Industrial Chemical Processes
Industrial Chemical Processes
Acrylonitrile Production
Acrylonitrile Production
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In my second year, one of my most notable presentations was in my Industrial Chemical Processes Class. Students were to present on a chemical of their choice. We were to address the corresponding chemistry, synthesis, industrial processing methods as well as the market related to the chemical's production. The chemical I chose was Acrylonitrile.
In my second year, one of my most notable presentations was in my Industrial Chemical Processes Class. Students were to present on a chemical of their choice. We were to address the corresponding chemistry, synthesis, industrial processing methods as well as the market related to the chemical's production. The chemical I chose was Acrylonitrile.
Acrylonitrile is a toxic, reactive, flamable and colorless chemical that is a pungent smelling liquid at room temperature. Its biggest use is in the production of Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) - a popular and useful thermoplastic polymer. It is also used in the production of Acrylic Fiber, Nitrile Butadiene Rubber and Nylon. These uses together with the associated demand and corresponding market were discussed in the presentation. The main focus however, was in discussing the chemistry involved in the different synthesis reactions for Acrylonitrile and analyzing its most common commercialised large scale production method - the SOHIO process.
Acrylonitrile is a toxic, reactive, flamable and colorless chemical that is a pungent smelling liquid at room temperature. Its biggest use is in the production of Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) - a popular and useful thermoplastic polymer. It is also used in the production of Acrylic Fiber, Nitrile Butadiene Rubber and Nylon. These uses together with the associated demand and corresponding market were discussed in the presentation. The main focus however, was in discussing the chemistry involved in the different synthesis reactions for Acrylonitrile and analyzing its most common commercialised large scale production method - the SOHIO process.
Nature of Project :
Nature of Project :
-Individual Project
-Individual Project
-Applied Chemistry
-Applied Chemistry
-Process Engineering
-Process Engineering
-Exploring market trends over chemical product demand and supply
-Exploring market trends over chemical product demand and supply
Concepts Utilised:
Concepts Utilised:
-Acrylonitrile characterization and synthesis reaction mechanisms
-Acrylonitrile characterization and synthesis reaction mechanisms
-Ammoxidation industrial process analysis (A study on the SOHIO Process)
-Ammoxidation industrial process analysis (A study on the SOHIO Process)
-End use applications of Acrylonitrile
-End use applications of Acrylonitrile
Figure : SOHIO Process Flow Diagram
Final Presentation*:
Final Presentation*:
Acrylonitrile_Presentation_ChBE568.pdfComputer Aided Design
Computer Aided Design
Computer Aided Design of an Alpha type Horizontal Stirling Engine with Ross Yoke Mechanism using SolidWorks
Computer Aided Design of an Alpha type Horizontal Stirling Engine with Ross Yoke Mechanism using SolidWorks
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Description:
One of the most notable reports in my second year was the documentation of my use of Solidworks (a popular Computer Aided Design Software) to design and simulate a product of choice as assigned in my graduate level CAD class. My choice was the simple and efficient Alpha-type Horizontal Stirling Engine (with Ross Yoke Mechanism).
One of the most notable reports in my second year was the documentation of my use of Solidworks (a popular Computer Aided Design Software) to design and simulate a product of choice as assigned in my graduate level CAD class. My choice was the simple and efficient Alpha-type Horizontal Stirling Engine (with Ross Yoke Mechanism).
Stirling engines are a type of heat engine that depend on a fluid’s ability to expand and compress in the presence of a temperature difference, inorder to generate mechanical work. Since external heat sources are used to power Stirling engines they are therefore desirable for applications with Solar Thermal Energy. Furthermore, they have the potential to repurpose the large amounts of waste heat being generated in industrial processes for the generation of electricity.
Stirling engines are a type of heat engine that depend on a fluid’s ability to expand and compress in the presence of a temperature difference, inorder to generate mechanical work. Since external heat sources are used to power Stirling engines they are therefore desirable for applications with Solar Thermal Energy. Furthermore, they have the potential to repurpose the large amounts of waste heat being generated in industrial processes for the generation of electricity.
Nature of Project :
Nature of Project :
-Individual Project
-Individual Project
-Computer Aided Design
-Computer Aided Design
-Mechanical Engineering
-Mechanical Engineering
-Engine Design
-Engine Design
-Computer Simulation
-Computer Simulation
Concepts Utilised:
Concepts Utilised:
-Mechanical Modelling in Solidworks
-Mechanical Modelling in Solidworks
-Motion Simulation
-Motion Simulation
-Thermodynamics
-Thermodynamics
-Prototyping
-Prototyping
-Drafting
-Drafting
Figure : Solidworks model of an Alpha type Horizontal Stirling Engine with Ross Yoke Mechanism
Final Report*:
Final Report*:
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