Final Year Projects (FYPs) - Undergraduates
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This collection archives the complete set of theses produced by students of the COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus.
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Item A Plant Design Project on the Production of 10,000 Tonnes per Year of Methyl Ethyl Ketone via Catalytic Dehydrogenation of 2-Butanol(Library Information Services, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, 2023) Ashar Ali Khan (FA19-CHE-096); Faiza Shuja (FA19-CHE-023); Rana Bilal Akhtar (FA19-CHE-056); Adeel Abbas (FA19-CHE-076); Arham Naveed (FA19-CHE-060); LHR TP 8425; Dr. Abdul RazzaqThis project aims to address the growing demand for Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) in Pakistan and foster growth in the organic solvent sector. To achieve this, various methods of producing MEK have been carefully analyzed and evaluated for cost effectiveness, and catalytic dehydrogenation of 2-butanol has been determined to be the most efficient and economical approach. This method involves a straightforward process of eliminating hydrogen from 2-butanol using a catalyst at the appropriate temperature and pressure to produce high-purity MEK. To design the MEK production plant, several critical steps have been undertaken, including conducting mass and energy balances, designing the primary equipment, developing process instrumentation and control, and estimating the process's cost. The significance of this initiative is its potential to drive growth in the organic solvent sector in Pakistan, given that this method has been successfully industrialized in other countries.Item A Chemical Engineering Plant Design Project on the Production of 24000 tons per year of Aviation Fuel via Fischer-Tropsch Process using Biomass Gasification(Library Information Services, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, 2023) Mehroz (FA19-CHE-003); Sahar Khan (FA19-CHE-009); Shafaq Imtiaz (FA19-CHE-019); Hafiz Muhammad Bilal (FA19-CHE-071); Maryam Fatima (FA19-CHE-083); LHR TP 8423; Dr. Zakir KhanThe production of traditional jet fuel from fossil fuels has substantial environmental impacts and relies on finite resources. As a result, the search for renewable and economically viable alternatives has gained attention. Biomass-derived jet fuel has emerged as a promising solution, offering a renewable resource that can help address environmental concerns and meet the increasing demand for aviation fuel. This project focuses on producing 24,000 tons per year of aviation fuel in Pakistan using the Fischer-Tropsch process coupled with biomass gasification, with corn stover selected as the biomass feedstock. The project emphasizes the importance of expanding bio-jet fuel production to meet the growing demand and significantly reduce carbon footprints. It highlights the urgent need to invest in biomass conversion technologies and scale production to attain environmental goals. The successful implementation of large-scale bio-jet fuel production systems will reduce dependence on fossil fuels and contribute to the sustainable development of the aviation industry. Material and energy balance calculations are performed to assess the plant's feed requirements and energy consumption, providing crucial information for the process. Furthermore, design calculations for equipment are conducted to estimate the capital cost of the plant, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the project's financial implications. This project examines the potential of biomass-converted jet fuel as a sustainable and economically advantageous alternative to traditional jet fuel.Item A Plant Design Report on the Production of 300 MTPD of Methanol from Syngas(Library Information Services, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, 2023) Muhammad Asif (FA19-CHE-025); M. Abdullah Asif (FA19-CHE-085); Taimour Sultan (FA19-CHE-103); Ali Hamza (FA19-CHE-107); Dr. Awais Bukhari; LHR TP 8422This Plant Design Report focuses on the production of 300 MTPD of Methanol from Syngas. The report outlines the comprehensive design of a plant that efficiently converts syngas into methanol, highlighting the technical aspects, optimization strategies, and environmental considerations involved. The abstract provides an overview of the report, summarizing the key objectives, methodologies, and outcomes. It emphasizes the collaborative efforts of researchers, engineers, technicians, and environmentalists in designing a sustainable and efficient methanol production process. The abstract acknowledges the support and guidance of management and stakeholders, as well as the crucial role played by teachers in shaping the educational journey of the students involved in the project. Overall, the abstract provides a concise summary of the Plant Design Report, capturing the essence of the project and recognizing the contributions of all stakeholders involved.Item A Plant Design Project on the Production of 66000 Tons/year Formaldehyde from 9661.83 kg/hr of Processing Methanol Using Silver as a Catalyst(Library Information Services, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, 2023) Hammad Ijaz (FA19-CHE-063); Muhammad Abdullah (FA19-CHE-059); Hammad Ali (FA19-CHE-093); Rana Ahsan Ali (FA19-CHE-097); Furqan Ahmed (FA19-CHE-104); LHR TP 8419; Dr. Noaman Ul HaqFormaldehyde can be manufactured through various processes, but most of it is manufactured using a oxidation of methanol using a silver process. In this process, reactants i.e., methanol is fed to the vaporizer where it exchanges heat with water, Heated methanol is then fed to the reactor where it reacts with Oxygen (Air) with steam injected to avoid deactivation of silver catalyst to form major product (Formaldehyde) along with some tail gases. Product is then fed to the absorption tower where water is used as a carrier solvent for methanol and tail gases are removed from the top of the absorption column. Formaldehyde along with water methanol mixture is fed to distillation column for the removal of major product on the basis boiling point difference. Recycled methanol is taken from the top of the column and heated product formaldehyde (formalin) is taken from the bottom of the column. This product is then sent to the final equipment of the process which is heat exchanger to cool down the main product. The conversion achieved is 92% of the overall product.Item Production of 1500 kmol/day of Hydrogen from Biogas(Library Information Services, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, 2023) Areeb Ahmad (FA19-CHE-001); Talha Hafeez (FA19-CHE-005); Usman Zahid (FA19-CHE-027); Furqan Qaiser (FA19-CHE-057); Abdul Moiz (FA19-CHE-073); LHR TP 8418; Dr. Farrukh JamilAs the energy demands of this rapidly progressing world are increasing day by day and the fossil fuel are depleting, new sources of energy are much needed, and hydrogen fuel can serve this purpose. Hydrogen can provide clean and eco-friendly energy and it can be generated by using renewable resources like biogas which is an alternate source of energy in a comparison with the natural gas. As compared to natural gas, the biogas is very cheap. We have worked out at a plant design for the synthesis of 1500 kmol/day of Hydrogen via 1000.56 kmol/day using a steam reforming method. We have applied material and energy balance on Adsorber, Steam reformer, a HTWGS reactor, CO2 Absorber, HX, LTWGS reactor, Condenser and Separator.Item Efficient Sensor MAT For Energy Harvesting And(COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus Library Information Services, CUI Lahore, 2020) … By: Shahbaz Ali , Mudabbar Hussain , Umer Shoukat; FA15-BCE-031 , FA15-BCE-006 , FA15-BCE-059; Dr. Abbas Javaid, Assistant Profesor; LHR TP 5871In past few years, increase in production of less power consuming electronic devices made our lives more comfortable. Although, energy consumed by these moveable electronic devices will increase, the idea of energy harvesting in human surroundings arise a new interest among us. In our project we proposed a sensor mat which can harvest ambient energy source into usable electrical energy. As it will be successful approach to make power through a sensor mat. This objective can be accomplished by placing piezoelectric materials inside the mat and it placed at entrance where it allows maximum people to go through it. Whenever, the person steps on the mat it will generate a signal in the form of potential difference. This amount of potential difference will be dependent on the force exerted by human footstep. After receiving the threshold signal a program will run which will count the person and his direction. This would allow us to generate appropriate amount of electricity as well as counting the number of people and their direction.Item A Plant Design Project on the 67,000 tons per year of Green Ammonia Production through Novel Lithium-Mediated Pathway(Library Information Services, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, 2024) M. Zubair Naeem (CIIT/FA20-CHE-001/LHR), Hamza Aasim (CIIT/FA20-CHE-013/LHR), Abdul Rehman Virk (CIIT/FA20-CHE-051/LHR), Habib Haider (CIIT/FA20-CHE-064/LHR), Shoaib Ali (CIIT/FA20-CHE-094/LHR); Dr. Wajih-ur-Rahman; LHR TP 9954Welcome to our Chemical Engineering Final Year Design Project (FYDP), where innovation meets sustainability. Our project revolves around the concept of utilizing ammonia as a carbon-free energy carrier, allowing for decentralized and remote energy distribution. This is a pivotal step in reducing our dependence on the energy-intensive and carbon-heavy Haber-Bosch method for ammonia production. Our FYDP presents a novel approach – lithium-mediated electrochemical ammonia synthesis at mild process conditions. We dive deep into this innovative solution, aiming to not only reduce energy consumption but also the cost associated with ammonia production. Moreover, our focus extends to environmental considerations, assessing the environmental impact from start to finish. In this proposal, we'll explore the world of electrochemical ammonia synthesis using lithium-ion conductive membranes and cryogenic distillation for nitrogen generation. Our aim is to provide a sustainable alternative that rivals traditional methods, both in terms of cost and environmental friendliness. Join us on this journey through the realms of chemical engineering, innovation, and sustainability, as we design a green chemical plant that could reshape the future of energy production. Our FYDP represents our commitment to a cleaner, more sustainable world and our readiness to make a significant impact in the field of green chemistry.Item Transforming Waste PET Bottles into High-Value MOF Adsorbents for the Removal of Emerging Pollutants from Wastewater(Library Information Services, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, 2025) Beenish Shazadi; CUI/FA23-RNE-002/LHR; Prof. Dr. Aqeel Ahmed Bazmi; LHR TP 9673Aggressive urbanization and globalization have led to severe environmental consequences in the past few decades. Among the major environmental challenges, water scarcity and plastic pollution are one of the most concerning. Waste polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles, a durable and non-biodegradable plastic, takes centuries to degrade and has damaging consequences for aquatic and human life. On the other hand, several emerging contaminants in wastewater have called for new research to control their spread and reduce environmental impact. Pharmaceuticals are one of the emerging contaminants from the industrials and hospitals that are classified as a concerning and emerging contaminant in wastewater. This Master’s thesis addresses this dual challenge of waste PET bottle and pharmaceutical pollution in wastewater by upcycling waste PET bottles into a metal organic framework, an emerging adsorbent for wastewater treatment. Disodium terephthalate (DST), which is made by alkaline hydrolysis of PET, is used as the organic ligand in this study to convert PET waste into useful aluminum-based metal-organic frameworks (Al-MOFs) in a sustainable and economical manner. The synthesis complies with green chemistry and the circular economy by avoiding hazardous solvents and energy-intensive processes. Several characterization techniques were used to thoroughly characterize the resultant Al-DST MOFs. The successful creation of distinct, thermally stable, porous Al-DST structures with large surface areas that are suitable for adsorption was confirmed by characterization. Batch experiments were conducted to evaluate the adsorption efficiency of the as-synthesized Al-DST MOFs against Tetracycline (TC), a common antibiotic and a typical developing contaminant. The adsorption efficiency was evaluated by varying several parameters, including pH, contact time, starting concentration, and temperature. The Al-DST MOFs demonstrated excellent reusability over multiple cycles, rapid adsorption kinetics, and a high TC adsorption capacity. The Langmuir isotherm and pseudo-second-order kinetic models provided the best description of the adsorption data, demonstrating chemisorption-mediated uptake and monolayer adsorption onto a homogenous surface. This work demonstrates the potential of Al- DST MOFs extracted from waste PET bottles as efficient adsorbents in eliminating pharmaceutical contaminants from wastewater in addition to providing a sustainable and easily accessible route for PET upcycling. The plan offers a promising future for addressing the problems of plastic pollution and water contamination while also supporting the development of renewable materialsItem Simulation and Optimization of Mixed Refrigerant Hydrogen Liquefaction Process(Library Information Services, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, 2025) Huzaifa Mahmood; CUI/SP23-RNE-001/LHR; Dr. Aqeel Ahmed Bazmi; LHR TP 9672Hydrogen liquefaction is critical for enabling long-distance transport and storage of hydrogen, a key enabler of the global energy transition. However, its high energy demand, with conventional mixed refrigerant cycles consuming 10–13.58 kWh/kg of liquid hydrogen (LH₂), poses significant challenges. This study presents an optimized hydrogen liquefaction process modeled in Aspen HYSYS V11 and enhanced using the Teaching-Learning-Based Optimization (TLBO) algorithm in MATLAB. The proposed process employs a three-stage refrigeration cycle (precooling, cooling, and liquefaction) with tailored mixed refrigerants (methane, ethane, propane, nitrogen, helium, and hydrogen) to minimize exergy losses and improve thermodynamic efficiency while converting the hydrogen from ortho-para during the process. Optimization results yield a specific energy consumption (SEC) of 7.37 kWh/kg LH₂, a 25–30% reduction compared to conventional Claude- based cycles (10–13 kWh/kg), alongside an exergy efficiency of 65.32%, nearly double that of base case defined in comparison to this study i.e. 34%. Cost analysis at 1 ton per day (TPD) capacity estimates a unit liquefaction cost of 3.86 $/kg, with compressors contributing 90% of equipment costs. These findings demonstrate the potential of the proposed process to enhance the energy and economic viability of hydrogen liquefaction, supporting its role in sustainable energy systems. Future work integrating renewable energy sources could further reduce SEC and operational costs.