Advances in Gas Processing: Proceedings of the 2nd Annual Gas Processing Symposium 11-1 4 January, 2010, Doha, Qatar, reviews the state of knowledge in gas processing. The contributions are organized around five main themes: (i) environmental sustainability; (ii) natural gas processing technologies; (iii) energy efficiency in operations; (iv) design and safety; and (v) operational excellence.
The papers on environmental sustainability cover topics such as the biogasification of waste monoethanolamine; the role of LNG in a carbon constrained world; and sustainable water management. The papers on natural gas processing technologies include the removal of acid gases from natural gas streams via membrane technology and selective control of Fischer-Tropsch synthesis hydrocarbons product distribution. The papers on energy efficiency in operations cover lifted turbulent jet flame in a cross-flow; novel hybrid biomass and coal processes; and the adoption of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). The papers on design and safety include studies on the optimal design and operation of a GTL process and efficient design, operating, and control strategies for LNG plants. The papers on operational excellence deal with topics such as chemicals in gas processing; the monitoring and optimization of hydrocarbon separation equipment; and the inhibition of gas hydrate formation.
Author Biography
A leader in the fields of pollution prevention and integrated process design, Dr. Mahmoud El-Halwagi has received several presitigous awards including the National Science Foundation's National Young Investigator Award, the Birdsong Award, and the Fred H. Pumphrey Award. Dr. El-Halwagi is also a favorite among chemical engineering students at Auburn University, and the recipient of several Outstanding Faculty Awards from Auburn University's Student Government Association, College of Engineering, and Panhellenic Council. His numerous publications have appeared internationally, and he has also served as a consultant to a wide variety of major processing industries.
