Abstract Inorganic clays are being exploited as solid catalysts support for vide verity of organic reactions. Surface modified (SM) clay was synthesized by sulfuric acid treatment of raw bentonite clay. Acid treated clay was characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). The esterification of maleic acid with ethanol using SM clay catalyst was carried out to study an effect of various parameters viz. speed of agitation, catalyst loading, mole ratio of reactants and temperature. SM bentonite shows better catalytic activity towards maleic acid-ethanol esterification. A Pseudo-homogeneous kinetic model was used to validate the experimental data. Kinetic parameter such as rate constant and activation energy was estimated for the reaction. Keywords: Esterification, maleic acid, SM bentonite, rate constant, activation energy.
Anaerobic Treatment of Textile Wastewater using EGSBIJSRD
In this study expanded granular sludge bed (EGSB) reactor has been used to investigate the removal efficiency of chemical oxygen demand (COD), and color of textile wastewater. Synthetic Textile wastewater was treated in an EGSB reactor seeded with non granular anaerobic sludge from UASB reactor treating sugar mill wastewater of Badagandi sugar mill at Badagandi village, Bagalkot district, Karnataka, India and active septic tank. The initial volatile suspended solid concentration was 20.40 g/L. The study was carried out at ambient temperature 29ºC to 37ºC in the laboratory scale reactors of 8.4 L effective volume. Reactor was fed with macro and micro nutrients. Successful reactor startup with granulation was achieved within 13 days of operation using Chitosan as polymer. During startup the hydraulic retention times (HRT) was kept constant for 12 hrs. A maximum COD removal efficiency of 89.95% was achieved at organic loading rate (OLR) of about 8 KgCOD/m3/d. And the maximum bio gas production was 20.4 l/d. During operation period synthetic textile wastewater was fed step by step with increasing concentration of 25%, 50% and 75% of influent COD (5000 mg/L) respectively. Loading was increased by reducing HRT to 6 hrs, 3 hrs, 1.5 hrs and 1 hr respectively. Results indicated that anaerobic treatment of textile wastewater was possible with the supplementation of an external carbon source in the form of glucose (600mg/L). The corresponding maximum COD and color removals were 78.4% and 69% respectively for HRT of 1.5 hrs and OLR of 80 Kg COD/m3/d at ambient temperature.
Optimal Process Parameters for the Adsorption of Methylene Blue on Thermally ...inventionjournals
In this work, the optimal parameters for the adsorption of MB by Enugu White clay as a local
adsorbent was investigated. The clay was obtained from Enugu, South-East province of Nigeria. In the research
work, the physicochemical properties, such as moisture content, volatile matter, specific surface area, and
oxides of metals, and also the effect of thermal activation on them were analyzed. Standard gravimetric methods
were used to characterized the clay. The pH value was determined with a pH meter, while the metal oxides and
Silicate, Alumina and oxide of Fe, were determined using EEL flame photometer and Pye-Unican
Spectrophotometer respectively. Adsorption kinetics and isotherms were also determined by carrying out
experiments using a batch reactor, and the results showed that Psuedo second order kinetic model fits the MB,
adsorption best, with rate constant of 0.2279g/mg.min and activation energy of 303.4J/mol.K. Equilibrium
results showed that MB adsorption by Enugu while clay can be correlated using both Freundlich and Langmuir
adsorption isotherms. Palm Oil was also used to test the bleaching performance of the activated clay, and the
results showed the clay to be effective. Response surface methodology (RSM), via Central Composite
Design,(CCD), was applied in the determination of the optimal adsorption conditions, as time – 100min,
adsorbent dosage – 0.2g, pH – 8 and MB concentration 80mg//lit. The predicted concentration value was
82.83% at 0.967 desirability. The result showed that Enugu white clay has a good adsorptive capacity and can
be used as a cheap and effective local adsorbent for the removal of pigments during refining of vegetable oils.
Effect of Acidic Environment (HCL) on Concrete With Sugarcane Bagasse Ash As ...IJERA Editor
With increasing demand and consumption of cement, researchers and scientist are in search of developing
alternate binders that are eco friendly and contribute towards waste management. The utilization of industrial
and agricultural waste produced by industrial processes has been the focus on waste reduction. One of the agro
waste sugarcane bagasse ash (SCBA) which is a fibrous waste product obtained from sugar mills as byproduct is
taken for study area. This experimental and analytical study investigates the durability of M35 concrete mix
using Ordinary Portland Cement and Sugarcane Bagasse Ash as partial replacement in Ordinary Portland
Cement. Sugarcane Bagasse Ash was obtained by burning of Sugarcane at 700 to 800 degree Centigrade in sugar
refining industry, Bagasse Ash obtained from burning was grounded until the particles passing the 90 micron
sieve. The disposal of this material is already causing environmental problems around the sugar factories. In this
project objective is to study the influence of partial replacement of Portland cement with sugarcane bagasse ash
in concrete subjected to different acidic Environments. The variable factors considered in this study were
concrete grade of M35 & curing periods of 28, 60, 90 days of the concrete specimens in 1%, 3%, and 5% of
hydrochloric acid in water for curing the specimens. Bagasse ash has been partially replaced in the ratio of 0%,
5%, 6%, 7%, 8%, 9%, and 10% by weight.
Consolidation and rebound characteristics of expansive soil by using lime and...eSAT Publishing House
IJRET : International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology is an international peer reviewed, online journal published by eSAT Publishing House for the enhancement of research in various disciplines of Engineering and Technology. The aim and scope of the journal is to provide an academic medium and an important reference for the advancement and dissemination of research results that support high-level learning, teaching and research in the fields of Engineering and Technology. We bring together Scientists, Academician, Field Engineers, Scholars and Students of related fields of Engineering and Technology
Anaerobic Treatment of Textile Wastewater using EGSBIJSRD
In this study expanded granular sludge bed (EGSB) reactor has been used to investigate the removal efficiency of chemical oxygen demand (COD), and color of textile wastewater. Synthetic Textile wastewater was treated in an EGSB reactor seeded with non granular anaerobic sludge from UASB reactor treating sugar mill wastewater of Badagandi sugar mill at Badagandi village, Bagalkot district, Karnataka, India and active septic tank. The initial volatile suspended solid concentration was 20.40 g/L. The study was carried out at ambient temperature 29ºC to 37ºC in the laboratory scale reactors of 8.4 L effective volume. Reactor was fed with macro and micro nutrients. Successful reactor startup with granulation was achieved within 13 days of operation using Chitosan as polymer. During startup the hydraulic retention times (HRT) was kept constant for 12 hrs. A maximum COD removal efficiency of 89.95% was achieved at organic loading rate (OLR) of about 8 KgCOD/m3/d. And the maximum bio gas production was 20.4 l/d. During operation period synthetic textile wastewater was fed step by step with increasing concentration of 25%, 50% and 75% of influent COD (5000 mg/L) respectively. Loading was increased by reducing HRT to 6 hrs, 3 hrs, 1.5 hrs and 1 hr respectively. Results indicated that anaerobic treatment of textile wastewater was possible with the supplementation of an external carbon source in the form of glucose (600mg/L). The corresponding maximum COD and color removals were 78.4% and 69% respectively for HRT of 1.5 hrs and OLR of 80 Kg COD/m3/d at ambient temperature.
Optimal Process Parameters for the Adsorption of Methylene Blue on Thermally ...inventionjournals
In this work, the optimal parameters for the adsorption of MB by Enugu White clay as a local
adsorbent was investigated. The clay was obtained from Enugu, South-East province of Nigeria. In the research
work, the physicochemical properties, such as moisture content, volatile matter, specific surface area, and
oxides of metals, and also the effect of thermal activation on them were analyzed. Standard gravimetric methods
were used to characterized the clay. The pH value was determined with a pH meter, while the metal oxides and
Silicate, Alumina and oxide of Fe, were determined using EEL flame photometer and Pye-Unican
Spectrophotometer respectively. Adsorption kinetics and isotherms were also determined by carrying out
experiments using a batch reactor, and the results showed that Psuedo second order kinetic model fits the MB,
adsorption best, with rate constant of 0.2279g/mg.min and activation energy of 303.4J/mol.K. Equilibrium
results showed that MB adsorption by Enugu while clay can be correlated using both Freundlich and Langmuir
adsorption isotherms. Palm Oil was also used to test the bleaching performance of the activated clay, and the
results showed the clay to be effective. Response surface methodology (RSM), via Central Composite
Design,(CCD), was applied in the determination of the optimal adsorption conditions, as time – 100min,
adsorbent dosage – 0.2g, pH – 8 and MB concentration 80mg//lit. The predicted concentration value was
82.83% at 0.967 desirability. The result showed that Enugu white clay has a good adsorptive capacity and can
be used as a cheap and effective local adsorbent for the removal of pigments during refining of vegetable oils.
Effect of Acidic Environment (HCL) on Concrete With Sugarcane Bagasse Ash As ...IJERA Editor
With increasing demand and consumption of cement, researchers and scientist are in search of developing
alternate binders that are eco friendly and contribute towards waste management. The utilization of industrial
and agricultural waste produced by industrial processes has been the focus on waste reduction. One of the agro
waste sugarcane bagasse ash (SCBA) which is a fibrous waste product obtained from sugar mills as byproduct is
taken for study area. This experimental and analytical study investigates the durability of M35 concrete mix
using Ordinary Portland Cement and Sugarcane Bagasse Ash as partial replacement in Ordinary Portland
Cement. Sugarcane Bagasse Ash was obtained by burning of Sugarcane at 700 to 800 degree Centigrade in sugar
refining industry, Bagasse Ash obtained from burning was grounded until the particles passing the 90 micron
sieve. The disposal of this material is already causing environmental problems around the sugar factories. In this
project objective is to study the influence of partial replacement of Portland cement with sugarcane bagasse ash
in concrete subjected to different acidic Environments. The variable factors considered in this study were
concrete grade of M35 & curing periods of 28, 60, 90 days of the concrete specimens in 1%, 3%, and 5% of
hydrochloric acid in water for curing the specimens. Bagasse ash has been partially replaced in the ratio of 0%,
5%, 6%, 7%, 8%, 9%, and 10% by weight.
Consolidation and rebound characteristics of expansive soil by using lime and...eSAT Publishing House
IJRET : International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology is an international peer reviewed, online journal published by eSAT Publishing House for the enhancement of research in various disciplines of Engineering and Technology. The aim and scope of the journal is to provide an academic medium and an important reference for the advancement and dissemination of research results that support high-level learning, teaching and research in the fields of Engineering and Technology. We bring together Scientists, Academician, Field Engineers, Scholars and Students of related fields of Engineering and Technology
Laboratory investigation of insecticide O,O diethyl O-2 isopropyl 6- methyl pyrimidin-4-yl phosphorothioate insecticide adsorption using olive stones activated by phosphoric acid was carried out. The influence of several factors governing insecticide adsorption such as dosage, temperature, pH and time in addition to specific surface area of the prepared carbon was investigated. The obtained results showed that the adsorption was found to increase with increasing temperature and pH and the activated carbon prepared from olive stones has higher surface area (>700 m2g-1). Also, the removal of insecticide increased with the lapse of time; an olive stone activated by phosphoric acid has 75.6 % insecticide removal efficiency in comparison with that of activated carbon. The experimental results have been fitted with Langmuir and Freundlich isotherms. The Langmuir isotherm better fitted the experimental data since the average percent deviations were lower than with Freundlich isotherm. Moreover, activated carbon from olive stones is a suitable adsorbent and adsorption of 90% is possible in the high temperature, pH and adsorbent dosages.
International Refereed Journal of Engineering and Science (IRJES)irjes
International Refereed Journal of Engineering and Science (IRJES) is a leading international journal for publication of new ideas, the state of the art research results and fundamental advances in all aspects of Engineering and Science. IRJES is a open access, peer reviewed international journal with a primary objective to provide the academic community and industry for the submission of half of original research and applications
Effect of activator solution on compressive strength of flyash geopolymer ble...IJERA Editor
The influence of the composition of activator solution on the strength of fly ash geopolymer blended with slag was investigated. The research variable include % Na2O and sodium silicate under typical controlled parameters like curing profile, water content, base material and supplementary material. In this study, the monitoring response variable was compressive strength. Finding suggests that activator solution combination has a significant effect on the properties of the GP (non-blended geopolymer) and GB (geopolymer blended with 15% slag). The experiment concludes that higher percentage of Na2O gives lower strength for GB specimens but corresponding higher strength for GP specimens. Silicate modulus has similar impact on GP and GB. Both for GP and GB specimens compressive strength is increase with higher silicate modulus.
Effect of vinsuperplast on the hydration study of rice husk ash blended cementeSAT Journals
Abstract
For civil engineering the basic need is to produce high quality and high strength concrete. superplasticizers are used as high range water reducer and they improve the workability of concrete and mortar. In the present work several experimental programmes have been carried out in order to study the effect of Vinsuperplast on RHA blended cement. 2% Vinsuperplast with RHA blended cement and ordinary Portland cement increases the hydration and strength of cement which was measured by consistency measurement, setting time, non-evaporable water content, and free lime determination. 20% RHA blended cement gives better results in comparison to 10% RHA blended cement. The hydration mechanism of RHA blended cement with Vinsuperplast were tried to understand by using XRD, DSC and SEM techniques.
Keywords: OPC (Ordinary Portland cement); Vinsuperplast (superplasticizer); RHA (Rice husk ash) Blended cement; XRD; SEM; DSC.
Batch adsorption experiments were carried out for
the adsorption of cationic dye from aqueous solution onto
composite activated carbon. The composite activated carbon was
prepared from brewer’s spent grain and sea bean shell at a ratio
of 1:1. The equilibrium studies were done at different
concentrations and temperatures. The equilibrium data were
fitted to Langmuir, Freundlich, Dubinin-Radushkevich, and
Temkin isotherm models. The results showed that both Lagmuir
and Freundlich isotherm model fitted the data reasonably well
but Freundlich isotherm fitted better in the temperature range
studied. This confirmed that the adsorption is heterogeneous,
non-specific and non-uniform in nature. Kinetic studies were also
undertaken in terms of first order, second order, pseudo first
order, pseudo second order, Elovich, Boyd, and intra-particle
diffusion models. The results indicated that the data followed
pseudo second order model with surface adsorption and intraparticle
diffusion concurrently operating during the adsorbateadsorbent
interaction. The values of the thermodynamic
parameters computed from Van’t Hoff plot confirmed the
process to be endothermic and spontaneous in nature.
Removal of chromium (vi) by activated carbon derived from mangifera indicaeSAT Publishing House
IJRET : International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology is an international peer reviewed, online journal published by eSAT Publishing House for the enhancement of research in various disciplines of Engineering and Technology. The aim and scope of the journal is to provide an academic medium and an important reference for the advancement and dissemination of research results that support high-level learning, teaching and research in the fields of Engineering and Technology. We bring together Scientists, Academician, Field Engineers, Scholars and Students of related fields of Engineering and Technology
Treatment of Effluent from Granite Cutting Plant by Using Natural Adsorbents ...IJERD Editor
Granite cutting plant is one such industry that releases polluting and turbid effluent. The residue from all these processes is discharged with water as an effluent. The effluent mainly contains many solids that harm the environment. Hence it requires treatment techniques before disposal. Several conventional methods are available for removal of contaminants like coagulation, adsorption, polyelectrolyte methods and biological methods. Most of them are cost prohibitive. The reduction of solids concentration in the effluent before disposal by using the techniques, coagulation followed by adsorption using natural adsorbents, like rice husk carbon and saw dust carbon, in contrast to the usage of activated carbon as it is costly. From a local Granite cutting plant near Anantapur, the effluent is collected and its physico-chemical characteristics are estimated and found to be pH(7.5), TS(4240mg/l), TSS(21560mg/l), TDS(12373mg/l).Effluent obtained is subjected to coagulation by potash alum followed by adsorption using saw dust carbon and rice husk carbon.
Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) production produces
substantial CO2 emission. Geopolymer Concrete (GPC)
will be of considerable cure to Global Warming related
with construction industry since GPC replaces OPC
completely or about 80% with industrial waste products. In
this study GPC was made up of Ground Granulated Blast
furnace Slag (GGBS) and Red Mud (RM) incorporating
hybrid fibres in various ratios. Results show that, among
all the mixes, one mix showed the best mechanical
properties owing to the incorporation of hybrid fibres
and reduction of Red Mud.
Utilization of Foundry Waste Sand as a Masonry Mortar iosrjce
IOSR Journal of Mechanical and Civil Engineering (IOSR-JMCE) is a double blind peer reviewed International Journal that provides rapid publication (within a month) of articles in all areas of mechanical and civil engineering and its applications. The journal welcomes publications of high quality papers on theoretical developments and practical applications in mechanical and civil engineering. Original research papers, state-of-the-art reviews, and high quality technical notes are invited for publications.
Studies on some economic and effective Ion exchange Resin used as catalyst in...IOSR Journals
Terrenes are the abundant group of natural compounds that can be transformed into products of higher commercial value by organic reaction under the influence of suitable catalyst. Isolongifoline ketone was synthesized by Isolongifoline with the application of ion exchange catalyst viz. Tulsion T-421, Tulsion T-521, Indion 225, Indion 770.It is evident that Tulsion T-421 & T-521 shows higher yield of Isolongifoline ketone due to its characteristics. Characterization of resin was done by determine the elemental analysis, ion exchange capacity, FTIR analysis, TGA and SEM analysis. The significance of the ion exchange resin is revealed by the conversion of Isolongifoline to Isolongifoline ketone.Thermax T-421was finding to possess the higher selectivity for isolongifoline ketone and high thermal stability.
Laboratory investigation of insecticide O,O diethyl O-2 isopropyl 6- methyl pyrimidin-4-yl phosphorothioate insecticide adsorption using olive stones activated by phosphoric acid was carried out. The influence of several factors governing insecticide adsorption such as dosage, temperature, pH and time in addition to specific surface area of the prepared carbon was investigated. The obtained results showed that the adsorption was found to increase with increasing temperature and pH and the activated carbon prepared from olive stones has higher surface area (>700 m2g-1). Also, the removal of insecticide increased with the lapse of time; an olive stone activated by phosphoric acid has 75.6 % insecticide removal efficiency in comparison with that of activated carbon. The experimental results have been fitted with Langmuir and Freundlich isotherms. The Langmuir isotherm better fitted the experimental data since the average percent deviations were lower than with Freundlich isotherm. Moreover, activated carbon from olive stones is a suitable adsorbent and adsorption of 90% is possible in the high temperature, pH and adsorbent dosages.
International Refereed Journal of Engineering and Science (IRJES)irjes
International Refereed Journal of Engineering and Science (IRJES) is a leading international journal for publication of new ideas, the state of the art research results and fundamental advances in all aspects of Engineering and Science. IRJES is a open access, peer reviewed international journal with a primary objective to provide the academic community and industry for the submission of half of original research and applications
Effect of activator solution on compressive strength of flyash geopolymer ble...IJERA Editor
The influence of the composition of activator solution on the strength of fly ash geopolymer blended with slag was investigated. The research variable include % Na2O and sodium silicate under typical controlled parameters like curing profile, water content, base material and supplementary material. In this study, the monitoring response variable was compressive strength. Finding suggests that activator solution combination has a significant effect on the properties of the GP (non-blended geopolymer) and GB (geopolymer blended with 15% slag). The experiment concludes that higher percentage of Na2O gives lower strength for GB specimens but corresponding higher strength for GP specimens. Silicate modulus has similar impact on GP and GB. Both for GP and GB specimens compressive strength is increase with higher silicate modulus.
Effect of vinsuperplast on the hydration study of rice husk ash blended cementeSAT Journals
Abstract
For civil engineering the basic need is to produce high quality and high strength concrete. superplasticizers are used as high range water reducer and they improve the workability of concrete and mortar. In the present work several experimental programmes have been carried out in order to study the effect of Vinsuperplast on RHA blended cement. 2% Vinsuperplast with RHA blended cement and ordinary Portland cement increases the hydration and strength of cement which was measured by consistency measurement, setting time, non-evaporable water content, and free lime determination. 20% RHA blended cement gives better results in comparison to 10% RHA blended cement. The hydration mechanism of RHA blended cement with Vinsuperplast were tried to understand by using XRD, DSC and SEM techniques.
Keywords: OPC (Ordinary Portland cement); Vinsuperplast (superplasticizer); RHA (Rice husk ash) Blended cement; XRD; SEM; DSC.
Batch adsorption experiments were carried out for
the adsorption of cationic dye from aqueous solution onto
composite activated carbon. The composite activated carbon was
prepared from brewer’s spent grain and sea bean shell at a ratio
of 1:1. The equilibrium studies were done at different
concentrations and temperatures. The equilibrium data were
fitted to Langmuir, Freundlich, Dubinin-Radushkevich, and
Temkin isotherm models. The results showed that both Lagmuir
and Freundlich isotherm model fitted the data reasonably well
but Freundlich isotherm fitted better in the temperature range
studied. This confirmed that the adsorption is heterogeneous,
non-specific and non-uniform in nature. Kinetic studies were also
undertaken in terms of first order, second order, pseudo first
order, pseudo second order, Elovich, Boyd, and intra-particle
diffusion models. The results indicated that the data followed
pseudo second order model with surface adsorption and intraparticle
diffusion concurrently operating during the adsorbateadsorbent
interaction. The values of the thermodynamic
parameters computed from Van’t Hoff plot confirmed the
process to be endothermic and spontaneous in nature.
Removal of chromium (vi) by activated carbon derived from mangifera indicaeSAT Publishing House
IJRET : International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology is an international peer reviewed, online journal published by eSAT Publishing House for the enhancement of research in various disciplines of Engineering and Technology. The aim and scope of the journal is to provide an academic medium and an important reference for the advancement and dissemination of research results that support high-level learning, teaching and research in the fields of Engineering and Technology. We bring together Scientists, Academician, Field Engineers, Scholars and Students of related fields of Engineering and Technology
Treatment of Effluent from Granite Cutting Plant by Using Natural Adsorbents ...IJERD Editor
Granite cutting plant is one such industry that releases polluting and turbid effluent. The residue from all these processes is discharged with water as an effluent. The effluent mainly contains many solids that harm the environment. Hence it requires treatment techniques before disposal. Several conventional methods are available for removal of contaminants like coagulation, adsorption, polyelectrolyte methods and biological methods. Most of them are cost prohibitive. The reduction of solids concentration in the effluent before disposal by using the techniques, coagulation followed by adsorption using natural adsorbents, like rice husk carbon and saw dust carbon, in contrast to the usage of activated carbon as it is costly. From a local Granite cutting plant near Anantapur, the effluent is collected and its physico-chemical characteristics are estimated and found to be pH(7.5), TS(4240mg/l), TSS(21560mg/l), TDS(12373mg/l).Effluent obtained is subjected to coagulation by potash alum followed by adsorption using saw dust carbon and rice husk carbon.
Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) production produces
substantial CO2 emission. Geopolymer Concrete (GPC)
will be of considerable cure to Global Warming related
with construction industry since GPC replaces OPC
completely or about 80% with industrial waste products. In
this study GPC was made up of Ground Granulated Blast
furnace Slag (GGBS) and Red Mud (RM) incorporating
hybrid fibres in various ratios. Results show that, among
all the mixes, one mix showed the best mechanical
properties owing to the incorporation of hybrid fibres
and reduction of Red Mud.
Utilization of Foundry Waste Sand as a Masonry Mortar iosrjce
IOSR Journal of Mechanical and Civil Engineering (IOSR-JMCE) is a double blind peer reviewed International Journal that provides rapid publication (within a month) of articles in all areas of mechanical and civil engineering and its applications. The journal welcomes publications of high quality papers on theoretical developments and practical applications in mechanical and civil engineering. Original research papers, state-of-the-art reviews, and high quality technical notes are invited for publications.
Studies on some economic and effective Ion exchange Resin used as catalyst in...IOSR Journals
Terrenes are the abundant group of natural compounds that can be transformed into products of higher commercial value by organic reaction under the influence of suitable catalyst. Isolongifoline ketone was synthesized by Isolongifoline with the application of ion exchange catalyst viz. Tulsion T-421, Tulsion T-521, Indion 225, Indion 770.It is evident that Tulsion T-421 & T-521 shows higher yield of Isolongifoline ketone due to its characteristics. Characterization of resin was done by determine the elemental analysis, ion exchange capacity, FTIR analysis, TGA and SEM analysis. The significance of the ion exchange resin is revealed by the conversion of Isolongifoline to Isolongifoline ketone.Thermax T-421was finding to possess the higher selectivity for isolongifoline ketone and high thermal stability.
IOSR Journal of Applied Chemistry (IOSR-JAC) is an open access international journal that provides rapid publication (within a month) of articles in all areas of applied chemistry and its applications. The journal welcomes publications of high quality papers on theoretical developments and practical applications in Chemical Science. Original research papers, state-of-the-art reviews, and high quality technical notes are invited for publications.
International Journal of Engineering Research and Applications (IJERA) is an open access online peer reviewed international journal that publishes research and review articles in the fields of Computer Science, Neural Networks, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Plastic Engineering, Food Technology, Textile Engineering, Nano Technology & science, Power Electronics, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computational mathematics, Image processing, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, VLSI Testing & Low Power VLSI Design etc.
Synthesis, Characterization and Electrical Properties of Polyaniline Doped wi...IJERA Editor
The polyaniline were prepared by using different inorganic and organic acids via oxidative polymerization
method. The prepared samples were characterized by FTIR, the peaks are found to be at 507 cm˗1, 592 cm˗1, 798
cm˗1, 1138 cm˗1, 1244 cm˗1, 1302 cm˗1, 1471 cm˗1 and 1556 cm˗1. These predominant peaks may be
confirming the formation of polyaniline. The structural analysis was studied by employing XRD; found that
polyaniline is amorphous in nature. The SEM studies reveal that they are agglomerated, irregular and size of
these grain increases with increasing amount of polyaniline with different organic and inorganic acids. The dc
conductivity (dc) as a function of temperature (T) for polyaniline is studied in the temperature range from 30 to
1600C. At higher temperature it is found that conductivity increases because of hopping of polarons from one
localized states to another localized states. The ac conductivity of polyaniline was prepared by oxalic acid show
high conductivity at 106 Hz. This is due to the space charge polarization and electrode polarizations.
Data mining, prediction, correlation, regression, correlation analysis, regre...IJERA Editor
The present work deals with the evaluation of some viscosity index improving additives. Three esters were
prepared by esterification of acrylic acid with alcohols having different alkyl chain length. The structures of the
prepared compounds were confirmed by Infra Red Spectroscopy. Three polymeric compounds were prepared by
free radical polymerization of the different acrylates with vinyl acetate. The molecular weights of the prepared
compounds were determined by Gel Permeation Chromatography. The prepared copolymers were evaluated as
viscosity index improvers for lube oil and the rheological properties of lube oil were studied. It was found that
the efficiency of the prepared additives as viscosity index improvers increases with increasing the molecular
weight and concentration of the prepared copolymers and it was found that the apparent viscosity decreases with
an increase in temperature.
Synthesis of Faujasite Zeolite (Z) For Adsorption of Cationic Dye from Textil...IJMREMJournal
The synthesis of Faujasite Zeolite from Locally available Erusu Kaolin clay sourced in Nigeria has been
attempted using standard procedures which have proven sufficient upon slight modifications and reported in
literature. The zeolite was characterized with Scanning Electron Microscopy, Fourier Transformed infrared
spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray Diffractometer and BET surface area analyzer. Forthwith, Adsorption of the
hazardous cationic dye malachite green (MG) on the synthesized zeolite was investigated. Batch process
variables for the adsorption of MG by Zeolite were determined. The mechanisms involved in the adsorption of
MG by the sorbent were explored using isotherms models. The maximum equilibrium adsorption capacity was
found to be 108.26 mg/g at 30˚C. It is noteworthy that the adsorption of MG was reduced (about 45%) at low
pH (4) compared to that at high pH (12). Furthermore, among the other parameters affecting adsorption, a high
MG adsorption capacity (about 54%) was observed at a maximum initial MG dye concentration of 200 mg/L
compared to that at lower initial MG dye concentration (25 mg/L), indicating the dependency of sorption on the
initial adsorbate concentration (CO) in the solution. The MG adsorption data indicate multilayer adsorption
because the data were fit better by the Freundlich model (R2 >0.99) than by the Langmuir model. Surface
diffusion was found to be a possible mechanism for the adsorption of MG by Zeolite. The study shed light on the
potential of synthesized kaolinite derivative “Zeolite” as an efficient sorbent for cationic dye cleanup in
wastewater treatment.
cellulose, the most abundant natural biopolymer, has long been
investigated as a new green source to replace non-renewable materials and chemicals, but its highly ordered hydrogen bond network
and high crystallinity, which both detract cellulose reactivity and
solubility (Kondo, 1998), have made it difficult to exploit the full
potential of cellulose materials. To overcome these problems, many
new solvent systems have been studied to enable the homogeneous
modification of cellulose (Ramos, Frollini, & Heinze, 2005; Wu
et al., 2004). Many modifications are nevertheless still preferably
conducted heterogeneously in an aqueous medium, particularly
because of the advantages of this approach with regard to toxicity,
volatility and price.
One potential react
Mechanical properties of hybrid fiber reinforced concrete for pavementseSAT Journals
Abstract
The effect of addition of mono fibers and hybrid fibers on the mechanical properties of concrete mixture is studied in the present
investigation. Steel fibers of 1% and polypropylene fibers 0.036% were added individually to the concrete mixture as mono fibers and
then they were added together to form a hybrid fiber reinforced concrete. Mechanical properties such as compressive, split tensile and
flexural strength were determined. The results show that hybrid fibers improve the compressive strength marginally as compared to
mono fibers. Whereas, hybridization improves split tensile strength and flexural strength noticeably.
Keywords:-Hybridization, mono fibers, steel fiber, polypropylene fiber, Improvement in mechanical properties.
Material management in construction – a case studyeSAT Journals
Abstract
The objective of the present study is to understand about all the problems occurring in the company because of improper application
of material management. In construction project operation, often there is a project cost variance in terms of the material, equipments,
manpower, subcontractor, overhead cost, and general condition. Material is the main component in construction projects. Therefore,
if the material management is not properly managed it will create a project cost variance. Project cost can be controlled by taking
corrective actions towards the cost variance. Therefore a methodology is used to diagnose and evaluate the procurement process
involved in material management and launch a continuous improvement was developed and applied. A thorough study was carried
out along with study of cases, surveys and interviews to professionals involved in this area. As a result, a methodology for diagnosis
and improvement was proposed and tested in selected projects. The results obtained show that the main problem of procurement is
related to schedule delays and lack of specified quality for the project. To prevent this situation it is often necessary to dedicate
important resources like money, personnel, time, etc. To monitor and control the process. A great potential for improvement was
detected if state of the art technologies such as, electronic mail, electronic data interchange (EDI), and analysis were applied to the
procurement process. These helped to eliminate the root causes for many types of problems that were detected.
Managing drought short term strategies in semi arid regions a case studyeSAT Journals
Abstract
Drought management needs multidisciplinary action. Interdisciplinary efforts among the experts in various fields of the droughts
prone areas are helpful to achieve tangible and permanent solution for this recurring problem. The Gulbarga district having the total
area around 16, 240 sq.km, and accounts 8.45 per cent of the Karnataka state area. The district has been situated with latitude 17º 19'
60" North and longitude of 76 º 49' 60" east. The district is situated entirely on the Deccan plateau positioned at a height of 300 to
750 m above MSL. Sub-tropical, semi-arid type is one among the drought prone districts of Karnataka State. The drought
management is very important for a district like Gulbarga. In this paper various short term strategies are discussed to mitigate the
drought condition in the district.
Keywords: Drought, South-West monsoon, Semi-Arid, Rainfall, Strategies etc.
Life cycle cost analysis of overlay for an urban road in bangaloreeSAT Journals
Abstract
Pavements are subjected to severe condition of stresses and weathering effects from the day they are constructed and opened to traffic
mainly due to its fatigue behavior and environmental effects. Therefore, pavement rehabilitation is one of the most important
components of entire road systems. This paper highlights the design of concrete pavement with added mono fibers like polypropylene,
steel and hybrid fibres for a widened portion of existing concrete pavement and various overlay alternatives for an existing
bituminous pavement in an urban road in Bangalore. Along with this, Life cycle cost analyses at these sections are done by Net
Present Value (NPV) method to identify the most feasible option. The results show that though the initial cost of construction of
concrete overlay is high, over a period of time it prove to be better than the bituminous overlay considering the whole life cycle cost.
The economic analysis also indicates that, out of the three fibre options, hybrid reinforced concrete would be economical without
compromising the performance of the pavement.
Keywords: - Fatigue, Life cycle cost analysis, Net Present Value method, Overlay, Rehabilitation
Laboratory studies of dense bituminous mixes ii with reclaimed asphalt materialseSAT Journals
Abstract
The issue of growing demand on our nation’s roadways over that past couple of decades, decreasing budgetary funds, and the need to
provide a safe, efficient, and cost effective roadway system has led to a dramatic increase in the need to rehabilitate our existing
pavements and the issue of building sustainable road infrastructure in India. With these emergency of the mentioned needs and this
are today’s burning issue and has become the purpose of the study.
In the present study, the samples of existing bituminous layer materials were collected from NH-48(Devahalli to Hassan) site.The
mixtures were designed by Marshall Method as per Asphalt institute (MS-II) at 20% and 30% Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP).
RAP material was blended with virgin aggregate such that all specimens tested for the, Dense Bituminous Macadam-II (DBM-II)
gradation as per Ministry of Roads, Transport, and Highways (MoRT&H) and cost analysis were carried out to know the economics.
Laboratory results and analysis showed the use of recycled materials showed significant variability in Marshall Stability, and the
variability increased with the increase in RAP content. The saving can be realized from utilization of recycled materials as per the
methodology, the reduction in the total cost is 19%, 30%, comparing with the virgin mixes.
Keywords: Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement, Marshall Stability, MS-II, Dense Bituminous Macadam-II
Laboratory investigation of expansive soil stabilized with natural inorganic ...eSAT Journals
Abstract
Soil stabilization has proven to be one of the oldest techniques to improve the soil properties. Literature review conducted revealed
that uses of natural inorganic stabilizers are found to be one of the best options for soil stabilization. In this regard an attempt has
been made to evaluate the influence of RBI-81 stabilizer on properties of black cotton soil through laboratory investigations. Black
cotton soil with varying percentages of RBI-81 viz., 0, 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, and 2.5 percent were studied for moisture density relationships
and strength behaviour of soils. Also the effect of curing period was evaluated as literature review clearly emphasized the strength
gain of soils stabilized with RBI-81 over a period of time. The results obtained shows that the unconfined compressive strength of
specimens treated with RBI-81 increased approximately by 250% for a curing period of 28 days as compared to virgin soil. Further
the CBR value improved approximately by 400%. The studies indicated an increasing trend for soil strength behaviour with
increasing percentage of RBI-81 suggesting its potential applications in soil stabilization.
Influence of reinforcement on the behavior of hollow concrete block masonry p...eSAT Journals
Abstract
Reinforced masonry was developed to exploit the strength potential of masonry and to solve its lack of tensile strength. Experimental
and analytical studies have been carried out to investigate the effect of reinforcement on the behavior of hollow concrete block
masonry prisms under compression and to predict ultimate failure compressive strength. In the numerical program, three dimensional
non-linear finite elements (FE) model based on the micro-modeling approach is developed for both unreinforced and reinforced
masonry prisms using ANSYS (14.5). The proposed FE model uses multi-linear stress-strain relationships to model the non-linear
behavior of hollow concrete block, mortar, and grout. Willam-Warnke’s five parameter failure theory has been adopted to model the
failure of masonry materials. The comparison of the numerical and experimental results indicates that the FE models can successfully
capture the highly nonlinear behavior of the physical specimens and accurately predict their strength and failure mechanisms.
Keywords: Structural masonry, Hollow concrete block prism, grout, Compression failure, Finite element method,
Numerical modeling.
Influence of compaction energy on soil stabilized with chemical stabilizereSAT Journals
Abstract
Increase in traffic along with heavier magnitude of wheel loads cause rapid deterioration in pavements. There is a need to improve
density, strength of soil subgrade and other pavement layers. In this study an attempt is made to improve the properties of locally
available loamy soil using twin approaches viz., i) increasing the compaction of soil and ii) treating the soil with chemical stabilizer.
Laboratory studies are carried out on both untreated and treated soil samples compacted by different compaction efforts. Studies
show that increase in compaction effort results in increase in density of soil. However in soil treated with chemical stabilizer, rate of
increase in density is not significant. The soil treated with chemical stabilizer exhibits improvement in both strength and performance
properties.
Keywords: compaction, density, subgradestabilization, resilient modulus
Geographical information system (gis) for water resources managementeSAT Journals
Abstract
Water resources projects are inherited with overlapping and at times conflicting objectives. These projects are often of varied sizes
ranging from major projects with command areas of millions of hectares to very small projects implemented at the local level. Thus,
in all these projects there is seldom proper coordination which is essential for ensuring collective sustainability.
Integrated watershed development and management is the accepted answer but in turn requires a comprehensive framework that can
enable planning process involving all the stakeholders at different levels and scales is compulsory. Such a unified hydrological
framework is essential to evaluate the cause and effect of all the proposed actions within the drainage basins.
The present paper describes a hydrological framework developed in the form of a Hydrologic Information System (HIS) which is
intended to meet the specific information needs of the various line departments of a typical State connected with water related aspects.
The HIS consist of a hydrologic information database coupled with tools for collating primary and secondary data and tools for
analyzing and visualizing the data and information. The HIS also incorporates hydrological model base for indirect assessment of
various entities of water balance in space and time. The framework would be maintained and updated to reflect fully the most
accurate ground truth data and the infrastructure requirements for planning and management.
Keywords: Hydrological Information System (HIS); WebGIS; Data Model; Web Mapping Services
Forest type mapping of bidar forest division, karnataka using geoinformatics ...eSAT Journals
Abstract
The study demonstrate the potentiality of satellite remote sensing technique for the generation of baseline information on forest types
including tree plantation details in Bidar forest division, Karnataka covering an area of 5814.60Sq.Kms. The Total Area of Bidar
forest division is 5814Sq.Kms analysis of the satellite data in the study area reveals that about 84% of the total area is Covered by
crop land, 1.778% of the area is covered by dry deciduous forest, 1.38 % of mixed plantation, which is very threatening to the
environmental stability of the forest, future plantation site has been mapped. With the use of latest Geo-informatics technology proper
and exact condition of the trees can be observed and necessary precautions can be taken for future plantation works in an appropriate
manner
Keywords:-RS, GIS, GPS, Forest Type, Tree Plantation
Factors influencing compressive strength of geopolymer concreteeSAT Journals
Abstract
To study effects of several factors on the properties of fly ash based geopolymer concrete on the compressive strength and also the
cost comparison with the normal concrete. The test variables were molarities of sodium hydroxide(NaOH) 8M,14M and 16M, ratio of
NaOH to sodium silicate (Na2SiO3) 1, 1.5, 2 and 2.5, alkaline liquid to fly ash ratio 0.35 and 0.40 and replacement of water in
Na2SiO3 solution by 10%, 20% and 30% were used in the present study. The test results indicated that the highest compressive
strength 54 MPa was observed for 16M of NaOH, ratio of NaOH to Na2SiO3 2.5 and alkaline liquid to fly ash ratio of 0.35. Lowest
compressive strength of 27 MPa was observed for 8M of NaOH, ratio of NaOH to Na2SiO3 is 1 and alkaline liquid to fly ash ratio of
0.40. Alkaline liquid to fly ash ratio of 0.35, water replacement of 10% and 30% for 8 and 16 molarity of NaOH and has resulted in
compressive strength of 36 MPa and 20 MPa respectively. Superplasticiser dosage of 2 % by weight of fly ash has given higher
strength in all cases.
Keywords: compressive strength, alkaline liquid, fly ash
Experimental investigation on circular hollow steel columns in filled with li...eSAT Journals
Abstract
Composite Circular hollow Steel tubes with and without GFRP infill for three different grades of Light weight concrete are tested for
ultimate load capacity and axial shortening , under Cyclic loading. Steel tubes are compared for different lengths, cross sections and
thickness. Specimens were tested separately after adopting Taguchi’s L9 (Latin Squares) Orthogonal array in order to save the initial
experimental cost on number of specimens and experimental duration. Analysis was carried out using ANN (Artificial Neural
Network) technique with the assistance of Mini Tab- a statistical soft tool. Comparison for predicted, experimental & ANN output is
obtained from linear regression plots. From this research study, it can be concluded that *Cross sectional area of steel tube has most
significant effect on ultimate load carrying capacity, *as length of steel tube increased- load carrying capacity decreased & *ANN
modeling predicted acceptable results. Thus ANN tool can be utilized for predicting ultimate load carrying capacity for composite
columns.
Keywords: Light weight concrete, GFRP, Artificial Neural Network, Linear Regression, Back propagation, orthogonal
Array, Latin Squares
Experimental behavior of circular hsscfrc filled steel tubular columns under ...eSAT Journals
Abstract
This paper presents an outlook on experimental behavior and a comparison with predicted formula on the behaviour of circular
concentrically loaded self-consolidating fibre reinforced concrete filled steel tube columns (HSSCFRC). Forty-five specimens were
tested. The main parameters varied in the tests are: (1) percentage of fiber (2) tube diameter or width to wall thickness ratio (D/t
from 15 to 25) (3) L/d ratio from 2.97 to 7.04 the results from these predictions were compared with the experimental data. The
experimental results) were also validated in this study.
Keywords: Self-compacting concrete; Concrete-filled steel tube; axial load behavior; Ultimate capacity.
Evaluation of punching shear in flat slabseSAT Journals
Abstract
Flat-slab construction has been widely used in construction today because of many advantages that it offers. The basic philosophy in
the design of flat slab is to consider only gravity forces; this method ignores the effect of punching shear due to unbalanced moments
at the slab column junction which is critical. An attempt has been made to generate generalized design sheets which accounts both
punching shear due to gravity loads and unbalanced moments for cases (a) interior column; (b) edge column (bending perpendicular
to shorter edge); (c) edge column (bending parallel to shorter edge); (d) corner column. These design sheets are prepared as per
codal provisions of IS 456-2000. These design sheets will be helpful in calculating the shear reinforcement to be provided at the
critical section which is ignored in many design offices. Apart from its usefulness in evaluating punching shear and the necessary
shear reinforcement, the design sheets developed will enable the designer to fix the depth of flat slab during the initial phase of the
design.
Keywords: Flat slabs, punching shear, unbalanced moment.
Evaluation of performance of intake tower dam for recent earthquake in indiaeSAT Journals
Abstract
Intake towers are typically tall, hollow, reinforced concrete structures and form entrance to reservoir outlet works. A parametric
study on dynamic behavior of circular cylindrical towers can be carried out to study the effect of depth of submergence, wall thickness
and slenderness ratio, and also effect on tower considering dynamic analysis for time history function of different soil condition and
by Goyal and Chopra accounting interaction effects of added hydrodynamic mass of surrounding and inside water in intake tower of
dam
Key words: Hydrodynamic mass, Depth of submergence, Reservoir, Time history analysis,
Evaluation of operational efficiency of urban road network using travel time ...eSAT Journals
Abstract
Efficiency of the road network system is analyzed by travel time reliability measures. The study overlooks on an important measure of
travel time reliability and prioritizing Tiruchirappalli road network. Traffic volume and travel time were collected using license plate
matching method. Travel time measures were estimated from average travel time and 95th travel time. Effect of non-motorized vehicle
on efficiency of road system was evaluated. Relation between buffer time index and traffic volume was created. Travel time model has
been developed and travel time measure was validated. Then service quality of road sections in network were graded based on
travel time reliability measures.
Keywords: Buffer Time Index (BTI); Average Travel Time (ATT); Travel Time Reliability (TTR); Buffer Time (BT).
Estimation of surface runoff in nallur amanikere watershed using scs cn methodeSAT Journals
Abstract
The development of watershed aims at productive utilization of all the available natural resources in the entire area extending from
ridge line to stream outlet. The per capita availability of land for cultivation has been decreasing over the years. Therefore, water and
the related land resources must be developed, utilized and managed in an integrated and comprehensive manner. Remote sensing and
GIS techniques are being increasingly used for planning, management and development of natural resources. The study area, Nallur
Amanikere watershed geographically lies between 110 38’ and 110 52’ N latitude and 760 30’ and 760 50’ E longitude with an area of
415.68 Sq. km. The thematic layers such as land use/land cover and soil maps were derived from remotely sensed data and overlayed
through ArcGIS software to assign the curve number on polygon wise. The daily rainfall data of six rain gauge stations in and around
the watershed (2001-2011) was used to estimate the daily runoff from the watershed using Soil Conservation Service - Curve Number
(SCS-CN) method. The runoff estimated from the SCS-CN model was then used to know the variation of runoff potential with different
land use/land cover and with different soil conditions.
Keywords: Watershed, Nallur watershed, Surface runoff, Rainfall-Runoff, SCS-CN, Remote Sensing, GIS.
Estimation of morphometric parameters and runoff using rs & gis techniqueseSAT Journals
Abstract
Land and water are the two vital natural resources, the optimal management of these resources with minimum adverse environmental
impact are essential not only for sustainable development but also for human survival. Satellite remote sensing with geographic
information system has a pragmatic approach to map and generate spatial input layers of predicting response behavior and yield of
watershed. Hence, in the present study an attempt has been made to understand the hydrological process of the catchment at the
watershed level by drawing the inferences from moprhometric analysis and runoff. The study area chosen for the present study is
Yagachi catchment situated in Chickamaglur and Hassan district lies geographically at a longitude 75⁰52’08.77”E and
13⁰10’50.77”N latitude. It covers an area of 559.493 Sq.km. Morphometric analysis is carried out to estimate morphometric
parameters at Micro-watershed to understand the hydrological response of the catchment at the Micro-watershed level. Daily runoff
is estimated using USDA SCS curve number model for a period of 10 years from 2001 to 2010. The rainfall runoff relationship of the
study shows there is a positive correlation.
Keywords: morphometric analysis, runoff, remote sensing and GIS, SCS - method
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Effect of variation of plastic hinge length on the results of non linear anal...eSAT Journals
Abstract The nonlinear Static procedure also well known as pushover analysis is method where in monotonically increasing loads are applied to the structure till the structure is unable to resist any further load. It is a popular tool for seismic performance evaluation of existing and new structures. In literature lot of research has been carried out on conventional pushover analysis and after knowing deficiency efforts have been made to improve it. But actual test results to verify the analytically obtained pushover results are rarely available. It has been found that some amount of variation is always expected to exist in seismic demand prediction of pushover analysis. Initial study is carried out by considering user defined hinge properties and default hinge length. Attempt is being made to assess the variation of pushover analysis results by considering user defined hinge properties and various hinge length formulations available in literature and results compared with experimentally obtained results based on test carried out on a G+2 storied RCC framed structure. For the present study two geometric models viz bare frame and rigid frame model is considered and it is found that the results of pushover analysis are very sensitive to geometric model and hinge length adopted. Keywords: Pushover analysis, Base shear, Displacement, hinge length, moment curvature analysis
Effect of use of recycled materials on indirect tensile strength of asphalt c...eSAT Journals
Abstract
Depletion of natural resources and aggregate quarries for the road construction is a serious problem to procure materials. Hence
recycling or reuse of material is beneficial. On emphasizing development in sustainable construction in the present era, recycling of
asphalt pavements is one of the effective and proven rehabilitation processes. For the laboratory investigations reclaimed asphalt
pavement (RAP) from NH-4 and crumb rubber modified binder (CRMB-55) was used. Foundry waste was used as a replacement to
conventional filler. Laboratory tests were conducted on asphalt concrete mixes with 30, 40, 50, and 60 percent replacement with RAP.
These test results were compared with conventional mixes and asphalt concrete mixes with complete binder extracted RAP
aggregates. Mix design was carried out by Marshall Method. The Marshall Tests indicated highest stability values for asphalt
concrete (AC) mixes with 60% RAP. The optimum binder content (OBC) decreased with increased in RAP in AC mixes. The Indirect
Tensile Strength (ITS) for AC mixes with RAP also was found to be higher when compared to conventional AC mixes at 300C.
Keywords: Reclaimed asphalt pavement, Foundry waste, Recycling, Marshall Stability, Indirect tensile strength.
Industrial Training at Shahjalal Fertilizer Company Limited (SFCL)MdTanvirMahtab2
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Use of surface modified bentonite clay catalyst for esterification of maleic acid with ethanol
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USE OF SURFACE MODIFIED BENTONITE CLAY CATALYST FOR
ESTERIFICATION OF MALEIC ACID WITH ETHANOL
Rajkumar Sirsam1
, Ghayas Usmani2
1
Associate Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, UICT, NMU, Jalgaon, MS, India
2
Professor, Department of Oil Technology, UICT, NMU, Jalgaon, MS, India
Abstract
Inorganic clays are being exploited as solid catalysts support for vide verity of organic reactions. Surface modified (SM) clay was
synthesized by sulfuric acid treatment of raw bentonite clay. Acid treated clay was characterized by Fourier transform infrared
spectroscopy (FTIR) and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). The esterification of maleic acid with ethanol using SM clay catalyst
was carried out to study an effect of various parameters viz. speed of agitation, catalyst loading, mole ratio of reactants and
temperature. SM bentonite shows better catalytic activity towards maleic acid-ethanol esterification. A Pseudo-homogeneous
kinetic model was used to validate the experimental data. Kinetic parameter such as rate constant and activation energy was
estimated for the reaction.
Keywords: Esterification, maleic acid, SM bentonite, rate constant, activation energy.
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1. INTRODUCTION
In many organic synthesis homogeneous catalysts such as
pTSA, sulfuric acid, phosphoric acid, perchloric acid etc.
were extensively used and have several disadvantages.
These catalysts are being replaced by solid catalysts such as
cation-exchange resin, zeolites, metal oxides, acid treated
clays etc, which improves the economics of the process and
also eco-friendly in nature [1-4].
In verity of organic reactions inorganic clays attracted the
researches attention to use it as catalyst support [5-6].
Surface modifications of clays are performed in-order to
improve the acidity of clay matrix which can be achieved by
acid activation of clays [7]. Improvement of catalytic
activity of raw clay exclusively depends upon the acid
treatment conditions applied [8-11]. SM clays were used as
catalysts for esterification [12, 13], adsorbent [14-17].
Organic esters are widely used as solvents, plasticisers, as a
intermediate in many organic synthesis and in the
manufacture of many fine chemicals. Maleate esters are
used as an intermediate in organic synthesis and can be
synthesized by treating maleic anhydride [1, 19-23] or
maleic acid [18] with ethanol. Jaung H. M. [23] has reported
the preparation of diethyl maleate by esterification of maleic
anhydride by using homogeneous catalyst p-tolune sulfonic
acid. Yadav G. D. [18] had carried out the extensive kinetic
study for the esterification of maleic acid with ethanol over
various cation exchange resins.
The primary objective in this article is to modify the surface
of inorganic clay (bentonite), characterization and
application of SM clay for the esterification of maleic acid
with ethanol.
2. EXPERIMENTAL
2.1 Chemicals
All the chemicals used for the experiment were of reputed
company. Bentonite and maleic acid were purchased from s.
d. fine chemicals. Ethanol, potassium hydroxide was
obtained from Meark. All the chemicals were used as
received without any purification. Solutions were prepared
in double distilled water, whenever required.
2.2 Synthesis of SM Clays
In the typical synthesis of SM clay, 100 gm of clay sample
was slurred with 1000 ml water and allowed to be swell
overnight at room temperature. 30 gm of concentrated
sulfuric acid (98%), acid to clay ratio on weight basis 0.3,
was added slowly drop by drop to the clay-water slurry. The
resulting mixture was kept in constant temperature bath at
90 o
C for 16 hr. The slurry was continuously stirred at about
200 rpm by overhead stirrer. Regularly the pH of the
mixture was checked and maintained constant at 2. At the
end of the stirring, 1000 ml chilled water has been added to
stop the reaction [12, 13].
The resulting slurry was washed several times with hot
double distilled water in centrifuge (RIMI modal) until it
becomes free of SO4
2-
ions. BaCl2 test has been conducted to
ensure the slurry is free of SO4
2-
ions. The resulting acid
activated clay was dried overnight at 110 o
C and ground to a
fine powder.
Acid activated clay (50 gm) was added to 2000 ml aqueous
solution of hydrochloric acid (0.5 M). Predetermined
solution to clay ratio of 40 ml/gm of clay was maintained.
Protonation of acid activated clay was then conducted at
room temperature for 18 hr with constant stirring. At the end
of the process, the resulting slurry was washed several times
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with double distilled water in RIMI centrifuge. AgNO3 test
was conducted to ensure that the clay is free of Cl-
ions. The
resulting solid was dried overnight at 110o
C in an oven and
then ground to fine powder.
2.3 Experimental Procedure
Batch experiments were carried out in a mechanically
agitated reactor 2.5 ×10-4
m3
capacity provided with reflux
condenser immersed in constant temperature bath. Maleic
acid (0.171 moles) and ethanol (0.857 moles) were taken
into reactor and allowed to attend reaction temperature and
then catalyst (120 kg/m3
) was added to reaction mixture.
The samples were withdrawn and analyzed chemically as
well as by Gas chromatography at specific interval of time.
2.4 Analysis
Fractional conversion of maleic acid was estimated by
chemical and gas chromatographic analysis. Chemical
analysis was carried out by titration of reaction mixture
sample with alcoholic KOH. Details of gas chromatography
analysis are listed in table 1.
Table -1: Details of gas chromatography analysis
GC system 7890B Agilent Technologies
Column HP-5% capillary column (30 m;
320 µm; 0.25 µm)
Injection
temperature
250 o
C
Detector (FID)
temperature
300 o
C
Oven temperature 150 o
C, 270 o
C @ 10 o
C/min hold
for 7 min.
Carrier gas Nitrogen
Flow rate 3.19 ml/min
3. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
3.1 Characterization of IE Clays
3.1.1 FTIR Analysis
Figure 1 shows the FTIR spectra of raw and modified clay.
Samples were dried at 100 o
C before FTIR analysis to
remove weakly adsorbed species. The characteristic band in
the range of 3100 – 3700 cm-1
assigned to stretching
frequency of -OH group of freely bounded water on clay
surface [24, 25]. The band in the range of 2800 -2900 cm-1
observed in modified clays which corresponds to -C-H-
stretching vibration [24]. This confirms the modification of
surface occurs by means of acid treatment. In FTIR spectra
of SM bentonite, the characteristic band at 1545 cm-1
shows
Bronsted acidic sites and band at 1488 cm-1
shows the
contribution of both Lewis and Bronsted acidic sites [25,
26]. The Si-O-Si linkage stretching vibration on unmodified
bentonite surface was observed at 1632 cm-1
which has been
shifted to 1641 cm-1
in modified bentonite clay. This
shifting of band clearly indicated that the interaction of clay
with sulfuric acid. The band at 1001 cm-1
attributed to Si-O
stretching frequency in raw bentonite has shifted to higher
wavenumber 1031 cm-1
with additional shoulder peak at
1009 cm-1
in modified bentonite [16, 24].
Fig 1: FTIR spectra for (a) Bentonite, (b) SM bentonite.
3.1.2 Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA)
Figure 2 shows the TGA of raw and modified clays. All the
samples were dried at 110 o
C overnight before analysis. The
measurements were carried out in the range of 30–800 o
C at
heating rate of 10 o
C/min. TGA curve of bentonite shows
sharp weight loss of about 8% below 100 o
C due to
dehydration, which corresponds to the removal of physically
adsorbed water from the surface, whereas in case of SM
Bentonite it shows only 4% loss. This minor weight loss in
the temperature range of dehydration step implies the
changes in the thermal stability of modified bentonite [13,
27]. There was negligible weight loss upto 400 o
C due to
hydroxyl water associated with parent clay structure.
Gradual weight loss was observed for modified bentonite in
the range of 100-400 o
C which corresponds to hydroxyl
water and sulfonic acid group [13, 28]. Additional amount
of chemisorbed water was lost during 400 - 650 o
C present
in the structure [28] and gradual weight loss of about 4% in
the range of 350 to 675 o
C due to additional amount of water
present between the layers of the clay [12]. Maximum
weight loss was observed at about 450 o
C, this weight loss
was due to additional amount of water and organic moieties
incorporated onto the clay structure during the acid
treatment. The changes in the decomposition pattern of
parent bentonite support the interaction of clay structure
with sulphuric acid.
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Fig 2: Thermogravimetric analysis for (a) SM Bentonite, (b)
raw Bentonite.
3.2 Kinetic Model
The esterification of maleic acid with ethanol in presence of
catalyst can be represented as follows:
HCOOCH-CHCOOH + 2C2H5
C2H5COOCH-CHCOOC2H5 + 2 H2O Eq. (1)
The esterification maleic acid with etahnol assumed to be
occurred in two steps (Eq. 1), formation of monoester and
reaction of monoester with another ethanol molecule to form
diethyl maleate. The first step assumed to be faster as
compare to latter [3]. The concentration of ethanol during
the reaction was kept in excess to shift the equilibrium
towards the formation of product.
Yadav (2002) [18] reported a pseudo homogeneous model
for the kinetic study of esterification of maleic acid with
ethanol over various cation exchange resins. As the
experiments were conducted under similar conditions except
catalyst, same model was used to validate the experimental
data and calculation of kinetic parameters. Table 2 describes
the summery of rate constants evaluated for different runs.
The kinetic model is as below:
tktCwk
XM
X
X
MXM
M
M
M
A
A
A
A
A
'
01
2
2
1ln
)2(
1
)2(
ln
)2(
1
)2(
2
Eq. (2)
Where M, XA, CA0, w and k1 is mole ratio (ethanol to maleic
acid), fractional conversion of maleic acid, weight of
catalyst, initial concentration of maleic acid and rate
constant respectively.
Table -1: Evaluated rate constant from pseudo-
homogeneous model.
Operating Condition Rate Constant
a
Temperature (o
C)
50
60
70
80
(m3
/kmol.kg. s)
3.680 x 10-9
8.465 x 10-9
1.769 x 10-8
2.476 x 10-8
b
Catalyst Loading (kg/m3
)
50
80
120
1.766 x 10-8
2.114 x 10-8
2.476 x 10-8
a
Catalyst:SM Bentonite, Speed: 1000 rpm, Mole ratio: 1:5,
Cat. Loading: 120 kg/m3
b
Catalyst:SM Bentonite, Speed: 1000 rpm, Mole ratio: 1:5,
Temperature: 80 o
C.
3.3 Catalyst Study
Catalytic activity of SM bentonite was investigated for the
esterification of maleic acid with ethanol. The reaction was
carried out in a batch reactor as mentioned earlier. Based on
the reaction mixture volume 120 kg/m3
of catalyst was
employed for maleic acid to ethanol mole ratio of 1:5. The
reaction was carried out at 80 o
C at 1000 rpm. Fig. 3 shows
the fractional conversion of maleic acid with time for SM
bentonite as a catalyst. It has been observed that after 120
min there was no significant change in fractional conversion
of maleic acid hence all further experiments were conducted
for three hours.
Fig. 3: Catalytic activity of SM Bentonite: temperature
80o
C, Speed 1000 rpm, Catalyst loading 120 kg/m3
, mole
ratio (maleic acid to ethanol) 1:5.
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3.4 Effect of Speed of Agitation
To study the effect of speed of agitation on the conversion,
speed was varied from 500 – 1000 rpm. Similar reaction
condition was maintained as mentioned earlier except the
speed of agitation. It was observed that there is no
significant change in the fractional conversion of maleic
acid (Fig. 4) and hence all the further experiments were
conducted at 1000 rpm.
3.5 Effect of Catalyst Loading
Catalyst loading was varied from 50 to 120 kg/m3
based on
the reaction mixture volume under otherwise similar
conditions (Fig. 5). As the catalyst loading increases the
active sites available for reaction increases and consequently
the conversion of maleic acid increases. At higher catalyst
loading the rate of mass transfer of reactant from the bulk of
liquid to solid surface is high and conversion increases
proportionally [18]. It was observed at higher catalyst
loading there was reasonable change in the conversion of
maleic acid. Experimental data obtained for different
catalyst loading was validated using kinetic model. LHS of
Eq. (2) was plotted against time t (Fig. 6), which shows the
straight line passing through the origin with slope ―k’ ‖. The
value of ―k’ ‖ for different catalyst loading plotted against
weight of catalyst w, kg/m3
(Fig. 7), which gives straight
line with R2
= 0.971and this supports that adopted kinetic
model can be used to validate the experimental data.
Fig. 4: Effect of speed of agitation: Temperature 80 o
C,
Catalyst loading 120 kg/m3
, mole ratio (maleic acid to
ethanol) 1:5, Catalyst- SM Bentonite.
Fig. 5: Effect of Catalyst loading: Temperature 80 o
C, Speed
of agitation 1000 rpm, mole ratio (maleic acid to ethanol)
1:5, Catalyst- SM Bentonite.
Fig 6: Kinetic plot for Catalyst loading: Temperature 80 o
C,
Speed of agitation 1000 rpm, mole ratio (maleic acid to
ethanol) 1:5, Catalyst- SM Bentonite.
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Fig. 7: Graph of k’ v/s catalyst loading: Temperature 80 o
C,
Speed of agitation 1000 rpm, mole ratio (maleic acid to
ethanol) 1:5, Catalyst- SM Bentonite.
3.6 Effect of Mole Ratio of Reactants
Ethanol was taken in far excess to shift the equilibrium
towards the formation of diethyl maleate. The limiting
reactant maleic acid (0.172 mole) and desired amount of
ethanol was taken in excess to study the effect of mole ratio.
The mole ratio maleic acid:ethanol was varied from 1:5 to
1:15. It was observed that as the amount of ethanol increases
reaction shifts towards the product side. There was no
significant change in conversion of maleic acid for mole
ratio of 1:10 and 1:15 (Fig. 8) Again the experimental data
for mole ratio was plotted using Eq. (2) (Fig. 9) and it was
found that experimental data fits the kinetic model well
Fig. 8: Effect of mole ratio maleic acid to ethanol:
Temperature 80o
C, Speed of agitation 1000 rpm Catalyst
loading 120 kg/m3
, Catalyst- SM Bentonite
Fig. 9: Kinetic plot for mole ratio maleic acid to ethanol:
Temperature 80 o
C, Speed of agitation 1000 rpm Catalyst
loading 120 kg/m3
, Catalyst- SM Bentonite.
3.7 Effect of Temperature
The effect of temperature on the rate of reaction was
investigated in the range of 50 to 80 o
C. It was observed that
the conversion of maleic acid increases with increase in
temperature (Fig. 10). Kinetic model Eq. (2) was plotted to
determine the rate constant for the system. From fig 11
suggest that the adopted kinetic model reasonably represents
the system in the temperature range 50- 80 o
C. From the
slope of the straight line the value of rate constant k1 was
calculated. The Arrhenius equation was used to determine
the activation energy of the reaction for modified bentonite
catalyst (Fig. 12). The activation energy was found to be
14.68 kcal/mol.
Fig. 10: Effect of temperature: Speed of agitation 1000 rpm,
mole ratio (maleic acid to ethanol) 1:5, Catalyst loading 120
kg/m3
, Catalyst- SM Bentonite.
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Fig. 11: Kinetic plot for temperature: Speed of agitation
1000 rpm, mole ratio (maleic acid to ethanol) 1:5, Catalyst
loading 120 kg/m3
, Catalyst- SM Bentonite.
Fig. 12: Arrhenius plot of lnk v/s 1/T: Speed of agitation
1000 rpm, mole ratio (maleic acid to ethanol) 1:5, Catalyst
loading 120 kg/m3
, Catalyst- SM Bentonite.
4. CONCLUSION
The surface of inorganic clay bentonite was modified by
acid treatment and surface modification was confirmed by
characterization using FTIR and TGA. Surface modified
clay was used as catalyst for the esterification of maleic acid
with ethanol. SM bentonite shows better catalytic activity.
Experimental data for various parameters were validated by
pseudo-homogeneous kinetic model. Rate constant for
reaction at different operating conditions were calculated
and activation energy of reaction was found to be 14.68
kcal/mol.
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