Essays about: "Propionaldehyde"

Found 2 essays containing the word Propionaldehyde.

1. 1. Atmospheric decomposition of cyclic ethers

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Fysiska institutionen

   Author : Ida Mexnell; [2013]
   Keywords : Atmospheric chemistry; environmental issues; bio fuels; furans; Physics and Astronomy;

   Abstract : Renewable alternatives to fossil fuels are of importance nowadays since the use of fossil fuels is considered to stand for the largest contribution to global warming. In recent years, a group of cyclic ethers called furans have been proposed as potential renewable fuels. READ MORE

3. 2. Simulation of propionaldehyde production from glycerol

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Kemiteknik (CI)

   Author : Laura Malek; [2012]
   Keywords : Glycerol; Propionaldehyde; Aspen Plus®; Economic evaluation; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : The rising prices of fossil fuel, combined with increasing glycerol availability, thanks to increasing biodiesel production, have made glycerol more economically interesting to use as a starting material in various processes. This article will present and evaluate a new process developed by Biofuel-solutions for production of propionaldehyde from glycerol via acrolein. READ MORE