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SYNOPSIS – Synthesis of Operable Process Intensification

November 16, 2018
This project looks to achieve the aggressive goal of discovering potential MCPI process configurations that are both safe and operable based on using existing modeling approaches. The team will link together and expand upon existing modeling tools that are in various stages of development to create an environment that can define potential MCPI solutions without needing to define potential process schemes. This approach to process synthesis is high risk, but could create unanticipated and highly valuable solutions.
Modeling and Simulation
Texas A&M University
Georgia Institute of Technology
Auburn University
Dow
Shell
Process Systems Enterprise, Inc.
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Villanova University

Bruce Tatarchuck

Mahdi Malmali

Mahdi Malmali is an assistant professor of Chemical Engineering at Texas Tech University. He received his M.S. in Chemical Engineering from Sharif University of Technology (2010) and his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Arkansas (2014).  After graduation, Dr. Malmali joined the Chemical Engineering and Materials Science department at the University of Minnesota as a postdoctoral research associate (2015-2017). Dr. Malmali joined Texas Tech University in 2018. His research is focused on designing better separation processes to deal with challenges and opportunities...Read more

Modular Mechanical Vapor Compression-Membrane Distillation (MVC-MD) for Treatment of High TDS Produced Water

November 16, 2018
This projects aims to integrate mechanical vapor compression with membrane distillation (MVC-MD) to intensify the treatment of produced water resulted from hydraulic fracturing of shale oil and gas. In particular, membrane distillation offers a viable pathway to treat concentrated brine streams with high salinity brines, and it has the potential to be utilized for near-zero liquid discharge. However, MD in its current state is handicapped by significant energy intensity due to loss of heat of evaporation, and scaling (fouling).
Intensified Process Fundamentals
Texas Tech University
University of Arkansas
Apache Corp.
AspenTech
W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
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Ramana Reddy

RAPID MCPI - Energy Efficient Technology for Metals Separation

November 16, 2018
This project addresses the demonstration of a low-cost and low-energy pathway for the separation of metals from mixed scrap based on ionic liquids. The goal of the project is to develop and demonstrate a novel electrochemical process for the separation of metals from mixed scrap using ionic liquids (ILs) at low temperatures.
Intensified Process Fundamentals
University of Alabama
Secat, Inc.
Idaho National Laboratory
Aveva Software LLC
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December Social Meeting

November 16, 2018
Wednesday, December 5, 2018,
5:00pm to 7:00pm
EST
Over the past few years, we’ve been requested to have a members’ December social meeting at a winery, so this is it! This is an informal social meeting at the Spring Gate Vineyard in Harrisburg in the first week in December, when it’s not yet too busy with Christmas commitments and activities...Read more

Technical Program

January 9, 2019 7:30AM - 12:00PM Registration 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM Coffee & Tea 8:00 AM - 8:15 AM Welcome Remarks: Kevin E. Healy, University of California, Berkeley and Tejal Desai, University of California, San Francisco 8:15 AM - 9:00 AM KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Jennifer Hartt Elisseeff, Johns Hopkins...

Registration Info

Register Here Conference Center Parking Information Driving Instructions View details of the conference venue and nearby lodging here Registration Includes Lunches, coffee breaks, reception Admission to all sessions Conference materials Conference proceedings Important Notes Due to NSF Funding, all...

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