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Impact of Solid Waste Disposal on Soil Physicochemical Parameters and Selected Enzyme Activities: A Case Study from Nekede Dumpsite, Nigeria
Abstract: This study assessed the influence of solid waste disposal on soil physicochemical parameters in Nekede dumpsite Owerri, Imo state Nigeria. The study area is a solid waste dumpsite located between latitude 5° 25' 59.99"N and longitude 7°01'60.00"E DMS coordinates along No. 1 old Nekede road and beside the Otamiri river. The study area was partitioned into four (4) quadrants while facing the river with samples collected at three (3) different …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 40–49 Read article
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Synthetic Studies on Fused Benzodiazepines: A Class of Medicinally Privileged Heterocycles
Abstract: 1,4-Benzodiazepine is an important nitrogen heterocyclic scaffold because of its presence in various natural products, drugs and biologically active molecules. Henceforth, it is also known as privileged heterocycle in the field of medicinal to synthetic organic chemistry. Reactions towards the synthesis of five- and six- membered heterocycles are very easy and facile. On the other hand, synthesis of medium ring heterocycles is more difficult because of the thermodynamic limitations. Thus …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Synthesis and Chemical Reactions · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 44–59 Read article
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Investigation on Stability Analysis of Polanga oil Methyl Ester
Abstract: Biodiesel is a renewable alternative fuel and consists of mono-alkyl esters of the fatty acids. One of the major technical problems associated with the biodiesel is its storage stability and susceptibility to oxidation because of its chemical nature. This nature of the biodiesel is due to unsaturated fatty acid chains in its molecular structure. Also, the presence of the double bond in the molecule of the biodiesel produces a high …
Published in International Journal of Renewable Energy and its Commercialization · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 16–23 Read article
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Modern Approach for Sustainable Energy Conservation
Abstract: Sustainable Energy conservation is becoming a topic of great discussion day by day. In developing countries such as India, energy conservation is a big necessity for fulfilling the increasing demands owing to the huge population which is increasing at an exponential rate. Green chemistry is a novel and highly useful technology, initially introduced by the US government agency during the early 1990’s for conservation. It implies strategies and varying approaches …
Published in International Journal of Renewable Energy and its Commercialization · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 24–25 Read article
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Assessment of Solar Energy Acceptability Using Kolmogorov-Smirnov Distribution Test and Single Factor One-Way Analysis of Variance
Abstract: Extensive study has been carried out on the assessment of acceptability of solar energy as an alternate efficient energy management option. The study area was limited to Port Harcourt city in Rivers State. The study population was grouped into two categories being shop-owners and residential occupants within the study area. Random sampling technique was applied for data collection with structured questionnaires as the major instrument used for data collection. The …
Published in International Journal of Renewable Energy and its Commercialization · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 24–34 Read article
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Effect of Compression Pressure on the Strength and Fuel Properties of Maize Cob Briquettes
Abstract: Biomass can be densified under a high compression pressure or a low compression pressure. The type of raw material, moisture level, particle size, and form typically all influence how much pressure should be used. This study utilized maize cobs and waste paper pulp to produce briquettes which are seen as alternative fuels. The goal was to determine how compression pressure affected the strength and fuel characteristics of the briquettes that …
Published in International Journal of Renewable Energy and its Commercialization · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 16–24 Read article
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INVESTIGATION ON PORTABILITY OF OTUOKE UNDERGROUND WATER.
Abstract: The study was designed to investigate the portability on groundwater in Otuoke, Bayelsa State. A total of four groundwater samples were acquired and analyzed for their physico-chemical and heavy metal parameters. Heavy metals were all analyzed with the Atomic Absorption Spectrometer and spectrophotometer. The result revealed that for the heavy metals, iron was most predominant, ranging from 0.70 to 0.08 mg/L. Arsenic was below the machine detectable limit and Assessment …
Published in International Journal of Renewable Energy and its Commercialization · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 30–36 Read article
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Nanofluids for the Synthesis of Solar Thermal Energy
Abstract: The use of Al2O3-Water nano-fluids in a solar flat plate collector to increase solar energy collection and conversion is examined in this research (SFPC). Both experimental and theoretical analysis is done to determine how effective a solar flat plate collectors is while using water as the fluid medium. Al2O3- Water nanofluid was chosen as the fluid medium to increase the SFPC's capacity for solar energy collecting and conversion. A few …
Published in International Journal of Renewable Energy and its Commercialization · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 22–25 Read article
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Kinetics of oxidation of Isonicotinic Acid Hydrazide by Iron (III)-2,2ı-Bipyridyl complex-Micellar effect of Sodium DoDecyl Sulphate
Abstract: The kinetics of oxidation of Isonicotinic Acid Hydrazide (INH) using Iron (III) -2,2ı-Bipyridyl complex was studied spectrophotometrically in acidic medium. The stoichiometry of the reaction between INH and Iron (III) - 2,2ı-Bipyridyl complex was found to be 4:1. The rate of the reaction is enhanced by increasing [acid]. The reaction obeys first order kinetics with respect to iron (III) and 2, 2’Bipyridyl.The rate of the reaction is markedly accelerated in …
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 51–56 Read article
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On Line Process and Regulator Control (Detailed Version)
Abstract: Modern manufacturing practices and advancement in process control technology are accompanied and faces two problem, namely, (i) to provide quality goods and services and (ii) to contend with limited resources. Statistical modelling methods can provide broad and effective means to address this problem. Process control practitioners, in the Statistical Process Control (SPC) and the Automatic Process Control (APC) areas have endeavoured to integrate SPC and APC for more than half …
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 37–62 Read article
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Hypotheses for Life Origin on Earth, Comparison and Validation
Abstract: Life origin on Earth is an interesting topic all over world. RNA world, extraterritorial living-form landing, volcanic eruptions, cooperative biological origin hypothesis are major hypotheses so far. A great number of physics, chemical, biological and ecological factors are shared in this Editorial. Advantages and limitations of different aspects of life-origin hypotheses are overall highlighted. KEYWORDS Human evolution, life-origin, RNA-world, systems biology, genetic information system, environmental ecology,
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 63–66 Read article
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Isothermal CSTR Heat Exchanger Rating Models for Acetic Acid Production using Homogeneous Catalysed Reaction
Abstract: This work deals with the development of design models for heat exchanger rating in homogeneouscatalytic acetic acid production at isothermal condition exploiting the derived continuous stirred tankreactor heat generation per unit volume equations at constant temperature. Coil in tank heatexchanger is invoked for this study resulting to novel design equations which were stochasticallyexamined and found to be capable of simulating the rating performance dimensions as a function ofkinetic parameters. The …
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 14–28 Read article
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Review of Thermodynamic Effect on Atmosphere
Abstract: The study of heat-to-work transitions that occur in the earth's atmosphere and manifest as weather or climate is known as atmospheric thermodynamics. The laws of classical thermodynamics are used in atmospheric thermodynamics to describe and explain phenomena such as moist air characteristics, cloud formation, atmospheric convection, boundary layer meteorology, and vertical instabilities in the atmosphere. Thermodynamics is more specifically concerned with the conversions of energy into mechanical energy and mechanical …
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 38–43 Read article
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Laws of Thermodynamics Challenge Greenhouse-Gas and CLIMATE- change Hypotheses
Abstract: The greenhouse-gas hypothesis (GGH), i.e., CO2 is the cause of global warming by ~1K from ~1950-2023, is popularly believed to be established scientific truth. It is generally assumed that heat emissions from global fuel combustion are, by comparison, negligible. An application of the Hess-Gibbs 1st law of thermodynamics, however, shows that the enthalpy (H) output from yearly fossil fuel consumption is seven times greater than the H- increase of hypothetical …
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 7–19 Read article
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Using Pavement Automated Monitoring System in Prioritization of Maintenance Decisions
Abstract: The road transportation system greatly affects the development of economy and social activities for the country. However, pavement maintenance and rehabilitation may be extremely costly and require a lot of funds and resources. Therefore, it is essential to spend these funds in an optimal way. In recent years, the major challenge that have faced most of highway management agencies in Iraq is how to preserve the road network at an …
Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 1–13 Read article
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Runway Orientation Problems – A Case Study of Middle Euphrates International Airport MEIA
Abstract: It has been planned to design and construct a major international airport at the middle Euphrates region of Iraq to support the commercial development plan and serve the pilgrim’s occasional visit to the holly shrine at Holy Karbala and Najaf provinces. The airport site is 30 km west of Karbala at the edge of the great western desert. The design includes construction of two parallel runways of 4500 m length, …
Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 21–28 Read article
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Energy Conservation in Building Construction
Abstract: Energy is the ability to do work. Energy intensity is a measure of the energy efficiency of a nation’s economy and is calculated as units of energy per unit of Gross Domestic Product. There are different forms of energy like chemical, mechanical, electrical, thermal, magnetic, nuclear, etc. Most commonly, we use energy in the form of electrical energy. Generally energy is produced from fossil fuels but their resources are limited. …
Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 20–22 Read article
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An Analysis of Effect of Eccentricity on Design of Isolated Footings
Abstract: Footings are frequently exposed to moments from columns in addition to the axial loads. The presence of convinced amount of eccentricity of loading in the footing persuades moment on footing. A cautious consideration has to be given to the presence of eccentricity, while performing the analysis and design of such footings, as an increase in eccentricity beyond certain limit reduces a considerable area of footing ineffective to fight the stresses …
Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 37–41 Read article
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Fracture and Failure of Recycled Aggregate Concrete (RAC) – A Review
Abstract: In the world, many countries put into effect the renewal plans and/or the laws and/or the regulations for recent engineering structures which have reached their lifetime, are risk prone and have been built lacking quality engineering, or without considering urban planning. Hence, many structures are demolished and this situation increases the amount of construction and demolition waste (C & DW). Also, resource consumptions are rapidly increased due to excessive constructional …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 31–48 Read article
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Effect of Replacing Rice Husk Ash with Cement and Granulated Blast Furnace Slag with Fine Aggregates on High Performance Concrete
Abstract: Cement and sand are the basic materials for any concrete construction. Now a day’s due to erosion of rivers and considering environmental issues, there is a scarcity of river sand. Many researchers are finding different materials to replace sand and one of the major materials considered in this study is granulated blast furnace slag (GBFS). In recent times, instead of cement many alternative materials are being used as the binding …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 30–35 Read article