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PATENTS, PUBLICATIONS, AND COMMUNICATIONS

PATENTS

  • Raphael Idem, Ataullah Khan, Hussameldin Ibrahim, Paitoon Tontiwachwuthikul, Thitinat Sukonket, Mohammed Faysal Ahamed Khan, Protyai Sengupta, Mohamed Abu Zahid, Bappy Saha (2011). “Catalysts for Feedstock-Flexible and Process-Flexible Hydrogen Production”
    International Publication No. WO 2011/106876 A1, September 9, 2011.

PEER REVIEWED JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS

  • Tushar, M.; Mahinpey, N.; Khan, A.; Ibrahim, H.; Kumar, P.; Idem, R., (2012). Production, Characterization and Reactivity Studies of Chars produced by the Pyrolysis of Flax Straw. Biomass and Bioenergy, 37, 97-105. 3.
  • Sengupta, P.; Khan, A.; Zahid, A.; Ibrahim, H.; and Idem, R., (2012). Evaluation of the Catalytic Activity of Various 5Ni/Ce0.5Zr0.33M0.17O2-δ Catalysts for Hydrogen Production by the Steam Reforming of a Mixture of Oxygenated Hydrocarbons. Energy Fuels, 26 (2), 816 - 828.
  • Sukonket, T; Khan, A; Saha, B.; Ibrahim, H.; Tantayanon, S.; Kumar, P.; and Idem, R., (2011). Influence of Catalyst Preparation Method, Surfactant Amount and Steam on CO2 Reforming of CH4 over Ni/Ce0.6Zr0.4O2 Catalysts. Energy Fuel, 25(3), 864-877.
  • Ibrahim, H.; Idem, R., (2008). Single and mixed oxides supported nickel catalysts for the catalytic partial oxidation reforming of gasoline. Energy Fuels, 22(2), 878-891.
  • Kumar, P.; Akpan, E.; Ibrahim, H.; Aboudheir, A.; Idem, R., (2008); Kinetics and Reactor Modeling of a High Temperature Water-Gas Shift Reaction (WGSR) for Hydrogen Production in a Packed Bed Tubular Reactor (PBTR); Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research, 47(12), 4086–4097.
  • Ibrahim, H.; Idem, R., (2007). Kinetic studies of the partial oxidation of gasoline (POXG) over a Ni- catalyst in a fixed-bed flow. Chemical Engineering Science, 62 (23), 6582-6594.
  • Akpan, E., Sun, Y., Kumar, P., Ibrahim, H., Aboudheir, A., Idem, R., (2007). Kinetic, experimental and reactor modeling studies of the carbon dioxide reforming of methane (CDRM) over a new Ni/CeO2-ZrO2 catalyst in a packed bed tubular reactor. Chemical Engineering Science, 62(15), 4012-4024.
  • Akpan, E., Akande, A., Aboudheir, A., Ibrahim, H., Idem, R., (2007).  Experimental, kinetic and 2-D reactor modeling for simulation of the production of hydrogen by the catalytic reforming of concentrated crude ethanol (CRCCE) over a Ni-based commercial catalyst in a packed-bed tubular reactor. Chemical Engineering Science, 62(12), 3112–3126.
  • Ibrahim, H., Idem, R., Kumar, P., (2007).  Reforming of Isooctane over Ni-Al2O3 Catalysts for Hydrogen Production: Effects of Catalyst Preparation Method and Nickel Loading. Energy & Fuels 21 (2), 570-580.
  • Ibrahim, H., Idem, R., (2006), Kinetic of The partial oxidation of isooctane for hydrogen production over a nickel-alumina catalyst, Chemical Engineering Science. 61, 5912-5918
  • Ibrahim, H. and Idem, R., (2005), A method for evaluating the kinetics of n-heptane-induced asphaltene precipitation from various Saskatchewan crude oils during light hydrocarbon flooding, Fuel, 84(2), 311-314.
  • Ibrahim, H. and Idem, R., (2004), Correlations of Characteristics of Saskatchewan Crude Oils/Asphaltenes with Their Asphaltenes Precipitation Behavior and Inhibition Mechanisms: Differences between CO2- and n-Heptane- Induced Asphaltene Precipitation, Energy and Fuels, 18(5), 1354-1369.
  • Ibrahim, H. and Idem R., (2004), Interrelationships between Asphaltene Precipitation Inhibitor Effectiveness, Asphaltenes Characteristics, and Precipitation Behavior during n-Heptane (Light Paraffin Hydrocarbon)-Induced Asphaltene Precipitation, Energy and Fuels, 18(4), 1038-1048.
  • Ibrahim, H. and Idem R., (2004), CO2-Miscible Flooding for Three Saskatchewan Crude Oils: Interrelationships between Asphaltene Precipitation Inhibitor Effectiveness, Asphaltenes Characteristics, and Precipitation Behavior, Energy and Fuels, 18(3), 743-754.
  • Idem, R., and Ibrahim, H. (2002), Kinetics of CO2-induced asphaltene precipitation from various Saskatchewan crude oils during CO2 miscible flooding, J. Petroleum Science & Engineering, 35(3), 233-246.
  • Ibrahim, H. and Islam, M., (2000), an overview of asphaltene phase behavior, Reviews in Process Chemistry and Engineering, 3, 265-295. 

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS AND PROCEEDINGS

  • A. Khan, R. Idem, B. Saha, T. Sukonket, H. Ibrahim, P. Kumar, (2010). Catalysts for Feedstock-Flexible and Process-Flexible Hydrogen Production, 60th Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference, October 24 - 27, Saskatoon, Canada.
  • B. Saha, A. Khan, R. Idem, H. Ibrahim and P. Kumar, (2010). Development of Sulfur Resistant Biogas Reforming Catalysts, 60th Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference, October 24 - 27, Saskatoon, Canada.
  • Md. Zahid, A. Khan, P. Sengupta, R. Idem, P. Kumar, H. Ibrahim, (2010). Kinetic Modelling of Hydrogen Production by Steam Reforming of Liquid Mixture of Oxygenated Hydrocarbons (Oxy-HCR) over 5wt.%Ni/Ce1-(x+y)ZrxMyO2 Catalyst in a Packed Bed Tubular Reactor (PBTR), 60th Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference, October 24 - 27, Saskatoon, Canada.
  • P. Sengupta, A. Khan, Md. Zahid, R. Idem, P. Kumar and H. Ibrahim, (2010). Hydrogen Production by Steam Reforming of Oxygenated Hydrocarbon Mixture over Ni-Based Mixed Oxide Catalysts, 60th Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference, October 24 - 27, Saskatoon, Canada.
  • H. Ibrahim, A. Hart, A. Aboudheir, P. Kundra, (2010). Design of a Modular CO2 Capture Plant, 2010 Oil Sands & Heavy Oil Conference, July 20 - 22, Calgary, Canada.
  • A. Hart, H. Ibrahim, A. Aboudheir, (2010). Design of a Modular CO2 Capture Plant, Global Petroleum Show & Conference 2010, June 8 - 10, Calgary, Canada.
  • A. Aboudheir, H. Ibrahim, P. Kundra. Effect of Carbon Dioxide Concentration on the Economics of Post-combustion Capture, Process and Technologies for a Sustainable Energy Conference, June 27 - 30, 2010, Ischia, Italy.
  • R. Idem; P. Kumar; A. Khan; H. Ibrahim, (2010). Development of Tri-Amine Silane bearing Siliceous Framework Materials for Enhanced CO2 Capture, 10th International Conference
    on Greenhouse Gas Control Technologies, September 19 - 23, RAI, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
  • Sukonket T.; Khan A.; Saha B.; Kumar P.; Ibrahim H. and Idem R., (2010). Influence of Steam on CO2 Reforming of CH4 on Ni/Ce0.6Zr0.4O2 Catalyst, 21st Canadian Symposium on Catalysis, May 9 - 12, Banff, Alberta
  • A. Khan; R. Idem; H. Ibrahim; P, Kumar, (2010). Catalytic Partial Oxidation of Diesel for Auxiliary Power Unit Applications, NHA Hydrogen Conference and Expo , May 3 - 6, Long Beach, California
  • Saha, A. Khan, T. Sukonket, P. Kumar, H. Ibrahim, R. Idem, (2010). Bio‐renewable Hydrogen Production by the Catalytic Reforming of Biogas, Renewable Hydrogen National Symposium, January 18 - 19, Winnipeg, Manitoba
  • M.S.H K. Tushar, N. Mahinpey, H. Ibrahim, P. Kumar, A. Khan, R. Idem, (2010). Bio‐renewable Hydrogen Production by Pyrolysis of Flax Straw, Renewable Hydrogen National Symposium, January 18 - 19, Winnipeg, Manitoba
  • Ataullah Khan; Thitinat Sukonket; Bappy Saha; Prashant Kumar; Hussameldin Ibrahim; Raphael Idem, (2009). Catalysts for Hydrogen and Syngas Production: the State-of-the-art and Future Perspective in the Innovative Catalyst Development Research, Exhibited (e-poster) at the University-Industry (UILO) Technology Fair, University of Regina, October 15, Regina, Saskatchewan. 
  • Khan, A.; Ibrahim, H Kumar, P.; Idem, R., (2009). Design and Development of Novel Catalyst for Multi-Feedstock Hydrogen Production, the 8th World Congress of Chemical Engineering, August 23 – 27, Montréal, Quebec, Canada.
  • Ibrahim, H.; Kumar, P.; Idem, R., (2009). HTC Multi-feedstock Hydrogen Production Demonstration Plant, Hydrogen and Fuel Cells International Conference and Exhibition, Vancouver, Canada, May 31 - June 3.
  • Kumar, P.; Ibrahim H.; Idem, R., (2009).  Development and Demonstration of a Catalytic Process for Multi-feed Pre-commercial Hydrogen Production Technology, NHA Hydrogen Conference and Expo, Columbia, USA, March 30 - April 03.
  • Ibrahim, H.; Kumar, P.; Idem, R., (2008). High Temperature, High Pressure Water Gas shift Reaction in a Pd Membrane Reactor over a Stable Bimetallic Catalyst, the 20th Canadian Symposium on Catalysis, Kingston, Canada, June 15 - 18
  • Ibrahim, H.; Aboudheir, A.; Idem, R., (2006). Hydrogen Production by Partial Oxidation of Isooctane over a Nickel-based Catalyst in Packed Bed Tubular Reactor and Packed Bed Membrane Reactor, France (2006)
  • Ibrahim, H.; Aboudheir, A.; Idem, R., (2006). Idem Kinetic Studies of Isooctane Partial Oxidation over a Ni-based Catalyst, Regional World Renewable Energy Congress. The 9th Arab International Solar Energy Conference. The 2nd International Energy & Environment Conference, January 22–24 (2006).
  • Ibrahim H. and Idem R., Kinetic Studies of Isooctane Partial Oxidation over a Nickel-Based Catalyst, 55th Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference, Toronto, Canada, October 16-19 (2005).
  • Ibrahim H. and Idem R., Kinetic and Reactor Modeling of Hydrogen Production by Partial Oxidation of Gasoline in a Packed Bed Tubular Reactor, 54th Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference, Calgary, Canada, October 20-23 (2004).
  • Ibrahim H. and Idem R., Optimization of Ni/Al2O3 Catalysts for Hydrogen Production by Partial Oxidation of Gasoline, Montréal, Canada, May 16 - 19 (2004).
  • Idem R., Ibrahim H., Tontiwachwuthikul P., Wilson M., Processing of Non Purified Ethanol From a Glucose Fermentation Process for Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Application, Greenhouse Gas Control Technologies, 6th International Conference, pp 1825-1828, (2003)
  • Ibrahim H. and Idem R., Relationships between Crude Oil-Asphaltenes Characteristics and Asphaltene Precipitation Behavior for Various Saskatchewan Crude Oils, 52nd Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference, Vancouver, Canada, October 20-23 (2002).

THESIS AND DISSERTATIONS

  • Catalysts for the Production of Hydrogen by the Partial Oxidation of Gasoline, Ph.D., University of Regina (Canada), 2008, 323 pages
  • Asphaltenes precipitation from Saskatchewan crude oils: Inter-relationships between oil-asphaltenes characteristics, precipitation behavior, and inhibitor effectiveness, M.A.Sc., University of Regina (Canada), 2002, 228 pages; AAT MQ75163.

REPORTS

  • Numerous reports/studies on carbon capture and storage (CCS) studies, 2008 – to date.
  • Asphaltene Precipitation Studies, Final Report to PTRC, Regina, Canada, 2002.
  • Hydrogen Production by the Catalytic Partial Oxidation of Gasoline, Comprehensive Review Report, March 28, 2005, University of Regina, 80 pages single space.
  • The Production of Pulp & Paper from Sugar Cane Baggas, Chemical Engineering Graduation Project, November 1996, University of Khartoum (Sudan), 150 pages double space.