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Modeling the Total Cost of Ownership for Scaling-Up via Modular Chemical Process Intensification

This project represents a collaboration between the RAPID Module Manufacturing Focus Area (MMFA) and the Construction Industry Institute, within the Cockrell School of Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin. The research objective is to model the total cost of ownership (TCO) for scaling up via modular chemical process intensification (MCPI) and apply this model to four RAPID projects over the remaining course of the effort.

Investigators

Brian Paul

Partner Organizations

Oregon State University University of Texas at Austin

Focus Areas

Date approved

July 01, 2018

Deploying Intensified, Automated, Mobile, Operable, and Novel Designs "DIAMOND" For Treating Shale Gas Wastewater

One of the key technology gaps identified in the RAPID roadmap was to develop design tools and practices that would reduce the need for non-recurring engineering design costs in modular applications. This project is focused on developing integrated design and operating approaches for modular systems that can be deployed in the treatment of flowback and produced water resulting from shale gas production. Because of the highly distributed nature and variable characteristics of shale-gas wastewater (SGWW), there is a unique opportunity to deploy modular systems.

Investigators

Mahmoud El-Halwagi

Partner Organizations

Texas A&M University University of Pittsburgh University of Texas at Austin US Clean Water Technology

Focus Areas

Date approved

July 01, 2018
Current TRL
5

On Demand Treatment of Wastewater Using 3D-Printed Membrane

This project will demonstrate on-demand separation of multicomponent and multiphase water-oil mixtures using 3D-printed membranes. It is focused on wastewater treatment that is critical to the chemical industry. Application and adoption of intensified process design and 3D-printed membranes offers the prospect of revolutionizing the multicomponent and multiphase water-oil separation.

Investigators

Lei Li

Partner Organizations

University of Pittsburgh Siemens Lubrizol

Focus Areas

Date approved

July 01, 2018
Current TRL
4

Modular Catalytic Desulfurization Units for Sour Gas Sweetening

This project focuses on overcoming manufacturing and supply chain issues associated with a much needed modular technology solution in the gas processing sector. The team will look to take an existing technology for sour gas cleanup (processing scale on order of 1 T/day sulfur or 1 MMSCFD gas processed) and look to improve benefit vs. cost through pilot testing to improve performance and manufacturing design/analysis to determine highest leverage cost reduction steps. The resulting technology will be piloted in a field test to confirm economic assessments.

Investigators

Paul Dimick
General Manager

Partner Organizations

IntraMicron Auburn University Oregon State University

Focus Areas

Date approved

November 01, 2017
Current TRL
5

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