Article
Thermodynamics
Poulami Roy, Hossein Jahromi, Tawsif Rahman, Sushil Adhikari, Farshad Feyzbar-Khalkhali-Nejad, El Barbary Hassan, Tae-Sik Oh
Summary: The performance of cobalt-molybdenum catalysts in the hydrotreating of algae biocrude and carinata oil was investigated. The results showed a synergistic effect in the hydrotreating of the blends, with the yield of the upgraded blend oils higher than the individual parent oils. Sulfided CoMo/DF exhibited superior activity in hydrodeoxygenation reactions, while sulfided CoMo/Al showed high activity in hydrodenitrogenation and hydrodesulfurization reactions.
ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
K. A. Nadeina, V. V. Danilevich, M. O. Kazakov, T. S. Romanova, A. A. Gabrienko, I. G. Danilova, V. A. Pakharukova, O. A. Nikolaeva, E. Yu Gerasimov, I. P. Prosvirin, D. O. Kondrashev, A. Kleimenov, O. Klimov, A. S. Noskov
Summary: By adding Si during the preparation of boehmite, it can enhance the hydrodesulfurization and hydrodenitrogenation activities of NiMo/Al2O3 catalysts. Introducing Si to alumina induces the formation of wider mesopores and blocks some of the Lewis acid sites of alumina.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Ivan Shamanaev, Anna O. Suvorova, Evgeny Yu Gerasimov, Vera P. Pakharukova, Maxim A. Panafidin, Ilya Yakovlev, Galina A. Bukhtiyarova
Summary: Ni-phosphides are a promising alternative to conventional NiMo sulfides for hydrotreatment, but their activity is lower compared to NiMo/Al2O3 catalysts and can be negatively affected under certain conditions.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jianglong Pu, Haiping Zhang, Min Wang, Kyle Rogers, Hongmei Wang, Hui Wang, Siauw Ng, Ping Sun
Summary: The study investigated the effects of different bimetallic catalysts supported by AZ on hydro-upgrading of LCO, finding that CoMo/AZ performed best for model compounds at low H-2 pressure and temperature, while NiMo/AZ showed excellent performance for LCO at higher temperatures. NiMo/AZ was identified as the best catalyst for hydrodenitrogenation of LCO, and significantly improved hydrodearomatization performance when H-2 pressure was increased.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yi Lu, Haibo Pan, Jiafeng Lai, Yuzhou Xia, Lu Chen, Ruowen Liang, Guiyang Yan, Renkung Huang
Summary: In this study, CoCu-ZIF materials with bimetallic structure were synthesized and their properties and structures were effectively controlled by adjusting the molar ratio of cobalt to copper. The as-prepared CoCu-ZIF photocatalysts exhibited excellent photocatalytic performance for denitrification under visible light irradiation, and improved the separation and transfer of photogenerated electron-hole pairs.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Zhanglong Guo, Hua Xu, Yanfei Wang, Wei Liu, Hao Yu, Jun Lin, Yuefeng Liu
Summary: This study investigated the relationship between the structure and catalytic performance of sulfurized NiMo/Al2O3 catalysts using advanced technologies, such as HAADF-STEM and XPS. The results showed that catalysts with small MoS2 stack length and many MoS2 stack layers tend to have high activity, and catalysts with a higher S/Mo ratio exhibit higher activity in the reaction.
INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Yao Shi, Zhao Li, Changfeng Yang, Zhanlin Yang, Zhenhui Lv, Chong Peng, Bao-Lian Su, Weikang Yuan, Xinggui Zhou, Xuezhi Duan
Summary: Catalyst particle shapes and pore structure engineering play a crucial role in improving the efficiency of HDS/HDN catalyst particles. Particle shape can adjust the average reaction rate, while pore structure primarily affects the surface reaction rate.
FRONTIERS OF CHEMICAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yang Hu, Siyu Kuang, Xuerong Zhou, Xiang Li, Sheng Zhang, Roel Prins, Chenxi Zhang, Sensen Shang, Qiang Sheng
Summary: This study investigates the influence of cerium oxide on the catalytic performance of MoP catalysts and the correlations among hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and hydrotreating reactions. The addition of cerium oxide affects the particle size, morphology, and coordination state of MoP catalysts. Ce-MoP(x) catalysts exhibit a mixture of pebble-like and rod-like particles. Cerium oxide enhances the H2 adsorption capacity of MoP catalysts and inhibits the HER and hydrogen-related reactions, while facilitating non-hydrogen elimination reactions. The results reveal a correlation between HER and hydrogen-related reactions in the networks of quinoline hydrodenitrogenation and dibenzothiophene hydrodesulfurization.
Review
Energy & Fuels
Suleiman Sabo Bello, Chao Wang, Mengjuan Zhang, He Gao, Zhennan Han, Lei Shi, Fabing Su, Guangwen Xu
Summary: The future of fuel supply will involve the utilization of heavy crude oils, which require initial hydrotreatment for conversion into qualified fuel oils or synthetic crude. The removal of sulfur and nitrogen compounds from heavy crude oils is a critical and challenging part of the upgrading process. However, the mechanisms of these reactions are not fully understood, requiring further research for innovative solutions.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yongli Cai, Wei Liu, Yang Yu, Ligao Liu, Qijun Pei, Han Wu, Teng He, Jianping Guo, Anan Wu, Ping Chen
Summary: This study presents a new approach for the hydrogenolysis of aniline using lithium hydride (LiH) via a chemical looping process, resulting in the formation of benzene and ammonia. In contrast to transition metal catalysts, this LiH-mediated chemical looping HDN process exhibits a high denitrogenated product formation rate.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Tawfik A. Saleh, Saddam A. AL-Hammadi
Summary: The study focused on the catalytic efficiency of the AlMoGNi catalyst for the HDS of DBT, synthesized by loading Ni promoter on graphene and Mo catalyst on alumina separately, and then combining Ni/graphene with Mo/alumina. The AlMoGNi catalyst showed superior performance in reducing sulfur concentration in fuel compared to catalyst without graphene, attributed to its textural properties, surface acidity, and nanoparticle dispersion. The HDS process over the AlMoGNi catalyst involved hydrogenolysis and hydrogenation desulfurization pathways.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Yachen Yin, Wenbin Chen, Guilian Wu, Feng Xin, Kang Qin, Yutao Lu, Le Zhang, Mingfeng Li
Summary: In the process of ultra-deep hydrodesulfurization of diesel, two lumped kinetic models and a four-lump kinetic model of aromatic hydrosaturation are proposed. The study found that thermodynamics play a crucial role in UHDS, and also revealed the temperature dependence of organonitrogen inhibition on HDS.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Cheng Zhu, Oliver Y. Gutierrez, Daniel M. Santosa, Matthew Flake, Roland Weindl, Igor Kutnyakov, Hui Shi, Huamin Wang
Summary: This study provides the kinetics and reaction networks for the co-processing of biomass- and waste-derived biocrudes with petroleum streams, focusing on the conversion of heteroatom-containing compounds. The results show that the deoxygenation followed by denitrogenation pathway is dominant, and H2S and amine intermediates have different effects on the reaction process. Additionally, the removal of nitrogenous species remains the main challenge in co-processing.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Tawfik A. Saleh
Summary: The study showed that adding carbon nanotubes to the alumina support enhances the catalytic activity for the hydrodesulfurization reaction of dibenzothiophene in fuels, with the AlCNTMoNi catalyst demonstrating better performance and stability compared to AlMoNi.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Di Hu, Hui-Ping Li, Jin-Lin Mei, Cheng-Kun Xiao, En-Hua Wang, Xi-Yue Chen, Wen-Xin Zhang, Ai-Jun Duan
Summary: This paper synthesized ordered mesoporous alumina (OMA) support with high surface area and large pore volume using a homogeneous precipitation method. The influence of EDTA on the physical and chemical properties of the modified catalysts was investigated. The results showed that EDTA could adjust the metal-support interaction and improve the acidity of the catalyst. The EDTA-modified NiMoE(1.0)/OMA catalyst displayed the highest DBT hydrodesulfurization conversion.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
I. G. Danilova, P. P. Dik, T. P. Sorokina, A. A. Gabrienko, M. O. Kazakov, E. A. Paukshtis, V. P. Doronin, O. V. Klimov, A. S. Noskov
Summary: The study focused on the influence of different rare earth ion amounts on the acid sites and properties of Y zeolites, revealing that an increase in rare earth content decreases the concentration of strong acid sites while increasing the concentration of weaker OH groups. In the catalytic assessment, NiMo/(30wt%REY + 70wt%Al2O3) catalyst showed enhanced hydrocracking activity and selectivity towards middle distillates.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
D. A. Nazimov, O. Klimov, A. Saiko, P. P. Dik, V. P. Pakharukova, T. S. Glazneva, E. Yu Gerasimov, A. S. Noskov
Summary: This work investigates the effect of alumina surface chemistry on the physicochemical properties and isobutane dehydrogenation activity of CrOx/eta-Al2O3 catalysts. It is found that the alumina surface chemistry strongly influences the dispersion of Cr2O3 and the dehydrogenation performance of high-loaded chromia/alumina catalysts.
MOLECULAR CATALYSIS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Mariya A. Kazakova, Alexander G. Selyutin, Mikhail V. Parfenov, Arcady V. Ishchenko, Maxim O. Kazakov
Summary: This study demonstrates a simple approach to stabilize the textural characteristics of gamma-Al2O3 under hydrothermal conditions. By chemically vapor depositing ethylene on the surface, preliminary graphitization of gamma-Al2O3 is achieved, forming a C@boehmite composite. This method can improve or maintain the activity of catalysts.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Irina D. Ivanchikova, Olga Zalomaeva, Nataliya Maksimchuk, Olga A. Stonkus, Tatiana S. Glazneva, Yurii A. Chesalov, Alexander N. Shmakov, Matteo Guidotti, Oxana A. Kholdeeva
Summary: Mesoporous zirconium-silicates were prepared using two different methodologies. The catalytic performance of the Zr-Si catalysts in various reactions was evaluated, and it was found that catalysts with higher contents of oligomeric ZrO2 species exhibited higher activity. The nature of the alkene and its molecular hindrance were found to be crucial factors affecting catalyst deactivation.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Vladimir S. Derevschikov, Roman G. Kukushkin, Dmitry A. Yatsenko, Dmitriy I. Potemkin, Pavel S. Ruvinskiy, Ksenia S. Shinkevich, Tatiana S. Glazneva, Vadim A. Yakovlev
Summary: This study reports on the fine-tuning of yttrium oxide composition as a support for carbon dioxide methanation (CME) catalyst. The impact of synthetic parameters on the properties of Y2O3 supports was examined using various analytical techniques. A series of Ni/Y2O3 catalytic systems were prepared and evaluated, showing higher specific activity compared to a commercial Ni-based benchmark.
INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ekaterina Smal, Yulia Bespalko, Marina Arapova, Valeria Fedorova, Konstantin Valeev, Nikita Eremeev, Ekaterina Sadovskaya, Tamara Krieger, Tatiana Glazneva, Vladislav Sadykov, Mikhail Simonov
Summary: Two series of Ni/Ce(Ti/Nb)ZrO2 catalysts were prepared using different synthesis methods and studied in dry reforming of methane. The composition of the support and the preparation method were found to influence the morphology and surface features of the catalysts. The addition of Ti increased the amount of carbon, while the use of supercritical supports resulted in a higher amount of coke. All compositions of catalysts showed similar carbon deposits in DRM.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Tatiana R. Karpova, Liudmila N. Stepanova, Maria A. Moiseenko, Aleksandr V. Lavrenov, Aleksey B. Arbuzov, Evgeniy A. Buluchevskiy, Andrey V. Bukhtiyarov, Tatyana S. Glazneva, Evgeniy Yu. Gerasimov
Summary: The catalytic properties of molybdenum-alumina systems depend on the synthesis conditions. The effect of MoO3/Al2O3 catalyst pretreatment conditions on their activity in propylene and propane conversion was investigated. It was found that activation of the catalyst in an inert gas flow resulted in the highest propylene conversion and yields of metathesis products, while activation in hydrogen increased the activity and selectivity in propane dehydrogenation.
APPLIED CATALYSIS A-GENERAL
(2023)
Article
Instruments & Instrumentation
Evgeniy A. Paukshtis, Vladimir V. Chesnokov, Tatiana S. Glazneva
Summary: The interaction between formic acid and tar was studied using infrared Fourier transform spectroscopy. The study found that formic acid existed in different forms in tar, which is significant for understanding the process of tar conversion into gasoline fractions in the presence of formic acid.
APPLIED SPECTROSCOPY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ekaterina Smal, Yulia Bespalko, Marina Arapova, Valeria Fedorova, Konstantin Valeev, Nikita Eremeev, Ekaterina Sadovskaya, Tamara Krieger, Tatiana Glazneva, Vladislav Sadykov, Mikhail Simonov
Summary: A series of 5%Ni/Ce1-xTixO2 catalysts were prepared using nickel impregnation of mixed Ce-Ti oxides obtained via synthesis in supercritical isopropanol. The addition of Ti into the cubic fluorite phase structure increased the total reducibility of the catalysts and improved the interaction of supported Ni with the oxide support. The incorporation of Ti also prevented the detachment and sintering of Ni particles during dry reforming of methane.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Mariya A. Kazakova, Yulia V. Vatutina, Alexander G. Selyutin, Igor P. Prosvirin, Evgeniy Yu. Gerasimov, Oleg Klimov, Alexander S. Noskov, Maxim O. Kazakov
Summary: An efficient strategy for synthesizing nanostructured composite supports for CoMoS hydrotreating catalysts is proposed. The synthesis involves the growth of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) on alumina crystallites modified with Fe2Co nanoparticles. By varying the Fe2Co content, the morphology and structural characteristics of the MWCNT@Al2O3 supports can be adjusted. Comprehensive analysis using advanced techniques identifies the optimal content and structural characteristics of MWCNTs that positively impact the morphology of the sulfide component in the composite supports.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Maxim O. Kazakov, Marina Yu. Smirnova, Maxim E. Dubinin, Tatyana S. Bogomolova, Pavel P. Dik, Ivan S. Golubev, Mikhail E. Revyakin, Oleg V. Klimov, Aleksandr S. Noskov
Summary: The study investigates the combined effect of three-dimensional large-pore USY zeolite and one-dimensional medium-pore ZSM-23 zeolite in enhancing the cold flow properties of hydrocracking products. By selecting the catalyst compositions based on monozeolite catalysts testing, which operate in a similar temperature range and contribute to hexadecane conversion, it is shown that the appropriate combination of USY and ZSM-23 zeolites can complement each other and improve the conversion of both n-alkanes and iso-alkanes during vacuum gas oil hydrocracking. As a result, the cold flow properties of the obtained hydrocracking products are significantly improved while maintaining the activity and selectivity for the target products. The improvement in cold flow properties is accompanied by only a slight worsening of other important product characteristics.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Vladislav A. A. Sadykov, Nikita F. F. Eremeev, Ekaterina Sadovskaya, Julia E. E. Fedorova, Marina V. V. Arapova, Ludmilla N. N. Bobrova, Arkady V. V. Ishchenko, Tamara A. A. Krieger, Maksim S. S. Melgunov, Tatyana S. S. Glazneva, Vasily V. V. Kaichev, Vladimir A. A. Rogov
Summary: The mesoporous MgAl2O4 support was doped with transition metal cations (Fe, Cr, Ti) to prevent the incorporation of Ni and rare-earth cations (Pr, Ce, Zr) and provide additional CO2 activation sites to prevent coking. The doped MgAl1.9Me0.1O4 (Me = Fe, Ti, Cr) mesoporous supports exhibited single-phase spinels with varying specific surface areas. Doped supports showed higher efficiency and coking stability in methane dry reforming and ethanol steam reforming compared to undoped supports and Ni-containing catalysts.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Aleksey Zhuzhgov, Vasily Y. Kruglyakov, Tatyana S. Glazneva, Evgeny A. Suprun, Lyubov A. Isupova
Summary: The study showed that the interaction between gibbsite and magnesium nitrate solution can lead to the formation of mixed double hydroxides with different compositions. The resulting spinel samples have a high specific surface area and a hierarchical pore structure. The synthesis method proposed in this study provides better dispersion and lower surface acidity compared to the precipitation method.
CHEMISTRY-SWITZERLAND
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Yingna Du, Chen Huang, Wei Jiang, Qiangwei Yan, Yongfei Li, Gang Chen
Summary: In this study, anionic surfactants modified hydrotalcite was used as a flow improver for crude oil under low-temperature conditions. The modified hydrotalcite showed a significant viscosity reduction effect on crude oil. The mechanism of the modified hydrotalcite on viscosity and pour point of crude oil was explored through characterization and analysis of the modified hydrotalcite and oil samples.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Mohammad Saeid Rostami, Mohammad Mehdi Khodaei
Summary: In this study, a hybrid structure, MIL-53(Al)@MWCNT, was synthesized by combining MIL-53(Al) particles and -COOH functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWCNT). The hybrid structure was then embedded in a polyethersulfone (PES) polymer matrix to prepare a mixed matrix membrane (MMM) for CO2/CH4 and CO2/N2 separation. The addition of MWCNTs prevented MIL-53(Al) aggregation, improved membrane mechanical properties, and enhanced gas separation efficiency.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Yunlong Li, Desheng Huang, Xiaomeng Dong, Daoyong Yang
Summary: This study develops theoretical and experimental techniques to determine the phase behavior and physical properties of DME/flue gas/water/heavy oil systems. Eight constant composition expansion (CCE) tests are conducted to obtain new experimental data. A thermodynamic model is used to accurately predict saturation pressure and swelling factors, as well as the phase boundaries of N2/heavy oil systems and DME/CO2/heavy oil systems, with high accuracy.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Morteza Afkhamipour, Ebad Seifi, Arash Esmaeili, Mohammad Shamsi, Tohid N. Borhani
Summary: Non-conventional amines are being researched worldwide to overcome the limitations of traditional amines like MEA and MDEA. Adequate process and thermodynamic models are crucial for understanding the applicability and performance of these amines in CO2 absorption, but studies on process modeling for these amines are limited. This study used rate-based modeling and Deshmukh-Mather method to model CO2 absorption by DETA solution in a packed column, validated the model with experimental data, and conducted a sensitivity analysis of mass transfer correlations. The study also compared the CO2 absorption efficiency of DETA solution with an ionic solvent [bmim]-[PF6] and highlighted the importance of finding optimum operational parameters for maximum absorption efficiency.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Arastoo Abdi, Mohamad Awarke, M. Reza Malayeri, Masoud Riazi
Summary: The utilization of smart water in EOR operations has gained attention, but more research is needed to understand the complex mechanisms involved. This study investigated the interfacial tension between smart water and crude oil, considering factors such as salt, pH, asphaltene type, and aged smart water. The results revealed that the hydration of ions in smart water plays a key role in its efficacy, with acidic and basic asphaltene acting as intrinsic surfactants. The pH also influenced the interfacial tension, and the aged smart water's interaction with crude oil depended on asphaltene type, salt, and salinity.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Dongao Zhu, Kun Zhu, Lixian Xu, Haiyan Huang, Jing He, Wenshuai Zhu, Huaming Li, Wei Jiang
Summary: In this study, cobalt-based metal-organic frameworks (Co-based MOFs) were used as supports and co-catalysts to confine the NHPI catalyst, solving the leaching issue. The NHPI@Co-MOF with carboxyl groups exhibited stronger acidity and facilitated the generation of active oxygen radicals O2•, resulting in enhanced catalytic activity. This research provides valuable insights into the selection of suitable organic linkers and broadens the research horizon of MOF hybrids in efficient oxidative desulfurization (ODS) applications.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Edwin G. Hoyos, Gloria Amo-Duodu, U. Gulsum Kiral, Laura Vargas-Estrada, Raquel Lebrero, Rail Munoz
Summary: This study investigated the impact of carbon-coated zero-valent nanoparticle concentration on photosynthetic biogas upgrading. The addition of nanoparticles significantly increased microalgae productivity and enhanced nitrogen and phosphorus assimilation. The presence of nanoparticles also improved the quality of biomethane produced.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Yao Xiao, Asma Leghari, Linfeng Liu, Fangchao Yu, Ming Gao, Lu Ding, Yu Yang, Xueli Chen, Xiaoyu Yan, Fuchen Wang
Summary: Iron is added as a flocculant in wastewater treatment and the hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) of sludge produces wastewater containing Fe. This study investigates the effect of aqueous phase (AP) recycling on hydrochar properties, iron evolution and environmental assessment during HTC of sludge. The results show that AP recycling process improves the dewatering performance of hydrochar and facilitates the recovery of Fe from the liquid phase.
Article
Energy & Fuels
He Liang, Tao Wang, Zhenmin Luo, Jianliang Yu, Weizhai Yi, Fangming Cheng, Jingyu Zhao, Xingqing Yan, Jun Deng, Jihao Shi
Summary: This study investigated the influence of inhibitors (carbon dioxide, nitrogen, and heptafluoropropane) on the lower flammability limit of hydrogen and determined the critical inhibitory concentration needed for complete suppression. The impact of inhibitors on explosive characteristics was evaluated, and the inhibitory mechanism was analyzed with chemical kinetics. The results showed that with the increase of inhibitor quantity, the lower flammability limit of hydrogen also increased. The research findings can contribute to the safe utilization of hydrogen energy.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Zonghui Liu, Zhongze Zhang, Yali Zhou, Ziling Wang, Mingyang Du, Zhe Wen, Bing Yan, Qingxiang Ma, Na Liu, Bing Xue
Summary: In this study, high-performance solid catalysts based on phosphotungstic acid (HPW) supported on Zr-SBA-15 were synthesized and evaluated for the one-pot conversion of furfural (FUR) to γ-valerolactone (GVL). The catalysts were characterized using various techniques, and the ratio of HPW and Zr was found to significantly affect the selectivity of GVL. The HPW/Zr-SBA-15 (2-4-15) catalyst exhibited the highest GVL yield (83%) under optimized reaction conditions, and it was determined that a balance between Bronsted acid sites (BAS) and Lewis acid sites (LAS) was crucial for achieving higher catalytic performance. The reaction parameters and catalyst stability were also investigated.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Michael Stoehr, Stephan Ruoff, Bastian Rauch, Wolfgang Meier, Patrick Le Clercq
Summary: As part of the global energy transition, an experimental study was conducted to understand the effects of different fuel properties on droplet vaporization for various conventional and alternative fuels. The study utilized a flow channel to measure the evolution of droplet diameters over time and distance. The results revealed the temperature-dependent effects of physical properties, such as boiling point, liquid density, and enthalpy of vaporization, and showed the complex interactions of preferential vaporization and temperature-dependent influences of physical properties for multi-component fuels.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Yuan Zhuang, Ruikang Wu, Xinyan Wang, Rui Zhai, Changyong Gao
Summary: Through experimental validation and optimization of the chemical kinetic model, it was found that methanol can accelerate the oxidation reaction of ammonia, and methanol can be rapidly oxidized at high concentration. HO2 was found to generate a significant amount of OH radicals, facilitating the oxidation of methanol and ammonia. Rating: 7.5/10.
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Energy & Fuels
Radwan M. EL-Zohairy, Ahmed S. Attia, A. S. Huzayyin, Ahmed I. EL-Seesy
Summary: This paper presents a lab-scale experimental study on the impact of diethyl ether (DEE) as an additive to waste cooking oil biodiesel with Jet A-1 on combustion and emission features of a swirl-stabilized premixed flame. The addition of DEE to biodiesel significantly affects the flame temperature distribution and emissions. The W20D20 blend of DEE, biodiesel, and Jet A-1 shows similar flame temperature distribution to Jet A-1 and significantly reduces UHC, CO, and NOx emissions compared to Jet A-1.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Jiang Bian, Ziyuan Zhao, Yang Liu, Ran Cheng, Xuerui Zang, Xuewen Cao
Summary: This study presents a novel method for ammonia separation using supersonic flow and develops a mathematical model to investigate the condensation phenomenon. The results demonstrate that the L-P nucleation model accurately characterizes the nucleation process of ammonia at low temperatures. Numerical simulations also show that increasing pressure and concentration can enhance ammonia condensation efficiency.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Shiyuan Pan, Xiaodan Shi, Beibei Dong, Jan Skvaril, Haoran Zhang, Yongtu Liang, Hailong Li
Summary: Integrating CO2 capture with biomass-fired combined heat and power (bio-CHP) plants is a promising method for achieving negative emissions. This study develops a reliable data-driven model based on the Transformer architecture to predict the flowrate and CO2 concentration of flue gas in real time. The model validation shows high prediction accuracy, and the potential impact of meteorological parameters on model accuracy is assessed. The results demonstrate that the Transformer model outperforms other models and using near-infrared spectral data as input features improves the prediction accuracy.