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Distribution Parameter Concentration of Alkalinity and Total hardness in Stagnant Water Environment: The Concepts of Oil and Gas Emission Influence
Abstract: Model for predicting the distribution parameter concentration of alkalinity and total hardness in stagnant water environment upon the influence of oil and gasemission was investigated in this paper. The model was formulated from the basic principle of mass and momentum concept which was resolved to obtain an ordinary differential equation. A mathematical tool known as the least square method was applied to resolve the differential equation to obtain quadratic equation …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Separation Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 14–22 Read article
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Liquid–Liquid Equilibria of Water + Acetic Acid + Ethyl Acetate, Water + Acetic Acid + MIBK, Water + Acetic Acid + Mixed Solvent (Ethyl Acetate + MIBK) and Its Reliability
Abstract: In this work, binodal curves and tie-line liquid-liquid equilibria experimental data were obtained for the ternary systems water + acetic acid + ethyl acetate, water + acetic acid + methyl isobutyl ketone (MIBK) and water + acetic acid + mixed solvent (ethyl acetate + MIBK) at 293.15 K and atmospheric pressure by cloud-point titration method. Binodal curves, tie-line data, distribution coefficient and separation factor data were determined for these systems. …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Separation Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Analysis of the Degradation of Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH) in a Polluted Stagnant Salt and Fresh Water Environment
Abstract: TPH dispersion in both water media was investigated using a transport model that included convective and diffusion factors. This model was used to track the TPH concentration in both vertical and horizontal dimensions. Therefore, it was expected that diffusion alone would regulate TPH transport or spreading in the x-direction, or horizontal direction, while diffusion and convection caused by gravity would control TPH transport in the vertical direction. As a result, …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Separation Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Extraction,Characterization and Optimization of pectin from Banana peel by using Acid Extraction
Abstract: This paper basically focused on the production of pectin from banana peel, an agricultural waste. The production process used in this work was raw material collection from Hawassa City, and characterizing the raw material for its physic-chemical composition. The raw material was prepared and grinded to a averageparticle size of 0.25mm after drying at a constant temperature of 600C. The extraction of oil from the banana peel was conducted using …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 27–48 Read article
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Iron Pillared Clay for Sorption of Toluene in Aqueous Solution: Kinetics and Equilibrium Studies
Abstract: The adsorption of toluene using unmodified and Fe-pillared clay were investigated in this study using UV/Visible, FT-IR spectroscopic measurements and batch adsorption process. The framework vibration of the clay before and after pillaring were determined using FTIR spectra. Effect of Contact time and initial and various concentration of toluene at constant temperature were investigated. The experimental data were studied using equilibrium isotherm (Langmuir and Freundlich) and kinetics models (pseudo first …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Determination of the Flow Velocity Resistance in Non- Submerged Woody Plants
Abstract: Vegetation on the bank of a river or stream has a major influence on resistance, velocity distribution,and turbulence force. The resistance to flow in open channels depends on different channel and flow parameters. Out of many factors, vegetation is the mainly important parameter in open channels. In this study have been five points to measure the velocity in the channel. The experimental work has been done by a rectangular channel …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Simplified Models for Some Thermodynamic Properties of Saturated Water in a Pressurized Water Reactor
Abstract: The properties of water and steam in a pressurized water reactor (PWR) need constant monitoring to understand what goes on in the PWR. Such properties include the thermodynamic properties, namely, specific volume, specific enthalpy, specific entropy and specific heat. This work is focused on calculating these properties of saturated water by using a simplified model within the temperature range that is applicable to PWR. The model parameters for each property …
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 10–15 Read article
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Thermodynamic and Kinetic Characterization of Aluminum Corrosion and Inhibition Adsorption of Vernonia Amygdalina Fruit Extract IN 0.5N H2SO4
Abstract: Anti-corrosive efficacy of ethanolic extract of Vernonia amygdalina fruit extract on corrosion of aluminum in 0.5N H2SO4 acidic solution was explored by mass loss measurement at rise in temperature between 303-343 K for 24 hours immersion period. The I.E. (η%) has been noticed prominently high (62.92%) at concentration 0.45% at 303 K. An inhibitor adsorption on the surface aluminum have been found to be best fitted Langmuir adsorption isotherm. It …
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 20–27 Read article
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Predictive Model to Monitor the Rate of Dissolved Nitrogen Influenced by Void Ratio in Silty and Gravel Bed Formation in Coastal Area of Warri Delta State of Nigeria
Abstract: This paper evaluated the rate of dissolved nitrogen in silty and gravel soil formation, the study is to monitor the rate of dissolved nitrogen at different strata to phreatic bed, homogeneous formation were observed to have deposit in the study location, organic soil were insignificant since the formation deposited slight quantity, the predominant formation is homogeneous silty and grave soil strata, the void ratio deposition were at high rate in …
Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 42–48 Read article
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Monitoring Fungi Transport Influenced by Heterogeneous Porous Sand Gravel Formation in Coastal Area of Port Harcourt
Abstract: This paper monitors the transport of fungi concentration in sand gravel formation, the formation were observed to develop heterogeneity in porous deposited strata, the migration process of fungi were observed from the simulation values through graphical representation, fluctuation of fungi concentration were experienced on the process of migration in exponential phase, the deposition of micronutrients were found to be under fluctuation in the soil thus affect the growth rate of …
Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 49–57 Read article
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Empirical Model Relativity of Flexural and Compressive Strength of Concrete Produced with Foundry Waste Sand as Partial Replacement
Abstract: The evaluation presented in this research is to establish the correlation between compressive strength of concrete and flexural strength of concrete of grade 20 at mix ratio of 1:2:4 produced using foundry waste sand as a partial replacement for river sand at different replacement level of 0%, 5%, 10%, 15%, 20% and 25%. The aimed compressive strength was achieved at 15% replacement and the corresponding flexural strength of 3.14 N/mm2was …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 5–10 Read article
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Modeling Concrete Tensile Strength from Fly Ash and Alccofine as Partial Replacement for Cement
Abstract: Tensile strength development were carried applying derived modeling and simulation, this study is to monitor the behaviour of the material in tensile state, Several materials has been used as modifiers or partial replacement, but the application of alccofine as a micro-fine materials has not been thoroughly applied by experts, this product has fine particles that is more finer than cement including other materials, the tensile strength behaviour from the studies …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 22–38 Read article
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Study of Different Types of Concrete
Abstract: The main objective of the present paper is to study about the different types of concrete and its use according to its properties in different areas in our thesis we have briefly discussed about the property of the concrete. In this thesis, the use of concrete along with the addition of other material to make is more economical for the use and to get proper strength with addition of the …
Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 70–76 Read article
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Assessment of the Factors Influencing Facility Maintenance Problems in Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, Nigeria
Abstract: This survey is carried to assess the facility maintenance challenges in higher institutions of learning by adopting Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo. The study particularly examined those factors that contribute to maintenance problems and those that influence maintenance programme on the institutional buildings in the study area. Structured questionnaires were distributed to respondents and the results were analyzed. Findings revealed that untimely replacement of defective fitting is the main maintenance challenge …
Published in International Journal of Structural Engineering and Analysis · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 20–28 Read article
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Strain Life Approach for the Fatigue Evolution Model of Concrete under Constant Amplitude Bending Fatigue Loading
Abstract: Strain life approach for the fatigue evolution model of concrete under constant amplitude bending fatigue loading plays a very important role in the material properties such as the fatigue strain, fatigue modulus and fatigue damage, presented in this paper by the nonlinear fatigue evolution model, and the hypothesis of recycle-ratio-related fatigue strain amplitude that causes stiffness degradation and inelastic deformation. The fatigue evolution model of concrete under constant amplitude bending …
Published in International Journal of Structural Engineering and Analysis · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 35–60 Read article
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Reviewing on the Performance of Masonry, Reinforced Concrete and Underground Tunnels against Blast Loading
Abstract: An explosion on the elevated structures caused by terrorist activities or manmade events can induce significant deformations in the Civil Engineering structures. Therefore, it is necessary to review the response of the structural systems such as masonry structures, reinforced concrete building structures and reinforced concrete tunnel. In order to understand the scope for protecting such a structures and the structural behaviour under blast loading, a detailed literature review is conducted. …
Published in International Journal of Structural Engineering and Analysis · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 31–42 Read article
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Preparation of Layout and Estimation of Sports Complex using Autodesk AutoCAD and Microsoft Excel Software: Review
Abstract: Sports, recreational activities are now widely accepted as fundamental elements of a good life. As sports being an important aspect of social life of human being, it brings in health and fitness followed by entertainment and social gatherings. In the process of development of infrastructure required for the betterment of sports in the society, the availability of sports complexes and sports ground becomes essential. A well designed infrastructure of a …
Published in International Journal of Structural Engineering and Analysis · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 19–25 Read article
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Improving the Performance of Highway Construction Projects: A managerial approach
Abstract: Highway Construction sector in India is much important as it is the 2nd largest road network in the world with 5.89 million kilometers. Government policies focus on increasing the private participation for infusion of funds in the road development projects. This has attracted the foreign investors participation with many private sectors entering this business through Private Public Partnerships (PPP).In the Highway construction process better Construction Management strategies are still required …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 19–30 Read article
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Correlating the Strength Parameters of Rubber Modified Asphalt Concrete
Abstract: Building verified models can help in predicting performance characteristics of asphalt concrete and saving time and money. An attempt has been made in the present investigation to prepare asphalt concrete mixtures for wearing course. Crumb rubber was implemented to prepare modified asphalt binder, which was obtained from Nasiriyah, Erbil, and Dourah oil refineries. Asphalt concrete specimens of control and rubber modified binder have been prepared and tested for Marshall stability, …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 15–20 Read article
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Installation of a Small Scale Rain Water Harvesting System
Abstract: Roof top rain water harvesting is receiving an increased attention worldwide as an alternative source of water. The present study has been undertaken to assess the potential of roof top rain water harvesting technique from a part of the large auditorium constructed in Orissa Engineering College Campus who’s a small part has been used. Water collected on the roof has been diverted through the drainage path channelized through chlorinated poly …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 25–37 Read article