American Journal of Chemical Engineering

Volume 3, Issue 2, March 2015

  • Effect of Starch on the Mechanical and Rheological Properties of Polypropylene

    M. K. Oduola, P. O. Akpeji

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2-1, March 2015
    Pages: 1-8
    Received: Dec. 31, 2014
    Accepted: Jan. 08, 2015
    Published: Jan. 14, 2015
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    Abstract: Blends of starch (tapioca) and polypropylene were prepared in various wt/wt concentrations ranging from 100% polypropylene resins to 5:95, 10:90, 20:80, 30:70, 40:60, and 50:50 wt% starch to wt% polypropylene blends. Then the rheological and mechanical properties of the resulting blends were determined using Plastometer and Universal Testing Machin... Show More
  • Development of Model Equations for Predicting Gasoline Blending Properties

    M. K. Oduola, A. I. Iyaomolere

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2-1, March 2015
    Pages: 9-17
    Received: Jan. 07, 2015
    Accepted: Jan. 08, 2015
    Published: Jan. 19, 2015
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    Abstract: Gasoline blending is of pertinent importance in refinery operations owing to the fact that gasoline gives about 60 - 70 % of the refinery profit. The blending process is essential to obtain gasoline in the demanded quantities and ensure property specifications are met. Two model equations, multivariable nonlinear and multivariable exponential are p... Show More
  • Aligning the Nigerian Petrochemical Industry to Oil and Gas Industry Needs

    Ajee Mamman

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2-1, March 2015
    Pages: 18-24
    Received: Jan. 13, 2015
    Accepted: Jan. 17, 2015
    Published: May 09, 2015
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    Abstract: Nigeria is Africa’s largest producer of crude oil and the sixth largest exporter of oil within the OPEC bloc. However, virtually all chemical and petrochemical products used in the Nigerian oil and gas industry are currently imported. There is therefore the need for the Nigerian petrochemical industry to reposition itself to take advantage of these... Show More
  • Technical Analysis of the Natural Gas to Hydrocarbon Liquid Process

    I. J. Otaraku, O. A. Vincent

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2-1, March 2015
    Pages: 25-40
    Received: Feb. 20, 2015
    Accepted: Mar. 24, 2015
    Published: May 09, 2015
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    Abstract: The technical analysis carried out in this paper is aimed at dealing with element incorporation, structure generation and optimization of the gas-to-liquid (GTL) process. The GTL model developed did not include the desulphurization unit as well as the product upgrading unit. A detailed description of the sequential steps for analyzing the process i... Show More
  • Simulation of Loading Capacity of MDEA and DEA for Amine-Based CO2 Removal Using Hysys

    I. J. Otaraku, F. O. Esemuze

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2-1, March 2015
    Pages: 41-46
    Received: Feb. 22, 2015
    Accepted: Mar. 17, 2015
    Published: May 09, 2015
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    Abstract: Besides meeting international stringent LNG product specification, this work will address the problem of off-spec product, high operational cost of acid gas (CO2) removal and pollution-free product, which is currently a huge global challenge. This work studied other ways by which amine unit can best be optimized to produce LNG gas with low CO2-cont... Show More
  • Hydrogen Pinch Analysis of a Petroleum Refinery as an Energy Management Strategy

    M. K. Oduola, T. B. Oguntola

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2-1, March 2015
    Pages: 47-54
    Received: Jan. 11, 2015
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    Published: May 09, 2015
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    Abstract: The glaring need for energy management in a petroleum refining industry is as a result of significant refinery energy costs, typically 40-50% of operating costs. Consequently, energy auditing is frequently carried out to identify energy management opportunities for higher profitability. Hydrogen management in a refining plant by means of the hydrog... Show More
  • Comparative Economic Investigation Options for Liquefied Petroleum Gas Production from Natural Gas Liquids

    A. B. Raheem, A. Hassan, S. A. Samsudin, Z. Z. Noor, A. Adebobajo

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2-1, March 2015
    Pages: 55-69
    Received: Feb. 22, 2015
    Accepted: Mar. 18, 2015
    Published: Jun. 30, 2015
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    Abstract: There is new trend in the value of oil and gas in the world, with the value of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) soaring higher. It is due to its uses as a potential fuel in the several parts of the world, its demand in the petrochemical industries for plastics and automotive composites productions, and other uses. These results in steadily increases i... Show More