Reactor modelling for electrochemical processes

This paper presents a relatively straightforward approach to the modelling of electrochemical reactors operated in batch or continuous modes. The models are based on ideal flow assumptions of either well-mixed or plug flow and incorporate reaction rate models based on electrochemical kinetics and mass transport at one electrode. General characteristics of the reactor models are described, particularly with regard to the need for good mass transport in metal recovery applications. An example is given on the use of the model in the recovery of a heavy metal (Cd²⁺) from an acidified solution containing Cd(II) and Fe(III) ions. The reaction rate model is based on experimental data.     

Effect of H2O2 addition mode on enzymatic removal of phenol from wastewater in the presence of polyethylene glycol

The effect of batch and semi-batch additions of the stoichiometric amount of H₂O₂ on enzymatic removal of phenol has been studied over the phenol concentration range of 1-10 mmol/L. It is found that the ratio between the maximum H₂O₂ concentration during the reaction and the initial horseradish peroxidase concentration ((H₂O₂)_max/(HRP)_o) controls the rate of phenol removal by horseradish peroxidase in the presence of the additive, polyethylene glycol. An optimum range of this ratio is determined to be between 10 and 25 μmol/U. Empirical models are proposed to predict the values of (H₂O₂)_max/(HRP)_o required to treat given phenol concentrations under different modes for adding H₂O₂.     

乳液聚合螺旋半园管夹套反应釜

本文将螺旋半园管夹套反应釜与传统的夹套反应釜进行了对比 ,并介绍了螺旋半园管夹套釜在乳液聚合中的应用     

反应器网络综合优化方法的研究进展

反应器网络综合优化方法在选择反应器类型和反应工艺条件时,比传统的方法表现出了很大的优势。综述了各类反应器网络综合优化方法的基本原理和研究进展,并分析了它们的优缺点。这些方法有基于过程特征的方法,包括可得区法和导数分析法;超结构优化法;目标类方法,包括目标法、构造目标法和构造MINLP法;以及经验推断法和分布参数法等。最后分析了这方面研究的发展趋势。     

Modeling the continuous melt transesterification of bisphenol-A and diphenyl carbonate in a continuous stirred tank reactor

A model of continuous melt transesterification of bisphenol-A and diphenyl carbonate in a continuous stirred tank reactor is developed using phase equilibria assumption and the method of molecular weight moments. The model equations can be simplified into a polynomial system that has 17 equations and 17 unknowns. Solution of the polynomial system gives out almost every aspects of the continuous transesterification process. Molecular weight and polydispersity index, end group ratio of hydroxyl to phenyl carbonate, contents of molecular species, and lost diphenyl carbonate fractions are studied in different operation parameters.     

电脑—探针微孔测量方法研究

本文讨论了微孔自动化测量装置的原理与结构。电接触探针在微机控制下,在X方向找中心,在Y方向进行孔径测量。该系统不仅能实现测量过程自动化和测量结果自动显示,而且能自动消除测量工作台丝杠螺母反向间隙对测量精度的影响。     

Optimization of anodic oxidation and Cu–Cr oxide catalyst preparation on structured aluminum plates processed by electro discharge machining

This paper describes the optimization of three processes applied in fabrication of a microstructured reactor for complete oxidation of volatile organic compounds. The first process involves the optimization of the electro discharge machining (EDM) method to produce a set of microchannels with a high length to diameter ratio of 100, with a standard deviation from the average diameter below 0.2%, and with a surface roughness not higher than 2.0 μm. To satisfy these criteria, fabrication of microchannels must be carried out with two machining passes in the Al51st alloy. Then, the effect of several parameters on the anodization current efficiency with respect to oxide formation was studied. The best process conditions to get a 30 μm porous alumina layer in a 0.4 M oxalic acid electrolyte, were found to be a temperature of 1 °C, an anodic current density of 5 mA/cm², and 23 h oxidation time. At last, the resulting coatings were impregnated with an aqueous solution of copper dichromate followed by drying and calcination at 450 °C to produce active catalysts. The effect of a copper dichromate concentration, number of impregnation cycles (1 or 2), and different after-treatments on catalytic activity and stability in complete oxidation of n-butane were studied. The catalytic activity of the obtained coatings is superior to that of alumina supported pelletized catalysts even at much lower loadings of active metals.     

水管理策略对土壤水盐动态和区域地下排水影响的模拟评价

以宁夏惠农灌区平罗试验区为对象，基于田间观测与灌溉试验结果，在田间尺度采用SWAP模型开展不同地下水调控深度与灌溉制度相结合的水管理方案下土壤水盐动态的模拟，在区域尺度采用MODFLOW模型进行不同水管理方案对区域地下排水量影响的模拟评价，据此分析土壤水盐动态过程和农田排水系统的作用，对拟定的各种水管理方案进行评价。结果表明，现状灌溉用水量虽有助于减少表土盐分积聚，但地下排水量占灌溉用水量的39．4％；现状灌溉用水量减少50％时，浅埋地下水位会加重表土积盐；现状灌溉用水量减少25％时，作物根区没有产生明显的积盐，地下排水量减少31．4％。因此，较为合理的水管理方案是将现状灌水量减少25％的同时将地下水埋深控制在70cm以下，才能达到节水、增产、改善农田水土环境的目标。     

Syngas production via combined oxy-CO2 reforming of methane over Gd2O3-modified Ni/SiO2 catalysts in a fluidized-bed reactor

In this research, Ni/SiO₂ catalyst was modified with different amount of Gd₂O₃ and characterized with temperature-programmed desorption of CO₂ (CO₂-TPD) and NH₃ (NH₃-TPD), temperature-programmed reduction with H₂ (H₂-TPR) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). It was found that Gd₂O₃-modified Ni/SiO₂ catalysts possessed higher CO₂ adsorption and activation ability due to the formation of surface carbonate species. H₂-TPR and XRD characterizations found that the strong interaction among nickel, Gd₂O₃ and SiO₂ took place, which improved the dispersion of Ni. Gd₂O₃-modified Ni/SiO₂ catalysts exhibited higher activity and stability for the combined oxy-CO₂ reforming of methane in fluidized-bed reactor. The H₂/CO ratio in produced syngas could be controlled via controlling reaction temperature and CO₂/O₂ ratio in feed.     

Synthesis and characterization of poly(N‐vinyl‐2‐pyrrolidone) grafted sodium alginate hydrogel beads for the controlled release of indomethacin

Graft copolymers of sodium alginate (NaAlg) with N‐vinyl‐2‐pyrrolidone were prepared using azobisisobutyronitrile as initiator. The graft copolymers (NaAlg‐g‐PVP) were characterized with Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, elemental analysis, and differential scanning calorimetry. Polymeric hydrogel beads of NaAlg and NaAlg‐g‐PVP were prepared by crosslinking method using glutaraldehyde (GA) as a crosslinker in the hydrochloric acid catalyst (HCl) and these beads were used to deliver anti‐inflammatory drug, indomethacin (IM). Chemical stability of the IM after encapsulation into beads was confirmed by FTIR. Preparation conditions of the NaAlg‐g‐PVP beads were optimized by considering the percentage entrapment efficiency, particle size, swelling capacity and their release data. In vitro release studies were performed in simulated gastric fluid (pH 1.2) for the initial 2 h, followed by simulated intestinal fluid (pH 7.4) for 4 h. Effects of GA concentration, exposure time to GA, drug/polymer (d/p) ratio, and concentration of HCl on the release of IM were discussed. It was observed that IM release from the beads decreased with increasing GA concentration and exposure time. IM release also decreases with increasing d/p ratio and HCl concentration. The highest IM release was obtained to be 77% for beads crosslinked with 0.027M GA. Swelling experiments were also performed to compute molecular mass between crosslinks of the beads. © 2008 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2008