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The Department of Chemical Engineering organizes a scientific lecture on sustainability and sustainable development (Green Technology).
Written by zaid kareemUnder the patronage of the President of the University of Technology, Prof. Dr. Ahmed Muhammad Hassan Al-Ghaban, and coinciding with the National Afforestation Day, the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Technology organized a scientific lecture entitled Sustainability and Sustainable Development on Tuesday, 12/3/2024. The lecture was given by Prof. Dr. Salman Hussein Abbas.
The lecture included a detailed presentation on the concept of sustainability, which aims to use resources wisely to preserve them for future generations, as it is a comprehensive concept that takes into account the impact of consumer habits, economic activity, and lifestyle on the environment and its resources. The nature of the concept of sustainable development as it depends on economic growth to meet human needs and protect the environment for future generation aims to ensure the existence of balanced and environmentally sustainable development as it is a process that combines economic, social and environmental objectives. In addition to addressing the goals of the United Nations for the period extending from 2020 to 2030 on the topic of sustainability and the nature of the relationship between sustainable development and the environment. At the end of the lecture, Prof. Dr. Khalid Ajmi Sukkar, Head of the Chemical Engineering Department at the University of Technology, awarded a certificate of appreciation to the lecturer in appreciation of his efforts in delivering the lecture.
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The launch of afforestation and agriculture activities in the Department of Chemical Engineering coincides with National Afforestation Day, which falls on the twelfth of March of each year
Written by zaid kareemUnder the patronage of the President of the University of Technology, Prof. Dr. Ahmed Muhammad Hassan Al-Ghaban, and on the occasion of National Afforestation Day, the activities of the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Technology were launched on Tuesday, 12/3/2024, to celebrate this day, and in the presence of the Assistant President of the University for Administrative Affairs, Professor Dr. Farhad Muhammad Othman. Many different shade and seasonal plants were planted in the department's gardens. In addition to holding an exhibition of posters and photographs dealing with agriculture and afforestation, as well as organizing a scientific lecture entitled Sustainability and Sustainable Development, which addressed the nature of the relationship between sustainable development and the environment.
In this regard, Prof. Dr. Khalid Ajmi Sukkar, Head of the Chemical Engineering Department, indicated that this day’s activities come within a series of activities carried out by the department periodically to support and implement green and sustainable projects planned within the Green University Program, increase cultivated areas, and pay attention to the beauty of the university’s gardens and maintain their sustainability by implementing afforestation campaigns and planting various types of evergreen shade plants, as well as planting seasonal flowers. It also represents an actual and practical step towards activating the directives of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, which designated March 12 as the National Afforestation Day in conjunction with the initiative to plant five million trees and palm trees, which was launched by Prime Minister Engineer Mohammed Shia' Al Sudani to combat desertification. The Green Technology Team, which includes students and faculty members in the Department of Chemical Engineering, participated in these activities and is concerned with green and sustainable engineering technologies.
The Department of Chemical Engineering organizes a scientific visit to Al-Daura refinery
Written by zaid kareemAs part of the scientific activities of the Department of Chemical Engineering, the summer training unit in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Technology organized a scientific visit to Al-Daura refinery on Thursday, 7/3/2024, for students of the fourth stage in all branches for morning and evening studies, accompanied by a group of faculty members. During the visit, the students learned about the production units and scientific laboratories within the refinery. In addition to providing a comprehensive explanation of the stages that the crude oil refining process goes through inside the refinery, as well as a visit to the units controlling refining operations. At the end of the scientific visit, the faculty members and students of the Chemical Engineering Department extended their thanks and appreciation to the Midland Refineries Company (Al-Daura Refinery) for the facilities they provided during this visit. The committee supervising the visit consisted of Lect. Dr. Wallaa Abdul-Hadi Noori, director of the summer training unit, Lect. Ghaida Saeed Mahdi, Senior Biologist Shaima Kazem Katia, Chemical Assistant Ruaa Alaa Abbas, and Chief Observer Haider Jassem Abdullah.
The Department of Chemical Engineering organizes a workshop on activating scientific cooperation with Al-Khwarizmi University
Written by zaid kareemUnder the patronage of the President of the University of Technology, Prof. Dr. Ahmed Muhammad Hassan Al-Ghabban, the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Technology organized a workshop on activating scientific cooperation in accordance with the memorandum of understanding signed with the Iranian University of Al-Khwarizmi. The lecture was given by Prof. Dr. Mahdi Haj Mohammadi from Al Khwarizmi University. The lecture included a detailed presentation about Al-Khwarizmi University and the nature of academic specializations, scientific activities, and events at the university. As well as the capabilities of scientific laboratories, research teams, and the nature of the postgraduate studies specializations therein. During the visit, a field tour was undertaken to see the reality of the scientific laboratories of the Chemical Engineering Department at the university. At the end of the lecture, Prof. Dr. Khalid Ajmi Sukkar, Head of the Chemical Engineering Department, was awarded the Academic Cooperation Shield, in addition to a certificate of appreciation for the lecturer in recognition of his efforts in delivering the lecture.
The Department of Chemical Engineering holds a scientific workshop on water security in Iraq.
Written by zaid kareemUnder the patronage of the President of the University of Technology, Professor Dr. Ahmed Muhammad Hassan Al-Ghabban, the Chemical Engineering and Oil Pollution Branch in the Chemical Engineering Department held a scientific workshop on water security...and its role in achieving peace and development in Iraq. Thursday, February 15, 2024.
The symposium included a scientific lecture by Professor Dr. Mufid Saadi Abdel Ghafour from the Central Technical University, during which he gave a detailed presentation on the nature of the water reality in Iraq, the most prominent factors affecting it and its relationship to climate change, water scarcity, the phenomenon of drought and high temperatures. In addition to the high salinity. He also touched on the need to find appropriate solutions to confront water scarcity by adopting an effective strategy to negotiate with neighboring countries to conclude agreements that work to protect and use cross-border water and enhance regional cooperation for sustainable water management to reduce the problem of water scarcity. At the conclusion of the workshop, a certificate of appreciation was given to the lecturer in appreciation of his efforts in delivering the lecture.
The Department of Chemical Engineering holds a scientific symposium on the exploitation of natural gas and associated gas in oil sites
Written by zaid kareemUnder the patronage of the President of the University of Technology, Professor Dr. Ahmed Muhammad Hassan Al-Ghabban, the Chemical Engineering and Oil Refining Branch in the Chemical Engineering Department held a scientific symposium on the role of universities in investing in natural gas and associated gas in oil sites. The symposium included the delivery of two scientific lectures, the first by Professor Dr. Ahmed Askar Najaf from Al-Karkh University of Science, during which he gave a detailed presentation on the nature of gas sites in Iraq and the most prominent factors affecting gas exploitation in oil fields and their dependence on the geological structures of gas traps. In his second lecture, Professor Dr. Talib Muhammad Nayef, Scientific Assistant for the Department of Chemical Engineering, also touched on the necessity of finding appropriate solutions for exploiting natural and associated gas according to a well-thought-out program, and this is what the Ministry of Oil and the government program have actually worked on by launching the licensing round for gas investment. The session was chaired by Assistant Professor Ali Raad Muhammad Jawad, and Assistant Professor Lama Hussein Mahmoud was the rapporteur of the session.
At the conclusion of the symposium, the Head of the Chemical Engineering Department, Professor Dr. Khaled Ajami Sukkar, presented certificates of appreciation to the lecturers for their scientific efforts that go into supporting the oil industry and building the economy of our beloved country through investing in gas wealth.
The Scientific and Preparatory Committee for the Third International Scientific Conference on Modern Technologies for the Oil Industry and Gas Technology holds its fourth session in the Chemical Engineering Department
Written by zaid kareemThe scientific and preparatory committees for the Third International Conference on Modern Technologies for the Oil Industry and Gas Technology in the Department of Chemical Engineering held their fourth regular meeting on Thursday, 3/22/2024, in the presence of professors from the University of Technology and representatives of the Central Refineries Company and the University of the Future. The meeting devoted itself to studying all the scientific research presented and participated in the conference, which contributes to the development of the oil industry. During the meeting, the final touches were placed on the administrative, scientific and logistical preparations for holding the conference. It is worth noting that the third edition of the scientific conference will be held for the period 6-7/3/2024 in Sulaymaniyah Governorate, Komar University.
The Department of Chemical Engineering participates in Future Sustainability Week at Al-Mustaqbal University
Written by zaid kareemOn the occasion of the opening of the future sustainability week at Al-Mustaqbal University for the period 17-22/3/2024, a scientific delegation from the Department of Chemical Engineering participated in opening the activities of the first day of the festival. The department participated in a group of green and sustainable creative projects, including postgraduate research, faculty member research, and undergraduate student projects, including fourth-stage projects with various cultural and environmental activities. It is worth noting that the University of Technology pays great attention to issues of sustainable development, as it launched the slogan of the Green Sustainable University in all aspects of its academic, administrative and scientific programmers.
The Department of Chemical Engineering holds a memorial exhibition documenting the victims of the Iraqi Yazidi genocide
Written by zaid kareemUnder the patronage of the President of the University of Technology, Prof. Dr. Ahmed Mohamed Hassan Al-Ghabban, the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Technology held an exhibition documenting the crimes of genocide committed against the Yazidis on Wednesday, February 14, 2024. The exhibition shed light on the victims of the Yazidi sect and the nature of the tragedy that resulted from the mass killings, captivity, and displacement they were subjected to at the hands of members of the terrorist organization ISIS. In this regard, the head of the Chemical Engineering Department, Prof. Dr. Khalid Ajmi Sukkar, said during his opening of the exhibition that today we remember with pain the anniversary of the genocide that it was committed by the terrorist organization ISIS against our Yazidi people in northern Iraq. At the same time, we also remember with pride the courage and sacrifices of our brave security forces and the heroes of the holy popular mobilization forces in confronting terrorism, defeating the terrorist organization ISIS, and liberating the cities of Iraq. In addition, the exhibition represents a clear condemnation of one of the most heinous terrorist crimes that the world has witnessed in modern history and that shook every living human conscience. The exhibition included many photographs, posters, and slogans denouncing this heinous crime, embodying its dimensions and scale historically.
The Department of Chemical Engineering appreciates the efforts of the scientific aide to the Head of the Department on the occasion of the end of his term of office
Written by zaid kareemOn the occasion of the end of his term as scientific aide to the head of the department, Prof. Dr. Adnan Abdul-Jabbar Abdul-Razak was honored in recognition of his distinguished efforts during his tenure as scientific aide to the head of the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Technology and in gratitude for the effort he made in assuming the responsibility that was placed on him, as well as the tireless efforts in pursuing the work in order to raise the scientific level that befits this department. The Head of the Chemical Engineering Department, Prof. Dr. Khalid Ajmi Sukkar, expressed his thanks and gratitude by granting him a document of thanks and appreciation for his sincerity and dedication to the tasks entrusted to him. For his part, Prof. Dr. Adnan Abdul-Jabbar Abdul-Razak expressed his thanks and appreciation to everyone for these noble sentiments, wishing them success and prosperity in their scientific career in service to the Department of Chemical Engineering and our dear university.
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The Department of Chemical Engineering organizes a scientific symposium on climate change and its impact on the environment
Written by zaid kareemUnder the patronage of the President of the University of Technology, Prof. Dr. Ahmed Mohamed Hassan Al-Ghabban, and under the title (The Earth is in Danger... Together We Protect It). The Chemical Process Engineering Branch in the Department of Chemical Engineering/University of Technology organized a scientific symposium on climate change and its impact on the environment on Tuesday, 13/2/2024. At the beginning of the symposium, Prof. Dr. Khalid Ajmi Sukkar, Head of the Chemical Engineering Department, welcomed the attendees and gave a speech in which he expressed the importance of developing solutions to the problems of climate change due to its effects on the Earth in general and regional countries in particular. On the other hand, Prof. Dr. Khalid Turki Rashid, Director of the Osmotic Membrane Research Unit, provided a detailed explanation of the activities of this unit since its establishment in 2012. The symposium included scientific lectures by Dr. Fouad Hussein Saeed from the General Authority for the maintenance of irrigation and drainage projects, Asst. Prof. Montaser Abdel Hamid Abd from the Middle Technical University, and Dr. Amir Jawad Kazem from the General Authority of Groundwater. During the symposium, a detailed presentation was given on the nature of the impact of climate change on the management of water resources in Iraq and its relationship to the decline in water levels and groundwater management in Iraq. The scientific session was chaired by Prof. Dr. Qusay Fadhel Alsalhy, while the session rapporteur was Asst. Lect. Maryam Tareq Hasan. At the end of the symposium, certificates of appreciation were awarded by the Head of the Chemical Engineering Department to the lecturers in appreciation of their efforts in delivering lectures.
Within the scientific activities of the Department of Chemical Engineering, the Chemical Engineering Department discusses a M.Sc. Dissertation entitled
Written by zaid kareemWithin the scientific activities of the Department of Chemical Engineering, the Chemical Engineering Department discusses a M.Sc. Dissertation entitled (Improving TiO2 Photocatalysts for Degradation of Toxic Organics from aqueous solution Using Solar Reactor) on Thursday, 28/12/2023. The M.Sc. Dissertation for the student Rahma Dawoud Salman included:
(This thesis aimed to modify titanium dioxide particles with copper, iron, and carbon in new proposed ways. These modified catalysts manufactured were characterized using (FTIR, EDS, and SEM) techniques, and then these modified photocatalysts were used in the process of heterogeneous photocatalysis by coating on a fixed aluminum substrate for removing phenol and furfural using an adhesive (varnish). The effect of several variables was studied, such as the initial concentration of pollutants, the pH of the solution, the catalyst loading percentage, and the intensity of lighting. The results showed that the best removal percentage for phenol was 95.2% in the acidic environment and 96.63% for furfural in the basic environment at a time of 120 minutes)
The discussion committee consisted of Prof. Dr. Asawer Abdulrasool Kwae, chairman, Asst. Prof. Dr. Alyaa khadhier mageed, member, Asst. Prof. Dr. Ammar Arab Beday, member, and under the supervision of both Prof. Dr. Zainab yousif shnain and Prof. Dr. Muhammad Fadel Abd. As well as the scientific evaluation of the dissertation was done by Prof. Dr. Ali Hussein Abbar from the University of Baghdad and Prof. Dr. Kazem Matar Shabib from the University of Technology, and linguistically by Asst. Prof. Dr. Farooq Ahmed Mehdi from the University of Technology.
The Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Technology discussed the master’s thesis titled.
Written by zaid kareemStudy the Effects of Various Operating Parameters on the Creating Biomass via Microalgae to Remove Methylene Blue Dye and Mercury from Synthetic Wastewater in Airlift Reactor
The student's thesis (Ali Hussein Ali) aimed to produce biomass from modified green algae inside a set of photobioreactors in order to use it as an inexpensive adsorbent to remove mercury ions and methylene blue dye from industrial wastewater in the air bridge reactor. The highest removal efficiency achieved was 95.7% and 98.9% for mercury ions and methylene blue dye, respectively. The maximum adsorption capacity was 750 μg/g for mercury and 30 mg/g for methylene blue, obtained in the best conditions. The results of the examination (FTIR, SEM, EDS) also showed the efficiency of this method in removing pollutants.
The President of the University of Technology supervises the work of the green technology team to plant seasonal seedlings in the Department of Chemical Engineering
Written by zaid kareemWithin the University of Technology program aimed at promoting sustainability and the green university, and under the patronage of Professor Dr. Ahmed Muhammad Hassan Al-Ghabban, President of the University of Technology, the volunteer work of the Green Technology Team in the Chemical Engineering Department to plant seasonal plant seedlings was supervised on Thursday, 1/4/2024, in the presence of members of the University Council. Technological. The university president stressed the high interest in the issue of sustainability in engineering and scientific applications, as it constitutes an important foundation in the university’s technological goals for a green university. On the other hand, the university president praised the volunteer work carried out by the green technology team of students and professors of scientific branches in the Department of Chemical Engineering because of its role in promoting environmental culture. It is worth noting that the Green Technology Team was established in the Department of Chemical Engineering in 2018 and is concerned with green environmental activities and promoting the concept of sustainability in academic work and engineering designs.
