Systems development

While demonstrating the 10-kW class module capability in meeting the DC target specifications, a combined heat and power (CHP) system is developed for utilizing the module within a complete system configuration [19, 20]. The photograph shown in Fig. 9.14 is for the actual 10-kW class CHP system installed at Rokko Testing facilities of The Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc. The system consists of a 10-kW class SOFC module, a unit for gas and water supply equipment, a unit for power electronics, a control unit, and an exhaust heat recovery unit. 

The control unit of the system is specifically designed for automated start-up, power generation, hot-standby, and scheduled or emergency shut-down processes. For the power electronics, a DC/AC inverter is attached to the module for grid connection. The heat recovery unit is attached to the module s exhaust to generate hot water at a temperature between 60° and 90°C. The volumetric capacity of the hot water tank is selected as 370 liters with a suitably sized water pump. The condensed water recycling unit is attached to the system for possible utilization of pure water for internal steam reforming. 

An initial performance test is performed on the system to validate the design specifications. The test results are summarized in Table 9.4. The AC power output of the system is obtained as 10.1 kW with a corresponding AC electrical conversion efficiency of 41% HHV. The overall system efficiency, on the other hand, is recorded as 82% HHV when the module exhaust heat is recovered as hot water at 60°C. These results clearly demonstrate that an intermediate-temperature SOFC CHP system of this size is perfectly capable of generating electric power as well as quality heat with high efficiency figures. 

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The recognition ratios achieved by CBR systems developed as part of this project could not be bettered by either neural-network classifiers or rule-based expert system classifiers. In addition, CBR systems should be mote reliable than simple classifiers as they are programmed to recognise unknown data. The knowledge acquisition necessary to build CBR systems is less expensive than for expert systems, because it is simpler to describe the knowledge how to distinguish between certain types of data than to describe the whole data contents. 

The principal equipment for the ultrasonic examination is the P-scan system, PS-4, which is a computerised ultrasonic system, developed by FORCE Institute, for automatic, mechanical and manual ultrasonic examination of welds and materials. The system has documentation and storage facilities for all data related to each inspection operation, and includes visualisation of the inspection results in the form of images of the material volume examined. 

I h c simplest approximation to tlic Scfi rod in gcr equation is an in clepen dcri l-eleelron appi oxim alion, sucli as Ui e H iiekel method for tr-clcetron systems, developed by H. Huckel. I-atcr, others, principally Roald Hoffmann of Cornell University, extended tlie Htiekel approximations to arbitrary systems having both nand a electrons the Hxtended Huckel Theory (KHT) approximation. ... 

The simplest approximation to the Schrodinger equation is an independent-electron approximation, such as the Hiickel method for Jt-electron systems, developed by E. Hiickel. Later, others, principally Roald Hoffmann of Cornell University, extended the Hiickel approximations to arbitrary systems having both n and a electrons—the Extended Hiickel Theory (EHT) approximation. This chapter describes some of the basics of molecular orbital theory with a view to later explaining the specifics of HyperChem EHT calculations. 

Other above-ground continuous flow systems have been designed and operated for SCWO processes. A system developed by ModeU Development Corp. (Modec) uses a tubular reactor and can be operated at temperatures above 500°C. It employs a pressure letdown system in which soHd, Hquids, and gases are separated prior to pressure release. This simplifies valve design and material selection on the Hquid leg. 

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy. Bmker s database, designed for use with its spectrophotometers, contains 20,000 C-nmr and H-nmr, as weU as a combined nmr-ms database (66). Sadder Laboratories markets a PC-based system that can search its coUection of 30,000 C-nmr spectra by substmcture as weU as by peak assignments and by fiiU spectmm (64). Other databases include one by Varian and a CD-ROM system containing polymer spectra produced by Tsukuba University, Japan. CSEARCH, a system developed at the University of Vieima by Robien, searches a database of almost 16,000 C-nmr. Molecular Design Limited (MDL) has adapted the Robien database to be searched in the MACCS and ISIS graphical display and search environment (63). Projects are under way to link the MDL system with the Sadder Hbrary and its unique search capabiHties. 

A computer file of about 19,000 peak wavenumbers and intensities, along with search software, is distributed by the Infrared Data Committee of Japan (IRDC). Donated spectra, which are evaluated by the Coblentz Society in coUaboration with the Joint Committee on Atomic and Molecular Physical Data (JCAMP), are digitized and made avaUable (64). Almost 25,000 ir spectra are avaUable on the SDBS system developed by the NCLl as described. A project was initiated at the University of California, Riverside, in 1986 for the constmction of a database of digitized ftir spectra. The team involved also developed algorithms for spectra evaluation (75). Other sources of spectral Hbraries include Sprouse Scientific, Aston Scientific, and the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). 

The AEG sponsored research ia the program known as Systems for Nuclear AuxiHary Power (SNAP) as early as the 1950s. Most of the systems developed iavolved the radioisotope plutonium-238 as a heat source for a thermoelectric generator. Such electrical suppHes permitted radio transmission to earth from spacecraft such as Pioneer and l qyager. 

A more recent addition to the Hst of shale protective water-base muds is a system developed around concentrated solutions of methyl glucoside [3149-68-6]. At concentration of 25% by weight and above, methyl glucoside appears to stabilize water-sensitive shales on pat with a typical oil- or synthetic-base mud (122). Eady field trials have been encouraging but much remains to be done before this material is considered a success (123). 

A prolonged action/controlled release system developed to deUver levonorgestrel for contraceptive therapy involves implantation of a set of flexible closed capsules made of demethylsiloxane—methylvinyl—sdoxane copolymer (see Contraceptives). Each capsule measures 2.4 mm in diameter and 34 mm in length. A set of six such capsules is surgically implanted beneath the skin of the upper arm. These capsules are intended to be removed by the end of the fifth year after implantation. 

Ha2ard identification of the contents of in-plant bulk storage tanks, warehouses, etc, may be achieved by a system developed by the NFPA (48). The system makes use of three diamond-shaped areas, which are marked with numbers 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4 indicating increasing ha2ards of toxicity, flammabHity, and reactivity, respectively. 

These catalysts contained promoters to minimise SO2 oxidation. Second-generation systems are based on a combined oxidation catalyst and particulate trap to remove HC and CO, and to alleviate particulate emissions on a continuous basis. The next phase will be the development of advanced catalysts for NO removal under oxidising conditions. Low or 2ero sulfur diesel fuel will be an advantage in overall system development. 

Catalyst Selection. The low resin viscosity and ambient temperature cure systems developed from peroxides have faciUtated the expansion of polyester resins on a commercial scale, using relatively simple fabrication techniques in open molds at ambient temperatures. The dominant catalyst systems used for ambient fabrication processes are based on metal (redox) promoters used in combination with hydroperoxides and peroxides commonly found in commercial MEKP and related perketones (13). Promoters such as styrene-soluble cobalt octoate undergo controlled reduction—oxidation (redox) reactions with MEKP that generate peroxy free radicals to initiate a controlled cross-linking reaction. 

Currently, almost all cumene is produced commercially by two processes ( /) a fixed-bed, kieselguhr-supported phosphoric acid catalyst system developed by UOP and (2) a homogeneous AlCl and hydrogen chloride catalyst system developed by Monsanto. 

Primary alkanolamine solutions require a relatively high heat of regeneration. Also excessive temperatures or localized overheating in reboilers cause the MEA to decompose and form corrosive compounds. An inhibitor system, such as the Amine Guard system developed by Union Carbide, is an effective method of corrosion control (52). Inhibitors permit the use of higher (25—35%) concentration MEA solutions, thus allowing lower circulation rates and subsequendy lower regeneration duty. 

For most color photographic systems, development is the rate determining step, and within that step the formation of semiquinone is the slow process (37). The fate of the highly reactive QDI is deterrnined by the relative rates of a number of competing processes (38). The desired outcome is reaction with ionized coupler to produce dye (eq. 3). Typically, the second-order rate constant for this process with ionized coupler is about 10 to 10 ... 

Na[AuClJ, per mole of silver haHde. Coordination compounds are used as emulsion stabilizers, developers, and are formed with the weU-known thiosulfate fixers. Silver haHde diffusion transfer processes and silver image stabilization also make use of coordination phenomena. A number of copper and chromium azo dyes have found use in diffusion transfer systems developed by Polaroid (see Color photography, instant). Coordination compounds are also important in a number of commercial photothermography and electrophotography (qv) appHcations as weU as in the classic iron cyano blueprint images, a number of chromium systems, etc (32). 

Typical of the temporary or manufacturing aid coating systems is the RISTON dry film photoresist for printed circuit (PC) board fabrication. This was the first of these systems developed. The RISTON product stmcture and the basic steps in its use are shown in Figure 2. It consists of a photopolymer sheet laminated between a Mylar cover sheet and a polyolefin separation sheet. It is manufactured as a continuous web (see Coating PROCESSES, survey), and is suppHed in roUs of varying width and photopolymer composition. 

A fluidi2ed-bed catalytic reactor system developed by C. E. Lummus (323) offers several advantages over fixed-bed systems ia temperature control, heat and mass transfer, and continuity of operation. Higher catalyst activity levels and higher ethylene yields (99% compared to 94—96% with fixed-bed systems) are accompHshed by continuous circulation of catalyst between reactor and regenerator for carbon bum-off and continuous replacement of catalyst through attrition. 

The preparation of this third edition after about 10 years since publication of the second edition of this handbook has required a complete revision of the major part of the book. The reason is not only new developments in technology and application, but also the identification of vital factors in the protection system. Developments in standards and regulations also had to be taken into account. 

Branan, C., The Process Engineer s Pocket Handbook, Volume 2—Process Systems Development. Houston, Texas Gulf Publishing Co., 1983. 

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