This preliminary program is subject to change.

Innovations in Energy Processes


Description:
Papers related to alternative energy are invited to disseminate research and innovations leading to more efficient, sustainable processes. Papers on technical and economic evaluations for identifying potential innovations and guiding R&D for alternative energy processes would also fit the purpose of this session.

Sponsor:
Process Research and Innovation


Chair:
Kamlesh Bhatia
AIChE Fellow
American Institute of Chemical Engineers
18 Sheldrake Road
Newark, DE 19713
Phone Number: 302-738-7250
Email: k.k.bhatia@att.net

Co-Chair:
Vivek Julka

Papers:
A Process Synthesis Approach to Improving the Efficiency of Coal Fired Power Stations
Baraka Celestin Sempuga, Centre of Material and Process Synthesis, University of the Witwatersrand; Diane Hildebrandt, University of the Witwatersrand; David Glasser, Centre of Material and Process Synthesis (COMPS); Bilal Patel, Wits University
Energy Efficiency Improvement in LNG Liquefaction Processes
Minsu Kim, Yonsei University; Wonsub Lim, Yonsei University; Daeho Ko, GS Engineering & Construction; Kwangho Choi, GS Engineering & Construction; Il Moon, Yonsei University
Conversion of Alaskan Natural Gas to a Liquid Fuel Using Microchanne Reqactor/Heat-Exchangersl
Stuart W. Churchill, The University of Pennsylvania; Jeff Hammond, The University of Pennsylvania; Jared Lee, The University of Pennsylvania; Mohd Shayaan Nadeem, The University of Pennsylvania; Sophie Weiss, The University of Pennsylvania
Multi-Scale Modelling of Refinery Pre-Heat Trains: Effects of Crude Fouling On Energy Recovery, Carbon Emissions and Economics
Francesco Coletti, Imperial College London; Sandro Macchietto, Imperial College London
Rheology and Stability Considerations in Processing of Bio-Oils
Xiaoming Pan, University of Massachusetts, Amherst; Tushar Vispute, University of Massachusetts - Amherst; George W. Huber, University of Massachusetts; Surita R. Bhatia, University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Sustainable Energy Production: The Great 21st Century Challenge in Chemical Engineering
Eric W. McFarland, University of California, Santa Barbara
See more of this Group/Topical: Process Development Division