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By: Ananto Wimbaji
Sonochemistry
Application of power of sound
to chemical processes:
Ultrasound can increase
chemical reactivity besides
heat, pressure, light and
catalyst
Chemical changes by power
of ultrasound @lower
frequency as a result of
generated cavitation
Ultrasonic
Ultrasonic:
Sound @ frequency > 20 kHz
Generator
Reaction
Courtesy:
chamber Telsonic
Ultrasonic
Sonochemistry & Chemical
Reaction
Ultrasond assisted
reaction
Type of chemical synthesis of ultrasonic:
- Reactions involving Metal or Solids Surface
- Reactions involving powder and particulate
matter
- Emulsions reaction
- Homogeneous reaction
Luche’s Rule of
Sonochemistry
Possible benefit of
Ultrasound
- Might accelerate reaction or only required less
forcing condition
- Induction period are often significantly
reduced as are exothermic normally
associated with such reactions
- Reactions are often initiated by ultrasound
without the need for additives
- The number of steps that are normally
required can sometime be reduced
- A reaction can be directed to alternative
pathway
Example of Ultrasound assisted
Reaction
Biodiesel production from trans-esterification of
vegetable oil with methanol in presence of
base catalyst:
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Oil (diesel fuel) & water mixture
Improving burning
characteristics of
heating oils in the
simplest case may be
achieved by adding 5-
10% of water to it and
homogeneously
emulsifying the mixture
in the power-ultrasonic
field. This increases the
burning rate of the
heating oil by a factor of
5-10%
Extraction
Could reduce exraction time up to
10 times
Could reduce solvent used
improves the extract yield
and considerably reduces
undesired extracts
Extraction
P a r a m e te r s C o n v e n tio n a l F A S T E X T R A C T IO N
m e th o d
S o lu te A r te m e s ia L e a v e s A r te m e s ia L e a v e s
S o lv e n t n -H e x a n e n -H e x a n e
R a tio S o lu te :S o lv e n t 1: 6 1 :8
N o .s o f L e a c h in g 09 04
T im e p e r L e a c h in g 5 hours 1 hour
T o ta l E x tr a c tio n T im e 4 5 h o u r s 4 hours
R ecovery 7 5 to 8 0 % 9 0 to 9 5 %
Ultrasound &
Environment
Pollution Abatement
Enhanced Biogas Production
Oilfield remediation
Ultrasound &
Environment
Continuous treatment of liquid wastes with
powerful ultrasound in combination with
ultraviolet radiation has been shown to greatly
enhance the sterilization process
a photochemical oxidation process takes
place leading to sterilization that is thousands
of times more effective than that achieved by
ultraviolet treatment alone
Using this technology for drinking water
purification permits eliminating algae
formation and reducing the chlorine content
to a minimum at which no chlorine odor or
taste is detected
Ultrasound &
Environment
The combination of cavitation,
ultrasound energy, and the
injection of ozone results in an
ultra-fine emulsified mixture
significantly increasing the
reaction surface area.
High local pressures and
temperatures cause - among
other reactions - destruction of
biological protein-molecules,
aromatic hydrocarbons and thiols
Ultrasound in Petroleum &
Petrochemical
Catalyst preparation
Desulfuration of diesel fuel
Gasoline valorization (Octane enhancement)
Ultrasound assisted polymerization
Desulfuration of diesel
fuel
Under the influence of powerful
ultrasound the hydrocarbons are
partially decomposed forming
radicals and releasing free sulfur,
which is subsequently oxidized
and removed. The process is
accompanied by breaking large
hydrocarbon structures into
smaller ones, thereby reducing the
crude oil’s density and viscosity,
making it easier to transport
through pipelines (improving its
ability to flow) and increasing the
amount of lighter oils that can be
recovered during the refinery
Gasoline valorization (Octane
enhancement)
hydrocarbons can become
restructured (polymerize, condense,
etc.) forming new hydrocarbons with
increased octane numbers when
exposed to high-power ultrasound in
the presence of certain catalysts
exposing straight low-quality gasoline
to ultrasound with properly adjusted
intensity and exposure time in
presence of correctly selected
catalysts can raise its octane number
significantly and increase its value
Carrying out this type of processes
requires identifying the right catalysts,
which should be selective with respect
to isomeric components of automotive
gasolines. The highest quality
catalysts known for these processes
CONCLUSION
Ultrasonic could be applied in various aspect
of chemical engineering, range from chemical
reaction, unit operation, petroleum and
petrochemical process and even
environmental problem