The Separation of Ethane and Ethylene via Adsorbent Materials
Department
Chemical and Biochemical Engineering
Major
Chemical Engineering
Research Advisor
Rezaei, Fateme
Advisor's Department
Chemical and Biochemical Engineering
Funding Source
Opportunities for Undergraduate Research Experiences (OURE)
Abstract
Light olefins, such as ethylene and propylene, are important building blocks involved in many industrial processes, namely in the plastic and rubber industries. The process of producing pure olefins is complex and energy intensive because these olefin/paraffin pairs, such as ethane and ethylene, have similar physical properties. Studies have been performed to develop a more cost-effective olefin/paraffin separation processes. One alternative to separate these pairs is by using adsorbents. Adsorbents are porous materials and when a mixture of gasses is ran through these materials, one gas will continue to pass through the adsorbent, while the other gets trapped inside. Studying this method could lead to future implications of adsorbent separation in industry.
Biography
Morgan Hovis is a Junior studying Chemical Engineering. She is from Fredericktown, Missouri. Her student organizations include Kappa Delta Sorority, Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity, and Missouri S&T Ballet and Dance Club. She is looking forward to her internship with Missouri Department of Natural Resources in the summer.
Presentation Type
OURE Fellows Proposal Oral Applicant
Document Type
Presentation
Award
2016-2017 OURE Fellows recipient
Location
Turner Room
Presentation Date
11 Apr 2016, 2:40 pm - 3:00 pm
The Separation of Ethane and Ethylene via Adsorbent Materials
Turner Room
Light olefins, such as ethylene and propylene, are important building blocks involved in many industrial processes, namely in the plastic and rubber industries. The process of producing pure olefins is complex and energy intensive because these olefin/paraffin pairs, such as ethane and ethylene, have similar physical properties. Studies have been performed to develop a more cost-effective olefin/paraffin separation processes. One alternative to separate these pairs is by using adsorbents. Adsorbents are porous materials and when a mixture of gasses is ran through these materials, one gas will continue to pass through the adsorbent, while the other gets trapped inside. Studying this method could lead to future implications of adsorbent separation in industry.
