Enhanced organic matter removal and fouling mitigation in seawater desalination using electrocoagulation pretreatment using ZnO coated Fe electrodes.

This study introduces a novel application of electrocoagulation (EC) as a pretreatment method for seawater desalination, uniquely focusing on reducing organic and biological fouling in reverse osmosis membranes. The EC process was investigated as an alternative to conventional approaches such as chemical coagulation, chlorination, and fouling inhibitors. EC was conducted in a batch cell using iron electrodes.

Simulation and optimization of heavy fuel oil (HFO) refining platform to low sulfur marine fuel (LS-FO) by oxidative desulfurization.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has implemented new sulfur content regulations for marine fuels in response to growing environmental concerns, including global warming. These regulations severely and costly restrict refinery operations. Oxidative desulfurization (ODS) is an attractive desulfurization method that has advantages such as mild operating conditions and a hydrogen-free process over traditional processes such as hydrodesulfurization (HDS).

Vibrational analysis of double-walled silicon carbide nano-cones: a finite element investigation.

A three-dimensional finite element model is used to investigate the vibrational properties of double-walled silicon carbide nano-cones with various dimensions. The dependence of the vibrational properties of double-walled silicon carbide nano-cones on their length, apex angles and boundary conditions are evaluated. Current model consists a combination of beam and spring elements that simulates the interatomic interactions of bonding and nonbonding.