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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?

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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?

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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 6 days ago in Chemical engineering by FredAfford68 (370 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 6 days ago in Chemical engineering by BlondellMann (570 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?

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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 6 days ago in Chemical engineering by RoxanaForde (390 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 6 days ago in Chemical engineering by NumbersBindo (330 points)

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

asked 6 days ago in Chemical engineering by HenryMesser6 (310 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 6 days ago in Chemical engineering by RetaEgglesto (330 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 6 days ago in Chemical engineering by HNSKieran194 (350 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 6 days ago in Chemical engineering by FinlayBrasse (710 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 6 days ago in Chemical engineering by GavinTuckson (290 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 6 days ago in Chemical engineering by SharylMayo75 (550 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 6 days ago in Chemical engineering by AlisonVinci (510 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 6 days ago in Chemical engineering by SoilaRicker (290 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 6 days ago in Chemical engineering by ShannanPatti (570 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 6 days ago in Chemical engineering by MelbaODonnel (370 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 6 days ago in Chemical engineering by MarilouBelt6 (350 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?

asked 6 days ago in Chemical engineering by FelishaEdwar (380 points)

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How can a chemical engineer develop a process for the production of 1 ton of sulfuric acid with a concentration of 98% at a desired temperature and pressure using a specific raw material feedstock and considering the economic feasibility of the process?

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