The residue curve mapping technique (RCM) has been considered a powerful tool for the flow-sheet development and preliminary design of conventional multi-component separation processes. It does not only represent a good approximation to actual equilibrium behavior, but also it allows performing feasibility analysis of separation processes where non-ideal and azeotropic mixtures are involved. Ap...

Abstract This study provides an efficient alternative by extracting bioactive compounds from Haematococcus pluvialis via matrix solid-phase dispersion (MSPD) its wet form, reducing one of the process steps with greatest economic impact, drying microalga. To obtain a suitable extract for nutraceutical purposes, solvents generally recognised as safe (GRAS) designation (ethanol, ethyl lactate, and...

Ethanol could suddenly become the gasoline additive of choice in America. As policymakers debate the future path of U.S. energy policy, they face added concerns for public safety and America’s growing dependence on foreign oil. The outcome of these debates could spell the end for MTBE (methyl tert i a ry butyl ether) as a fuel additive—and have important implications for the future of the ethan...

Plant systems can be effective pump-and-treat systems for some contaminants. There is interest in finding inexpensive remediation technologies for sites contaminated by carbon tetrachloride and ethylene dibromide from grain fumigation activities. Experimental investigations have shown that volatile compounds such as trichloroethylene and methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) are released to the at...

The output signal generated by detectors used in ion mobility spectrometry (IMS) is a time-dependent, small ionic current. To be able to take full advantage of information contained in this signal, adequate procedures of signal processing need to be utilized. Methods of spectrum filtration, peak separation, base-line correction as well as one- and two-dimensional integration applied in quantita...

DGBA 1 Diethylene Glycol n-Butyl Ether Acetate (CAS# 124-17-4) (Synonyms: Butyl carbitol acetate; Butyl diglycol acetate; 2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)ethanol acetate; 2(2-Butoxyethoxy)ethyl acetate; Acetic acid 2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethyl ester; Butoxyethoxyethyl acetate; Butyl carbitol acetate; Butyl diethylene glycol acetate; Diethyleneglycol monobutyl ether acetate; Diglycol monobutyl ether acetate; Ektas...