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Biofuels Production via Catalytic Hydrocracking of DDGS Corn Oil and Hydrothermal Decarboxylation of Oleic Acid over Transition Metal Carbides Supported on Al-SBA-15   As a part of the scientific and academic activities of the Faculty of Engineering, the Department of Chemical Engineering organized a scientific seminar on Monday 15/10/2018 at 11 am, entitled “Biofuels Production via Catalytic Hydrocracking of DDGS Corn Oil and Hydrothermal Decarboxylation of Oleic Acid over Transition Metal Carbides Supported on Al-SBA-15”. The seminar was presented by Dr. Basem Abdullah Al Alwan, a member of the faculty of the Department of Chemical Engineering, and attended by a number of faculty members from the department. Dr. Basem showed the importance of producing biofuels to protect the environment from toxic emissions and to be a major contributor to fossil fuels produced in Saudi Arabia. He pointed out that biofuels can be produced by two processes, the catalytic hydrocracking process and the hydrothermal decarboxylation process. He also explained how to reduce the cost of the two processes and increase the quality of biofuels using cheap raw materials, and novel catalysts that have high and unique properties. Bimetallic (nickel and tungsten) carbide catalysts supported on Al-SBS-15 were used in the catalytic hydrocracking process. He pointed out that these catalysts can be affected by several factors such as, the method of preparation, the metal ratio, the metal dispersion, and the formation of metal alloys. By conducting many practical experiments, the professor found that enhancing the metal dispersion and minimizing the formation of metal alloys increases the performance of the catalysts and their stability. Several catalysts have also been used to study their abilities and activities in converting used plant oils to biofuels without the addition of hydrogen gas, which is considered a costly material, via hydrothermal decarboxylation process. He believes that this process would become the future of the biofuel industry because it could be applied and built in any part of the world since it does not need hydrogen gas supplies. He explained how hydrogen gas can be in-situ generated through the hydrolysis of plant oils without the need to an external hydrogen source. This seminar was appreciated by the faculty members of the department of Chemical Engineering, and they expressed their interest and admiration, wishing Dr. Basem Al Alwan more success and brilliance. Source: Dr. Atef Jery - Chemical Eng. Department

In the practical application framework of the theoretical study, the students of Mechanical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, King Khalid University attended a scientific visit to the Shuqaiq Desalination Plant on Thursday, October 11, 2018 under the supervision of Dr. Baiumy El-Assal, Dr. Ahmed Saied and Eng. Walid Al-Muhjeri the pioneer of students activities. The visit was very useful for the students, where they had seen most of the parts that they learn in the course of Power Plants and Desalination as well as graduation projects in desalination topics. Students were accompanied by Eng. / Hussain Alqhtani who was specialist in desalination process in the station. He introduced a detailed explanation of all the station components from the beginning of the water intake from the Red Sea and the various stages of water purification processes. A brief Explanation for the water pumps and their types and desalination units. He made a detailed explanation of the Multi Stage Flashing (MSF) desalination process and its theory of work which is identical to the theoretical study in the power Plants and desalination course that has had an effective impact on the gained information for students. Students also watched all the power Plant components of boilers, burners and turbines accompanied with Eng. / Abdo Ali who is specialists in thermal processes control in the station. He explained a detailed explanation of the theory of work of each component. Students also, watched the control room of the plant and listen to a detailed Explanation of all details for Each Component on the plant from Eng. / Mohamed Ali. The visit was ended around 1 pm. Source: Dr. Baiumy El-Assal - Mechanical Engineering Department

Based on the plan of mechanical department for training courses, a heat treatment training course titled Heat treatment of steel has been done at Wednesday 10/10/2018. 26 students have been participated. After this training course the student will be able to: Different methods for treatment of steel Selection for the optimum methods for heat treatment of steel Control of mechanical properties of ferrous alloys by heat treatment  Source: Dr Mohammed AbdAulziz- Mechanical Engineering Department

The department of chemical engineering, King Khalid University, hosted a symposium on 7/112017 under the supervision of Dr. Atef El Jery,  coordinator of seminars and visits, Mr. Ali Al-Wadai from BADIR Program for Technology Incubators, within the joint cooperation between the faculty of engineering, government institutions and the private sector in Saudi Arabia. Mr. Ali Al-Wadai presented a scientific seminar on how the idea turned into an existing project and the role of BADIR program. The program is an extension to support the technical work and provide various support and care to develop the spirit of innovation and innovation in the technical field of the Saudi Arabia youth to help them make positive effects and innovate promising technologies that contribute to increasing productivity and diversification of sources income and create more career opportunities for young people. Mr. Ali Al-Wadai stressed that the idea is the foundation of the project. The successful and strong idea is the basis of a successful project. Then make effective steps to turn the idea into a project. He pointed out that despite the economic crises that invade the world and countries and physical instability, each of us in the desire to increase the income. But we face some problems, the first of which is the fear of starting a project and bearing its consequences. The question is, will it succeed? will it fail? will I win a lot? will I lose? All of these questions are a barrier between you and your project. In order to start your project and overcome all these problems and fears, you have to take effective steps that will enable you to start your project and turn your idea into a realistic project. The most important of these: the idea, know the strength of your idea, the search for your idea in the market, and effectiveness. One of the requirements of transforming the idea into an existing project requires: faith in the idea, hard work, management, capital, strong management… In the end, the Department of Chemical Engineering expressed its thanks and gratitude for the valuable information provided by Mr. Ali Al-Wadai. Source: Dr. Atef Jery - Chemical Eng. Department

Course in Mechanical Engineering Department: How to prepare Literature Review for Graduation Projects   Date:                      04 October 2017 (Thursday) Presented by:         Dr. Vineet Tirth, Associate Professor, MED, College of Engg. KKU Attended by:           06 Students of Level of MED Course Outline:                 The course on ‘How to prepare Literature Review for Graduation Projects’ outlines the basics of Graduation Project Report. The contents of the project report were explained to the students. The methodology to write literature review in concise and informative way was explained to the students with the examples. The citing of the references was also explained. The doubts of the students were answered. Two graduation project reports were shown to the students as case studies. Source: Dr. Vineet Tirth - Mechanical Engineering Department

A TRAINING SESSION ENTITLED: Using Microsoft Excel for Mechanical Engineering Applications A training session for the students of Department of Mechanical Engineering was organized under the title: Using Microsoft Excel for Mechanical Engineering Applications. Thursday, 24/1/1440. The session was conducted by Dr / Baiumy Taha El-Assal. The course covered following topics: GETTING STARTED ENTERING & FORMATTING DATA, NUMBERS TABLES FORMATTING CONDITIONAL FORMATTING FORMULAS CHARTING

The Department of Chemical Engineering - College of Engineering is pleased to announce the organization of a scientific seminar on the Badir program for technology incubators entitled "How to turn the idea into an existing project and the role of Badir program" present by the famous lecturer in  Saudi Arabia Saeed Shahrani, on Tuesday 09 October, 2018, office 145 at 11am. Your idea is the foundation of the project, and the successful and powerful idea is the basis of a successful project. Students and faculty members are invited to this lecture, the effective steps to turn your idea into a project. For more information, contact the seminar coordinator Dr. Atef El Jery, office 101. Source: Dr. Atef EL Jery - Chemical Eng. Department

The Engineering Club of King Khalid University organize an event to welcome fresher students. The interaction between students and the Dean of College of Engineering, Dr. Ibrahim Idris Falqi and the Vice Dean, Dr. Mohammed Al Mesfer were take place. The student activities were inaugurated for this year (1439-1440) under the patronage of the Dean of the College. Source: Eng. Waleed Mahjary- Engineering Club

The Department of Chemical Engineering, organized a meeting with graduate students on Tuesday morning, 08/01/1440. The faculties of the department reviewed the progress of student's graduation projects during the second semester of the academic year 38-1439. The students presented their projects with motivation and confidence . They affirmed to complete the rest work before the deadlines set by department in academic year 39-1440. These projects focused on design aspects . It is hoped that their project will contribute towards serving the community. Source: Dr. Atef Jery - Chemical Eng. Department

   Event:                             VISIT TO INDUSTRIES    Date:                               15.02.18 (Thursday)    No. of Students:           16 Students of Level 9, Mechanical Engineering Department    Faculty In-charge:    Dr. Vineet Tirth, Associate Professor, MED, College of Engg. KKU. Al-Ruwad glass factory, Khamis Industrial Area Al-Hasaniah tiles factory, Khamis Industrial Area    Al Ruwad glass factory is a leading glass processing factory in Asir region. Students of MED-KKU were given on-job demonstration of all processes in the plant. They have also learned about the practical aspects of factory layout, operation and maintenance issues of CNC machines and work time scheduling, apart from the safety and design considerations in glass processing.    Al-Hasaniah tiles factory is the largest manufacturer of ceramic tiles in Asir region. Students were given demonstration of following processes of the plant; the processing and mixing of raw material, casting, pressing, curing using minimum water consumption by water spray, finishing, transporting and packaging of all types of products.