Douglas Patrick Harrison
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Douglas Patrick Harrison is a Professor Emeritus of Chemical Engineer with Louisiana State University
's Gordon A. and Mary Cain Department of Chemical Engineering where he has taught undergraduate and graduate classes, served as dissertations advisor to PhD and MS students, held Department Chair position, occupied the Marguerite Voorhies Professor endowed chair, and managed several Research projects.
's Chemical Engineering Department in 1969 as an assistant professor
. Later, he served as Department Chair from 1976 to 1979 and became the Alexis and Marguerite Voorhies Endowed Professor
. Throughout his career he has been recognized as an expert in his area of research and has been invited to lecture at conferences and colleges including Engineering Conferences International, United Engineering Foundation, American Institute of Chemical Engineers
(AIChE), University of Cambridge
, and NATO Advance Studies Institute. In 2005, after 36 years of service with LSU, he retired from teaching and now continues his three research programs as Professor Emeritus of Chemical Engineering.
graduate program as a doctoral and masters dissertation advisor. He helped 10 PhD students and 31 MS students complete their program. For his teaching he has received the LSU DOW Award four times in 1988, 1995, 2000 and 2002, which no other professor has done.
, removal of greenhouse gasses from Stack Gas (Flue gas
), and the separation of semi-volatile contaminants from aqueous solution
s.
His current research includes three projects:
He continues his work in "High Efficiency Desulfurization of Synthesis Gas (Syngas
)," a topic he has been working with for 25 years. Hydrogen sulfide
is a potential pollutant and its removal helps improves efficiency of the reaction. Past research has included the use of CeO to Ce2O2S for desulfination. Current research is with the Sorbent
, CeO2-ZrO2 to reduce the hydrogen sulfide
content to sub-ppm content. This research is supported by the Department of Energy
(DOE) and is being used to help meet their Vision 21 project, a super-clean power production facility. Because of Douglas Harrison's expertise in this area he was part of the organizing committee for the 1996 NATO Advanced Studies Institute in Kuşadası
, Turkey
. He also took part as a lecturer and co-editor of the proceedings.
Other research is being carried out in reduction of from flue gas
using regenerable reagents. This research is working towards making an economic solution to retrofit existing stacks on power plants to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide
, one of the products of a combustion reaction and regarded as a pollutant thought to be a cause to Global Warming
. This project is also supported by the Department of Energy
and Research Triangle Institute in North Carolina
and can be utilized in completion of the Vision 21 project. He was also published in the International Journal of Environmental Technology and Management 2004 – Vol. 4 for his work in this area.
Another area of research is new Hydrogen
production methods, something he has been working with for 10 years. With Professor Armando Corripio and support from NASA
and TDA he has been researching how to produce 95+% Hydrogen
with the use of only a single reactor, a process that currently takes 3 vessels. Other groups in the US, Japan
, and Norway
are also incorporating his work into their research and in 2001 he was invited to the 4th Advanced Clean Coal International Symposium in Tokyo
to lecture on this topic. For his work in this area, along with colleagues at Los Alamos National Laboratory
, Dr. Harrison received one of 30 awards in 2001 from the Federal Laboratory Consortium
for advancing "Technology in Service to Society."
He currently holds a patent along with Klaus S. Lackner and Hans Zoick for Hydrogen Production from Carbonaceous
Material.
Louisiana State University
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, most often referred to as Louisiana State University, or LSU, is a public coeducational university located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The University was founded in 1853 in what is now known as Pineville, Louisiana, under the name...
's Gordon A. and Mary Cain Department of Chemical Engineering where he has taught undergraduate and graduate classes, served as dissertations advisor to PhD and MS students, held Department Chair position, occupied the Marguerite Voorhies Professor endowed chair, and managed several Research projects.
Douglas Patrick Harrison, PhD
Dr. Douglas P. Harrison received his PhD from the University of Texas in 1966. After receiving his PhD he went to work for Monsanto Company doing new product research. After three years with Monsanto he joined Louisiana State UniversityLouisiana State University
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, most often referred to as Louisiana State University, or LSU, is a public coeducational university located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The University was founded in 1853 in what is now known as Pineville, Louisiana, under the name...
's Chemical Engineering Department in 1969 as an assistant professor
Professor
A professor is a scholarly teacher; the precise meaning of the term varies by country. Literally, professor derives from Latin as a "person who professes" being usually an expert in arts or sciences; a teacher of high rank...
. Later, he served as Department Chair from 1976 to 1979 and became the Alexis and Marguerite Voorhies Endowed Professor
Professor
A professor is a scholarly teacher; the precise meaning of the term varies by country. Literally, professor derives from Latin as a "person who professes" being usually an expert in arts or sciences; a teacher of high rank...
. Throughout his career he has been recognized as an expert in his area of research and has been invited to lecture at conferences and colleges including Engineering Conferences International, United Engineering Foundation, American Institute of Chemical Engineers
American Institute of Chemical Engineers
The American Institute of Chemical Engineers is a professional organization for chemical engineers.AIChE was established in 1908 with the purpose of establishing chemical engineers as a profession independent from chemists and mechanical engineers.As of 2010, AIChE had over 40,000 members,...
(AIChE), University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge
The University of Cambridge is a public research university located in Cambridge, United Kingdom. It is the second-oldest university in both the United Kingdom and the English-speaking world , and the seventh-oldest globally...
, and NATO Advance Studies Institute. In 2005, after 36 years of service with LSU, he retired from teaching and now continues his three research programs as Professor Emeritus of Chemical Engineering.
Teaching
During his time he has taught the majority of undergraduate courses. He also taught the graduate course on reactor design. After his time as Department Chair continued working close with the chemical engineeringChemical engineering
Chemical engineering is the branch of engineering that deals with physical science , and life sciences with mathematics and economics, to the process of converting raw materials or chemicals into more useful or valuable forms...
graduate program as a doctoral and masters dissertation advisor. He helped 10 PhD students and 31 MS students complete their program. For his teaching he has received the LSU DOW Award four times in 1988, 1995, 2000 and 2002, which no other professor has done.
Research
Much of Dr. Harrison's research has been focused on separation and reaction engineering. His work has mainly been focused on the noncatalytic gas–solid reactions and separation of gas associated with coal-fired electric power generation. His other research includes new processes for the production of high hydrogen purityHydrogen purity
Hydrogen purity or hydrogen quality is a term to describe the lack of impurities in hydrogen as a fuel gas. The purity requirement varies with the application, for example a H2 ICE can tolerate low hydrogen purity where a hydrogen fuel cell requires high hydrogen purity to prevent catalyst...
, removal of greenhouse gasses from Stack Gas (Flue gas
Flue gas
Flue gas is the gas exiting to the atmosphere via a flue, which is a pipe or channel for conveying exhaust gases from a fireplace, oven, furnace, boiler or steam generator. Quite often, the flue gas refers to the combustion exhaust gas produced at power plants...
), and the separation of semi-volatile contaminants from aqueous solution
Aqueous solution
An aqueous solution is a solution in which the solvent is water. It is usually shown in chemical equations by appending aq to the relevant formula, such as NaCl. The word aqueous means pertaining to, related to, similar to, or dissolved in water...
s.
His current research includes three projects:
He continues his work in "High Efficiency Desulfurization of Synthesis Gas (Syngas
Syngas
Syngas is the name given to a gas mixture that contains varying amounts of carbon monoxide and hydrogen. Examples of production methods include steam reforming of natural gas or liquid hydrocarbons to produce hydrogen, the gasification of coal, biomass, and in some types of waste-to-energy...
)," a topic he has been working with for 25 years. Hydrogen sulfide
Hydrogen sulfide
Hydrogen sulfide is the chemical compound with the formula . It is a colorless, very poisonous, flammable gas with the characteristic foul odor of expired eggs perceptible at concentrations as low as 0.00047 parts per million...
is a potential pollutant and its removal helps improves efficiency of the reaction. Past research has included the use of CeO to Ce2O2S for desulfination. Current research is with the Sorbent
Sorbent
A sorbent is a material used to absorb liquids or gases. Examples include:*A material similar to molecular sieve material. It has a large internal surface area and good thermal conductivity. It is typically supplied in pellets of 1 mm to 2 mm diameter and roughly 5 mm length or as...
, CeO2-ZrO2 to reduce the hydrogen sulfide
Hydrogen sulfide
Hydrogen sulfide is the chemical compound with the formula . It is a colorless, very poisonous, flammable gas with the characteristic foul odor of expired eggs perceptible at concentrations as low as 0.00047 parts per million...
content to sub-ppm content. This research is supported by the Department of Energy
United States Department of Energy
The United States Department of Energy is a Cabinet-level department of the United States government concerned with the United States' policies regarding energy and safety in handling nuclear material...
(DOE) and is being used to help meet their Vision 21 project, a super-clean power production facility. Because of Douglas Harrison's expertise in this area he was part of the organizing committee for the 1996 NATO Advanced Studies Institute in Kuşadası
Kusadasi
Kuşadası is a resort town on Turkey's Aegean coast and the center of the seaside district of the same name in Aydın Province. Kuşadası lies at a distance of to the south from the region's largest metropolitan center of İzmir, and from the provincial seat of Aydın situated inland. Its primary...
, Turkey
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
. He also took part as a lecturer and co-editor of the proceedings.
Other research is being carried out in reduction of from flue gas
Flue gas
Flue gas is the gas exiting to the atmosphere via a flue, which is a pipe or channel for conveying exhaust gases from a fireplace, oven, furnace, boiler or steam generator. Quite often, the flue gas refers to the combustion exhaust gas produced at power plants...
using regenerable reagents. This research is working towards making an economic solution to retrofit existing stacks on power plants to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide
Carbon dioxide
Carbon dioxide is a naturally occurring chemical compound composed of two oxygen atoms covalently bonded to a single carbon atom...
, one of the products of a combustion reaction and regarded as a pollutant thought to be a cause to Global Warming
Global warming
Global warming refers to the rising average temperature of Earth's atmosphere and oceans and its projected continuation. In the last 100 years, Earth's average surface temperature increased by about with about two thirds of the increase occurring over just the last three decades...
. This project is also supported by the Department of Energy
United States Department of Energy
The United States Department of Energy is a Cabinet-level department of the United States government concerned with the United States' policies regarding energy and safety in handling nuclear material...
and Research Triangle Institute in North Carolina
North Carolina
North Carolina is a state located in the southeastern United States. The state borders South Carolina and Georgia to the south, Tennessee to the west and Virginia to the north. North Carolina contains 100 counties. Its capital is Raleigh, and its largest city is Charlotte...
and can be utilized in completion of the Vision 21 project. He was also published in the International Journal of Environmental Technology and Management 2004 – Vol. 4 for his work in this area.
Another area of research is new Hydrogen
Hydrogen
Hydrogen is the chemical element with atomic number 1. It is represented by the symbol H. With an average atomic weight of , hydrogen is the lightest and most abundant chemical element, constituting roughly 75% of the Universe's chemical elemental mass. Stars in the main sequence are mainly...
production methods, something he has been working with for 10 years. With Professor Armando Corripio and support from NASA
NASA
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is the agency of the United States government that is responsible for the nation's civilian space program and for aeronautics and aerospace research...
and TDA he has been researching how to produce 95+% Hydrogen
Hydrogen
Hydrogen is the chemical element with atomic number 1. It is represented by the symbol H. With an average atomic weight of , hydrogen is the lightest and most abundant chemical element, constituting roughly 75% of the Universe's chemical elemental mass. Stars in the main sequence are mainly...
with the use of only a single reactor, a process that currently takes 3 vessels. Other groups in the US, Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
, and Norway
Norway
Norway , officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic unitary constitutional monarchy whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Jan Mayen, and the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and Bouvet Island. Norway has a total area of and a population of about 4.9 million...
are also incorporating his work into their research and in 2001 he was invited to the 4th Advanced Clean Coal International Symposium in Tokyo
Tokyo
, ; officially , is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan. Tokyo is the capital of Japan, the center of the Greater Tokyo Area, and the largest metropolitan area of Japan. It is the seat of the Japanese government and the Imperial Palace, and the home of the Japanese Imperial Family...
to lecture on this topic. For his work in this area, along with colleagues at Los Alamos National Laboratory
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Los Alamos National Laboratory is a United States Department of Energy national laboratory, managed and operated by Los Alamos National Security , located in Los Alamos, New Mexico...
, Dr. Harrison received one of 30 awards in 2001 from the Federal Laboratory Consortium
Federal Laboratory Consortium
The Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer is a U.S.-based nationwide network of federal laboratories that provides the forum to develop strategies and opportunities to help transfer laboratory mission technologies into commercial products for the global marketplace.The FLC was...
for advancing "Technology in Service to Society."
He currently holds a patent along with Klaus S. Lackner and Hans Zoick for Hydrogen Production from Carbonaceous
Carbonaceous
Carbonaceous is the defining attribute of a substance rich in carbon. Particularly, carbonaceous hydrocarbons are very unsaturated, high-molecular-weight hydrocarbons, having an elevated carbon:hydrogen ratio....
Material.
Awards, Grants, and Patents
- Masuda Research Fellowship award
- LSU Teaching Dow Award (1988, 1995, 2000, 2002)
- One of 30 Federal Laboratory ConsortiumFederal Laboratory ConsortiumThe Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer is a U.S.-based nationwide network of federal laboratories that provides the forum to develop strategies and opportunities to help transfer laboratory mission technologies into commercial products for the global marketplace.The FLC was...
awards, along with colleagues at Los Alamos, for advancing "Technology in Service to Society" - Along with Klaus S. Lackner and Hans Zoick of Earth and Environmental Sciences from Los Alamos, Dr. Harrison received U.S. Patent #6,790,430 for Hydrogen Production from Carbonaceous Material.
- Along with Drs. Armando Corripio, received a grant from TDA Research in association with NASA for the project, "A novel hydrogen/oxygen generation system."
- Received funding for research from the Department of EnergyUnited States Department of EnergyThe United States Department of Energy is a Cabinet-level department of the United States government concerned with the United States' policies regarding energy and safety in handling nuclear material...
for "High-Temperature Desulfurization of Synthesis Gas" and "The Separation and Capture of from Flue Gas"
Published Scientific Articles
- Published Article in International Journal of Chemical Reactor Engineering on "Low-Carbon Monoxide Hydrogen by Sorption" along with research partner Zhiyong Peng. "International Journal of Chemical Reactor Engineering: Vol. 1: A37"
- "Hydrogen from methane in a single-step process," width Balasubramanian, B., A. Lopez Ortiz, and S. Kaytakoglu, Chemical Engineering Science 54 (1999) 3543–3552
- "Direct Comparison of Countercurrent and Cascade Crossflow Air Stripping Under Field Conditions", width S. Verma, K.T. Valsaraj, and D.M. Wetzel, Water Research, 28, 2253 (1994).
- "Simultaneous Shift Reaction and Carbon Dioxide Separation for the Direct Production of Hydrogen", width C. Han, Chemical Engineering Science, 49, 5875 (1994)
- "High Temperature Capture of : Characteristics of the Reversible Reaction Between CaO(s) and (g)", width A. Silaban , Chemical Engineering Communications, 137, 177 (1995)
- "Advanced Sulfur Control Concepts. I." with A. Lopez, J. White, and F.R. Groves, Proceedings of the Symposium on Advanced Coal-Fired Power Systems '95, Morgantown, WV, June 1995, DOE/METC-95/1018, Vol. 2, p. 610.
- "A Calcium Oxide Sorbent Process for Bulk Separation of Carbon Dioxide. VI.", with C. Han and G. Lee, Proceedings of the Symposium on Advanced Coal-Fired Power Systems '95, Morgantown, WV, June 1995, DOE/METC-95/1018, Vol. 2, p. 655.
- "High Temperature Capture of : Characteristics of the Reversible Reaction Between CaO(s) and (g)," with A. Silaban, Chemical Engineering Communications, 137, 177 (1995).
- "Control of Gaseous Contaminants in IGCC Power Systems, An Overview," Proceedings of the 12th Annual International Pittsburgh Coal Conference, September 1995, p. 1047 (invited review paper).
- "Advanced Sulfur Control Concepts for Hot Gas Desulfurization. II.," with J. White, A. Lopez-Ortiz, W.-N. Huang, and F.R. Groves, Proceedings of the Symposium on Advanced Coal-Fired Power Systems '96, Morgantown, W.V., July 1996, DOE/METC-97/1039 (on CD-ROM).
- "Performance Analysis of ZnO-Based Sorbents in Removal of H2S from Fuel Gas," presented at the NATO/ASI Symposium on Desulfurization of Hot Coal Gas With Regenerable Metal Oxide Sorbents, Kusasadi, Turkey, July 1996, proceedings to be published.
- "Regeneration of Sulfided Sorbents and Direct Production of Elemental Sulfur," presented at the NATO/ASI Symposium on Desulfurization of Hot Coal Gas With Regenerable Metal Oxide Sorbents, Kuşadası, Turkey, July 1996, proceedings to be published.
- "Characteristics of the Reversible Reaction Between (g) and Calcined Dolomite," with A. Silaban and M. Narcida, Chemical Engineering Communications, 147, 149 (1996).
- "On the Performance of a Cascade Crossflow Air Stripping Column," with Y. Akiyama, K.T. Valsaraj, and D.M. Wetzel, Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research, 35, 3597 (1996).
- "Multicycle Performance of the Acceptor in a Single-Step Process for H2 Production," with C. Han, Separation Science and Technology, 32, 681, 1997.
- "Elemental Sulfur Production During the Regeneration of Iron Oxide High-Temperature Desulfurization Sorbent," with J. White and F.R. Groves, accepted for publication in Catalysis Today (special issue devoted to environmental reaction engineering)
- "Capture of carbon dioxide from flue gas using solid regenerable sorbents" with David A. Green, Brian S. Turk, Raghubir P. Gupta, Jeffery W. Portzer, and William J. McMichael, International Journal of Environmental Technology and Management 2004 – Vol. 4, No.1/2 pp. 53 – 67
- "Electrosynthesis of Nanocrystalline Ceria-Zirconia" with A. Mukherjee, and E. J. Podlaha, Electrochem. Solid-State Lett., Volume 4, Issue 9, pp. D5-D7 (September 2001).