system

In this paper, gasification was utilized in order to produce syngas from crude glycerol and palm shell waste which are by-product of biodiesel production. Experiments were carried out in a fluidized bed quartz reactor using alumina ball with 1 mm diameter as fluidizing medium with equivalent ration of 0.05 with raw materials （mixed crude glycerol and palm shell wastes） at 10 g/min feed rate under 700℃ and 900℃. Glycerol and palm shell powder were fed separately to gasifier at different weight ratio varied from 100：0, 70：30, 50：50, 30：70, 0：100. Decomposition of crude glycerol resulted in much less char when compared with other biomass. From the results, it could be found that combustible gas productions increased with the increasing of crude glycerol fraction and temperature; syngas production was highest at 900℃with only glycerol in feed; gas production rate yields under optimum condition were 4.29% CO2, 8.70% CO, 10.48% H2, and 8.24% CH4 L/min; LHV and H2/CO at optimum condition were 4.87 MJ/m^3 and 1.20, respectively, which were sufficient for power utilization. Obtained H2/CO ratio also indicated that syngas from gasification of crude glycerol and palm shell waste should be suitable for further conversion to methanol and other chemical reagents, and thus closing the chemical recovery cycle of biodiesel production process to ensure the sustainahility status for the use of biodiesel as a prominent renewable energy source.     

Electrospinning synthesis of polycrystalline LaMnO3 porous hollow ultrafine fibres

Polyvinyl Pyrrolidone（PVP）/（Lanthanum nitrate and Manganese acetate） composite microfibres were fabricated by electrospinning technique. SEM micrographs indicated that the surface of the composite microfibres was smooth, and the diameter of the microfibres was in the range of 1-2μm. XRD analysis revealed that the composite microfibres were amorphous in structure. LaMnO3 ultrafine fibres were fabricated by calcination of the PVP/[La（NO3）3＋Mn（CH3COO）2] composite microfibres, The diameters of LaMnO3 ultrafine fibres were smaller than those of the PVP/[La（NO3）3＋Mn（CH3COO）2] composite microfibres. The surface of the LaMnO3 ultrafine fibres became coarse with the increase of calcination temperatures. LaMnO3 hollow-centered and porous ultrafine fibres formed by nanoparticles were acquired when firing temperature was 600-900℃. SEM analysis indicated that the diameters of the synthesized LaMnO3 ultrafine fibres were in the range of 500-800 nm with the mean wall thickness of 100 nm, and their lengths were greater than 100 ~tm. XRD analysis revealed that the crystal structure of LaMnO3 ultrafine fibres was orthorhombic with space group Pbnm. Possible formation mechanism for LaMnO3 ultrafine fibres was preliminarily proposed.     

Electroanalytical studies on electrically conductive polyaniline： Nylon-6,6 composite film

Electrically conductive composite films ofpolyaniline and nylon-6.6 are prepared by diffusing aniline followed by oxidative polymerization of aniline into nylon-6.6 matrix. In order to determine the diffusion coefficient for the chloride ion diffusion into the composite matrix electrochemically, galvanostatic pulse method is used and the diffusion coefficient is estimated to be -6.48× 10^-17 cm^2s^-1. The results are discussed in view of them being potential replacement materials for battery. electrodes and sensors devices.