The Department of Chemical Engineering is discussing a master's thesis on carbon dioxide absorption by eutectic solvents.

The Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Technology discussed the master's thesis tagged.

Absorption of carbon dioxide by a deep eutectic solvent

The student Muhammad Nouri Jassim's thesis aimed at studying the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions into the atmosphere, as this leads to higher temperatures, increased pollution and health problems.

In this work, three types of eutectic solvents were used, such as 1-choline chloride-2-urea, 1-choline chloride-3-phenol and 1-choline chloride-6-monoethanolamine at a concentration of (0-3) mol/L. The ionic liquid is mixed with canolamin such as MEA at a concentration of (4mol/L) and water to increase the adsorption efficiency.

The compound central design (CCD) method was applied to reduce the number of trials needed to optimize the operating conditions. In the adsorption experiments, the effect of the solution temperature (25-45) C, the solvent concentration (0-3) mol/L and the adsorption time (60-150 minutes) were studied to determine the optimal operating conditions on the performance of the adsorption process.

Experimental data showed that the best solvent for capturing carbon dioxide is 1-choline chloride 2-urea under operating conditions with a temperature of 35 °C, a concentration of 1.5 mol/L of solvent, and 105 minutes of adsorption time. Optimal operating conditions for CO capture were achieved according to the following specifications: CO2 concentration output 1.258%, adsorption rate 0.078 mol/kg min, CO2 loading 7.977 mol CO2/kg, adsorption capacity 0.350 kg CO2/kg solvent, The solubility was 0.068 mol / mol and the adsorption efficiency was 92% for the solution. In this research, the reaction kinetics of carbon dioxide for the best solvent was the reaction rate constant (0.38) min -1, and the forward reaction was

(k1 = 0.0447) L/mol/min and the back reaction was (k2) = 6.2×10-4 L 3/mol 2. The order of the reaction was first order and the mass transfer coefficient was (0.1443) mol/bar/l min.

And the discussion committee consisted of Prof. Dr. Khaled Ajami Sukkar Abdul-Rubaie Chairman. And the membership of Prof. Dr. Naseer Abboud Issa and Dr. Haider Abdul Karim Mohsen. And under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Thamer Jassim Muhammad and Prof. Dr. Abdel Moneim Abbas Karim. In addition to evaluating the thesis scientifically by Prof. Dr. Asrar Abdullah Mohsen from the University of Baghdad / College of Engineering / Department of Chemical Engineering and Prof. Dr. Sabri Saihoud Hamid from the University of Technology. and linguistically by Dr. Farooq Ahmed Mehdi from the University of Technology. The thesis was accepted with appreciation (Excellence).

The Department of Chemical Engineering initiates the distribution of the Ramadan basket to the students of the internal departments.

On the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan and under the direct supervision of the Head of the Chemical Engineering Department at the University of Technology, Prof. Dr. Jamal Manea Al-Rubaie. The Department of Chemical Engineering took the initiative to distribute the Ramadan basket to the students of the department in the internal departments on Tuesday, 4/11/2023.

The initiative included the distribution of (60) food baskets, 25 baskets for female students and 35 baskets for male students residing in the dormitory departments. In this regard, Prof. Dr. Jamal Al-Rubaie confirmed that the distribution of Ramadan baskets on this day represents an extension of the department’s directions to contribute to creating psychological conditions and helping students to continue performing the obligation of fasting. By covering some of their food needs. As well as deepening the bonds of social relations and spreading a culture of cooperation and a sense of responsibility towards the students of the department.

The Chemical Engineering Department organizes a workshop on how to prepare the Instructor Portfolio.

The Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Technology organized a workshop on how to prepare the Instructor Portfolio on Sunday 26/3/2023. The workshop aimed to introduce how to prepare the Instructor Portfolio according to the Iraqi engineering program accreditation standards. The workshop was managed by Prof. Dr. Adnan AbdulJabbar AbdulRazak and Prof. Dr. Asawer Abdulrasool Kwae. The workshop included a scientific lecture by Asst. Prof. Dr. Farah Talib Jasim, during which she gave a detailed explanation of how to prepare the Instructor Portfolio in accordance with Iraqi engineering program accreditation standards, and its importance in obtaining the programmatic accreditation for the Chemical Engineering Department.

Within the scientific activities of the Department of Chemical Engineering, the Chemical Engineering Department discusses a M.Sc. Dissertation entitled (Enhance the anti-fouling of flat sheet Polyphenylsulfone membranes incorporating graphene oxide for ultrafiltration applications). The M.Sc. Dissertation for the student Raghad Mahmoud Sawadi Muhammad included:

The discussion committee consisted of Prof. Dr. Khalid Turki Rashid, chairman, Asst. Prof. Dr. Hussein Majeed Fleih, member, Lect. Dr. Haiyam Mohammed Abdalraheem, member, and under the supervision of both Prof. Dr. Qusay Fadhel Alsalhy and Asst. Prof. Dr. Sama Mohammed Abdullah. As well as the scientific evaluation of the dissertation was done by Prof. Dr. Shahla Ismail Ibrahim, University of Baghdad, College of Engineering, Department of Environmental Engineering and Asst. Prof. Dr. Yusor Riyad Abdel Majeed from Al-Nahrain University/ College of Engineering/ Chemical Engineering Department, and linguistically by Lect. Dr. Farooq Ahmed Mehdi  from the University of Technology.

Within the scientific activities of the Department of Chemical Engineering, the Chemical Engineering Department discusses a M.Sc. Dissertation entitled (Green Synthesis of Nano Catalysts Using Plant Extracts for Removing the Organic Pollutants in water). The M.Sc. Dissertation for the student Shahnaz Bassm Khazal included:

The discussion committee consisted of Prof. Dr. Zaidoon Mohsin Shakor Al-Obaidi, chairman, Asst. Prof. Dr. may ali muslim alsaffar, member, Asst. Prof. Dr. Ali Raad Mohammed Al-Shathr, member,  and under the supervision of both Prof. Dr. Adnan AbdulJabbar AbdulRazak and Asst. Prof. Dr. Alyaa khadhier mageed. As well as the scientific evaluation of the dissertation was done by Asst. Prof. Dr. Basma Ismail Hussein from the University of Baghdad and Asst. Prof. Dr. Osama Akram Saeed from Al-Nahrain University, and linguistically by Lect. Dr. Laith Salim Sabri from the University of Technology.