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Performance Investigation of Single Sloped Solar Still Using Sand Beds
Abstract: Although more than 2-3rd of the earth is covered with water were less than 1% of it (freshwater) is in humans, plants & animals reach for their survival. The demand in fresh water for drinking, agriculture & industry largely exceeds the amount that fresh sources can meet. Access to safe/fresh water is a challenge in many communities in developing countries. Among the available purification technologies solar powered distillation system has …
Published in International Journal of Renewable Energy and its Commercialization · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 30–40 Read article
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A Generic Assessment of Commercial Battery based Energy Storage Projects Round the World
Abstract: The importance of battery based electrical energy storage projects is on the rise globally, especially in conjunction with the boom in renewable energy technology deployment all over the world. A number of large scale battery energy storage projects have already been deployed and several more are in the pipeline. Along with it, research and development activities on novel battery chemistries are being actively pursued. This work aims to present major …
Published in International Journal of Renewable Energy and its Commercialization · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Energy resources of Pakistan, Issues and crisis
Abstract: Planet has no fair distribution of energy sources. The energy sector needs to undergo a transition from fossil fuel to renewable energies and energy efficient technology to tackle global challenges.Continued economic and human growth depends on oil. In today’s existence, energy is so important that one can't even existence without it. All our acts are energy dependent. Electricity makes a big contribution to the socioeconomic progress and the nation’s national …
Published in International Journal of Renewable Energy and its Commercialization · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 26–42 Read article
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Algae-in-oil microbe to generate fuel efficiency
Abstract: AbstractAlgae can be converted into biodiesel, bioethanol, bio butanol, bio hydrogen, bio-jet fuel,green gasoline,bio oil and bio methane through bio-chemical and thermo chemical methods from algal biomass.Microbes grow in high quantities within a short period in dirty water, salt water and any unsuitable environments, lying wastages from power plants, and CO2 rich zones without affecting from changing climates. Nano-particle blend accessed higher combustion of bio-fuel. Waxy lipid of micro-algae made …
Published in International Journal of Renewable Energy and its Commercialization · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 10–15 Read article
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Monitoring the Operation of Mobile Air Compressor Component of Filters Using Reliability Analysis Concepts
Abstract: The performance of filter component was monitored in a mobile air compressor operating in a gas plant facility located in Rivers State. The investigation covers the monitoring of the numbers of failure, downtime, and computation failure rate, mean time between failure, reliability, unreliability, availability and unavailability. In this study, it was experienced that the failures occur due to over usage as well as presence of particles in the cooling fluid …
Published in International Journal of Renewable Energy and its Commercialization · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 18–22 Read article
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Design of a Plug Flow Reactor for Production of Refrigerants from Natural Gas Chlorination
Abstract: The design of a plug flow reactor and distillation column for the production of refrigerants from natural gas chlorination, was aimed at achieving high purity volume percent of Methyl Chloride (CH3Cl) and Methylene Chloride as desired products. Aspen HYSYS software was used to simulate the reactor. The reaction was carried out at a temperature of 3000C and 1atm Pressure, Methane to Chlorine ratio was set at 1.5:1 to favour the …
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 10–22 Read article
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Effect of Temperature on Particle Size Mixed Ratio on Petroleum Hydrocarbon Treatment in Packed Bed Unit using Adsorbent
Abstract: The significance of temperature on the potential characteristics of the adsorbent performance in treatment of polluted water medium was monitored by using both room and sun dried bioadsorbent. The research furthermore showcases the effect of particle size of the bioadsorbent in the treatment process and obtained result revealed that the particle size is a contributing factor to the efficiency and the potential in which the rate of Total Petroleum Hydrocarbon …
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Retrofitting of Existing Building by Concrete Jacketing
Abstract: Seismic Retrofitting is engineered mitigation techniques for structural engineers. It is defined as the modification of existing structures to make them more resistant to seismic activity, ground motion or soil failures due to earthquakes. It is generally required for earthquake damaged and vulnerable buildings with no exposure to severe earthquakes. Retrofit enhances the structural capabilities of the building. In present time, there are many local and global retrofit techniques in …
Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 49–84 Read article
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Correlation Between CBR Values and Index Properties of Soils
Abstract: Presently India’s infrastructure is growing rapidly. Large number of new urban and lightly trafficked roads are being constructed or planned. The California bearing ratio (CBR) is the well known, common and trustful test currently used in road construction. The CBR values are used by the engineers to design the thickness of pavement layer to be laid on the top of the sub-grade. Laboratory tests like consistency tests, standard proctor test …
Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 18–21 Read article
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Identifying and Assessing the Usefulness and Validity of 6D and 7D BIM in Construction Practices
Abstract: Building information modeling (BIM) is a unified practice using coordinated and coherent representation software proficiently running in various formats (from 3D to 7D) to perk up overall project management. BIM can be executed ahead of the planning and designing stage of project, covering the complete building life cycle, along with the procedures involved in facility management and sustainability. This paper critically reviews the application of 6D and 7D BIM in …
Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 22–31 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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EFFECT OF SUPERVISION ON PRODUCTIVITY OF CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY IN NIGERIA
Abstract: Poor supervision in the workplace has been identified to be among the primary obstacles to achieving potential successes by an organization. Insufficient direction is thought not only to be the major causes of revise but also resulted in low productivity, poor safety, lesser working conditions, and little quality of construction industry end product. Also lack of effective supervision is seen as an inevitable feature of the construction process which has …
Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 22–29 Read article
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Identification of KPIs in Construction Industry: A Review
Abstract: The success of any construction project depends on project performance. Construction industry contains large number of parties, i.e. clients, stakeholders, shareholders, consultants, contractors, regulators and others. The factors that affect the performance of construction projects result in disputes, claims, failures and delays in construction. Through performance measurement, organizations can improve their productivity and also compare it with their competitors, as well as identifying their weakness. The main aim of this …
Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 28–38 Read article
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NIGERIAN PUBLIC PROCUREMENT ACTS AND PROFESSIONALISM: AN ENGINEERING PERSPECTIVE FOR OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE
Abstract: Professional in the field of engineering must embraced the utilization of public procurement act in Nigeria for optimal performance. This paper assessed the performance of Public Procurement Reforms in Nigeria based on engineering perspective. This act followed a World Bank Country Procurement Assessment survey conducted in 1999 established the link between poor public procurement procedures and corruption. The Assessment Report revealed that 60% was being lost to corrupt practices out …
Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 28–35 Read article
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Design and Construction of an Excavation Supported by Temporary Soldier-Pile Wall for Urban Road Corridor
Abstract: This study addresses a temporary shoring system design used in the construction of an urban road corridor in four areas, with a total length of about 93 m and excavation heights of 5.2 m and 8.5 m. A comparison was made between the original design and a present study. The first condition was calculated manually following Brazilian standards, while the last one was made through computational programs, following the recommendations …
Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 36–63 Read article
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Determination of the optimum magnetic exposure time for magnetic water concrete
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of magnetic water on the workability and compressive strength of concrete, and also to find the optimum time for exposing water to magnetic field, for which maximum compressive strength of concrete will be achieved. In this research, water was exposed to magnetic field of 336mT per magnet for a duration of 12, 18, 24, 36, and 96 hours, after which …
Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 34–42 Read article
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Clash Detection in Appropriate Technology Building Using Building Information Modelling (BIM)
Abstract: Building Information modelling (BIM) is a highly efficient software in Architecture, Engineering and construction (AEC industry). Clash detection technique is used to minimize the error as well as to minimize the cost and time. Especially in 2D drawings, lots of problems emerges at the time of execution. One of the best tools used in this project is clash detection tool which coordinates the building system in 3D models. This clash …
Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 15–24 Read article
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Impact of Sugarcane Molasses on Compressive Strength and Workability
Abstract: Molasses used as admixture increase the workability, it is a by-product of sugar industry. In this study, mechanical property such as compressive strength and workability of concrete adding fly ash and sugarcane molasses has been investigated. Adding the molasses in concrete increase the compressive strength, delay the initial and final setting time, reduced the bleeding and segregation of concrete and decrease the W/C ratio. The compressive strength test results showed …
Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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The Financial Implication of Weather Condition as a Determinant of On-Site Productivity and Contract Duration
Abstract: The effects of weather conditions on construction projects is an identifiable one as inclement weather can cause a lot of upset in works being executed, particularly in substructure and the wet trades such as concrete works. A cold dry weather harsh weather as in the case of the harmattan period causes drying out before concrete sets. Wet weather such as those experienced during the rainy seasons, which in the Niger …
Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 6–14 Read article
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Individual and Combined Effects of Lead Rubber Bearing and Fluid Viscous Damper Techniques on Seismic Response of Irregular Reinforced Concrete Buildings
Abstract: Most old structures that do not meet current seismic regulations may sustain significant damage or perhaps collapse as a result of an earthquake. The seismic enhancement could potentially help people survive a major earthquake. Since earthquake engineering began, not only in India but also in other nations, earthquake-resistant construction of reinforced concrete buildings has been a constant topic of research. Buildings are still being damaged as a result of earthquakes. …
Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 17–28 Read article