ANNUAL REPORT - The Petroleum Institute
ANNUAL REPORT - The Petroleum Institute ANNUAL REPORT - The Petroleum Institute
The Petroleum Institute | Annual Report - Academic Year 2011 - 2012 PI Funded Projects Computer-Aided Process Simulation Modules in Chemical Engineering Education l Recovery from Gas Stream Using Flameless and Flame Combustion Reactor Synthesis and Processing of Functionalized Polyolefins Polymeric Membranes for Advanced Process Engineering Graphene/Polymer Composites Degradation studies of concrete Novel late transition metal catalysts Development of Catalyzed High Surface Area Porous Carbons for Gas Processing Remediation of Sulfidic Wastewater by Advanced Oxidation Inverse opals for oil sensors Highly efficient catalytic system for production of syngas or hydrogen Effect of Aluminum Leaching of Cooking Wares on Food and related Impact on the Human Health Transition metal catalyzed methane oxidation in homogeneous phase Highly efficient catalytic system for production of syngas or hydrogen Power system optimization for integration of renewable energy sources and natural gas for utility and transportation sectors Petroleum pitch derived carbon for methane adsorption Semi-conductive Cross-linked Polyethylene for Medium and High Voltage Cables via Graphene Composites Fundamental Understanding and Applications of water based colloidal Glass and Gel Surface treated nanoparticles for stabilizing CO2 foams for potential mobility control applications Development of predictive model to anticipate asphaltene precipitation and deposition at reservoir conditions Ali Almansoori (PI), Ali Elkamel (PI), Salah Abu Yahya (PI) Ahmed Al Shoaibi Marc Hillmyer (UMN), Chris Macosko (UMN), Ahmed Abdala Frank Bates (UMN), Edward Cussler (UMN), Marc Hillmyer (UMN), Timothy Lodge (UMN), Ahmed Abdala, Ahmed Abdala, Frank Bates (UMN), Chris Macosko (UMN) Avin Pillay, Mirela El Kadi, Sai Fok; Ghada Bassioni, Sasi Stephen; Fadi Fegali Ghada Bassioni, Issam Kobrsi C. S. Kannan Ahmed Al Shoaibi Vikas Mittal Radu V. Vladea, Ghada Bassioni, Catalysis and Process Intensification Group Ghada Bassioni, Issam Kobrsi, Fathia S. Mohammad, Essam A. H. Al Zubaidy Ghada Bassioni, Radu Vladea, Fritz E. Radu Vladea, Saeed Alhassan Ali Almansoori (PI), Ebrahim Al-Hajri (PI), Ali Elkamel (PI) Kean Wang, Ali Elkamel Ahmed Abdala Saeed Alhassan Saeed Alhassan, Radu Vladea Francisco Vargas, John Chai, Yap Y. Fatt PI PI PI PI Note: GRC = Gas Research Center (GASCO, SHELL, TOTAL, PARTEX) 54
A year of transformation, growth and success Activities Focused on Student Retention Extra-curricular activities are an integral aspect of campus life at the PI. Students are encouraged to propose new clubs, participate in student-run activities, and become active members of our community. Current PI student clubs include the Environmental Club, the Creativity Club, the Social and Cultural Club, the Marine Club, and Las Señoras Book Club. Current professional chapters include the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE). The American Institute of chemical engineers (AIChE) is a professional association of more than 40,000 chemical engineers in 93 countries. The AIChE student chapter was launched in spring 2009 under the supervision of Dr. Ahmed Al Shoaibi. The aim of this student chapter at the PI is to involve our students with other chemical engineering students from various institutions in the world through conferences and forums. The AIChE female and male student chapters organize events such seminars, regional quiz competitions, plant trips, BBQ’s, sports day, bowling evenings and movie nights. Chemical Engineering Student’s Visit to GASCO Bu Hasa Plant Chemical Engineering Student’s Trip to Altaweela Desalination Plant 55
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A year of transformation, growth and success<br />
Activities Focused on Student<br />
Retention<br />
Extra-curricular activities are an integral<br />
aspect of campus life at the PI. Students are<br />
encouraged to propose new clubs, participate<br />
in student-run activities, and become active<br />
members of our community.<br />
Current PI student clubs include the<br />
Environmental Club, the Creativity Club, the<br />
Social and Cultural Club, the Marine Club, and<br />
Las Señoras Book Club. Current professional<br />
chapters include the American <strong>Institute</strong> of<br />
Chemical Engineers (AIChE). <strong>The</strong> American<br />
<strong>Institute</strong> of chemical engineers (AIChE) is a<br />
professional association of more than 40,000<br />
chemical engineers in 93 countries. <strong>The</strong> AIChE<br />
student chapter was launched in spring 2009<br />
under the supervision of Dr. Ahmed Al Shoaibi.<br />
<strong>The</strong> aim of this student chapter at the PI is<br />
to involve our students with other chemical<br />
engineering students from various institutions<br />
in the world through conferences and forums.<br />
<strong>The</strong> AIChE female and male student chapters<br />
organize events such seminars, regional quiz<br />
competitions, plant trips, BBQ’s, sports day,<br />
bowling evenings and movie nights.<br />
Chemical<br />
Engineering<br />
Student’s<br />
Visit to<br />
GASCO<br />
Bu Hasa<br />
Plant<br />
Chemical<br />
Engineering<br />
Student’s<br />
Trip to<br />
Altaweela<br />
Desalination<br />
Plant<br />
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