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Hybrid Artificial Neural Network-Genetic Algorithm Technique For Modeling And Optimization Of Plasma Reactor, Istadi, Nor Aishah Saidina Amin Aug 2006

Hybrid Artificial Neural Network-Genetic Algorithm Technique For Modeling And Optimization Of Plasma Reactor, Istadi, Nor Aishah Saidina Amin

Istadi

A hybrid artificial neural network-genetic algorithm (ANN-GA) numerical technique was successfully developed to model, to simulate, and to optimize a dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) plasma reactor without catalyst and heating. Effects of CH4/CO2 feed ratio, total feed flow rate, and discharge voltage on the performance of noncatalytic DBD plasma reactor were studied by an ANN-based simulation with a good fitting. From the multiobjectives optimization, the Pareto optimal solutions and corresponding optimal process parameter ranges resulted for the noncatalytic DBD plasma reactor owing to the optimization of three cases, i.e., CH4 conversion and C2+ selectivity, CH4 conversion and C2+ yield, and …


Synergistic Effect Of Catalyst Basicity And Reducibility On Performance Of Ternary Ceo2-Based Catalyst For Co2 Ocm To C2 Hydrocarbons, Istadi, Nor Aishah Saidina Amin Aug 2006

Synergistic Effect Of Catalyst Basicity And Reducibility On Performance Of Ternary Ceo2-Based Catalyst For Co2 Ocm To C2 Hydrocarbons, Istadi, Nor Aishah Saidina Amin

Istadi

The present investigation focuses on the synergistic effect of catalyst basicity and reducibility on the catalytic activity of binary and ternary CeO2-based catalysts in the CO2 oxidative coupling of methane (CO2 OCM). Proper amount of medium and strong basic sites together with lower amount of very strong basic sites are identified as pertinent factors in increasing the catalytic performance. The CO2-TPD and H2-TPR studies indicate synergistic effect between the catalyst basicity and reducibility for the 12.8CaO–6.4MnO/CeO2 ternary metal-oxide catalyst in enhancing the CO2 OCM performance.


Selective Conversion Of Methane To C2 Hydrocarbons Using Carbon Dioxide As An Oxidant Over Cao-Mno/Ceo2 Catalyst, Nor Aishah Saidina Amin, Istadi Istadi Aug 2006

Selective Conversion Of Methane To C2 Hydrocarbons Using Carbon Dioxide As An Oxidant Over Cao-Mno/Ceo2 Catalyst, Nor Aishah Saidina Amin, Istadi Istadi

Istadi

Carbon dioxide rather than oxygen seemed to be an alternative oxidant for the catalytic reaction of methane to produce C2 hydrocarbons via oxidative coupling of methane (CO2 OCM). The proper amount of medium and strong basic sites and the reducibility of the catalyst enhanced the C2 hydrocarbon selectivity and yield, which may be due to the synergistic effect of CeO2, CaO and MnO in the catalyst. The C2 hydrocarbons selectivity and yield of 75.6% and 3.9%, respectively were achieved over the 12.8CaO-6.4MnO/CeO2 catalyst. The catalyst showed a remarkable stability for 20 h time on stream in the CO2 OCM process


Co-Generation Of Synthesis Gas And C2c Hydrocarbons From Methane And Carbon Dioxide In A Hybrid Catalytic-Plasma Reactor: A Review, Istadi, Nor Aishah Saidina Amin Aug 2006

Co-Generation Of Synthesis Gas And C2c Hydrocarbons From Methane And Carbon Dioxide In A Hybrid Catalytic-Plasma Reactor: A Review, Istadi, Nor Aishah Saidina Amin

Istadi

The topics on conversion and utilization of methane and carbon dioxide are important issues in tackling the global warming effects from the two greenhouse gases. Several technologies including catalytic and plasma have been proposed to improve the process involving conversion and utilization of methane and carbon dioxide. In this paper, an overview of the basic principles, and the effects of CH4/CO2 feed ratio, total feed flow rate, discharge power, catalyst, applied voltage, wall temperature, and system pressure in dielectric-barrier discharge (DBD) plasma reactor are addressed. The discharge power, discharge gap, applied voltage and CH4/CO2 ratio in the feed showed the …