Gasoil Hydro-desulfurization using Catalyst synthesized from Iraqi Kaolin Clay: Optimization with Response Surface Methodology (RSM)

Abstract

This search aim to study the feasibility of hydro-desulfurization (HDS) of gas oil in fixed bed reactor by using economic support catalyst alumina meta kaolin (AMK) under various operating condition, i.e. Temp. (240−320 ◦C), Press. (3–12 bar), WHSV (2–6 h−1) at H2/HC ratio (50 vol./vol.). The support catalyst was prepared from Iraq kaolin and characterization by using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray analysis (EDAX) and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. Experimental design was used to determine which parameter (e.g. temperature, pressure and WHSV) has a greater influence on the obtained HDS and the optimum condition of process. The result shows that optimum condition given (Temp. 300 C, Press. 12 bar and WHSV 2 h-1) and all parameter have significant implication in the process.

Enhancement of Mechanical Properties in Glass-Fiber Woven Reinforced Hybrid Composites for Aerospace Applications: An Empirical Investigation

“…In the realm of improving the mechanical properties of thermoplastics, e-GF reinforcements are a viable alternative when surface-treated fibers are employed because of their high mechanical qualities and enhanced fiber-PM adhesion [16]. Furthermore, kaolin clay, which is mostly constituted of hydrated aluminium silicate minerals (primarily kaolinite) with trace amounts of other oxides, is an important filler material in composite applications [17][18][19][20]. Another notable innovation is hybrid composites (HCs), which combine various reinforcing types within the same matrix to synergize composite features [21].…”