This preliminary program is subject to change.

Separations for Renewable and Sustainable Energy Development I


Description:
Presentations are sought that focus on novel designs, materials, and systems that address separations requirements for development of renewable and environmentally-sustainable energy.

Sponsor:
Topical 1: Separation Needs for Energy Independence and Environmental Sustainability
Co-Sponsor(s):
Membrane-Based Separations (02D), Sustainable Engineering Forum (23)


Chair:
John Pellegrino
Research Professor
University of Colorado
CEAE Department
ECOT411
Boulder, CO 80309-0428
Phone Number: 303-497-3416
Email: john.pellegrino@colorado.edu

Co-Chair:
David DePaoli
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
P O Box 2008
Oak Ridge, TN 37831
Phone Number: 865-574-6817
Email: depaolidw@ornl.gov


Papers:
A Multi-Effect Membrane Distillation Process for Preconcentration of Aqueous Solutions of Sugar in the Production of Bioethanol
Kun Yao, Tianjin University; Yingjie Qin, Chembrane Research & Engineering,Inc.; Liqiang Liu, Chembrane Engineering & Technology, Inc.; Yingjin Yuan, Tianjin University; Dandan Liu, Chembrane Engineering & Technology, Inc.
Removal of Char Particles From Bio-Oil by Liquid-Phase Microfiltration
Asad Javaid, University of Massachusetts, Amherst; Xiaoming Pan, University of Massachusetts, Amherst; Surita R. Bhatia, University of Massachusetts Amherst; George W. Huber, University of Massachusetts-Amherst; David M. Ford, University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Solid-Liquid Separations in Pilot and Commercial Scale Operations
Dennis D. Gertenbach, Hazen Research, Inc.; Brian L. Cooper, Hazen Research, Inc.
Reactive Distillation Column for Esterification of Lauric Acid with Methanol: Equilibrium Vs. Nonequilibrium Approaches
Yasar Demirel, University of Nebraska Lincoln; Nghi Nguyen, University of Nebraska Lincoln
Zeolite Membranes Supported On Thin Porous Metal Sheet for Water/Ethanol Separation
Jian Zhang, Pacific Northwest National Lab; Wei Liu, Pacific Northwest National Lab