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Ximena Andrea García Carmona

Full professor

UNIVERSIDAD DE CONCEPCIÓN/FACULTAD DE INGENIERÍA/DEPTO. ING. QUÍMICA

Concepción, Chile

Líneas de Investigación


Thermal conversion of coal, biomass and related materials, soot combustion, coal combustion and co combustion, chemical reaction kinetics, carbonaceous materials, catalysts for CO and CO2 Hydrogenation

Educación

  •  Chemical Engineering, UNIVERSIDAD DE CONCEPCION. Chile, 1991
  •  Chemical Engineering Sciences, UNIVERSIDAD DE CONCEPCION. Chile, 1986
  •  Chemical Engineer, UNIVERSIDAD DE CONCEPCION. Chile, 1984

Experiencia Académica

  •   Profesor Titular Full Time

    UNIVERSIDAD DE CONCEPCION

    Ingeniería

    Concepcion, Chile

    1985 - At present

Experiencia Profesional

  •   Profesor Titular Full Time

    Universidad de Concepción

    Concepcion, Chile

    1985 - At present

Formación de Capital Humano


Regular courses: Undergraduate ( to Chemical Engineering students)
Introduction to Chemical Engineering
Material and energy balance
Integration Workshop
Chemical Reactor Design (Chem. Eng. students)
Chemical Processes Laboratory I and II
Special Topics

Graduate Courses
Chemical Reactor Analysis ( MSc. and PhD in Chemical Engineering Science)
Research Unit (PhD. in Energy)

PhD Thesis
1.Claudia Ulloa (2004):Desarrollo de criterios y ensayos predictivos para la combustión de mezclas de carbones en termogeneración eléctrica. With Alfredo L. Gordon
2. Romel Jiménez (2005):Catalizadores basados en mezclas CaO-MgO para la combustión catalítica del hollín. With Alfredo L. Gordon
3. Jaime Faúndez (2006):Aspecto fundamentales de la ignición de mezclas de carbón. With Alfredo L. Gordon
4. Fernando Vallejos (2011):Transferencia de oxígeno en carbones y catalizadores soportados en carbones. With Alfredo Gordon, and Ljubisa Radovic.
5. Rubén Pérez (2016) Estudio y Modelación de la Formación de Depósitos en la Co-Combustión de Carbón con Biomasa en un Reactor de Lecho Fluidizado Burbujeante. With Alfredo Gordon
6. Andrea Oyarzún (2015):Química Computacional de la Reacción de Grafeno NO vs O2, H2O y CO2 . With Ljubisa Radovic
7. Victor Soto (under development): Modelación y validación del comportamiento dinámico de un reactor de metanación de CO y CO2. With Claudia Ulloa

Master Thesis:
1.Alejandro Karelovic (2009):Catalizadores de Rh soportado en sílice modificada con Ti y Zr para oxidación parcial de metano a gas de síntesis. With A. Gordon
2. Juan Toledo (2010): Estudio de Catalizadores de Fe y K, soportados sobre MgO, en combustión de hollín. With Romel Jiménez
3. Ismael Fuentes (2015): Metanación de CO usando como catalizador una escoria de cobre con altos contenidos de Fe. With Romel Jiménez
4. Paulina Melo (2019): Activación de un residuo siderúrgico para su uso como catalizador en la hidrogenación de CO. With romel Jiménez


Difusión y Transferencia


Patente concedida. N° 001386-2017 (Reg. 58.015)
Un proceso para la elaboración de un catalizador rico en Fe, activo en la reacción de hidrogenación de CO.
X. García, S. Helle, C. Ulloa, P. Melo


Premios y Distinciones

  •   Ciencia con Impacto

    UNIVERSIDAD DE CONCEPCION

    Chile, 2018

    Reconocimiento otorgado por la Vicerrectoría de Investigación y Desarrollo de la Universidad de Concepción por la adjudicación de una patente.


 

Article (72)

A CFD design approach for industrial size tubular reactors for SNG production from biogas (CO2 methanation)
Kinetics of CO2 methanation using a Fe-bearing blast furnace sludge as catalytic precursor
Kinetics of CO methanation using a Fe-bearing catalyst from a blast furnace sludge
Kinetics of oxygen transfer reactions on the graphene surface. Part ii. H2o vs. Co2
The reduction of Fe-bearing copper slag for its use as a catalyst in carbon oxide hydrogenation to methane. A contribution to sustainable catalysis
C-doped anatase TiO2: Adsorption kinetics and photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue and phenol, and correlations with DFT estimations
Co-firing of coal/biomass blends in a pilot facility: A comparative study between Opuntia ficus-indica and Pinus radiata
Co-firing of coal/biomass blends in a pilot plant facility: A comparative study between Opuntia ficus-indica and Pinus radiata
A modeling approach to co-firing biomass/coal blends in pulverized coal boilers=> synergistic effects and emissions profiles.
Effect of A-site deficiency in LaMn0.9Co0.1O3 perovskites on their catalytic performance for soot combustion
Kinetics of oxygen transfer reactions on the graphene surface
On the structural and reactivity differences between biomass- and coal-derived chars.
Burnout synergic or inhibiting effects in combustion of coal-sawdust blends
Burnout synergic or inhibiting effects in combustion of coal-sawdust blends
Burnout synergic or inhibiting effects in combustion of coal-sawdust blends [Efectos sinérgicos o inhibitorios en la combustión de mezclas de carbón y aserrín]
Insights into dynamic surface processes occurring in Rh supported on Zr-grafted gamma-Al2O3 during dry reforming of methane
Insights into dynamic surface processes ocurring in Rh supported on Zr-grafted g-Al2O3 during dry reforming of methane.
Magnesia-supported potassium oxide catalysts for soot combustion: effect of Fe addition on the catalyst activity and stability
Magnesia-supported potassium oxide catalysts for soot combustion: Effect of Fe addition on the catalyst activity and stability.
Soot oxidation on Ag substituted LaMn0.9Co0.1O3.5 perovskites.
Soot Oxidation on Silver-Substituted LaMn0.9Co0.1O3 Perovskites
Activity of KNbO3 as catalyst for soot combustion. Effect of the preparation method.
Activity of KNbO3 as catalyst for soot combustion: Effect of the preparation method
Pyrolyzed phthalocyanines as surrogate carbon catalysts: Initial insights into oxygen-transfer mechanisms
Pyrolyzed phthalocyanines as surrogate carbon catalysts: Initial insights into oxygen-transfer mechanisms
Similarities and differences in O2 chemisorption on graphene nanoribbon vs. carbon nanotubes.
Catalytic filters for the simultaneous removal of soot and NOx: Effect of CO2 and steam on the exhaust gas of diesel engines
Catalytic filters for the simultaneous removal of soot and NOx: Effect of CO2 and steam on the exhaust gas of diesel engines
Soot oxidation in the presence of NO over alumina-supported bimetallic catalysts K-Me (Me = Cu, Co, V)
Soot oxidation in the presence of NO over alumina-supported bimetallic catalysts K-Me (Me = Cu, Co, V)
ABOUT THE ACTIVE PHASES OF KNO(3)/MGO FOR CATALYTIC SOOT COMBUSTION
About the active phases of KNO3/MgO for catalytic soot combustion
EFFECT OF Ag ADDITION ON THE THERMAL STABILITY AND CATALYTIC PROPERTIES OF LaFeO3 PEROVSKITE
EFFECT OF Ag ADDITION ON THE THERMAL STABILITY AND CATALYTIC PROPERTIES OF LaFeO3 PEROVSKITE
EFFECT OF CA-SUBSTITUTION IN LA(1-X)CA(X)FEO(3) PEROVSKITES ON THE CATALYTIC ACTIVITY FOR SOOT COMBUSTION
Effect of Ca-substitution in La1-xCaxFeO3 perovskites on the catalytic activity for soot combustion
Effect of Ca-substitution in La1-xCaxFeO3 perovskites on the catalytic activity for soot combustion
Insight on the promoting effect of Zr and Ti on the catalytic properties of Rh/SiO2 for partial oxidation of methane
Insight on the promoting effect of Zr and Ti on the catalytic properties of Rh/SiO2 for partial oxidation of methane
Thermogravimetric study of interactions in the pyrolysis of blends of coal with pino radiata sawdust.
Thermogravimetric study of interactions in the pyrolysis of blends of coal with radiata pine sawdust
Catalytic combustion of soot. Effects of added alkali metals on CaO-MgO physical mixtures
Catalytic combustion of soot. Effects of added alkali metals on CaO-MgO physical mixtures
Ignition characteristics of coal blends in an entrained flow furnace
Ignition characteristics of coal blends in an entrained flow furnace.
Preparation and characterization of inexpensive heterogeneous catalysts for air pollution control: Two case studies
Preparation and characterization of inexpensive heterogeneous catalysts for air pollution control: two case studies.
Soot combustion with K/MgO as catalyst
Soot combustion with K/MgO as catalyst II. Effect of K-precursor
Soot combustion with K/MgO as catalyst.
Soot combustion with K/MgO as catalyst.II Effect of K-precursor
CaO-MgO CATALYSTS FOR SOOT COMBUSTION: KNO3 AS SOURCE FOR DOPING WITH POTASSIUM
CaO-MgO catalysts for soot combustion: KNO3 as source for doping with potassium.
Char characterization and DTF assays as tools to predict burnout of coal blends in power plants
Char characterization and DTF assays as tools to predict burnout of coal blends in power plants.
Ignition behaviour of different rank coals in an entrained flow reactor
Ignition behaviour of different rank coals in an entrained flow reactor.
A TG/DTA study on the effect of coal blending on ignition behaviour
A TG/DTA study on the effect of coal blending on ignition behaviour.
An innovative method for developing communication skills in engineering students
Distribution of activation energy model applied to the rapid pyrolysis of coal blends
Distribution of activation energy model applied to the rapid pyrolysis of coal blends.
New effects during steam gasification of naphthalene: the sinergy between CaO and MgO during the catalytic reaction.
New effects during steam gasification of naphthalene: The synergy between CaO and MgO during the catalytic reaction
Coal blend combustion. Fusibility ranking from mineral matter composition.
Coal blend combustion: fusibility ranking from mineral matter composition
Coal blend combustion: link between unburnt carbon in fly ashes and maceral composition
Coal blend combustion:Link between unburnt carbon in fly ashes and maceral composition.
A kinetic approach to catalytic pyrolysis of tars
Catalytic cooperation at the interface of physical mixtures of CaO and MgO catalysts during steam gasification of naphthalene
Steam gasification of tars using a CaO catalyst
Structural characterization of tar from a coal gasification plant: Comparison with a coke oven tar and a crude oil flash-column residue

ConferencePaper (1)

Catalytic filters for the simultaneous removal of soot and NO x: Effect of CO 2 and steam on the exhaust gas of diesel engines

Generic (1)

IRC data for a mechanistic route starting with H2O adsorption and finishing with H2 desorption from graphene

Patent (2)

Un proceso para la elaboración de un catalizador rico en Fe, activo en la reacción de hidrogenación de CO
Un proceso para la elaboración de un catalizador rico en Fe

Proyecto (18)

Alianza para el H2 verde en la Región del Bíobio
Carbón activado para la remoción costo eficiente de arsénico y microcontaminantes orgánicos en agua, elaborado a partir de carbón mineral de la Región del Biobio y residuos de neumáticos fuera de uso.
Desarrollo de un adsorbente carbonoso para almacenamiento de Hidrógeno obtenido de carbón mineral
Desarrollo de catalizadores de bajo costo a partir de residuos industriales para la producción de Gas Natural Sintético. Segunda etapa
Paquete tecnológico para la producción demateriales carbonosos de alto valor agregado a partir de carbones de la cuenca carbonífera de la región del Bío Bío.
Biochar based catalysts and photocatalysts for clean energy production and environmental remediation
Desarrollo de catalizadores de bajo costo a partir de residuos industriales para la producción de Gas Natural Sintético, SNG.
PAQUETE TECNOLOGICO PARA LA OBTENCION DE METANO COMO SUSTITUTO DE GAS NATURAL A PARTIR DE GASIFICACION CATALITICA DE BIOMASA SECA.
IMPLEMENTACION DE PROCESOS DE CO-COMBUSTION DE CARBON Y BIOMASA EN CHILE. ESTUDIO DE FACTIBILIDAD TECNICA Y ECONOMICA.
DRY REFORMING OF METHANE, AS ALTERNATIVE FOR BIOMASS UPGRADING. USE OF Rh-BASED CATALYSTS SUPPORTED ON GRAFTED ALUMINA WITH ZIRCONIA, CERIA OR MAGNESIA”
DESARROLLO DE PROCESOS Y PRODUCTOS EN BASE A BIOMASA FORESTAL. Programa de Financiamiento Basal (Conicyt) Centro Científico y Tecnológico de Excelencia=> Unidad de Desarrollo Tecnológico de la Universidad de Concepción, CCTE-UDT
DEVELOPMENT AND TESTING OF CATALYTIC FILTER MATERIALS BASED ON ALKALINE-EARTH-OXIDE-SUPPORTED POTASSIUM FOR DIESEL SOOTCOMBUSTION.
ELIMINACIÓN SIMULTÁNEA DE MATERIAL PARTICULADO Y NOX MEDIANTE FILTROS CERÁMICOS Y CATALIZADORES DE BAJO COSTO.
Regeneration of FCC catalysts by coke gasification with CO2
CO-COMBUSTION DE MEZCLAS CARBON-ASERRIN EN LA TERMOGENERACION ELECTRICA. ASPECTOS FENOMENOLOGICOS Y CINETICOS.
ENSAYO DE CATALIZADORES BASADOS EN CAO-MGO, PARA LA COMBUSTION CATALITICA DE MATERIAL PARTICULADO EN EMISIONES DE MOTORES DIESEL.
PREDICCION DE EFICIENCIA DE COMBUSTION DE MEZCLAS DE CARBONES, MEDIANTE INDICES BASADOS EN COMPOSICION MACERAL DE CARBONES CONSTITUYENTES
COMBUSTION DE MEZCLAS DE CARBONES EN LA TERMOGENERACION DE ELECTRICIDAD
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Ximena García

Full professor

Chemical engineering

UNIVERSIDAD DE CONCEPCIÓN/FACULTAD DE INGENIERÍA/DEPTO. ING. QUÍMICA

Concepción, Chile

26
Alfredo Gordon

Profesor Titular

DEPTO. INGENIERÍA QUÍMICA, UNIVERSIDAD DE CONCEPCIÓN

Concepción, Chile

18
Romel Jiménez

Full Professor

Chemical Engineering

UNIVERSIDAD DE CONCEPCIÓN

Concepción, Chile

9
Claudia Ulloa

PROFESOR ASOCIADO

INGENIERÍA AMBIENTAL

UNIVERSIDAD DE CONCEPCIÓN

CONCEPCION, Chile

6
Gina Pecchi

Professor

Physical Chemistry

UNIVERSIDAD DE CONCEPCION

Concepcion, Chile

3
Ljubisa Radovic

Professor

Chemical Engineering

UNIVERSIDAD DE CONCEPCION

Concepcion, Chile

2
Mauricio Flores

Ingeniero de proyecto

Universidad de Concepción

Coronel, Chile

1
Roberto Parra

Full Professor

Metallurgical Engr.

University of Concepción

Concepción, Chile

1
Alejandro Karelovic

Professor

Department of Chemical Engineering

Universidad de Concepcion

Concepcion, Chile

1
Ursula Kelm

Geologist (Prof. Asociado)

Instituto GEA

University of Concepción

Concepción, Chile

1
Marlene Roeckel

Profesor Titular

Ingeniería Química

UNIVERSIDAD DE CONCEPCIÓN-FAC. DE INGENIERÍA-DEPTO. INGENIERÍA QUÍMICA (EDIFICIO GUSTAVO PIZARRO CASTRO)

Concepción, Chile

1
Rubén Pérez

Asesor externo

Sostenibilidad

Engie Energía Chile

Concepción, Chile

1
Pablo Cornejo

Profesor Asistente

Ingeniería Mecánica

Universidad de Concepción

Concepción, Chile

1
Juan Matos

PROFESOR/ACADEMICO SENIOR

FACULTAD DE INGENIERÍA

Universidad Autónoma de Chile

Santiago, Chile

1
Christian Goñi

Professor

Metallurgy

UNIVERSIDAD DE CONCEPCION

Concepcion, Chile

1
Robinson Dinamarca

Académico

Curriculum e Instrucción

Universidad de Concepción

Concepción , Chile

1
PO POON

INGENIERO DE PROYECTO/INVESTIGADOR

UNIVERSIDAD DE CONCEPCION

CORONEL, Chile