Preliminary Program subject to change
09004 Poster Session: Advances in Environmental Technology
OverviewThis sessions is a venue to present advanced chemical engineering research with significant environmental implicagtions. Papers from all fields in chemical engineering are encouraged to submit. Examples might be environmentally beneficial catalysis, bioprocessing for alternative fuels and chemicals, site remediation, nanotechnology and the environment, environmental transport processes, toxicology and risk assessment, energy and the environment, sustainability and the chemical industry, life cycle assessment and industrial ecology.
Primary SponsorEnvironmental Division (See also Topical 1) (09)

Chair

David R. Shonnard
Professor
Department of Chemical Engineering
Michigan Technological University
1400 Townsend Drive
Houghton, MI 49931
Phone Number: 906-487-3468
Fax Number: 906-487-3213
Email: drshonna@mtu.edu

CoChair

Nick Hutson
US EPA / NRMRL
109 TW Alexander Drive
H137-03
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone Number: 919 541-2968
Fax Number: 919 541-0554
Email: hutson.nick@epa.gov
Probabilistic Risk and Reliability Analysis of Oil and Gas Exploration and Production in Sensitive Ecosystems
Greg J. Thoma1, Lyda Zambrano1, Chun Yen Wong1, Kerry L. Sublette2 and Kathleen Duncan3, (1)Chemical Engineering, University of Arkansas, 3202 Bell Engineering Center, Fayetteville, AR 72701, (2)The University of Tulsa, 600 South College Avenue, Tulsa, OK 74104-3189, (3)Botany and Microbiology, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Design Considerations on an Annular Plasma Reactor for Nox Mitigation
Ana M. Maizares, Chemical Engineering, University Catolica del Norte, Avenida Angamos 0610, Antofagasta, Chile, Mario A. Oyanader, Universidad Catolica del Norte, Avenida Angamos, Antofagasta, 0610, Chile and Pedro E. Arce, Department of Chemical Engineering, Tennessee Tech University, Prescott Hall Room 214, Cookeville, TN 38505
Studying Water Quality by Corrosion & Scaling Index with Changing the Method of Microorganisms Control in Cooling Towers
Fatemeh Abniki, National Iranian Petrochemical Company,Ghadir Group, Tehran, Iran and Ehsan Bakhshi, National Petrochemical Company, Tehran, Iran
Effect of Btex and Ethanol on Biodegradation of Mtbe
Ruiling Zhang1, Guoqiang Huang2, Zhilong Ou1 and Xingang Li2, (1)School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University,China, NO.92,Weijin RD., Tianjin, 300072, China, (2)National engineering research center for distillation technology, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University,China, NO.92,Weijin RD., Tianjin, 300072, China
Carbon and Ceria Supported Transition Metals for Low Temperature Carbon Monoxide Oxidation
Stephen Cypes, Alfred Hagemeyer, Andreas Lesik, Guido Streukens and Anthony F. Volpe, Symyx Technologies, 3100 Central Expressway, Santa Clara, CA 95051
Experimental Study of Supercritical Water Gasification Using Fine Carbon Suspended Glucose Solution
Akifumi Nakamura1, Eiji Kiyonaga1, Takeshi Miura1, Yoshihisa Shimizu1, Yoji Noda2, Tomoaki Minowa3 and Yukihiko Matsumura4, (1)Energia Economic & Technical Research Institute, The Chugoku Electric Company Power Co., Inc., 3-9-1 Kagamiyama, Higashihiroshima, 739-0046, Japan, (2)Toyo Koatsu Co., Ltd, 2-1-22, Kusunokicho, Nishiku, Hiroshima, 733-0002, Japan, (3)Biomass Technology Research Center, National institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), 2-2-2 Hiro-Suehiro, Kure, 737-0197, Japan, (4)Hiroshima University, 1-4-1 Kagamiyama, Higashi-hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima, 739-8527, Japan
Initial Adhesion of Methanosarcina Barkeri to Support Materials
Akinori Yoshihara, Toshiyuki Nomura, Shunsuke Nagamine and Yasuhiro Konishi, Department of Chemical Engineering, Osaka Prefecture University, 1-1 Gakuencho, Naka-ku, Osaka, 599-8531, Japan
The Toxicological Impacts of Selected Ionic Liquids on Industrial Wastewater Treatment Bacteria
Samuel A. Morton III, Chemical Engineering, Lafayette College, 266 Acopian Engineering Center, Easton, TN 18042 and Maria A. Azimova, Department of Chemical Engineering, Lafayette College, 230 Acopian Engineering Center, Easton, PA 18042
Utilization of Computational Fluid Dynamics and Aqueous Organic Oxidation Experiments to Aid the Development of a Tubular High-Density Plasma Reactor
Derek C. Johnson, Department of Chemistry, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523 and David S. Dandy, Colorado State University, Dept. of Chemical Engineering, Fort Collins, CO 80523-1370
Parametric Study of Light Intensity on the Growth of Chroogloeocystis Siderophila in a Photo-Bioreactor
Venkata Ramani Gidugu, Chemical Engineering, Ohio University, 1126, Carriage Hill Drive, Athens, OH 45701
Effect of Surface Characteristics of Microorganisms in Anaerobic Sludge on Immobilization to Support Materials
Toshiyuki Nomura, Takanori Nagao, Akinori Yoshihara, Shunsuke Nagamine and Yasuhiro Konishi, Department of Chemical Engineering, Osaka Prefecture University, 1-1 Gakuen-cho, Naka-ku, Sakai, 599-8531, Japan
Investigation of Rapid Zno Dissociation in an Aerosol Flow Reactor
Christopher Perkins1, Paul Lichty2, Tom Melchior3, Aldo Steinfeld4 and Alan W. Weimer2, (1)University of Colorado, 1111 Engineering Drive, Boulder, CO 8030900424, (2)Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Colorado, 1111 Engineering Drive, Boulder, CO 8030900424, (3)ETH Zurich, Sonneggstrasse 3, Zurich, 8092, Switzerland, (4)Institute of Energy Technology, ETH Zürich, Sonneggstrasse 3, ML J42.1, Zürich, 8092, Switzerland
Chlorine Atom Concentration Determination Via Gas Phase Titration with Butane
Sreerupa Basu, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Ohio University, Athens, OH 45701 and David Bayless, mechanical engineering, Ohio University, Athens, OH 45701
Selective Recovery of Tantalum from Refractory Metal Scrap by Chlorination
Risehiro Nonaka and Katsuyasu Sugawara, Faculty of Engineering and Resource Science, Akita University, 1-1 Tegata Gakuen-cho, Akita, 010-8502, Japan
Emergy and Transformity Matrix Analysis for Correlating Environmental Pollution with Birth Defects
Sravani Janga, Environmental Toxicology, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL 36688, Eldon C. Blancher II, Toxicological & Environmental Associates, Inc., 300 Fern Hill Court, Mobile, AL 36608 and Manish Misra, Chemical Engineering, University of South Alabama, Engineering Lab Building EGLB 248, Mobile, AL 36688
Coupled Chemical-Transport Modelling for Material Leaching Behaviour Assessment in Environmental Conditions
Ligia Tiruta-Barna1, Radu Barna2 and Marius Draga2, (1)LIPE, INSA Toulouse, 135 av de Rangueil, Toulouse, France, (2)LGPSD, Ecole des Mines d'Albi-Carmaux, Campus Jarlard - Route de Teillet, Albi, France
Methodology for Zinc Fate Assessment in Saturated Soil Material: Comparison between Batch and Continuous Laboratory Experiments
Petra Hlavackova1, Radu Barna2 and Maria Aurora Fernandez2, (1)Chemical Engineeering Department of Particulate Solids, Ecole des Mines d'Albi-Carmaux, Campus Jarlard - Route de Teillet, Albi, France, (2)LGPSD, Ecole des Mines d'Albi-Carmaux, Campus Jarlard - Route de Teillet, Albi, France
Development of Gis-Based Toxic Pollutants Concentration Prediction System in Various Environmental Media
Jong Ho Kim, Mi-Sug Kim, Byeong-kyu Kwak and Jong Heop Yi, Chemical and Biological Engineering, Seoul National University, 311-Dong 416-Ho, Seoul National Univ., San56-1 ,Sillim9-Dong, Kwank-Gu, Seoul, 151-742, South Korea
Microbial Dynamics and Bioreactor Stability in an Oil-Absorber-Bioscrubber System Exposed to an Alternating Sequence of 1,2-Dichloroethane and Fluorobenzene
Michalis Koutinas1, Ines Baptista1, Andrea Meniconi2, Ludmila G. Peeva1, Paula ML Castro3 and Andrew G. Livingston1, (1)Department of Chemical Engineering and Chemical Technology, Imperial College London, Prince Consort Road, SW7 2AZ, London, United Kingdom, (2)Dipartimento di Ingegneria Chimica, Mineraria e delle Tecnologie Ambientali, Universita Degli Studi di Bologna, Viale Risorgimento, 2, Bologna, 40136, Italy, (3)Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Universidade Catolica Portuguesa, R. Dr. Antonio Bernardino de Almeida, 4200-072, Porto, Portugal
Analysis and Integration of Drain Systems and Watersheds with Phosphorus and Nitrogen Compounds
Amro A. El-Baz, Environmental Engineering, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt, Kamal T. Ewida, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt, Eva M. Lovelady, Texas A&M University, The Artie McFerring Department of Chemical Engineering, College Station, TX 77843-3122 and Mahmoud M. El-Halwagi, The Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843-3122
An Integrated Bioreactor – Activated Carbon Adsorption and Polysulfone Hollow Fiber Membrane Cell Immobilisation – for Cometabolic Transformation of 4-Chlorophenol
Kai Chee Loh, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 4, Singapore, 117576, Singapore and Ye Wang, Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Dr 4, Singapore, Singapore
Selection, Preparation, and Performance of High Temperature Novel Co2 Sorbents
Kwang B. Yi1, Jong-Nam Kim1, Julien Meyer2 and Dag Eriksen2, (1)Separation Process Research Center, Korea Institute of Energy Research, 71-2 Jang-Dong, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 305-343, South Korea, (2)Environmental Technology Department, Institute of Energy Technology, P.O. Box 40,, Kjeller, 2027, Norway
A Sequencing Batch Reactor Achieving Enhanced Nitrogen Removal from Municipal Wastewaters through Bypassing Nitrite Oxidation - a Pilot Scale Study
Gerasimos Lyberatos, Michael Kornaros and Constantina Marazioti, Chemical Engineering, University of Patras, 1 Karatheodory st., Panepistimioupoli, Patras, Greece
Corrosion Phenomena of Alloys by Supercritical Water Oxidation of Halogenated Hydrocarbon in Batch Reactor and Anti-Corrosive Continuous Reactor
Sang-Ha Son1, Min-Jae Yoon1, Jae-Wook Lee2 and Chang-Ha Lee1, (1)Department of Chemical Engineering, Yonsei.university, 134, Sinchon-Dong, Seodaemun-Gu, Seoul, 120-749, South Korea, (2)Policy Division, Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources, 30 Gajeong-Dong, Yuseong-Gu, Daejeon, 305-350
Mercury Emission Analysis of 1600-Mw Coal-Fired Power Plant by Ontario Hydro Method and on-Line Continuous Emission Monitoring
Jong Hyun Won, Jae Young Park and Tai Gyu Lee, Chemical Engineering, Yonsei University, 134 Sinchon-dong, Seodaemoon-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Synthesis and Characterization of Photocatalytic Fibers by the Controlled Growth of Column-Shaped Nanotitanosilicate
Seok Ho Jeon and Tai Gyu Lee, Chemical Engineering, Yonsei Univeristy, 134 Sinchon-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 120-749, South Korea
Analysis and Retrofit Design of Wastewater Treatment Facilities Using Process Simulation Tools
Demetri P. Petrides and Alexandros Koulouris, INTELLIGEN, INC., 2326 Morse Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
Hydrogen Production from Natural Gas Reforming in Gliding Arc Discharge
Nongnuch Rueangjitt, Chalermrat Akarawitoo and Chavadej Sumaeth, The Petroleum and Petrochemical College, Chulalongkorn University, Soi Chula 12, Phyathai Rd., Pathumwan, 10330, Bangkok, Thailand
Selection of Optimal Biorefinery Products and Production Pathways
Norman E. Sammons Jr.1, Mario R. Eden1, Burak Aksoy2 and Harry T. Cullinan2, (1)Department of Chemical Engineering, Auburn University, 230 Ross Hall, Auburn University, AL 36849-5127, (2)Alabama Center for Paper and Bioresource Engineering, 242 Ross Hall, Auburn University, AL 36849
Reactivity of Catalyst-Suspended Slurry in Supercritical Water
Yukihiko Matsumura1, Takuya Yoshida1, Shoutarou Hara2, Tomoaki Minowa3, Yoji Noda4 and Yoshihisa Shimizu5, (1)Hiroshima University, 1-4-1 Kagamiyama, Higashi-hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima, 739-8527, Japan, (2)Department of Mechanical System Engineering, Hiroshima University, 1-4-1 Kagamiayama, Higashi-hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan, (3)Biomass Technology Research Center, National institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), 2-2-2 Hiro-Suehiro, Kure, 737-0197, Japan, (4)Toyo Koatsu Co., Ltd., Hiroshima, Japan, (5)The Chugoku Electric Power Co., Inc., Hiroshima, Japan
Investigation of Ecological Services Impacts from Biofuel Production
Madhav S. Jadhav and Qiang Xu, Department of Chemical Engineering, Lamar University, Beaumont, TX 77710
Decomposition of Fructose in Presence of Hydrochloric Acid in Continuous Subcritical Water System: Formation of 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural, Levulinic, and Formic Acids
Feridoun Salak and Hiroyuki Yoshida, Department of Chemical Engineering, Osaka Prefecture University, Osaka, Japan
Production of Amino and Organic Acids from Scallop Wastes Using a Continuous Type, Small Scale Apparatus Sub-Critical Water Extraction and Hydrolysis
Omid Tavakoli and Hiroyuki Yoshida, Department of Chemical Engineering, Osaka Prefecture University, 1-1 Gakuen-Cho, Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, 599-8531, Japan
High Speed Chitin Producing on from Crab Shell Using Sub-Critical Aqueous Acetic Acid Solution
Hidemi Nakamura, Norihisa Nakai, Hiroki Oozono and Hiroyuki Yoshida, Department of Chemical Engineering, Osaka Prefecture University, 1-1 Gakuen-cho, Nakaku, Sakai, 599-8531, Japan
Reactions of 1-Olefins Added during the Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis over Supported Cobalt Catalyst
Xiaohao Liu1, Xiaohong Li2 and Kaoru Fujimoto2, (1)Department of Chemical Processes and Enviroments, Faculty of Enviromental Engineering, The University of Kitakyushu, 1-1, Hibikino, Wakamatsu, Kitakyushu, Japan, (2)The University of Kitakyushu, 1-1, Hibikino, Wakamatsu, Kitakyushu, Japan
Mechanical Characteristics of the Catalyst-Suspended Chicken Manure
Yukihiko Matsumura1, Takuya Yoshida1, Takeshi Maeda2, Yuji Kitagawa2, Yongnan Piao2, Yoji Noda3, Takashi Noguchi3, Tomoaki Minowa4 and Yoshihisa Shimizu5, (1)Hiroshima University, 1-4-1 Kagamiyama, Higashi-hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima, 739-8527, Japan, (2)Department of Mechanical System Engineering, Hiroshima University, 1-4-1 Kagamiayama, Higashi-hiroshima, Hiroshima, 739-8527, Japan, (3)Toyo Koatsu Co., Ltd., Hiroshima, Japan, (4)Biomass Technology Research Center, National institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), 2-2-2 Hiro-Suehiro, Kure, 737-0197, Japan, (5)The Chugoku Electric Power Co., Inc., Hiroshima, Japan
High Speed and Efficient Methane Fermentation Process for Sewage-Sludge Pretreated Using Sub-Critical Water Technology
Hiroyuki Yoshida, Hayato Tokumoto, Kyoko Nishiguchi, Ryo Ishii and Takayuki Matubara, Chemical Engineering, Osaka Prefecture University, 1-1 Gakuencho, Sakai, Osaka, Japan
Improvement of Methane Fermentation Process Using Immobilized Methanogens on Bamboo Charcoal
Hayato Tokumoto1, Nishiguchi Kyoko2, Nobuaki Sakuda2 and Hiroyuki Yoshida3, (1) Department of Chemical Engineering, Osaka Prefecture University, 1-1 Gakuen-cho, Sakai, Osaka, Japan, (2)Department of Chemical Engineering, Osaka Prefecture University, 1-1 Gakuen-cho, Sakai, Osaka, Japan, (3)Department of Chemical Engineering, Osaka Prefecture University, Osaka, Japan
Steam Gasification of Waste Sawdust for Production of Synthesis Gas
Hossein Toghiani1, Brian M. Kauffman2, Larry Pearson2, R. Arunkumar2, John A. Etheridge2 and Jay McCown2, (1)Chemical Engineering, Dave C. Swalm School of Chemical Engineering, Mississippi State University, 330 Swalm, Mississippi State, MS 39762, (2)Institute for Clean Energy Technology, Mississippi State University, 205 Research Blvd, Starkville, MS 39759

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