Eder C. Lima

Bio: Eder C. Lima is an academic researcher from Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul. The author has contributed to research in topics: Adsorption & Activated carbon. The author has an hindex of 61, co-authored 269 publications receiving 12166 citations. Previous affiliations of Eder C. Lima include Federal University of Pará & University of Rio Grande.

Kinetic and Equilibrium Models of Adsorption

Abstract: In adsorption study, isotherms and kinetics of adsorption process provide pieces of information underlying the mechanisms and dynamics of the process. Several equilibrium and kinetic models are usually employed for performing the experimental design of an adsorption system. In this chapter, the Langmuir, Freundlich, Sips, Liu, Redlich–Peterson nonlinear equations, as well as other unusual isotherm models (Hill, Khan, Radke–Prausnitz, Toth) are discussed. For the kinetics of adsorption, the pseudo-first-order, pseudo-second-order, general-order, Avrami fractionary order, and Elovich chemisorption models are explained. The importance of statistical parameters such as coefficient of determination (\(R^{2}\)), adjusted coefficient of determination (\(R_{\text{adj}}^{2}\)), and standard deviation (root of mean square error) are highlighted. The usage of linearized and nonlinearized equations are illustrated and explained. Some common mistakes commonly committed in the literature using linearized equilibrium and kinetic adsorption models as well as other polemic points in adsorption research are pointed out. Analytical techniques together with thermodynamical data of enthalpy and entropy changes are needed to ascertain if an adsorption process is a chemical or a physical process.

Fast parallel algorithms for short-range molecular dynamics

Abstract: Three parallel algorithms for classical molecular dynamics are presented. The first assigns each processor a fixed subset of atoms; the second assigns each a fixed subset of inter-atomic forces to compute; the third assigns each a fixed spatial region. The algorithms are suitable for molecular dynamics models which can be difficult to parallelize efficiently—those with short-range forces where the neighbors of each atom change rapidly. They can be implemented on any distributed-memory parallel machine which allows for message-passing of data between independently executing processors. The algorithms are tested on a standard Lennard-Jones benchmark problem for system sizes ranging from 500 to 100,000,000 atoms on several parallel supercomputers--the nCUBE 2, Intel iPSC/860 and Paragon, and Cray T3D. Comparing the results to the fastest reported vectorized Cray Y-MP and C90 algorithm shows that the current generation of parallel machines is competitive with conventional vector supercomputers even for small problems. For large problems, the spatial algorithm achieves parallel efficiencies of 90% and a 1840-node Intel Paragon performs up to 165 faster than a single Cray C9O processor. Trade-offs between the three algorithms and guidelines for adapting them to more complex molecular dynamics simulations are also discussed.

The Design and Analysis of Experiments

Abstract: THE DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF EXPERIMENTS. By Oscar Kempthorne. New York, John Wiley and Sons, Inc., 1952. 631 pp. $8.50. This book by a teacher of statistics (as well as a consultant for \"experimenters\") is a comprehensive study of the philosophical background for the statistical design of experiment. It is necessary to have some facility with algebraic notation and manipulation to be able to use the volume intelligently. The problems are presented from the theoretical point of view, without such practical examples as would be helpful for those not acquainted with mathematics. The mathematical justification for the techniques is given. As a somewhat advanced treatment of the design and analysis of experiments, this volume will be interesting and helpful for many who approach statistics theoretically as well as practically. With emphasis on the \"why,\" and with description given broadly, the author relates the subject matter to the general theory of statistics and to the general problem of experimental inference. MARGARET J. ROBERTSON

Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology数据库介绍及实例

Abstract: 介绍了Kirk—Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology（化工技术百科全书）（第五版）电子图书网络版数据库，并对该数据库使用方法和检索途径作出了说明，且结合实例简单地介绍了该数据库的检索方法。