Thesis (M.S.)--Virginia Polytechnic Institute, 1957. / Vita. Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 136-140). Also available via the Internet.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Tulsa, 1974. / Bibliography: leaves 40-44.

Thesis (M.S.)--University of Missouri, School of Mines and Metallurgy, 1940. / The entire thesis text is included in file. Typescript. Title from title screen of thesis/dissertation PDF file (viewed March 23, 2010) Includes bibliographical references (p. 50-53).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Texas at Austin, 1999. / Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 318-330). Available also in a digital version from Dissertation Abstracts.

Light intensity distribution studies in the heterogeneous photocatalytic reactors were carried out successfully with potassium ferrioxalate chemical actinometry, reproducible light intensity estimates of the irradiation source were obtained. The increased light intensity in the reactor system increased the absorption as determined by actinometry. It was found that reflectivity was a dependent variable but mesh opening area was an independent variable. The photocatalytic mineralization of dichoroacetic acid DCAA, in the presence of TiO2 immobilized on a plate in an externally irradiated bubble column photoreactor had been investigated. The mass transfer and activity evaluation were measured. It was found that increasing the catalyst thickness, increased the photoactivity until it reaches the optimum loading, further loading increase caused the reaction rate to remain constant. This phenomenon was observed with increased lamp power (intensity) and initial solute concentration. However, the catalyst activity was not influenced by the increasing concentration of dissolved oxygen. The reaction rate for DCAA photomineralization was expressed using the Langmuir-Hinsheldwood model.

Light intensity distribution studies in the heterogeneous photocatalytic reactors were carried out successfully with potassium ferrioxalate chemical actinometry, reproducible light intensity estimates of the irradiation source were obtained. The increased light intensity in the reactor system increased the absorption as determined by actinometry. It was found that reflectivity was a dependent variable but mesh opening area was an independent variable. The photocatalytic mineralization of dichoroacetic acid DCAA, in the presence of TiO2 immobilized on a plate in an externally irradiated bubble column photoreactor had been investigated. The mass transfer and activity evaluation were measured. It was found that increasing the catalyst thickness, increased the photoactivity until it reaches the optimum loading, further loading increase caused the reaction rate to remain constant. This phenomenon was observed with increased lamp power (intensity) and initial solute concentration. However, the catalyst activity was not influenced by the increasing concentration of dissolved oxygen. The reaction rate for DCAA photomineralization was expressed using the Langmuir-Hinsheldwood model.

The purpose of this investigation was to improve upon the overall design of a 15-plate fractionating assembly used in the separation of simple binary mixtures of isopropyl alcohol and water, to recalibrate all measuring devices used in the operation of the column, to develop an analytical method by which the composition of liquid samples from the column could be determined accurately and quickly, and, in general, to place the assembly in such condition that experimental runs can be made more easily with a higher degree of accuracy than has previously been possible. / Master of Science

Master of Science

Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Tulsa, 1985. / Bibliography: leaves 78-80.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Tulsa, 1985. / Bibliography: leaves 78-80.