The 2nd workshop workshop on

Principles and Applications of Adsorption by Activated Carbon

Date Venue Time : 6th May 2013 (Monday) : Eastin Hotel, Penang : 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
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Organized and managed by:

In collaboration with:

USAINS Holding Sdn. Bhd.

(wholly(wholly-owned by Universiti Sains Malaysia)

Universiti Sains Malaysia

Activated Carbons

Introduction
Adsorption is a process of attracting molecules from bulk fluid to a solid surface. The best and most famous of such solids known is activated carbon. Activated carbon (AC) is one of the best discoveries that man ever made in technological advancement. Some regards AC as natures gift to man with its use in air, water and food purification, and in the field of medicine which are among mans essential commodities. It can also be used for treating industrial effluents, oil spills and an inexhaustible list of areas of application. Since its use cuts across almost every aspects of life, it is imperative for people to be informed on potentials in AC applications. As a researcher in AC field, do you wish to know the current trend research areas and be at the cutting edge of your profession? As an entrepreneur or producer of AC, do you wish to find out what consumers or the world wants from AC producers cum modern and easier ways of producing AC in large quantity? As a potential consumer of AC, do wish to find out the numerous challenges or problems that AC can solve and the best and latest ways of using it? As researcher and postgraduate student, are you interested to know the current research trends and future directions in the field? These and a lot of other information would be made clear in this workshop. Come and join us, dont be left out.

Aim of the Workshop

The workshop will expose or reveal to the participants that condensed secret of AC that has been withheld by some few individuals in the world. Comprehensive information on AC from laboratory research, industrial production and its applicability by consumers will be unveiled. The workshop will prove to you that good AC has never failed in its application unless if there was something wrong with its production or usage.

Targeted Audience
The workshop is designed for Researchers, Managers, Engineers, Technicians, Chemists and the general populace who wants to have basic and in-depth understanding on AC, its production, working mechanism, areas of applications and regeneration.

Topics of the workshop

Principles of adsorption process. Application of adsorption process in gas and liquid phases (modern methods). Modeling of adsorption process-Batch and continuous systems. The world of AC. Good AC: starting materials, classification and properties. Methods of production: conventional and microwave heating methods. In-depth knowledge of AC through its characterization. Life cycle/Reusability/Regeneration of AC for adsorption. The past, current research trends and future directions in the field.

Workshop outcomes
At the end of this workshop, participants should be able to: Master the fundamental principles of adsorption and its applications. Master the fundamentals of AC production by conventional and microwave methods. Master modern and easier ways of producing large quantity of AC. Understand the chemistry and engineering activity that goes on when AC is solving your problem. Improve their ability to select the right type of AC for any given challenge/problem/application. Understand AC regeneration techniques and to be able to use your AC as many times as you wish before discarding it.

Workshop Fee:
(Covers course material, refreshment including lunch and Certificate of Attendance.)

Normal : MYR 799.00 per person Group : MYR 699.00 per person
(Minimum 3 participants from the same institution)

Seats are limited!

Student : MYR 599.00 per person

Proof of I.D. is required

Speaker
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Tentative Workshop Program

Activity
Registration Introduction of workshop & participants Session 1: Principles of adsorption process. Refreshment break Session 2: Industrial application & modelling of adsorption process. Session 3: - The world of activated carbon. Good activated carbon: starting materials, classification & properties.

08.30-08.55 am 09:00-09:15 am 09.20-10.30 am 10.30-10.50 am 10:50-11:30 am

11.30-12.00 pm

PROFESSOR DR. BASSIM H. HAMEED

Professor Dr. Bassim H. Hameed received his Ph.D. in Chem. Eng. from University of Salford, UK, in 1992. He is a Professor at School of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia. His research interest is Reaction Engineering and Adsorption Technology. He is an internationally recognized expert in field of production of activated carbon. To date, he has published more than 150 articles in ISI-indexed journals and other 80 articles in International and national journals and proceedings. The quality of his publication merited him over 4300 times citations (Scopus records) with 7 having been cited above 100 times each; his author h-index is 40. Currently, he is the top cited Malaysianbased author in Engineering, 2001-2010 according to MOHE, Malaysian Citation Centre, 2012 with average citations per publication of 27.26. According to a recent Science Direct report, more than 15 of his articles were among the Top 25 Hottest Articles accessed in 2007-2012. Currently he serves as a reviewer for many international journals published by prestigious publishers. He has reviewed more than 500 manuscripts. He is a recipient of three Sanggar Sanjung (Hall of Fame) awards for Research Product in 2003 and 2004 and USM Excellent Achievement Award in 2007 and 2011. Also he was a recipient of Sanggar Sanjung Awards in 2007-2011 for Excellence in Publication in top ISI-indexed journals. Prof. Bassim has conducted many workshops on writing publishable scientific manuscript for university lecturers, postgraduate students and researchers.

12.00-12.55 pm

Session 4: Production of activated carbon by conventional methods Lunch Break Session 5: Production of activated carbon by microwave heating

01.00-02.15 pm 02:20-03:00 pm

03:00-03:40 pm

Session 6: Classifications & characterization of activated carbon Refreshment break Session 7: Regeneration of AC for adsorption. Session 8: The past, current research trends & future directions in the field.

03.40-04.00 pm 04:00-04.30 pm 04:30-04:55 pm

05:00 pm

Closing & presentation of certificates to participants End

ENQUIRIES
Technical enquires:
Prof. Dr. Bassim H. Hameed

Registration/Other enquiries: Khairol Anuar Mohammed Education & Talent Development, USAINS Holding Sdn. Bhd. Kompleks UREKA, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 USM, Penang (DL) : +604-653 4372 (H/P) : +6012-286 9048 (E) : khairol@usainsgroup.com khairol_usains@yahoo.com
(Pleas e-mail to both e-mail addresses)

Workshop coordinator School of Chem. Eng. Engineering Campus Universiti Sains Malaysia 14300 Nibong Tebal Penang (DL) : +604-599 6422 (E) : chbassim@eng.usm.my

REGISTER NOW! Principles and Applications of Adsorption by Activated Carbon

6th May 2013
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