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    Eddy Covariance Flux Determination of MBO Using the Fast Isoprene System

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    Mielke, Levi
    Advisor
    Kyle Strode; Ron Wilde; Mark Parker
    Date of Issue
    2004-04-01
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    https://scholars.carroll.edu/handle/20.500.12647/177
    Title
    Eddy Covariance Flux Determination of MBO Using the Fast Isoprene System
    Type
    thesis
    Abstract
    Experimentation into the dehydration reaction of 2-methyl-3-buten-2-ol (MBO) to 2-methyl-1,3-butadiene (isoprene) sought to utilize the Fast Isoprene System (FIS) for MBO eddy covariance flux measurements. It was hypothesized that a catalytic converter could be engineered with the following properties: full conversion of MBO to isoprene in real time, with no loss or retention, and with a 2 L/min flow rate. Acidic alumina was selected as a catalyst with adequate conversion and flow rate throughput. The full conversion of MBO to isoprene was achieved using a 60mg acidic alumina catalytic converter at a 3.69 sLpm throughput. However, there was 40% sample loss due to either retention of MBO, or the conversion of MBO to products other than isoprene. Finally, a catalytic converter switching box was also engineered to switch the inlet between streams bypassing the converter and streams going through the converter.
    Degree Awarded
    Bachelor's
    Semester
    Spring
    Department
    Chemistry & Physics
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