Ralph W. Pike
	Paul M. Horton Professor Ph.D., Georgia Institute of Technology, 1962 Office: 164F ChE Building Telephone: (225) 578-3428 E-mail:  pike@lsu.edu

Minerals Processing Research Institute

Rocket Propellant Research

Research Interests

The focus of Dr. Pike's research interests is on fluid dynamics with chemical reactions occurring in the flow. This includes transport processes, chemical and biochemical reactor design, applied mathematics, and biological and ecological systems dynamics. Also, the related area of optimization theory and applications for optimal design of engineering systems, on-line optimization of continuous process manufacturing and related areas of resource management and pollution prevention are an integral part of his interests.

Recent Publications

• Xu, A., S. Indala, R. W. Pike, F. C Knopf, C. L. Yaws and J. R. Hopper, "Development and Integration of New Processes Consuming Carbon Dioxide in Multi-Plant Chemical Complexes," Clean Technology and Environmental Policy, Vol. 7, No. 2, p. 97-115, 2005.
  
  
• Farmer, R. C., R. W. Pike and G. Cheng, "CFD Analysis of Complex Flows," Computers and Chemical Engineering, in press.
  
  
• Yaws, C. L., P. K. Narasimhan, H.H. Lou and R. W. Pike, " Solubility and Henry's Law Constants for Chlorinated Compounds in Water," Chemical Engineering, p. 50-56, February, 2005.
  
  
• Muss, J. A., R. W. Pike, R. C. Farmer, C. E. O'Quin and K. M. Dooley, "Decomposition Kinetics for Hydrogen Peroxide," Proceedings of the Joint Army-Navy-NASA-Air Force (JANNAF) 40^th Combustion Subcommittee (CS), 28^th Airbreathing Propulsion Subcommittee (APS), 22nd Propulsion Systems Hazards Committee (PSHS) and 4^th Modeling and Simulation Subcommittee (MMS), Chemical Propulsion Information Agency, Johns Hopkins University, Charleston, SC June 13-17, 2005.
  
  
• Ozyurt, D. B. and R. W. Pike, "Theory and Practice of Simultaneous Data Reconciliation and Gross Error Detection for Chemical Processes," Computers & Chemical Engineering, Vol. 28, No. 3, p. 381-402 (2004).
  
  
• Ozyurt, D. B., R. W. Pike, F. C. Knopf, M. K. Rich, J. R. Hopper and C. L. Yaws, "Integrated Approach to Unit Optimization," Petroleum Technology Quarterly, Vol. 8 No. 5, p. 47-51 (Autumn, 2003).
  
  
• Pike, R. W., T. A. Hertwig, A. Xu, D. B.Ozyurt, S. Indala, F. C. Knopf, J. R Hopper, and C. L. Yaws, "Development and Integration of New Processes for Greenhouse Gases Management in Multi-Plant, Chemical Production Complexes," Invited Lecture, NATO CCMS Pilot Study on Clean Products and Processes, 2003 Annual Meeting, Hotel San Michele, Cetraro, Italy, May 11 - 15, 2003.

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