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How can one design a system for the sustainable production of surfactants with high yield and minimal waste?

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How can chemical engineers develop a process for the production of a food additive that meets safety regulations and produces a consistently high-quality product?

asked 22 hours ago in Chemical engineering by PatriciaOsbu (570 points)

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How can chemical engineers design an efficient system for the recovery of valuable metals such as gold, silver, copper, and platinum from electronic waste while minimizing the generation of harmful pollutants?

asked 22 hours ago in Chemical engineering by KatjaHarness (630 points)

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How can chemical engineers design a wastewater treatment system to effectively remove heavy metals from industrial wastewater using cost-effective methods?

asked 22 hours ago in Chemical engineering by KarolynKidwe (490 points)

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How can chemical engineers design a storage and transportation system for hazardous chemicals that minimizes the risk of spills, leaks, and other accidents, while also accounting for factors such as cost, efficiency, and environmental impact?

asked 22 hours ago in Chemical engineering by Gilberto30M (540 points)

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How can chemical engineering principles be applied to design a cost-effective and efficient system for treating industrial wastewater containing heavy metals before it is released to the environment?

asked 22 hours ago in Chemical engineering by CaitlynConyb (490 points)

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How can an engineer design a safe and efficient system for the storage and transportation of hazardous chemicals, taking into consideration factors such as temperature, pressure, material compatibility, and environmental impact?

asked 22 hours ago in Chemical engineering by EveretteLcr6 (710 points)

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How can a process be developed for the production of 1,4-dioxane using the principles of chemical engineering, and what are the key variables that need to be considered in the design and optimization of the process?

asked 22 hours ago in Chemical engineering by Lorena01B177 (510 points)

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How can a process be developed for the production of 1,3-Butadiene using catalytic hydrogenation of acetylene?

asked 22 hours ago in Chemical engineering by LonBly81312 (490 points)

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How can a process be developed for the large-scale production of hydrogen peroxide with the desired concentration and purity for use in medical and industrial applications?

asked 22 hours ago in Chemical engineering by Bryce41F6649 (450 points)

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How can a heat exchanger be designed to efficiently transfer heat between a hot stream of ethanol vapor and a cool stream of water, with a flow rate of 10 L/min of each fluid, while maintaining a temperature difference of 5 °C between the inlet and outlet of each stream?

asked 22 hours ago in Chemical engineering by DellShilling (450 points)

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How can a heat exchanger be designed for a specific industrial process involving the heating and cooling of a liquid stream with a flow rate of 500L/min and a specific heat capacity of 4.2 kJ/kg K? The temperature of the hot and cold streams are 120°C and 25°C respectively, and the process requires a heat transfer rate of at least 200 kW. What should be the surface area and overall heat transfer coefficient of the heat exchanger to meet the process requirements?

asked 22 hours ago in Chemical engineering by XavierLeeper (370 points)

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How can a distillation column be designed to effectively separate a binary mixture of ethanol and water with a specific composition, using commonly available materials and maximizing efficiency while minimizing heat loss?

asked 22 hours ago in Chemical engineering by AntwanDelpra (370 points)

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How can a cost-effective and efficient system be designed to extract valuable metals like gold and silver from electronic waste, while minimizing environmental impact and complying with regulatory standards?

asked 22 hours ago in Chemical engineering by BeatriceBerm (570 points)

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How can a chemist develop a process for the efficient production of 1,4-dioxane, a key intermediate in the production of polymers and solvents, using the principles of chemical engineering? Consider factors such as reaction conditions, catalyst selection, and process optimization to maximize yield and minimize waste.

asked 22 hours ago in Chemical engineering by Shirley80008 (530 points)

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How can a chemical engineering student design an efficient and cost-effective system for the treatment of industrial wastewater that effectively removes contaminants and meets environmental regulations? Additionally, how can the engineer optimize the design to minimize energy and chemical usage, as well as reduce waste production and disposal costs?

asked 22 hours ago in Chemical engineering by Jackie90X811 (330 points)

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How can a chemical engineering process be developed to produce [insert specific chemical name] with high purity and yield using cost-effective and sustainable methods?

asked 22 hours ago in Chemical engineering by AlphonseGill (450 points)

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How can a chemical engineer efficiently develop a process for the production of methanol using carbon dioxide as a feedstock, taking into account factors such as reaction kinetics, thermodynamics, and cost?

asked 22 hours ago in Chemical engineering by PatrickSherr (470 points)

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How can a chemical engineer develop an optimized process for the production of poly(lactic acid) from renewable resources such as corn starch or sugarcane?

asked 22 hours ago in Chemical engineering by SuzanneSnow1 (450 points)

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How can a chemical engineer develop an efficient and cost-effective process for the production of Nitric Acid using the Ostwald process?

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