Conference Presentations by Kaustubh Laturkar
IRPC, 2022
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3rd Edition of Catalysis, Chemical Engineering and Technology, 2023
Commercial hydrogen recombiners have successfully managed the hydrogen generated spontaneously an... more Commercial hydrogen recombiners have successfully managed the hydrogen generated spontaneously and inextricably when a radiation beam impacts water. The reaction between hydrogen and oxygen over a noble metal produces water through recombination under controlled conditions. Recombination reactions are ideal for noble metal catalysts such as platinum, palladium, and rhodium due to their high activity. An integrated hydrogen recombiner for hydrogen production was designed, developed, and tested at a nuclear scientific facility. Catalyzing the reaction was carried out using a palladium catalyst and an alumina substrate in the experimental setup. For the duration of the experiment, hydrogen levels were kept below 2.0 mole % in the recirculating loop. In order to comply with safety standards, analyzers were strategically located at crucial points throughout the experiment. This was to ensure the lower flammability limit (4 mole %) was never exceeded. There was an excess of hydrogen, while oxygen was a limiting agent due to the controlled introduction of oxygen. Water vapor was generated by the reaction, which was condensed and discharged from the system. As a result of its high efficiency, the catalytic recombiner has been demonstrated to be an effective and low maintenance solution to mitigating hydrogen hazards in nuclear scientific facilities.
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10th Edition of Global Conference on Catalysis, Chemical Engineering and Technology, 2022
An analysis of the extractive distillation and solvent recovery processes for the separation of e... more An analysis of the extractive distillation and solvent recovery processes for the separation of ethanol and benzene from its azeotropic mixture using p-xylene as a solvent through Cape-Open steady-state simulation is presented. A case study is conducted using a two-column distillation system, where the first column was used for the extraction of ethanol, while the second column was used to recover pure benzene and the solvent. This recovered solvent is then reinjected into the first column. The results indicated that p-xylene is a reliable solvent for the separation ethanol-benzene azeotrope and can distill pure benzene with a high recovery of the solvent during the process.
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Advances in information security, privacy, and ethics book series, Sep 20, 2023
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Practice, Progress, and Proficiency in Sustainability
A major concern with the oil industry is that, like most industrial activities, it can have an ad... more A major concern with the oil industry is that, like most industrial activities, it can have an adverse impact on the sustainability of the environment. The greatest concern as far as the impact is the release of waste into the environment at increased concentrations, which could result in higher pollution levels and accelerate the rate at which climate change occurs. The adverse environmental impact can be minimized or eliminated in almost all cases by implementing technologies that can reduce these effects. Consequently, the oil and gas industry has placed greater emphasis in recent years on minimizing the environmental impact of its operations upstream, midstream, and downstream. The purpose of this chapter is to provide background on the oil and gas industry and why environmental sustainability is so important. Various solutions have been proposed, and challenges associated with implementing them have been identified, as well as new research directions that are being tested and m...
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Practice, progress, and proficiency in sustainability, Jun 30, 2023
A major concern with the oil industry is that, like most industrial activities, it can have an ad... more A major concern with the oil industry is that, like most industrial activities, it can have an adverse impact on the sustainability of the environment. The greatest concern as far as the impact is the release of waste into the environment at increased concentrations, which could result in higher pollution levels and accelerate the rate at which climate change occurs. The adverse environmental impact can be minimized or eliminated in almost all cases by implementing technologies that can reduce these effects. Consequently, the oil and gas industry has placed greater emphasis in recent years on minimizing the environmental impact of its operations upstream, midstream, and downstream. The purpose of this chapter is to provide background on the oil and gas industry and why environmental sustainability is so important. Various solutions have been proposed, and challenges associated with implementing them have been identified, as well as new research directions that are being tested and may require further improvement.
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Modern Physics Letters A, Mar 18, 2022
In 2008, Michigan State University was selected to establish the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams ... more In 2008, Michigan State University was selected to establish the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB). Construction of the FRIB accelerator was completed in January 2022. Phased accelerator commissioning with heavy ion beams started in 2017 with the normal-conducting ion source and radio-frequency quadrupole. In April 2021, the full FRIB driver linear accelerator (linac) was commissioned, with heavy ion beams accelerated to energies above 200 MeV/nucleon by 324 superconducting radiofrequency (SRF) resonators operating at 2 K and 4 K with liquid-helium cooling. In preparation for high-power operation, a liquid lithium charge stripper was commissioned with heavy ion beams up to uranium-238, followed by the simultaneous acceleration of multiple-charge-state heavy ion beams to energies above 200 MeV/nucleon. In December 2021, selenium-84 was produced with the FRIB target using a krypton-86 primary beam, demonstrating FRIB’s capability for scientific discovery.
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IGI Global, Jan 20, 2023
Recent developments in blockchain technology have made it an increasingly interesting subject of ... more Recent developments in blockchain technology have made it an increasingly interesting subject of research. In addition to financial applications, many studies are being conducted to explore its potential outside of this realm. The healthcare sector is one of the most relevant fields where blockchain has the potential to have a major impact. There have been rapid advances in blockchain implementation and understanding, particularly in this field in recent years. With superior privacy capabilities, blockchain technology is an excellent tool to deliver information and services in the healthcare sector. While these developments are a positive sign, a few issues still need to be addressed in order to make a significant difference. The chapter discusses key fundamentals of blockchain technology, potential applications in several fields of health care, obstacles to the adoption of blockchain technology, as well as the concerns it aims to alleviate in the healthcare industry going forward.
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H2Tech, 2023
There have been several instances of commercial hydrogen recombiners being used in industry and s... more There have been several instances of commercial hydrogen recombiners being used in industry and scientific facilities, in order to handle the hydrogen that is produced inadvertently and unavoidably from radiolysis of water after activation. A recombiner involves combining hydrogen with oxygen over noble metals under controlled conditions. Noble metals such as platinum, palladium, and rhodium are ideal catalysts for recombination reactions due to their high activity. By using the hydrogen recombiner, low hydrogen content (below 2.0 mol%) can be maintained in the recirculating loop. To comply with safety standards, it is ensured that the lower flammability limit (4 mol %) is never exceeded at any point using analyzers at strategic locations. The reactor design varies in complexity, but oxygen is provided in controlled amounts, so hydrogen is in excess and oxygen is the limiting agent. These devices allow the control of hydrogen concentration in the system, thus preventing the hazards associated with the unintended hydrogen production.
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Hydrocarbon Processing, 2023
A number of operations in the process industries rely heavily upon shell-and-tube heat exchangers... more A number of operations in the process industries rely heavily upon shell-and-tube heat exchangers. Heat is transferred between two fluids that have different temperatures through the shell and tubes of these devices, and their efficiency is determined by the flow conditions of both fluids. A sensitivity analysis is carried out on a typical shell-and-tube heat exchanger operation which utilizes DWSIM, an open-source simulation software, to determine how varying the inlet parameters impacts outlet parameters such as temperature, enthalpy, the overall heat transfer coefficient and the heat duty. Sensitivity analyses evaluate the effects of changes in certain variables on project simulations or investment economics. The analysis involves an automated procedure for adjusting the input parameters of a stream or unit operation over a range of values. This is done by recording the results so that reliable and efficient operation can be achieved. The dependent variables are determined by the incremental variation of these inlet parameters over a specified range. A plot of the data allows for a more detailed analysis of the results. It is pertinent to note that sensitivity analysis in multiple-case testing yields valuable information, but it may not provide a comprehensive analysis of how the processes should be conducted according to their design requirements, operational specifications or economic considerations.
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Hydrocarbon Processing , 2022
Analyzing the sensitivity of a model's output to changes in its input parameters is a method for ... more Analyzing the sensitivity of a model's output to changes in its input parameters is a method for evaluating uncertainty. A sensitivity analysis can help determine optimal parameters for a model and quantify the associated risk. Several "what if" scenarios are presented based on the sensitivity analysis of a plug flow reactor model. An open source simulation tool, DWSIM was used to investigate the impact of varying the inlet parameters on the hydrogen conversion rate to ammonia in the plug flow reactor. Through systematic and detailed analysis, various parameters can be analyzed for evaluation and selection of optimal points, which reduces costs and helps detect complications during operations and take necessary measures to avoid them.
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Chemical Engineering Progress - AICHE, 2022
As energy needs grow worldwide, huge technological advancements have been made in all the fields ... more As energy needs grow worldwide, huge technological advancements have been made in all the fields to meet the demand – from conventional energy sources of fossil fuels, hydel power or conventional nuclear to newer sources like renewables backed by advanced battery storage. On the nuclear power frontier, very small and small modular reactors (vSMRs and SMRs) are the latest technological marvels to join the energy generation bandwagon. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) defines 'small' as under 300 MWe and very small reactors – vSMRs as under about 15 MWe. As of 2020, there are several vSMRs and SMRs, that are in various stages of evolution i.e. concept-formulation, design and development for civilian applications. Several hundred examples however exist for their naval use. These reactors are proposed for use in remote locations where electrical grid power is not available, e.g. in mining operations, oil and gas rigs, chemical plants, military installations, isolated/secluded communities, etc. Because of their modular design and small footprint, they are easily transportable. Modules can be installed & commissioned, successfully operated and de-commissioned, once their working cycle has ended. They have substantially longer fuel replenishment cycles, allowing for the fuel rods or the reactor itself to be replaced, once it reaches the end of its life cycle. These can work in tandem with existing power facilities to provide these remote locations with power on a near perpetual basis. With years of relevant research and receiving that right impetus and support from international government authorities, micro-SMRs are one step closer than ever to becoming a reality.
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Hydrocarbon Processing - April, 2022
In the ever evolving hydrocarbon industry, especially in the downstream sector, efforts are conti... more In the ever evolving hydrocarbon industry, especially in the downstream sector, efforts are continually made to improve processes and to take environmental considerations into account in the best way possible. Blockchain technology is proving to be an invaluable tool in this regard, as it builds compliance, transparency and allows easy auditing to demonstrate increased efficiency. Companies will benefit from increased insight regarding their supply chains and potential problems and will be able to optimize their processes to be as environmentally friendly as possible.
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IGI Global, 2023
With the internet of things (IoT) growing steadily, a wide range of application fields are being ... more With the internet of things (IoT) growing steadily, a wide range of application fields are being offered. These include monitoring health, weather, smart homes, autonomous vehicles, and so on. The result is the incorporation of solutions in various commercial and residential areas and the eventual emergence of them as ubiquitous objects in everyday life. Due to such circumstances, cybersecurity would be essential to mitigate risks, such as data exposure, denial of service efforts, malicious system exploitation, etc. A large majority of entry-level IoT consumer devices lack adequate protection systems, which makes them susceptible to a wide range of malicious attacks. The chapter discusses IoT architectures in depth, along with an analysis of potential applications. A detailed and thorough analysis of challenges in the IoT domain is provided, emphasizing flaws in current commercial IoT solutions and the importance of designing IoT solutions with security and privacy in mind.
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IGI Global, 2023
A major concern with the oil industry is that, like most industrial activities, it can have an ad... more A major concern with the oil industry is that, like most industrial activities, it can have an adverse impact on the sustainability of the environment. The greatest concern as far as the impact is the release of waste into the environment at increased concentrations, which could result in higher pollution levels and accelerate the rate at which climate change occurs. The adverse environmental impact can be minimized or eliminated in almost all cases by implementing technologies that can reduce these effects. Consequently, the oil and gas industry has placed greater emphasis in recent years on minimizing the environmental impact of its operations upstream, midstream, and downstream. The purpose of this chapter is to provide background on the oil and gas industry and why environmental sustainability is so important. Various solutions have been proposed, and challenges associated with implementing them have been identified, as well as new research directions that are being tested and may require further improvement.
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Revolutionizing Digital Healthcare Through Blockchain Technology Applications, 2023
Recent developments in blockchain technology have made it an increasingly interesting subject of ... more Recent developments in blockchain technology have made it an increasingly interesting subject of research. In addition to financial applications, many studies are being conducted to explore its potential outside of this realm. The healthcare sector is one of the most relevant fields where blockchain has the potential to have a major impact. There have been rapid advances in blockchain implementation and understanding, particularly in this field in recent years. With superior privacy capabilities, blockchain technology is an excellent tool to deliver information and services in the healthcare sector. While these developments are a positive sign, a few issues still need to be addressed in order to make a significant difference. The chapter discusses key fundamentals of blockchain technology, potential applications in several fields of health care, obstacles to the adoption of blockchain technology, as well as the concerns it aims to alleviate in the healthcare industry going forward.
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