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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 Feb 4 in Chemical engineering by TarenSalmond (1.8k 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 Feb 4 in Chemical engineering by CarolynIan00 (1.9k 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 Feb 4 in Chemical engineering by MathewForman (1.6k 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 Feb 4 in Chemical engineering by EffieQkd6688 (1.7k 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 Feb 4 in Chemical engineering by CesarSpragg2 (2.1k points)

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How can a company reduce its carbon footprint in its manufacturing processes without compromising the quality of its products?

asked Feb 4 in Environmental Chemistry by HalinaAlderm (1.9k points)

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How can a chemistry student prepare phenylalanine from benzyl chloride and ammonia? What is the step-by-step process involved in the synthesis and what are the necessary reagents and conditions required for the reaction to take place? How can the purity of the obtained phenylalanine be determined and what are the potential sources of error in the experiment?

asked Feb 4 in Chemical synthesis by HarleyOreill (1.9k points)

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How can a chemistry student overcome the difficulty in understanding complex chemical concepts, and what strategies can be used to approach such concepts more effectively?

asked Feb 4 in Chemical education by DominickArel (1.2k points)

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How can a chemistry student better prepare for a chemistry-related career in industry, and what skills and knowledge should they focus on developing in order to be successful in this field?

asked Feb 4 in Chemical education by QTHGenevieve (1.7k points)

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How can a chemist selectively protect an amine group in the presence of hydroxyl and carboxyl groups when synthesizing a complex organic molecule using protecting groups?

asked Feb 4 in Organic Chemistry by LawrenceShel (1.6k 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 Feb 4 in Chemical engineering by ThaliaSheil (2.0k 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 Feb 4 in Chemical engineering by CollinByrd4 (1.4k 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 Feb 4 in Chemical engineering by TorySelwyn2 (2.1k 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 Feb 4 in Chemical engineering by NicholeBueno (1.8k 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 Feb 4 in Chemical engineering by AhmadEho9450 (1.6k 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 Feb 4 in Chemical engineering by CorneliusChi (1.6k 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?

asked Feb 4 in Chemical engineering by QAMSibyl4514 (2.0k points)

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How can a chemical engineer develop a cost-effective process for the production of 1 ton of ethylene glycol using a fixed-bed catalytic reactor?

asked Feb 4 in Chemical engineering by BrainRubin29 (2.2k points)

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How can a better understanding of the role of chemistry in society and the economy be integrated into the chemistry curriculum to better prepare students for the workforce and contribute to the advancement of society?

asked Feb 4 in Chemical education by ElviaBumgarn (1.8k points)

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How can 1-bromo-2-methylcyclohexane be transformed into 1-methylcyclohexene via an E2 elimination reaction? What are the necessary conditions and reagents needed for this transformation to occur?

asked Feb 4 in Organic Chemistry by PaulineUym83 (2.3k points)

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