| EPSRC Reference: |
GR/J91241/01 |
| Title: |
DEVELOPMENT OF A PROCESS FOR ALKANE/ALKENE SEPARATIONS |
| Principal Investigator: |
Thomas, Dr M |
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Sch of Chemical & Life Sciences |
| Organisation: |
University of Greenwich |
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Standard Research (Pre-FEC) |
| Starts: |
19 September 1994 |
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18 September 1995 |
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49,666
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This proposal concerns a new approach for separating alkanes from alkenes. Two principal methods will be evaluated: firstly, the use of polar and sizeselective materials, in order to preferentially adsorb the alkene: and secondly, separations based on non-polarity and size for alkane adsorption. Following detailed characterisation of the materials, they will initially be used in the form of packed columns and the adsorption/desorption isotherms investigated using ethane/ethene and propane/propene feeds. Following this preliminary stage the most promising materials will be further developed in order to optimise their properties for a pressure swing adsorption process in consultation with Professor Barry Crittenden at Bath University.
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