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Design Analysis Of Fixed-Bed Synergic Adsorption Of Heavy Metals And Acid Blue 25 On Activated Carbon, M.T. Hernandez-Eudave, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet, M.R. Moreno-Virgen, C.K. Rojas-Mayorga, R. Tovar-Gomez
Design Analysis Of Fixed-Bed Synergic Adsorption Of Heavy Metals And Acid Blue 25 On Activated Carbon, M.T. Hernandez-Eudave, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet, M.R. Moreno-Virgen, C.K. Rojas-Mayorga, R. Tovar-Gomez
Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet
This study reports the multicomponent adsorption of dye AB25, nickel (Ni2+) and zinc (Zn2+) ions on an activated carbon using binary mixtures of metal and dye, and packed bed columns at different operating conditions. Design parameters of packed bed adsorption columns have been calculated using the breakthrough curves and Thomas model, and an analysis has been performed to determine the effect and magnitude of the synergistic adsorption on the design parameters and adsorbent performance. Results showed that there is a strong synergistic adsorption of heavy metals on activated carbon caused by the presence of dye AB25 in binary mixtures. The …
Critical Point Calculations Of Multi-Component Reservoir Fluids Using Nature-Inspired Metaheuristic Algorithms, Moataz N. Shehata, Seif-Eddeen K. Fateen, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet
Critical Point Calculations Of Multi-Component Reservoir Fluids Using Nature-Inspired Metaheuristic Algorithms, Moataz N. Shehata, Seif-Eddeen K. Fateen, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet
Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet
This study introduces the application of nature-inspired metaheuristic algorithms for performing critical point calculations in multicomponent reservoir fluids. These algorithms are Monkey - Krill Herd Hybrid (MAKHA), Intelligent Firefly Algorithm (IFA), Covariance Matrix Adaptation Evolution Strategy (CMAES), Artificial Bee Colony (ABC), Cuckoo Search (CS), Bare Bones Particle Swarm Optimization (BBPSO) and Flower Pollination Algorithm (FPA). Capabilities and limitations of these optimizers have been analyzed using black oil, volatile and condensate reservoir fluids with fifty components. Results showed that BBPSO, IFA and FPA outperformed other nature-inspired methods for critical point calculations in tested fluids. In particular, BBPSO offered the best efficiency-reliability …
Removal Of Heavy Metals And Arsenic From Aqueous Solution Using Textile Wastes From Denim Industry, Didilia I. Mendoza-Castillo, Cintia Karina Rojas-Mayorga, Irving P. García-Martínez, María Ana Pérez-Cruz, Virginia Hernández-Montoya, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet, Miguel A. Montes-Moran
Removal Of Heavy Metals And Arsenic From Aqueous Solution Using Textile Wastes From Denim Industry, Didilia I. Mendoza-Castillo, Cintia Karina Rojas-Mayorga, Irving P. García-Martínez, María Ana Pérez-Cruz, Virginia Hernández-Montoya, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet, Miguel A. Montes-Moran
Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet
In this study, the denim fiber scraps were reused as an alternative low-cost sorbent for the removal of heavy metals Pb2+, Cd2+, Zn2+ and arsenic from aqueous solutions. Results showed that this textile waste was an effective sorbent for the removal of these heavy metal ions and offered a better removal performance than those reported for other synthetic and natural sorbents such as activated carbons and zeolites. On the other hand, raw and metal-loaded denim wastes were also useful for the removal of arsenic (V) from aqueous solutions and their sorption capacities were higher than 1.5 mg/g. In particular, the …
Nonlinear Parameter Estimation Of E-Nrtl Model For Quaternary Ammonium Ionic Liquids Using Cuckoo Search, Jose Enrique Jaime-Leal, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet, Vaibhav Bhargava, Seif E.K. Fateen
Nonlinear Parameter Estimation Of E-Nrtl Model For Quaternary Ammonium Ionic Liquids Using Cuckoo Search, Jose Enrique Jaime-Leal, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet, Vaibhav Bhargava, Seif E.K. Fateen
Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet
This study introduces the bio-inspired computation method namely Cuckoo Search (CS) as a parameter estimation method for modeling the mean activity coefficients of quaternary ammonium aqueous ionic liquids using the e-NRTL model. CS has not been used before to address this particular parameter estimation problem. Our calculations showed that the CS method was robust to perform the data modeling of this thermodynamic property of ionic liquids and that it can offer a global success rate of 90% for solving this challenging thermodynamic problem. CS offers a better performance than those obtained using other stochastic optimization methods such as simulated …
A New Synthesis Route For Bone Chars Using Co2 Atmosphere And Their Application As Fluoride Adsorbents, Cintia K. Rojas-Mayorga, Joaquín Silvestre-Albero, Ismael A. Aguayo-Villarreal, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet, Didilia I. Mendoza-Castillo
A New Synthesis Route For Bone Chars Using Co2 Atmosphere And Their Application As Fluoride Adsorbents, Cintia K. Rojas-Mayorga, Joaquín Silvestre-Albero, Ismael A. Aguayo-Villarreal, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet, Didilia I. Mendoza-Castillo
Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet
This study describes a new synthesis route for bone chars using a CO2 atmosphere and their behavior as adsorbent for fluoride removal from water. Specifically, we have performed a detailed analysis of the adsorption properties of bone char samples obtained at different carbonization conditions and a comparative study with samples of bone char obtained via pyrolysis under nitrogen. Experimental results show that the nature of the gas atmosphere (CO2 versus N2) and the carbonization temperature play a major role to achieve an effective bone char for water defluoridation. In particular, the best adsorption properties of bone char for fluoride removal …
On The Performance Of Swarm Intelligence Optimization Algorithms For Phase Stability And Liquid-Liquid And Vapor-Liquid Equilibrium Calculations, Seif-Eddeen K. Fateen, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet
On The Performance Of Swarm Intelligence Optimization Algorithms For Phase Stability And Liquid-Liquid And Vapor-Liquid Equilibrium Calculations, Seif-Eddeen K. Fateen, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet
Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet
This study introduces new soft computing optimization techniques for performing the phase stability analysis and phase equilibrium calculations in both reactive and non-reactive systems. In particular, the performance of the several swarm intelligence optimization methods is compared and discussed based on both reliability and computational efficiency using practical stopping criteria for these applied thermodynamic calculations. These algorithms are: Intelligent Firefly Algorithm (IFA), Cuckoo Search (CS), Artificial Bee Algorithm (ABC) and Bat Algorithm (BA). It is important to note that no attempts have been reported in the literature to evaluate their performance in solving the phase and chemical equilibrium problems. Results …
Process Alternatives For Biobutanol Purification: Design And Optimization, Eduardo Sánchez-Ramírez, Juan José Quiroz-Ramírez, Juan Gabriel Segovia-Hernández, Salvador Hérnandez, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet
Process Alternatives For Biobutanol Purification: Design And Optimization, Eduardo Sánchez-Ramírez, Juan José Quiroz-Ramírez, Juan Gabriel Segovia-Hernández, Salvador Hérnandez, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet
Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet
Biobutanol is primarily used as a solvent or component in surface coatings. It has characteristics similar to petroleum fuel and is considered as a superior biofuel to ethanol. Biobutanol is more energy dense and less hygroscopic than ethanol, resulting in higher possible blending ratios with gasoline. Development of technologies for biobutanol production by fermentation has resulted in higher final biobutanol concentrations, less fermentation by-products and higher volumetric productivities during fermentation, together with less energy intensive separation and purification techniques. These new technological developments have the potential to provide a production process for biobutanol that is economically viable in comparison to …
Neural Newtork Modeling Of Heavy Metal Sorption On Lignocellulosic Biomasses: Effect Of Metallic Ion Properties And Sorbent Characteristics, Didilia I. Mendoza-Castillo, Nellie Villalobos-Ortega, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet, Juan Carlos Tapia-Picazo
Neural Newtork Modeling Of Heavy Metal Sorption On Lignocellulosic Biomasses: Effect Of Metallic Ion Properties And Sorbent Characteristics, Didilia I. Mendoza-Castillo, Nellie Villalobos-Ortega, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet, Juan Carlos Tapia-Picazo
Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet
This study reports the application of a neural network approach for modeling and analyzing the sorption performance of different lignocellulosic wastes, namely jacaranda fruit, plum kernels and nutshell, for the removal of heavy metal ions (Pb2+, Cd2+, Ni2+ and Zn2+) from aqueous solutions. This ANNs model was used to determine the relevance and importance of both sorbent and pollutant characteristics on the metal sorption kinetics and isotherms. Results of this study highlighted the role of acidic functional groups, lignin composition of tested biomasses, and the pollutant molecular weight in the sorption of heavy metals. The nutshell biomass showed the best …
Synthesis And Characterization Of Aminated Copolymers Of Polyacrylonitrile-Graft-Chitosan And Their Application For The Removal Of Heavy Metals From Aqueous Solution, J.A. Dena-Aguilar, J. Jauregui-Rincon, A. Bonilla-Petriciolet, J. Romero-García
Synthesis And Characterization Of Aminated Copolymers Of Polyacrylonitrile-Graft-Chitosan And Their Application For The Removal Of Heavy Metals From Aqueous Solution, J.A. Dena-Aguilar, J. Jauregui-Rincon, A. Bonilla-Petriciolet, J. Romero-García
Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet
Aminated copolymers of polyacrylonitrile-graft-chitosan (APANCS) were synthesized via the reaction of copolymers of polyacrylonitrile-graft-chitosan (PAN-g-CS) with diethylenetriamine in solution. Specifically, copolymers of PAN-g-CS have been obtained via a graft polymerization method using acrylonitrile (AN), chitosan (CS) and a free-radical initiating process with ceric ammonium nitrate (CAN) as initiator under air presence. Superficial structure of these copolymers was modified using amination reactions to introduce amine groups on its polymeric matrix. This polymer (APANCS) was applied in the removal of Pb2+, Cd2+ and Zn2+ ions in aqueous solutions. Samples of PAN-g-CS and APANCS were characterized by FT-IR spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy/energy-dispersive X-ray …
Makha – A New Hybrid Swarm Intelligence Global Optimization Algorithm, Ahmed M.E. Khalil, Seif-Eddeen K. Fateen, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet
Makha – A New Hybrid Swarm Intelligence Global Optimization Algorithm, Ahmed M.E. Khalil, Seif-Eddeen K. Fateen, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet
Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet
The search for efficient and reliable bio-inspired optimization methods continues to be an active topic of research due to the wide application of the developed methods. In this study, we developed a reliable and efficient optimization method via the hybridization of two bio-inspired swarm intelligence optimization algorithms, namely, the Monkey Algorithm (MA) and the Krill Herd Algorithm (KHA). The hybridization made use of the efficient steps in each of the two original algorithms and provided a better balance between the exploration/diversification steps and the exploitation/intensification steps. The new hybrid algorithm, MAKHA, was rigorously tested with 27 benchmark problems and its …
Assessment Of Naproxen Adsorption On Bone Char In Aqueous Solutions Using Batch And Fixed-Bed Processes, Hilda Elizabeth Reynel-Avila, Didilia I. Mendoza-Castillo, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet, Joaquín Silvestre-Albero
Assessment Of Naproxen Adsorption On Bone Char In Aqueous Solutions Using Batch And Fixed-Bed Processes, Hilda Elizabeth Reynel-Avila, Didilia I. Mendoza-Castillo, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet, Joaquín Silvestre-Albero
Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet
An integrated analysis of naproxen adsorption on bone char in batch and packed-bed column conditions has been performed. Kinetics, thermodynamic and breakthrough parameters have been calculated using adsorption models and artificial neural networks. Results show that naproxen removal using bone char in batch conditions is a feasible and effective process, which could involve electrostatic and non-electrostatic interactions depending mainly on pH conditions. However, the application of packed-bed column for naproxen adsorption on bone char is not effective for the treatment of diluted solutions due to the low degree of adsorbent utilization (below 4%) at tested operating conditions. The proposed mechanism …
Modeling Of Liquid–Liquid Equilibrium Of Systems Relevant For Biodiesel Production Using Backtracking Search Optimization, A. Merzougui, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet, A. Hasseine, D. Laiadi, N. Labed
Modeling Of Liquid–Liquid Equilibrium Of Systems Relevant For Biodiesel Production Using Backtracking Search Optimization, A. Merzougui, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet, A. Hasseine, D. Laiadi, N. Labed
Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet
In this paper, the liquid–liquid equilibrium of thirty ternary systems relevant for biodiesel production was modeled using the NRTL and UNIQUAC equations and the Backtracking Search Optimization Algorithm (BSOA). Performance of this new optimization method for liquid-liquid equilibrium (LLE) parameter estimation, with and without the application of the closure equations, has been analyzed and compared with those obtained using the genetic algorithm (GA) and harmony search algorithm (HAS). Results on the estimation of the interaction parameters of local composition models showed that BSOA with the closure equations can provide promising results in tested biofuel systems. The use of closure equations …
Reactive Distillation: A Review Of Optimal Design Using Deterministic And Stochastic Techniques, Juan Gabriel Segovia-Hernández, Salvador Hernández, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet
Reactive Distillation: A Review Of Optimal Design Using Deterministic And Stochastic Techniques, Juan Gabriel Segovia-Hernández, Salvador Hernández, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet
Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet
In the last years, the industries have shown interest in the development of reactive separation processes. Reactive distillation can be considered as reaction and distillation combined into one new unit operation and this integrated separation process is a good example of process intensification. This intensified process offers several important advantages that include the increment of the reaction yield and selectivity, the overcoming of thermodynamic restrictions and the considerable reduction in energy, water and solvent consumptions. Therefore, this process configuration has been applied in several chemical industries. However, due to the strong interactions of chemical reactions and heat and mass transfer, …
Breakthrough Curve Modeling Of Liquid-Phase Adsorption Of Fluoride Ions On Aluminum-Doped Bone Char Using Micro-Columns: Effectiveness Of Data Fitting Approaches, Cintia Karina Rojas-Mayorga, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet, Francisco J. Sánchez-Ruiz, Jaime Moreno-Pérez, Hilda Elizabeth Reynel-Avila, Ismael Alejandro Aguayo-Villarreal, Didilia Ileana Mendoza-Castillo
Breakthrough Curve Modeling Of Liquid-Phase Adsorption Of Fluoride Ions On Aluminum-Doped Bone Char Using Micro-Columns: Effectiveness Of Data Fitting Approaches, Cintia Karina Rojas-Mayorga, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet, Francisco J. Sánchez-Ruiz, Jaime Moreno-Pérez, Hilda Elizabeth Reynel-Avila, Ismael Alejandro Aguayo-Villarreal, Didilia Ileana Mendoza-Castillo
Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet
A comparative numerical analysis of three approaches for the breakthrough curve modeling has been performed using the experimental data of packed-bed fluoride adsorption on a novel aluminum-doped bone char using micro-columns. The performance of traditional Thomas and Yan breakthrough equations, a mass transfer model for a mobile fluid flowing through a porous media, and an artificial neural network with the optimal brain surgeon approach have been studied and discussed in the data fitting of asymmetric fluoride breakthrough curves. Results of this study highlighted the relative merits of tested breakthrough curve models for the non-linear adsorption data analysis involved in water …
Physico-Chemical Characterization Of Metal-Doped Bone Chars And Their Adsorption Behavior For Water Defluoridation, Cintia Karina Rojas-Mayorga, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet, Joaquín Silvestre-Albero, Ismael A. Aguayo-Villarreal, Didilia I. Mendoza-Castillo
Physico-Chemical Characterization Of Metal-Doped Bone Chars And Their Adsorption Behavior For Water Defluoridation, Cintia Karina Rojas-Mayorga, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet, Joaquín Silvestre-Albero, Ismael A. Aguayo-Villarreal, Didilia I. Mendoza-Castillo
Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet
New bone chars for fluoride adsorption from drinking water have been synthetized via a metal doping using aluminum and iron salts. A detailed statistical analysis of the metal doping process using the signal-to-noise ratios from Taguchi’s experimental designs and its impact on the fluoride adsorption properties of modified bone chars have been performed. The best conditions, including the proper metallic salt, for metal doping were identified to improve the fluoride uptakes of modified bone chars. Results showed that the fluoride adsorption properties of bone chars can be enhanced up to 600% using aluminum sulfatefor the surface modification. This aluminum-based adsorbent …
Analysis Of Synergistic And Antagonistic Adsorption Of Heavy Metals And Acid Blue 25 On Activated Carbon From Ternary Systems, Rigoberto Tovar-Gomez, Ma. Del Rosario Moreno-Virgen, Jaime Moreno-Perez, Virginia Hernandez-Montoya, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet, Carlos Duran-Valle
Analysis Of Synergistic And Antagonistic Adsorption Of Heavy Metals And Acid Blue 25 On Activated Carbon From Ternary Systems, Rigoberto Tovar-Gomez, Ma. Del Rosario Moreno-Virgen, Jaime Moreno-Perez, Virginia Hernandez-Montoya, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet, Carlos Duran-Valle
Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet
This article reports the antagonistic and synergistic adsorption involved in the multicomponent removal of acid blue 25 dye (AB25) and heavy metal ions (Zn2+, Ni2+, Cd2+) from ternary systems using an activated carbon modified with wastes of egg shell. Adsorption experiments were performed in ternary mixtures: Zn2+Ni2+ AB25, Ni2+Cd2+ AB25 and Zn2+Cd2+ AB25 where Taguchi experimental designs have been used to study the adsorbent performance and to identify the antagonistic and synergistic adsorption caused by the simultaneous presence of these water pollutants. Results indicated that these systems may show both competitive and synergistic adsorption. Dye AB25 enhanced the removal of …
Polyester Fiber Production Using Virgin And Recycled Pet, J.C. Tapia-Picazo, J.G. Luna-Bárcenas, A. Garcia-Chavez, R. Gonzalez-Nuñez, A. Bonilla-Petriciolet, A. Alvarez-Castillo
Polyester Fiber Production Using Virgin And Recycled Pet, J.C. Tapia-Picazo, J.G. Luna-Bárcenas, A. Garcia-Chavez, R. Gonzalez-Nuñez, A. Bonilla-Petriciolet, A. Alvarez-Castillo
Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet
In this study, the design and construction of an extrusion equipment with spinning fiber devices has been developed to produce polyester fiber from virgin and recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET). Several operating parameters (i.e., pressure, temperature, feed flow rate, extrusion speed and extruder design) have been analyzed to identify the best process conditions. In particular, this study has focused on a detailed analysis for the processing of recycled raw material for polyester textile fiber applications considering the variability of the process and identifying alternatives to minimize the impact on the quality parameters such as the fiber diameter and mechanical specifications. The …
A Note On An Extended Short-Cut Method For The Design Of Multicomponent Reactive Distillation Columns, Marcelino Carrera-Rodriguez, Juan Gabriel Segovia-Hernandez, Hector Hernandez-Escoto, Salvador Hernandez, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet
A Note On An Extended Short-Cut Method For The Design Of Multicomponent Reactive Distillation Columns, Marcelino Carrera-Rodriguez, Juan Gabriel Segovia-Hernandez, Hector Hernandez-Escoto, Salvador Hernandez, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet
Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet
Until now, few studies have proposed analytical short-cut methods for reliably designing multicomponent reactive distillation columns. Therefore, in this study we have improved and extended a design methodology for the design of RD columns of multicomponent systems. We have developed a graphical design method, based on distillation lines and tray-by-tray calculations defined in terms of reaction-invariant composition variables, to determine RD design parameters such as the number of theoretical stages, operating reflux ratio, the feed tray location and the top or bottom flow. In this note, we report our extended and improved method, which is analytical and useful for reliably …
Effect Of Using Adjusted Parameters, Local And Global Optimums, For Phase Equilibrium Prediction On The Synthesis Of Azeotropic Distillation Columns, Claudia Gutierrez-Antonio, Andrea Ojeda-Gasca, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet, Juan Gabriel Segovia-Hernández, Abel Briones-Ramírez
Effect Of Using Adjusted Parameters, Local And Global Optimums, For Phase Equilibrium Prediction On The Synthesis Of Azeotropic Distillation Columns, Claudia Gutierrez-Antonio, Andrea Ojeda-Gasca, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet, Juan Gabriel Segovia-Hernández, Abel Briones-Ramírez
Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet
We analyze the effect of using adjusted parameters, corresponding to local and global optimums, in the NRTL thermodynamic model on the complete process synthesis (design, optimization and control) of homogeneous azeotropic distillation columns. The adjusted parameters that corresponding to a global optimum were obtained with simulated annealing technique, while the adjusted parameters that corresponding to a local optimum were taken from Dechema Collection. Both sets of parameters were used to design a conventional sequence, a side-stream column and a Petlyuk sequence. These designs were used as initial solution to a multiobjective genetic algorithm with constraints handling, coupled to a processes …
Phase Stability Analysis And Phase Equilibrium Calculations In Reactive And Non-Reactive Systems Using Charged System Search Algorithms, Ahmed O. Elnabawy, Seif-Eddeen K. Fateen, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet
Phase Stability Analysis And Phase Equilibrium Calculations In Reactive And Non-Reactive Systems Using Charged System Search Algorithms, Ahmed O. Elnabawy, Seif-Eddeen K. Fateen, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet
Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet
Stochastic global optimization algorithms have shown promise in providing reliable and efficient solutions for phase stability and phase equilibrium problems in reactive and non-reactive systems. A special class of stochastic methods is Swarm Intelligence, in which search agents are allowed to interact with each other and with their environment, and benefit from their peers in their collective pursuit for the global minimum, resulting in an intelligent behavior unknown to the individual agents. Of special interest are swarm intelligence methods with less tunable algorithm parameters, which allow for easy and user-friendly implementation. In particular, this study introduces the Charged System Search, …
Preparation, Characterization And Analyses Of Carbons With Natural And Induced Calcium Compounds For The Adsorption Of Fluoride, Luis A. Ramirez-Montoya, Virginia Hernandez-Montoya, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet, Miguel A. Montes-Moran, Rigoberto Tovar-Gomez, Ma. Del Rosario Moreno-Virgen
Preparation, Characterization And Analyses Of Carbons With Natural And Induced Calcium Compounds For The Adsorption Of Fluoride, Luis A. Ramirez-Montoya, Virginia Hernandez-Montoya, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet, Miguel A. Montes-Moran, Rigoberto Tovar-Gomez, Ma. Del Rosario Moreno-Virgen
Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet
A comparative study of fluoride removal has been made using samples of carbons obtained from single carbonization from pecan nut shells and plum kernels and carbons obtained by impregnation of these wastes, prior to their carbonization, with a calcium acetate solution. The impregnation step was determinant for increasing the ability of carbons to remove fluoride anions from water of carbons prepared from both precursors. The intrinsic calcium content of the precursors left a footprint in the process, with carbons prepared from the higher calcium content precursor (i.e., pecan nut shells) always performing better than the plum kernel carbon counterpart. Outstanding …
On The Effectiveness Of Nature-Inspired Metaheuristic Algorithms For Performing Phase Equilibrium Thermodynamic Calculations, Seif E.K. Fateen, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet
On The Effectiveness Of Nature-Inspired Metaheuristic Algorithms For Performing Phase Equilibrium Thermodynamic Calculations, Seif E.K. Fateen, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet
Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet
The search for reliable and efficient global optimization algorithms for solving phase stability and phase equilibrium problems in applied thermodynamics is an ongoing area of research. In this study, we evaluate and compare the reliability and efficiency of eight selected nature-inspired metaheuristic algorithms for solving difficult phase stability and phase equilibrium problems. These algorithms are the Cuckoo Search (CS), Intelligent Firefly (IFA), Bat (BA), Artificial Bee Colony (ABC), Monkey and Krill Herd Hybrid (MAKHA), Covariance Matrix Adaptation Evolution Strategy (CMAES), Magnetic Charged System Search (MCSS) and Bare Bones Particle Swarm Optimization (BBPSO). The results clearly show that CS is the …
Unconstrained Gibbs Free Energy Minimization For Phase Equilibrium Calculations In Non-Reactive Systems Using An Improved Cuckoo Search Algorithm, Seif E.K. Fateen, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet
Unconstrained Gibbs Free Energy Minimization For Phase Equilibrium Calculations In Non-Reactive Systems Using An Improved Cuckoo Search Algorithm, Seif E.K. Fateen, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet
Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet
This study introduces a strategy to improve the effectiveness of Cuckoo Search algorithm for the unconstrained Gibbs free energy minimization in phase equilibrium calculations of non-reactive systems. Specifically, the gradient information of the unconstrained Gibbs free energy function, which is readily available, is used to enhance the balance between diversification and intensification stages of Cuckoo Search algorithm for phase split calculations in multicomponent systems. The results showed that it is feasible to improve the numerical performance of the Cuckoo Search algorithm using the gradient information of the Gibbs free energy function; this improved method provides better results for phase equilibrium …
A Note On Effective Phase Stability Calculations Using A Gradient-Based Cuckoo Search Algorithm, Seif E.K. Fateen, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet
A Note On Effective Phase Stability Calculations Using A Gradient-Based Cuckoo Search Algorithm, Seif E.K. Fateen, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet
Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet
Stochastic global optimization methods have been successfully used to perform phase stability calculations. However, these methods may show some drawbacks in challenging phase stability problems. In this study, we made use of the gradient of the tangent plane distance function to improve the performance of Cuckoo Search (CS) algorithm, which is a promising nature-inspired stochastic global optimization method, for the calculation of phase stability analysis. The new modified algorithm, Gradient-Based Cuckoo Search (GBCS), was evaluated for solving several challenging phase stability problems. Its performance at different numerical effort levels and the effect of stopping criterion have been analyzed. GBCS was …
Adsorption Of Dyes With Different Molecular Properties On Activated Carbons Prepared From Lignocellulosic Wastes By Taguchi Method, Gabriela Duran-Jimenez, Virginia Hernandez-Montoya, Miguel A. Montes-Moran, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet, Norma A. Rangel-Vazquez
Adsorption Of Dyes With Different Molecular Properties On Activated Carbons Prepared From Lignocellulosic Wastes By Taguchi Method, Gabriela Duran-Jimenez, Virginia Hernandez-Montoya, Miguel A. Montes-Moran, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet, Norma A. Rangel-Vazquez
Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet
A design of experiments based in the Taguchi method was used to prepare activated carbons from different lignocellulosic residues with optimum properties for the removal of food and textile dyes (food yellow 4, food yellow 3, food red 17 and acid blue 74). A Taguchi L16 orthogonal array was devised for the design of experiments, using the dye removal percentage as response variable and several experimental factors, including the origin of the lignocellulosic precursor, type of chemical agent used for the impregnation of the precursors and other specific variables of the impregnation and thermal treatments. Statistical analysis of the results …
Multiobjective Optimization Of A Hydrodesulfurization Process Of Diesel Using Distillation With Side Reactor, Erick Miranda-Galindo, Juan Gabriel Segovia-Hernandez, Salvador Hernandez, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet
Multiobjective Optimization Of A Hydrodesulfurization Process Of Diesel Using Distillation With Side Reactor, Erick Miranda-Galindo, Juan Gabriel Segovia-Hernandez, Salvador Hernandez, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet
Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet
The distillation with side reactor has been proposed to remove sulfur compounds of diesel. The design and optimization of a hydrodesulfurization process involve the selection of the configuration and the operating conditions to minimize the total annual cost, CO2 emissions and the amount of sulfur compounds. In general, the optimal design of hydrodesulfurization process is a non-linear and multivariable multiobjective optimization problem, with the presence of both continuous and discrete design variables. In particular, stochastic multi-objective optimization algorithms are capable of solving, robustly and efficiently, challenging optimization problems, and they appear to be a suitable alternative for the design and …
Synthesis And Adsorption Properties Of Activated Carbons From Biomass Of Prunus Domestica And Jacaranda Mimosifolia For The Removal Of Heavy Metals And Dyes From Water, H. Treviño-Cordero, L.G. Juárez-Aguilar, D.I. Mendoza-Castillo, V. Hernandez-Montoya, A. Bonilla-Petriciolet, M.A. Montes-Moran
Synthesis And Adsorption Properties Of Activated Carbons From Biomass Of Prunus Domestica And Jacaranda Mimosifolia For The Removal Of Heavy Metals And Dyes From Water, H. Treviño-Cordero, L.G. Juárez-Aguilar, D.I. Mendoza-Castillo, V. Hernandez-Montoya, A. Bonilla-Petriciolet, M.A. Montes-Moran
Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet
Activated carbon is the most widely used adsorbent for wastewater treatment and water pollution control. Lignocellulosic precursors obtained from crops and fruits offer several advantages for synthesizing activated carbons due to its wide availability and their interesting physicochemical properties. In particular, biomass of plum kernel and jacaranda are alternative lignocellulosic precursors for activated carbon preparation. This study reports the application of Prunus domestica and Jacaranda mimosifolia biomass for the synthesis of activated carbons to remove commercial dyes (i.e., AB25 and methylene blue) and Pb2+ ions from aqueous solutions. Two different methodologies for the preparation of activated carbons were analyzed, namely, …
Role Of Acid Blue 25 Dye As Active Site For The Adsorption Of Cd2+ And Zn2+ Using Activated Carbons, Ismael Alejandro Aguayo-Villarreal, Virginia Hernandez-Montoya, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet, Rigoberto Tovar-Gomez, Elsa M. Ramirez-Lopez, Miguel A. Montes-Moran
Role Of Acid Blue 25 Dye As Active Site For The Adsorption Of Cd2+ And Zn2+ Using Activated Carbons, Ismael Alejandro Aguayo-Villarreal, Virginia Hernandez-Montoya, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet, Rigoberto Tovar-Gomez, Elsa M. Ramirez-Lopez, Miguel A. Montes-Moran
Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet
The adsorption of acid blue 25, Cd2+ and Zn2+ on a physically activated bituminous carbon and a phosphoric activated carbon from wood was studied using single and binary (dye/metal) solutions, at 30 °C and pH 5. Results showed a synergic effect of acid blue 25 in the adsorption of Cd+2 and Zn+2. Thus, the amount of metal ions adsorbed on both activated carbons increased with the initial concentration of acid blue 25. The effect was especially remarkable in the case of the adsorption of Zn2+ ions on the wood-based carbon. For this particular system, the metal uptake increased up to …
Cuckoo Search: A New Nature-Inspired Optimization Method For Phase Equilibrium Calculations, Vaibhav Bhargava, Seif-Eddeen K. Fateen, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet
Cuckoo Search: A New Nature-Inspired Optimization Method For Phase Equilibrium Calculations, Vaibhav Bhargava, Seif-Eddeen K. Fateen, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet
Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet
In this work, Cuckoo Search is introduced for performing phase equilibrium and stability calculations for the first time. Cuckoo Search is a population-based method that mimics the reproduction strategy of cuckoos. This meta-heuristics have been successfully used for solving some engineering design and optimization problems with promising results. However, this emerging optimization method has not been applied in chemical engineering problems including thermodynamic calculations. This study reports the application of Cuckoo Search and its modified version for phase equilibrium and stability calculations in both reactive and non-reactive systems. Performance of this nature-inspired optimization method has been analyzed using several phase …
Competitive Adsorption Of Dyes And Heavy Metals On Zeolitic Structures, Virginia Hernández-Montoya, María Ana Pérez-Cruz, Didilia Ileana Mendoza-Castillo, Ma. Del Rosario Moreno-Virgen, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet
Competitive Adsorption Of Dyes And Heavy Metals On Zeolitic Structures, Virginia Hernández-Montoya, María Ana Pérez-Cruz, Didilia Ileana Mendoza-Castillo, Ma. Del Rosario Moreno-Virgen, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet
Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet
The adsorption of Acid blue 25, basic blue 9, basic violet 3, Pb, Ni, Zn and Cd ions has been studied in single and dye–metal binary solutions using two mineral materials: Clinoptilolite (CL) and ER (Erionite). These zeolites were characterized by FT-IR spectroscopy; potentiometric titration and nitrogen adsorption isotherms at 77 K to obtain their textural parameters. Results indicated that ER has an acidic character and a high specific surface (401 m2/g) in contrast with the zeolite CL (21 m2/ g). Surprisingly, the removal of dyes was very similar for the two zeolites and they showed a considerable selectivity by …