...production by onboard gasoline processing – Process simulation and optimization Vega Bisaria, R.J. Byron Smith ⇑ Process Systems Laboratory, School of Mechanical and Building Sciences, Vellore Institute of Technology University, Vellore 632014, Tamil Nadu, India a r t i c l e i n f o Article history: Received 5 September 2012 Accepted 2 August 2013 Keywords: Onboard fuel processor Hydrogen Fuel cell vehicles Process Simulation a b s t r a c t Fuel cell vehicles have reached the commercialization stage and hybrid vehicles are already on the road. While hydrogen storage and infrastructure remain critical issues in stand alone commercialization of the technology, researchers are developing onboard fuel processors, which can convert a variety of fuels into hydrogen to power these fuel cell vehicles. The feasibility study of a 100 kW on board fuel processor based on gasoline fuel is carried out using process simulation. The steady state model has been developed with the help of Aspen HYSYS to analyze the fuel processor and total system performance. The components of the fuel processor are the fuel reforming unit, CO clean-up unit and auxiliary units. Optimization studies were carried out by analyzing the influence of various operating parameters such as oxygen to carbon ratio, steam to carbon ratio, temperature and pressure on the process equipments. From the steady state model optimization using Aspen HYSYS, an optimized reaction composition in terms of ...
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...Effectively Design Shell-and-Tube Heat Exchangers To make the most of exchanger design software, one needs to understand STHE classification, exchanger components, tube layout, baffling, pressure drop, and mean temperature difference. Rajiv Mukherjee, Engineers India Ltd. T hermal design of shell-and-tube heat exchangers (STHEs) is done by sophisticated computer software. However, a good understanding of the underlying principles of exchanger design is needed to use this software effectively. This article explains the basics of exchanger thermal design, covering such topics as: STHE components; classification of STHEs according to construction and according to service; data needed for thermal design; tubeside design; shellside design, including tube layout, baffling, and shellside pressure drop; and mean temperature difference. The basic equations for tubeside and shellside heat transfer and pressure drop are wellknown; here we focus on the application of these correlations for the optimum design of heat exchangers. A followup article on advanced topics in shell-and-tube heat exchanger design, such as allocation of shellside and tubeside fluids, use of multiple shells, overdesign, and fouling, is scheduled to appear in the next issue. • baffles; and • nozzles. Other components include tie-rods and spacers, pass partition plates, impingement plate, longitudinal baffle, sealing strips, supports, and foundation. The Standards of the Tubular Exchanger Manufacturers Association (TEMA)...
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...included. Signature: Date: August 18, 2014 Acknowledgments The author would like to acknowledge the use of the Queen’s University On-line Library for access to Research Journals. Abstract Global warming is one of the most potentially disastrous issues facing mankind in the early 21st century, considered to be caused by man-made greenhouse gas emissions. Approximately 30% of the man-made carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions causing global warming is created by the burning of fossil fuels to produce electricity or used as a direct energy source. The use of solar energy to pre-heat water for industrial, commercial and institutional and residential purposes can reduce electricity usage by up to 2% to 6% in southern Ontario. Adding the emissions from using natural gas directly to heat water a figure of 5% to 17% reduction in CO2 emissions can be derived by the use of solar energy to pre-heat water. This report details the equipment necessary for such a domestic solar hot water system (DSHW). The information has been used in a design matrix to create a viable system for southern Ontario from the many alternatives available. Table of Contents Declaration of Sole Authorship ii Acknowledgments iii Abstract...
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...NAJIB MOHAMMED ELFITOURI 30 Burns Street Fredericton, NB, E3G 4C8 CANADA Email: NAJIBELFITOURI@GMAIL.COM +1-506-455-5166 Objective: • Oil and Gas Processing /Chemical Process Engineering Job in Oil and Gas Fields. • To evolve around creating processes and designs, as well as maintenance and operations duties in a variety of different disciplines. • Performing Engineering Studies, improving all the existing projects and supervising the new installation and performing of the commissioning, Issuing work orders and safety procedures to maintain and repair any pipeline, vessel, storage tanks, separators, dehydrators, manifolds, and all other oil/gas relative equipments based on the approved Codes. Design, any required fabrications and modifications. Updating all the related drawings, drafting and as built, (P&ID drawings, Piping drawings, and Mechanical drawings). Preparing all the required reports (daily, weekly, and annually reports). Summary of Qualifications Earned value management, supported by a solid grasp of the fundamental components of Project Controls including scope definition, cost estimating, change management, cost management, scheduling, project reporting, earned value analysis and risk management • Over ten years’ experience teaching and performing research at the university level • Over 15 years’ experience in capital projects management, overseeing a variety of oil and gas fields, from extraction...
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...Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Automation 2015, 5(1): 20-28 DOI: 10.5923/j.jmea.20150501.03 Effect of Evaporator Heater Power Input and Refrigerant Flow Rate on the Performance of a Refrigerator – Developing Empirical Models Ali Naif*, Abdulkareem Shafiq Mahdi Al-Obaidi, Mohammad H. Nassir School of Engineering, Taylor’s University, Malaysia Abstract Refrigerators normally are systems that are used to preserve perishable goods in a house hold by reducing the temperature of the food compartments. However, refrigerators are also infamous for their high electricity consumptions. This paper presents first a comparison between theoretical and experimental determination of the tons of refrigeration (TR) of a vapor compression refrigeration cycle (VCRC). Then, it was looked into the derivation of empirical models, grounded on experimental results, which would provide refrigerator designers a reliable mean to check on the impact of each examined parameter on the TR during the preliminary stage of refrigerator design. It was noted that both evaporator heater power input (EHPI) and refrigerant flow rate (RFR) positively affected the tons of refrigeration, while the effects of condenser water flow rate (CWFR) was negligible. A total of three models generated. As the accuracy of the data for all models were about 99.7%, the minute difference had to be looked in to. Hence, Model 1, considering both evaporator heater power input (EHPI) and refrigerant flow rate (RFR)...
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...PROJECT REPORT FOR AWARDING OF CERTIFICATE ON COMPLETION OF SUMMER INPLANT TRAINING (1st JUNE- 22nd JULY 2011) AT IOCL Gujarat Refinery (Vadodara) SUBMITTED BY: SHREYASH GUPTA Integ.Btech(APE)+MBA(O&G Management) University of Petroleum and Energy Studies,Dehradun PREFACE Though it has been said that best friend a man can ever get is a book but we at this juncture realize that only books cannot give all the information a person seeks. When any student is unable to understand a particular topic, he is advised to imagine the whole matter and then try to understand it. Normally, this method succeeds. But in engineering stream considering the study of wide range of process and equipments involved in it, it is hard to understand the unit operations and processes just through books or even with imagination .Unless one happens to see the process, equipments, he is like a soldier who knows to fire the gun ,but is yet to face a war. Industrial training is one of the most vital part of a syllabus of chemical engineering, which not only teaches one the industrial unit operations, equipments and other technical aspects, but also teaches discipline, interaction with various people irrespective of their posts, the importance of teamwork, etc. This report contains a brief introduction to GUJRAT REFINERY and knowledge gathered about various units in refinery during the training. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I would like to express...
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...NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY SILCHAR Bachelor of Technology Programmes amï´>r¶ JH$s g§ñWmZ, m¡Úmo{ à VO o pñ Vw dZ m dY r V ‘ ñ Syllabi and Regulations for Undergraduate PROGRAMME OF STUDY (wef 2012 entry batch) Ma {gb Course Structure for B.Tech (4years, 8 Semester Course) Civil Engineering ( to be applicable from 2012 entry batch onwards) Course No CH-1101 /PH-1101 EE-1101 MA-1101 CE-1101 HS-1101 CH-1111 /PH-1111 ME-1111 Course Name Semester-1 Chemistry/Physics Basic Electrical Engineering Mathematics-I Engineering Graphics Communication Skills Chemistry/Physics Laboratory Workshop Physical Training-I NCC/NSO/NSS L 3 3 3 1 3 0 0 0 0 13 T 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 P 0 0 0 3 0 2 3 2 2 8 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 2 6 0 0 8 2 C 8 6 8 5 6 2 3 0 0 38 8 8 8 8 6 2 0 0 40 8 8 6 6 6 2 2 2 40 6 6 8 2 Course No EC-1101 CS-1101 MA-1102 ME-1101 PH-1101/ CH-1101 CS-1111 EE-1111 PH-1111/ CH-1111 Course Name Semester-2 Basic Electronics Introduction to Computing Mathematics-II Engineering Mechanics Physics/Chemistry Computing Laboratory Electrical Science Laboratory Physics/Chemistry Laboratory Physical Training –II NCC/NSO/NSS Semester-4 Structural Analysis-I Hydraulics Environmental Engg-I Structural Design-I Managerial Economics Engg. Geology Laboratory Hydraulics Laboratory Physical Training-IV NCC/NSO/NSS Semester-6 Structural Design-II Structural Analysis-III Foundation Engineering Transportation Engineering-II Hydrology &Flood...
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...ate Aptitude Test in Engineering GATE 2014 Brochure Table of Contents 1. Introduction .............................................................................................................1 2. About GATE 2014 ......................................................................................................1 2.1. Financial Assistance ............................................................................................................................ 1 2.2 Employment ............................................................................................................................................ 2 2.3 Administration ....................................................................................................................................... 2 3.1 Changes Introduced in GATE 2013 that will continue to remain in force for GATE 2014 .......................................................................................................................................................... 3 4.1 Eligibility for GATE 2014 ................................................................................................................... 4 4.2 GATE Papers ............................................................................................................................................ 5 4.3 Zone-Wise List of Cities in which GATE 2014 will be Held ................................................... 6 4.4 Zone-Wise List of Cities for 3rd...
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...*3963103* [3963] – 103 T.E. (Petroleum) (Semester – I) Examination, 2011 DRILLING & PRODUCTION OPERATIONS (2003 Course) Time : 3 Hours Max. Marks : 100 Instructions : 1) Question Nos. 1 and 5 are compulsory. Out of the remaining attempt 2 questions from Section I and 2 questions from Section II. 2) Answers to the two Sections should be written in separate books. 3) Neat diagrams must be drawn wherever necessary. 4) Black figures to the right indicate full marks. 5) Use of Logarithmic Tables, Slide Rule, Mollier Charts, Electronic Pocket Calculator and Steam Tables is allowed. 6) Assume suitable data, if necessary. SECTION – I 1. What are different systems on a drilling rig ? Explain any one in detail with suitable diagramme. 18 2. a) Calculate Bottom hole pressure if well depth is 2500 m and mud weight is 1.2 gm/cc. b) Calculate mud weight if mud gradient is 0.87 psi/ft. ′ c) Calculate volume bbl/meter for drill pipe O.D. = 5′ inch and I.D. = 4.276 inch. 2 2 2 10 8 8 16 d) Draw circulation system on a drilling rig. 3. a) Discuss IADC classification of a bit in details. b) Discuss different factors affecting rate of penetration in details. 4. Write short note on : i) Coring ii) Fishing tools iii) BOP iv) Directional well P.T.O. [3963] – 103 -2- *3963103* SECTION – II 5. a) Discuss different types of casings and function of the casings in brief. b) Discuss different types of well completion techniques. 6. a) Discuss primary cementation process with...
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...ACE TECHZION 2K15 Implementation and explanation of the Green Building concepts PRESENTED BY Y.SAI KRISHNA 138P1A0137 Towards the implementation and explanation of the Green Building concept Y.SAI KRISHNA (1256sai@gmail.com) Abstract: The “Green Building” is an interdisciplinary theme, where the green building concept includes a multitude of elements, components and procedures which diverge to several subtopics that intertwined to form the green building concept. Generally, the green building is considered to be an environmental component, as the green building materials are manufactured from local eco-sources, i.e. environmentally friendly materials, which are then used to make an eco-construction subject to an eco-design that provides a healthy habitat built on the cultural and architectural heritage in construction while ensuring conservation of natural resources. This ensures disassembling the building components and materials, after a determined building lifetime, to environmentally friendly materials that can be either re-used or recycled. During their lifecycle, the green buildings minimize the use of resources (energy and water); reduce the harmful impact on the ecology, and provide better indoor environment. Green buildings afford a high level of environmental, economic, and engineering performance. These include energy efficiency and conservation, improved indoor air quality, resource and material efficiency, and occupant's health...
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...UNIVERSITY OF KERALA B. TECH DEGREE COURSE 2008 SCHEME ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING I to VIII SEMESTER SCHEME AND SYLLABUS BOARD OF STUDIES IN ENGINEERING AND FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY OF KERALA B.Tech Degree Course – 2008 Scheme REGULATIONS 1. Conditions for Admission Candidates for admission to the B.Tech degree course shall be required to have passed the Higher Secondary Examination, Kerala or 12th Standard V.H.S.E., C.B.S.E., I.S.C. or any examination accepted by the university as equivalent thereto obtaining not less than 50% in Mathematics and 50% in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry/ Bio- technology/ Computer Science/ Biology put together, or a diploma in Engineering awarded by the Board of Technical Education, Kerala or an examination recognized as equivalent thereto after undergoing an institutional course of at least three years securing a minimum of 50 % marks in the final diploma examination subject to the usual concessions allowed for backward classes and other communities as specified from time to time. 2. Duration of the course i) The course for the B.Tech Degree shall extend over a period of four academic years comprising of eight semesters. The first and second semester shall be combined and each semester from third semester onwards shall cover the groups of subjects as given in the curriculum and scheme of examination ii) Each semester shall ordinarily comprise of not less than 400 working periods each of 60 minutes...
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...2014-2015 Undergraduate Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue Published June 2014 The information contained within this document was accurate at the time of publication indicated above and is subject to change. Please consult your faculty or the Registrar’s office if you require clarification regarding the contents of this document. Note: Program map information located in the faculty sections of this document are relevant to students beginning their studies in 2014-2015, students commencing their UOIT studies during a different academic year should consult their faculty to ensure they are following the correct program map. i Message from President Tim McTiernan I am delighted to welcome you to the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT), one of Canada’s most modern and dynamic university communities. We are a university that lives by three words: challenge, innovate and connect. You have chosen a university known for how it helps students meet the challenges of the future. We have created a leading-edge, technology-enriched learning environment. We have invested in state-of-the-art research and teaching facilities. We have developed industry-ready programs that align with the university’s visionary research portfolio. UOIT is known for its innovative approaches to learning. In many cases, our undergraduate and graduate students are working alongside their professors on research projects and gaining valuable hands-on learning, which we believe is integral...
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...McKinsey on Chemicals Number 3, Winter 2011 4 22 40 Chemicals’ changing competitive landscape Innovation in chemicals: An interview with Dow Corning’s Stephanie Burns and Gregg Zank Improving pricing and sales execution in chemicals 10 32 46 A capital-markets perspective on chemical-industry performance Capturing the lean energy opportunity in chemical manufacturing Kick-starting organic growth McKinsey on Chemicals is written Editorial Board: Florian Budde, Copyright © 2011 McKinsey & Company. by consultants in McKinsey’s global Philip Eykerman, Bob Frei, All rights reserved. chemicals practice together David Hunter, Tomas Koch, John Warner This publication is not intended to be with other McKinsey colleagues. Editor: David Hunter used as the basis for trading in the shares of any company or for undertaking This publication offers readers insights into value-creating strategies Art Direction: Veronica Belsuzarri, any other complex or significant financial and how to translate these Shoili Kanungo transaction without consulting strategies into company performance. Design Direction: Veronica Belsuzarri appropriate professional advisers. Design and Layout: Shoili Kanungo To send comments, request Editorial Production: Elizabeth No part of this publication may be copies, or to request permission to Brown, Heather Byer, Nadia Davis, copied or redistributed...
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...Customize View Search: View: Current Investment Prior Investment Current Subsidiary/Operating Unit Prior Subsidiary/Operating Unit Merged Entity Current Investment Arm Prior Investment Arm Pending Acquisition/Investment Cancelled Acquisition/Investment Group By: Investments Company Name Relationship Type Primary Industry Last Investment Date LTM Total Rev. ($mm) LFQ Total Assets ($mm) LFQ Total Debt ($mm) Period End Date Cuadrilla Resources Holding Limited Pending Acquisition/Investment Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Feb-16-2010 - - - - Website: There is no website for this company Business Description: Cuadrilla Resources Holding Limited operates as an oil and gas exploration and production company. The company was founded in 2007 and is based in the United Kingdom. Investment Coverage: - Relationship with Investor/Parent: Total Investment ($mm): - Expected Exit Date: - Percent Owned (%): - Return on Investment (%): - Controlling Interest: - Investor Notes: - Transactions: Date: Feb-16-2010 Type: Private Placement Size ($mm): 58.00 Status: Announced Eagle Energy, LLC Pending Acquisition/Investment Electric Utilities Dec-21-2009 - - - - Website: www.eagleenergyllc.com Business Description: Eagle Energy, LLC provides alternative energy supply, and electricity and natural gas consulting and aggregation services to commercial, industrial, and governmental entities. The company also offers...
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...Building a sustainable tomorrow our journey in 2012 Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability Report 2012/2013 number of employees at CCE and CCGB over * Average a 12-month period. About this Report CoRpoRAte ResponsibiLity And sustAinAbiLity RepoRt 2012/2013 1/24 CCe’s Corporate Responsibility and sustainability Report 2012/2013 is comprised of a series of 24 factsheets. About tHis RepoRt this is Coca-Cola enterprises’ (CCe’s) eighth annual Corporate Responsibility and sustainability (CRs) Report. it replaces CCe’s 2011/2012 CRs Report as the company’s most recent CRs disclosure and contains a full year of data from January 1, 2012 to december 31, 2012 for our business operations covering eight Western european territories: great britain, France and Monaco, belgium, Luxembourg, the netherlands, norway and sweden and our offices in the united states. it also includes some illustrative case studies and business activities from 2013. For news on CCe’s sustainability initiatives and further resources, see our website www.cokecce.com. RepoRting boundARies And stAndARds Unless otherwise indicated, the environmental and workplace data in this report covers all operations owned or controlled (production, sales/distribution, combination sales/production facilities, administrative offices and fleet) by Coca-Cola Enterprises. Our workplace, community and carbon data includes our administrative offices in the United States. Our carbon footprint is calculated...
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