The study will involve predicting the calorific values of commonly distributed medications, determining their actual calorific values, and designing a small-scale gasification unit suitable for various settings like hospitals and farms. MS Excel will be used to analyze calorific data, design parameters, and assess the feasibility of the gasification system.
MATLAB will play a crucial role in data analysis, neural network model development, and the optimization process, providing a platform for implementing and testing the machine learning models.
The project centers on modeling the TORBED reactor, a technology that theoretically meets the criteria for an effective solid-based DAC process. The main objective is to identify the operating conditions where the TORBED-based DAC process contributes to negative emissions. MATLAB will be used for modeling the reactor, simulating its performance, and optimizing the operating parameters to support the development of the DAC process
The findings will be valuable to various stakeholders, including architects, property developers, homeowners, and policymakers. Activities include a literature review, data collection and analysis of LCA for buildings, conducting an LCA of a housing unit, and report writing. LCA software, which students will be trained on, will play a key role in performing the assessments and supporting the analysis.
The project will involve reviewing relevant literature, collecting data, conducting an LCA of the bungalow across four stages—materials, construction, use, and end-of-life—and writing a report. The results will benefit a wide range of stakeholders, including designers, developers, owners, and policymakers. Resources for the project include LCA software, life cycle inventory databases, and access to library databases.
The project will include: 1. Process Flow Design: Development of a detailed process flow diagram (PFD) for the aspirin production, covering key steps such as the synthesis of acetylsalicylic acid, purification, crystallization, and formulation. 2. Material and Energy Balances: Performing material and energy balances to optimize raw material usage and minimize energy consumption. 3. Equipment Selection: Selection and sizing of the appropriate equipment for each stage of the production process, including reactors, distillation columns, dryers, and packaging units. 4. Safety and Environmental Considerations: Addressing safety aspects through hazard identification and risk analysis, and integrating environmentally sustainable practices such as waste minimization and emissions control. 5. Cost and Economic Evaluation: Conducting a techno-economic analysis to assess the capital and operating costs, and determining the plant’s profitability. 6. Plant Layout and Utilities: Designing the plant layout, including the integration of utilities such as water, steam, and electricity. This project will provide valuable insights into the practical aspects of chemical plant design, with an emphasis on producing a high-quality pharmaceutical product while meeting economic, safety, and environmental goals.
The project will include the following key components: 1. Process Flow Design: Development of a comprehensive process flow diagram (PFD) outlining the bioethanol production process. This will encompass corn milling, fermentation, distillation, and dehydration steps, along with waste treatment. 2. Material and Energy Balances: Conducting material and energy balances to maximize raw material efficiency and minimize energy consumption. This includes optimizing the fermentation process and distillation columns to enhance output while reducing energy requirements. 3. Equipment Selection: Identifying and sizing the necessary equipment for each stage of the process, including milling units, fermentation tanks, distillation columns, dehydration units, and waste management systems. 4. Sustainability and Environmental Considerations: Incorporating sustainable practices such as waste-to-energy solutions, carbon capture, and water recycling to minimize the environmental impact of the plant. Ensuring the plant complies with environmental regulations and sustainability goals. 5. Economic and Cost Evaluation: Performing a techno-economic analysis to assess the capital and operational costs of the plant, along with financial projections to determine the plant's profitability and economic feasibility. 6. Plant Layout and Utilities: Designing the plant layout to optimize space and workflow while ensuring the integration of utilities like water, steam, and electricity. Special attention will be given to optimizing waste management and effluent treatment systems. This project will provide valuable insights into the practical aspects of bioethanol production, focusing on the use of corn as a feedstock. It will contribute to the development of sustainable and energy-efficient processes while promoting the use of renewable energy sources in the fuel industry. The results will be beneficial to stakeholders such as plant designers, developers, policymakers, and the bioenergy sector.