Browsing Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research by Author "Idem, Raphael"
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Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference Systems (ANFIS) - Based Model Predictive Control (MPC) for Carbon Dioxide Reforming of Methane (CDRM) in a Plug Flow Tubular Reactor for Hydrogen Production
(Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research, University of Regina, 2013-01)The current sources of our energy supply are plagued with many problems, and the impact on the climate is of grave concern. To preserve and sustain our environment, a non-polluting and renewable energy source is required. ... -
Amine and Catalyst Stability Studies in the Catalyst-Aided CO2 Capture Process
(Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research, University of Regina, 2021-08)The application of sol id base and sol id acid catalysts to improve CO2 capture has been one of the most notable technological advancements in amine-based post -combust ion capture. Despite the inherent benefits of ... -
Analytical and Semi-Analytical Models for Composite Reservoirs with Complex Well Completions
(Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research, University of Regina, 2016-04)With the current increasing productivity and the proliferation of shale and tight sand resource plays in Canada, and North America in general, the need to understand and characterize these resource plays, for the purpose ... -
Assessing the Performance of Aspen Plus and Promax for the Simulation of CO2 Capture Plants
(Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research, University of Regina, 2012-05)Carbon dioxide is a prominent greenhouse gas whose emissions have significantly increased due to human activities. Fossil fuel-fired power plants are the largest source of CO2 emissions, which results in a need for CO2 ... -
Carbon Dioxide Absorption into Aqueous Ammonia in a Hollow Fiber Membrane Contactor
(Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research, University of Regina, 2016-07)Chemical absorption has been considered as a promising technology for carbon dioxide (CO2) capture from different industrial waste gases. However, this technology has not been widely commercialized due to its high capital ... -
Catalystic Pyrolysis for the Production of Stable Phenol Rich Bio-Oil from Wood Biomass
(Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research, University of Regina, 2016-09)Biomass studies over the last two decades shows its use as an alternate source for the production of chemicals and fuels. This can help in reducing our load on the conventional hydrocarbon use and be shared with renewable ... -
Catalysts for Hydrogen Production by the Auto-Thermal Reforming of Glycerol
(Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research, University of Regina, 2013-01)Due to a number of major environmental issues, essentially greenhouse gas emissions and fossil fuel reliance, the implications of hydrogen as a promising clean energy carrier have significantly increased. In this respect, ... -
Catalytic Hydrothermal Liquefaction of Camelina Sativa Residues for the Production of Biogasoline Range Liquid Biofuel
(Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research, University of Regina, 2018-01)Camelina Sativa residue was used as a feedstock to investigate the production of biogasoline from the biomass material by catalyst-assisted hydrothermal liquefaction process. In the new process development, a non-catalytic ... -
Catalytic Production of Furfural by the Subcritical Hydrothermal Gasification of Flax Straw
(Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research, University of Regina, 2013-12)Developing new sources of energy that can mitigate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions has generated a strong research interest in the past two decades. Renewable sources of energy have become strong candidates for replacing ... -
Comparative Assessment, Parametric Sensitivity, Economics, and Modeling of Novel 1,5-diamino-2-methylpentane Based Amine Solvent Blend for CO2 Capture From Large Industrial Sources
(Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research, University of Regina, 2018-11)This research investigates the development of novel 1,5-diamino-2-methylpentane (DA2MP) based amine solvent blend for CO2 capture from large industrial sources. The lab-scale absorber and desorber pilot plant (2 inch by ... -
Comparative Evaluation of the Performance of Synthetic Polymer and Biopolymer as a Means of Enhanced Oil Recovery Method
(Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research, University of Regina, 2017-10)After regular primary and secondary recovery treatments with ideal oil production no longer occur, enhanced oil recovery methods are introduced to produce the “leftover” oil in reservoir formations. Among the enhanced oil ... -
A Comparison Study of Carbon Dioxide Absorption Performance in MEA and Blended Amine Solvents for Post-combustion Process: Experiment, Modeling and Simulation
(Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research, University of Regina, 2020-04)In recent years, industrialization causes excess carbon dioxide emissions. Carbon dioxide (CO2) is one of the main greenhouse gases due to human activities. However, high costs remain the main challenge to control the ... -
A Comprehensive Evaluation of Off-Gas Emissions From A Catalyst-Aided, Amine-Based, Post Combustion Capture of CO2 From Industrial Exhaust Gas Streams
(Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research, University of Regina, 2021-12)The major focus of all CO2 capture technologies is to reduce emission of CO2 which is undoubtedly one of the major greenhouse gases blamed for global warming. It is imperative to ensure that while we aim to capture CO2 ... -
Comprehensive Evaluation of the Physical and Chemical Properties of 1-dimethylamino-2-propanol for Post Combustion CO2 Capture
(Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research, University of Regina, 2018-05)Recently the worsening global warming issue caused by emissions and accumulation of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere has become a subject of public concern. Carbon dioxide (CO2) is widely considered as the predominant ... -
Conventional and Carbonated Water Flooding in Heavy Oil Systems: Micromodel and Coreflooding Studies
(Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research, University of Regina, 2018-07)Despite the severe viscosity contrast and low displacement efficiency in heavy oil reservoirs, conventional waterflooding is still considered as one of the feasible recovery processes for such reservoirs. On the other ... -
Development of a System of MEA Solutions Activated by Novel Poyamines for Natural Gas Sweetening Mass Transfer in Absorber and Desorber Columns
(Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research, University of Regina, 2020-03)This study focused on finding new and efficient activators to be blended with methyldiethanolamine (MDEA) for natural gas processing. Polyamines were highlighted in the open literature to have high CO2 loading as well ... -
Development of Criteria for Selection of Components for Formulation of Amine Blends Based on Structure and Activity Relationships of Amines, and Validation of Formulated Blends in a Bench Scale CO2 Capture Pilot Plant
(Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research, University of Regina, 2017-09)Due to modernisation and industrialisation, an increase in the global energy demand is inevitable. Nuclear, fossil fuels, renewables, hydro and biomass are the major sources of energy. However, considering the current ... -
Development of On-Line Analytical Technique for Determination of Composition of CO2-Loaded Formulated Amine Solvents Based on the Liquid Thermo physical Properties for a Post-Combustion CO2 Capture Process
(Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research, University of Regina, 2015-03)One of the ways to boost the carbon dioxide (CO2) capture performance of amine based solvents is to blend a primary or secondary amine with a tertiary amine. This has been shown to be true in the blending of monoethanolamine ... -
Dynamic Scheduling and Sequencing of Machines and Automated Guided Vehicles Using Genetic Algorithms
(Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research, University of Regina, 2019-03)Scheduling of machines has been interested in flexible manufacturing systems due to the flexibility and simultaneous task process capability of such production systems. Advanced material handling systems such as automated ... -
Evaluation of Environmental performance of Hypothetical Canadian Oxy-Fuel Combustion Carbon Capture with Risk and Cost Analyses
(Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research, University of Regina, 2015-07)For at least the next few decades, fossil fuels will be used to supply energy globally, and without appropriate greenhouse gas control techniques, carbon dioxide (CO2) atmospheric emissions will continue to increase and ...
