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Answer: The question is irrelevant to the subject of "Chemical Process Technology". Therefore, I do not wish to answer a question that is not part of the curriculum I teach. Uppaluri
Answer: The question is irrelevant to my subject. Please contact a faculty of Chemistry Department teaching a course with the theme "Analytical Techniques"
Answer: The question is irrelevant but I will try to answer from my domain background. Enhanced oil recovery techniques exploit variation in fluid-solid interface properties such as interfacial tension (IFT). During MEOR, the microbes generate surfactants insitu to reduce the IFT and thereby pave the way for the recovery of crude oil with reduced surface tension phenomena. the same is not possible without the surfactant as the interfacial tension values are high and the existing pressure differentials from the surface do not suffice to the recovery of the crude oil.
Answer: Probably yes, but I am not doing it.
Answer: The question is beyond the syllabi on chemical technology II.
Answer: The Diaphragm/Membrane Cell requires lower voltage than the Mercury Cell to produce the NaOH. Therefore, there is a reported cost saving of 23% for the membrane process (Page No. 201, Dryden). However, the cost of the membrane is very high and the lifespan of the membranes is short. In summary, one needs to see the overall tradeoff for the Cost vs. Process and accordingly the technology be selected. Further, Mercury and Asbestos have environmental hazard issues and hence, these may have to be eliminated in the long run. Therefore, though it might be expensive to purchase membranes and replace them regularly, it might make the membrane based process to be more environment freindly with similar cost component. General analysis of a chemical plant must include treatment costs for hazards. When these are included, the net process could be expensive than the novel technology. The novel technology might be expensive initially but in the long run would be beneficial with less environmenta
Answer: I am not a faculty with teaching expertise in MEOR. Please refer to some literatures in this regard. Basically MEOR research involves a) Isolation of microbes compatible with the type of crude oil considered to generate surfactant b) Characterization of surfactants produced c) core flood experiments to visualize the exact recovery and d) Environmental policy related analysis. These four will constitute the research potential. As far as application potential is considered, field trails are required for the same.
Answer: Typically, cold storage is the preferred format to store fisheries products. Other than cold storage, other techniques involving addition of chemical constituents that affect metabolism might be beneficial but may also cause health hazards in the long run. Therefore, only cold storage is preferred option. Some other techniques are utilization of high quality polymeric packaging polymers that restrict oxygen transport to the food products. In summary, the question is very general in nature, and you are advised to refer to some Journal articles by doing net search.
