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Behzad Partoon

Assistant Professor

Education

Ph.D.: Chemical Engineering by Research
Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Bandar Seri Iskandar, Perak, Malaysia, March 2017
Thesis title: Separation of Carbon Dioxide and Methane via Hydrate Formation with Utilization of Modified Spray Reactor and Thermodynamic Promoters
M.Sc.: Chemical Engineering (Natural Gas)
Shiraz University of Technology, Shiraz, Iran, September 2009.
Thesis title: Experimental Study of Methane Hydrate Formation Kinetics and Gas Storage Capacity in the Presence of Thermodynamic and Kinetic Gas Hydrate Promoter.
B.Sc.: Chemical Engineering (Natural Gas Industry)
Persian Gulf University, Bushehr, Iran, January 2004.
Final year project title: Basic review of gas to liquid technology (GTL)

Key Expertise:

Gas hydrate;
CO2 capture;
Phase behavior of oil and gas system;
Thermodynamic modelling;
High-pressure experimental work;
Flow assurance;
Plant commissioning;
Project management;
Lab-scale equipment design
Academic writing;
HAZOP study
Process design and simulation

Professional Experience

Aarhus University, Foulum Biogas Facility, Burrehoejvej 43, DK-8830 Tjele, Denmark
∗Postdoctoral researcher, Jan 2020 to present

Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Seri Iskandar, Perak, Malaysia, 32610
∗ Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Aug 2017 to Dec 2019
∗Researcher, May 2016 to Feb 2017.
∗Research Officer, Oct 2011 to March 2015
∗Teaching Assistant, Jan 2012 to Sep 2016

Persian Gulf University, Bushehr Port, Bushehr, Iran
∗Lecturer, Chemical Engineering Department, Feb 2011 July 2011

Islamic Azad University-Firoozabad branch, Firoozabad, Fars, Iran
∗Lecturer, Petroleum Department, Feb 2010 July 2011

Fars Scout Industrial Company, Shiraz, Fars, Iran
∗Part-time Process Engineer, Feb 2007 to Sep 2007
∗Full-time Process Engineer, July 2006 to Sep 2006

Skills

ICT Skills:
Aspen HYSYS*******(7/7)
Microsoft Visio******* (7/7)
MultiFlash**** (4/7)
Aspen Plus**** (4/7)
AutoCAD**** (4/7)
HOMER Pro.**** (4/7)
OLGA* (1/7)
Microsoft Word******* (7/7)
Microsoft Excel******* (7/7)
Microsoft Access**** (4/7)
Programming:
MATLAB******* (7/7)
Excel VBA******* (7/7)
Visual Basic .net**** (4/7)
Visual C .net* (1/7)

Certifications and Trainings:

May 2019Certificate of completion online course ACS Reviewer Lab. American Chemical Society
Jan 2019Certificate of Registration of Engineering Technologist. Board of Engineers Malaysia
Dec 2018OLGA 1-day workshop. HyRes, Universiti Teknologi PETORNAS
Feb 2017Outstanding contribution in reviewing for Chemical Engineering Research and Design. Elsevier
Nov 2016Outstanding contribution in reviewing for Journal of Natural Gas Science and Engineering. Elsevier
Feb 2016Recognized reviewer of Journal of Natural Gas Science and Engineering. Elsevier
Feb. 2016Chairman of session, International Congress on Technology, Engineering and Science.
Mar 2015Introduction to Outcome Based Education (OBE). Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS
Aug 2014RAMAN Spectroscopy advance training. SCINCO Taiwan
Apr 2007HSE Management system audit, certification BUREAU VERITAS

Engineering consultation

2013 to presentProviding consultancy service for design, modification and troubleshooting of chemical engineering and petroleum research apparatus to Dixon FA Engineering Sdn. Bhd. located in Shah Alam, Malaysia for several projects including Rocking cell apparatus, High-pressure micromodel, Sandstone reactor for hydrate study, High-pressure sapphire reactor for hydrate study, Core-flooding system, Absorption refrigeration unit for laboratory, Reactive distillation setup, Gasification pilot plant.
Nov 2015 to March 2016Technical consultation for troubleshooting of sedimentation issue in the production line of Hangzhou FeRox Agriculture Technology Co., Ltd.

Granted Industrial Design Right:

2013 to 2018Sabil, K. M.; B. Partoon, “Gas Hydrate Crystallizer”, applicant: Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysian industrial design, MY 13-01428-0101.

Research outputs

  1. Elucidation of Operating Parameters Influencing the Ultrasonic- Assisted Absorption of Bulk CO2 Using Unpromoted and Promoted Methyldiethanolamine

    Shokrollahi, F., Lau, K. K., Partoon, B. & Lai, L. S., Jan 2023, In: Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research. 62, 6, p. 2843-2865 23 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal/Conference contribution in journal/Contribution to newspaperJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  2. Methane and Carbon Dioxide Hydrate Formation in the Presence of Metal-Based Fluid

    Nashed, O., Partoon, B., Lal, B., Sabil, K. M., Yaqub, S. & Mohd Shariff, A., Dec 2022, In: Materials. 15, 23, 18 p., 8670.

    Research output: Contribution to journal/Conference contribution in journal/Contribution to newspaperJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  3. A review on the selection criteria for slow and medium kinetic solvents used in CO2 absorption for natural gas purification

    Shokrollahi, F., Lau, K. K., Partoon, B. & Smith, A. M., Feb 2022, In: Journal of Natural Gas Science and Engineering. 98, 104390.

    Research output: Contribution to journal/Conference contribution in journal/Contribution to newspaperJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  4. Selection Criteria for Antifoams Used in the Acid Gas Sweetening Process

    Ng, E. L. S., Lau, K. K., Partoon, B., Lim, S. F. & Chin, S. Y., Sept 2021, In: Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research. 60, 37, p. 13438-13462 25 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal/Conference contribution in journal/Contribution to newspaperReviewResearchpeer-review

  5. Gas Hydrate Models

    Partoon, B., Krishna Sahith, S. J., Lal, B. & Shah Bin Maulud, A., 2020, Green Energy and Technology. Lal, B. & Nashed, O. (eds.). Cham: Springer, p. 67-85 19 p. (Green Energy and Technology).

    Research output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/proceedingBook chapterResearchpeer-review

  6. Selective separation of methane from carbon dioxide through sII hydrates formation in a semi-batch process

    Partoon, B., Sabil, K. M., Keong lau, K., Nasrifar, K. & Mohd Shariff, A., Sept 2019, In: Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research. 58, 36, p. 16834−16842 9 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal/Conference contribution in journal/Contribution to newspaperJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  7. Kinematic study of methane hydrate formation and self- preservation in the presence of functionalized carbon nanotubes

    Nashed, O., Lal, B., Partoon, B., Sabil, K. M. & Hamed, Y., Aug 2019, In: Energy & Fuels. 33, 8, p. 7684-7695 12 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal/Conference contribution in journal/Contribution to newspaperJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  8. Generalized correlations for calculating the density of ionic liquids at 0.1 MPa and higher pressures

    Zarei, A., Nasrifar, K. & Partoon, B., May 2019, In: Journal of Molecular Liquids. 282, p. 131-141 11 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal/Conference contribution in journal/Contribution to newspaperJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  9. Investigation of functionalized carbon nanotubes' performance on carbon dioxide hydrate formation

    Nashed, O., Partoon, B., Lal, B., Sabil, K. M. & Mohd Shariff, A., May 2019, In: Energy. 174, p. 602-610 9 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal/Conference contribution in journal/Contribution to newspaperJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  10. High CO2-Natural gas Depressurization via CO2 Flow Loop Facility: Design & Engineering Implementation

    Shariff, A. M., Jalil, A. A., Rostani, K., Othman, A., Mat Isa, M. F., Partoon, B. & Keong lau, K., Mar 2019, 2019 AIChE Spring Meeting and 15th Global Congress on Process Safety. American Institute of Chemical Engineers

    Research output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/proceedingArticle in proceedingsResearchpeer-review

  11. Design and engineering implementation of blowdown system for cryogenic CO2- NG pilot facility

    Jalil, A. A. M. M., Faudzi Mat Isa, M., Rostani, K., Othman, N. A., Shariff, A. M., Lau, K. K., Partoon, B. & Tay, W. H., 2019, Proceedings - SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition. Society of Petroleum Engineers

    Research output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/proceedingArticle in proceedingsResearchpeer-review

  12. Investigation of the task oriented dual function inhibitors in gas hydrate inhibition: A review

    Yaqub, S., Lal, B., Partoon, B. & Bt Mellon, N., 26 Aug 2018, In: Fluid Phase Equilibria. 477, p. 40-57 18 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal/Conference contribution in journal/Contribution to newspaperJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  13. Production of gas hydrate in a semi-batch spray reactor process as a means for separation of carbon dioxide from methane

    Partoon, B., Sabil, K. M., Keong lau, K., Lal, B. & Nasrifar, K., 20 Aug 2018, In: Chemical Engineering Research & Design. 138, p. 168-175 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal/Conference contribution in journal/Contribution to newspaperJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  14. Evaluation of Tetraethylammonium Chloride on Methane Gas Hydrate Phase Conditions

    Kassim, Z., Saad Khan, M., Lal, B., Partoon, B. & Mohd Shariff, A., Aug 2018, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering. IOP Publishing, Vol. 458. 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/proceedingArticle in proceedingsResearchpeer-review

  15. Review the impact of nanoparticles on the thermodynamics and kinetics of gas hydrate formation

    Nashed, O., Partoon, B., Lal, B., Sabil, K. M. & Mohd Shariff, A., 18 May 2018, In: Journal of Natural Gas Science and Engineering. 55, p. 452-465 14 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal/Conference contribution in journal/Contribution to newspaperJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  16. Impacts of ammonium based ionic liquids alkyl chain on thermodynamic hydrate inhibition for carbon dioxide rich binary gas

    Saad Khan, M., B. Bavoh, C., Partoon, B., Nashed, O., Lal, B. & Bt Mellon, N., 10 Apr 2018, In: Journal of Molecular Liquids. 261, p. 283-290 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal/Conference contribution in journal/Contribution to newspaperJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  17. Recent Advances on Carbon Dioxide Capture through a Hydrate-Based Gas Separation Process

    Sabil, K. M. & Partoon, B., 15 Mar 2018, In: Current Opinion in Green and Sustainable Chemistry. 11, p. 22-26 5 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal/Conference contribution in journal/Contribution to newspaperJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  18. The impact of amino acids on methane hydrate phase boundary and formation kinetics

    B. Bavoh, C., Nashed, O., Saad Khan, M., Partoon, B., Lal, B. & Mohd Shariff, A., 9 Sept 2017, In: The Journal of Chemical Thermodynamics. 117, p. 48-53 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal/Conference contribution in journal/Contribution to newspaperJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  19. Inhibition effect of amino acids on carbon dioxide hydrate

    B. Bavoh, C., Partoon, B., Lal, B., Gonfa, G., Foo Khor, S. & Mohd Shariff, A., 29 May 2017, In: Chemical Engineering Science. 171, p. 331-339 9 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal/Conference contribution in journal/Contribution to newspaperJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  20. Thermodynamic effect of ammonium based ionic liquids on CO2 hydrates phase boundary

    Saad Khan, M., B. Bavoh, C., Partoon, B., Lal, B., Azmi Bustam, M. & Mohd Shariff, A., 11 May 2017, In: Journal of Molecular Liquids. 238, p. 533-539 7 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal/Conference contribution in journal/Contribution to newspaperJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  21. Influence of Tetramethylammonium Hydroxide on Methane and Carbon Dioxide Gas Hydrate Phase Equilibrium Conditions

    Saad Khan, M., Partoon, B., B. Bavoh, C., Lal, B. & Bt Mellon, N., 21 Feb 2017, In: Fluid Phase Equilibria. 440, p. 1-8 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal/Conference contribution in journal/Contribution to newspaperJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  22. Permeability Evaluation in Hydrate-Bearing Sand Using Tubular Cell Setup

    Jasamai, M., Saaid, I. M., Idress, M., Lal, B., Partoon, B. & Sabil, K. M., 24 Jan 2017, Proceedings of the International Conference on Integrated Petroleum Engineering and Geosciences. Awang, M., Mamo Negash, B., Asyraf Md. Akhir, N., Lubis, L. A. & Rafek, A. G. M. (eds.). Springer, Singapore, p. 241-250 10 p.

    Research output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/proceedingArticle in proceedingsResearchpeer-review

  23. Methane hydrate-liquid-vapour-equilibrium phase condition measurements in the presence of natural amino acids

    B. Bavoh, C., Partoon, B., Lal, B. & Keong lau, K., 6 Dec 2016, In: Journal of Natural Gas Science and Engineering. 37, p. 425-434 10 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal/Conference contribution in journal/Contribution to newspaperJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  24. Study the feasibility of a hybrid renewable energy system for power generation in Seri Iskandar

    Partoon, B., Khalaji Assadi, M. & Saeedi, M., Nov 2016, IET Conference Publications. IET, 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/proceedingArticle in proceedingsResearchpeer-review

  25. Effect of Porosity to Methane Hydrate Formation in Quartz Sand

    Idress, M., Jasamai, M., Saaid, I. M., Lal, B., Partoon, B. & Sabil, K. M., Aug 2016, ICIPEG 2016 .

    Research output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/proceedingArticle in proceedingsResearchpeer-review

  26. Gas Hydrate Equilibrium Measurement of Methane + Carbon Dioxide + Tetrahydrofuran+ Water System at High CO2 Concentrations

    Partoon, B., Nashed, O., Kassim, Z., Sabil, K. M., Sangwaid, J. & Lal, B., Aug 2016, Procedia Engineering. Elsevier, Vol. 148. p. 1220-1224 5 p.

    Research output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/proceedingArticle in proceedingsResearchpeer-review

  27. Experimental Evaluation of a Novel Thermodynamic Inhibitor for CH4 and CO2 Hydrates

    Saad Khan, M., Lal, B., Partoon, B., Keong lau, K., Azmi Bustam, M. & Bt Mellon, N., 12 Jul 2016, Proceeding of 4th International Conference on Process Engineering and Advanced Materials. Bustam, M. A., Man, Z., Keong, L. K., Azarpour Hassankiadeh, A., Fin Fong, Y., Ayoub, M., Moniruzzaman, M. & Mandal, P. (eds.). Elsevier, Vol. 148. p. 932-940 9 p.

    Research output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/proceedingArticle in proceedingsResearchpeer-review

  28. Impact of acetone on phase boundary of methane and carbon dioxide mixed hydrates

    Partoon, B., Sabil, K. M., Roslan, H., Lal, B. & Keong lau, K., 18 Dec 2015, In: Fluid Phase Equilibria. 412, p. 51-56 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal/Conference contribution in journal/Contribution to newspaperJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  29. Capturing Carbon Dioxide through a Gas Hydrate-Based Process

    Partoon, B., Sabil, K. M. & Keong lau, K., Aug 2015, Chemical Engineering Transactions. Sabev Varbanov, P., Jaromir Klemes, J., Rafidah Wan Alwi, S., Yow Yong, J. & Liu, X. (eds.). AIDIC, The Italian Association of Chemical Engineering, Vol. 45. p. 1867-1872 16 p.

    Research output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/proceedingArticle in proceedingsResearchpeer-review

  30. Measurement of H–LW–V and Dissociation Enthalpy of Carbon Dioxide Rich Synthetic Natural Gas Mixtures

    Sabil, K. M., Nasir, Q., Partoon, B. & Seman, A. A., 24 Sept 2014, In: Journal of Chemical & Engineering Data. 59, 11, p. 3502-3509 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal/Conference contribution in journal/Contribution to newspaperJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  31. CO2 rich gas mixture hydrate-liquid water- vapor (H-Lw-V) equilibrium measurement and prediction

    Nasir, Q., Sabil, K. M. & Partoon, B., Sept 2014, Applied Mechanics and Materials. Ahmed, I. (ed.). Vol. 625. p. 386-389 4 p.

    Research output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/proceedingArticle in proceedingsResearchpeer-review

  32. Impact of gas phase composition on gas hydrate process for carbon dioxide capturing from gaseous mixtures

    Partoon, B., Sabil, K. M. & Keong lau, K., Sept 2014, Applied Mechanics and Materials. Ahmed, I. (ed.). Vol. 625. p. 557-561 5 p.

    Research output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/proceedingArticle in proceedingsResearchpeer-review

  33. Experimental Measurements and Predictions of Methane Hydrate Phase Equilibria in Synthetic Seawater

    Partoon, B., Farisha Ajaz Ahmad Khan, R. & Sabil, K. M., Aug 2013, The 9th World Congress of Chemical Engineering. 7 p.

    Research output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/proceedingArticle in proceedingsResearchpeer-review

  34. Experimental investigations on the potential of SDS as low‐dosage promoter for carbon dioxide hydrate formation

    Partoon, B., Malik, S. N. A., Azemi, M. H. & Sabil, K. M., 25 Mar 2013, In: Asia-Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering. 8, 6, p. 916-921 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal/Conference contribution in journal/Contribution to newspaperJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  35. Effect of Mixed Thermodynamic and Kinetic Hydrate Promoters on Methane Hydrate Phase Boundary and Formation Kinetics

    Partoon, B. & Javanmardi, J., 5 Mar 2013, In: Journal of Chemical & Engineering Data. 58, 3, p. 501-509 9 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal/Conference contribution in journal/Contribution to newspaperJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  36. A study on thermodynamics effect of [EMIM]-Cl and [OH-C2MIM]-Cl on methane hydrate equilibrium line

    Partoon, B., Wong, N. M. S., Sabil, K. M., Nasrifar, K. & Riduan Ahmad, M., 26 Sept 2012, In: Fluid Phase Equilibria. 337, p. 26-31 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal/Conference contribution in journal/Contribution to newspaperJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  37. Experimental study of methane hydrate equilibrium and formation kinetic in the presence of an ionic liquid

    Partoon, B., Wong, N. M. S., Malik, S. A. & Sabil, K. M., Jun 2012, International Conference on Process Engineering and Advanced Materials.

    Research output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/proceedingArticle in proceedingsResearchpeer-review

  38. Prediction of hydrate formation conditions based on the vdWP‐type models at high pressures

    Javanmardi, J., Partoon, B. & Sabzi, F., 21 Mar 2011, In: Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering. 89, 2, p. 254-263 10 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal/Conference contribution in journal/Contribution to newspaperJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  39. Enhancement of Initial Rate and Stability of Methane Hydrate Using Thermodynamic Hydrate Promoter

    Partoon, B. & Javanmardi, J., May 2010, The 12th International Conference on Properties and Phase Equilibria for Product and Process Design.

    Research output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/proceedingArticle in proceedingsResearchpeer-review

  40. Effect of Mixed Thermodynamic and Kinetic Hydrate Promoters on Methane Hydrate Formation Kinetics, Stability and Storage Capacity

    Partoon, B. & Javanmardi, J., Nov 2009, The 6th International Chemical Engineering Congress and Exhibition.

    Research output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/proceedingArticle in proceedingsResearchpeer-review

  41. Experimental Study of Methane Hydrate Formation Kinetics, Stability and Storage Capacity in the Presence of a Thermodynamic Hydrate Promoter

    Partoon, B., Javanmardi, J. & Lashanizadegan, A., Jun 2009, The 24th European Symposium on Applied Thermodynamics. p. 649-653 5 p.

    Research output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/proceedingArticle in proceedingsResearchpeer-review

  42. Experimental Study of Methane Hydrate Formation Kinetics, Stability in the Presence of a Thermodynamic Hydrate Promoter

    Partoon, B. & Javanmardi, J., May 2009, The 2nd Technical Conference of Thermodynamics.

    Research output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/proceedingArticle in proceedingsResearchpeer-review

  43. Effect of Different EoSs on Prediction of vdWP Hydrate Model at High Pressures

    Javanmardi, J. & Partoon, B., Oct 2008, The 12th Iranian Chemical Engineering Congress.

    Research output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/proceedingArticle in proceedingsResearchpeer-review

  44. Prediction of Dew Point and Phase Envelop of Gas Condensate Reservoirs with Equations of State

    Tafazol, A. H., Partoon, B. & Nasrifar, K., May 2008, The 2nd National Conference of Gas Conversion.

    Research output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/proceedingArticle in proceedingsResearchpeer-review

  45. Prediction of Methane Hydrate Formation Conditions at High Pressures

    Partoon, B., Javanmardi, J. & Zare, M., Oct 2007, The First Iranian Thermodynamic Conference.

    Research output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/proceedingArticle in proceedingsResearchpeer-review