AbstractProcess computers routinely collect hundreds to thousands of pieces of data from a multitude of plant sensors every few seconds. This has caused a “data overload” and due to the lack of appropriate analyses very little is currently being done to utilize this wealth of information. Operating personnel typically use only a few variables to monitor the plant's...... hiện toàn bộ
AbstractFor processes described by linear transfer functions with additive disturbances, the best possible control in the mean square sense is realized when a minimum variance controller is implemented. It is shown that an estimate of the best possible control can be obtained by fitting a univariate time series to process data collected under routine control. No ‘i...... hiện toàn bộ
AbstractThe kinetics of sorption of three basic dyes, namely, Chrysoidine (BO2), Astrazon Blue (BB3) and Astrazone Blue (BB69) onto sphagnum moss peat have been investigated. The study focuses on the application of three sorption kinetic models for predicting the uptake of basic dyes. The sorption behaviour is found to be second order, based on the assumption of a ...... hiện toàn bộ
Raoof Bardestani, Gregory S. Patience, Serge Kaliaguine
AbstractGas physisorption is an experimental technique based on equilibrium Van der Waals interactions between gas molecules and solid particles, that quantifies the specific surface area (SSA), pore size distribution (PSD), and pore volume of solids and powders. The performance of catalysts, absorbents, chromatography column materials, and polymer resins depends o...... hiện toàn bộ
AbstractProblems involving fluid flow past permeable surfaces have customarily been solved by matching Darcy's Law with the Navier‐Stokes equation via an empirical slip‐flow boundary condition at these surfaces. The present analysis serves to place the semi‐empirical theory proposed by Beavers and Joseph (1967) on a more rigorous physical and mathematical basis. It...... hiện toàn bộ
AbstractThe kinetics of the pyrolysis of lignocellulosic materials was studied with a view of providing simple kinetic models for engineering purposes. Experimental data obtained by means of thermal analysis techniques suggest that the pyrolysis of fine particles (below 1 mm) can be considered to be controlled by pyrolysis kinetics. The rate of pyrolysis of one bio...... hiện toàn bộ
AbstractEmulsion refers to a mixture that includes two or more liquid phases. The uses of emulsions are found in several chemical, energy, and environmental industries such as the food, health care, chemical synthesis, and firefighting sectors. Water‐in‐oil emulsions are formed spontaneously during oil production when oil and water are mixed...... hiện toàn bộ
AbstractIn order to improve the extraction of nanocrystalline cellulose (NCC) from sulfuric acid hydrolysis of chemical pulps, we have studied the effect of hydrolysis conditions on the degree of polymerization (DP), the extent of sulfation, morphological, and solid‐state characteristics of the extracted materials vis‐à‐vis yield.Our results demons...... hiện toàn bộ
AbstractA theoretical treatment is presented which attempts to quantify the benefits obtained by using smaller bubbles or larger particles in dispersed air flotation. The limited experimental data obtained so far suggest that the theory is sound, particularly in its prediction of the effect of bubble size.