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United Arab Emirates University College of Engineering Chemical & Petroleum Eng. Department GP II Course. Faculty Advisor: Dr. Eunsung Kan. Outline. Introduction. MTBE. GAC Adsorption. Adsorbent (GAC). Regeneration by Fenton’s Oxidation.
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United Arab Emirates University College of Engineering Chemical & Petroleum Eng. Department GP II Course Faculty Advisor: Dr. EunsungKan
Regeneration by Fenton’s Oxidation • GAC loses its adsorption capacity due to MTBE accumulation; so GAC must be replaced or regenerated • Reaction of H2O2 and ferrous ion (Fe2+) produces ·OH radical which is a powerful oxidant that attacks organic contaminants in the surface of GAC
Mechanism of Fenton’s Oxidation • Desorption of MTBE from solid to liquid phase • MTBE diffusive transport outward the pores then through the film • H2O2 diffusive transport from the bulk solution through the film into the GAC pores • MTBE and H2O2 mixing in bulk solution • H2O2 reacts with immobilized Fe resulting in the formation of ·OH which results in oxidation of MTBE
Procedure for Fenton-driven Carbon Regeneration (2) Fe impregnation onto carbon H2O2 Contaminants in water (4) Oxidation of contaminants (3) Adsorption of contaminants Fe2+ in solution (1)Virgin or regenerated activated carbon
Process Flow Diagram Process at start up (Adsorption only)
Pump Design Selected type is centrifugal pump:
Discussion & Perceived Problems 1) Mixing: Fluidized bed Packed bed • Applying H2O2 whichgenerate significant amount of O2 bubbles from H2O2 decomposition
2) Intra-particle diffusion limitation: To increase temperature and decrease particle size of GAC for minimizing intra-particle diffusion limitation
Cost Estimation Capital Cost
Cost Estimation Capital Cost
Cost Estimation Capital Cost
Cost Estimation Capital Cost
Cost Estimation Operating Cost
Cost Estimation Operating Cost
Safety and Environmental Issues Chemicals involved in the process: