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Development of Biokinetic Model for Crude Oil Remediation using Neem-Water-Alcohol Root Extracts
Abstract: Model was developed to examine the degradation of crude oil in different soil environment using Neem roots extract subjected in fermentation for a period of one week. The Neem roots extract of 500g and 600g was used in carrying out the research work and both was extracted from fermented Neem roots in alcohol medium. The reaction mechanism was tested using first order rate constant with Neem treatment in both solvent …
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 1–15 Read article
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Larvicidal Activities of Biosynthesized Zinc and Nickel Nanoparticles using Allium sativum (Garlic) oil on Anopheles spp Larvae Yobe State, Nigeria
Abstract: Emergence of insecticide resistance and their harmful effects on non-target organisms and environment has necessitated an urgent search for development of new and improved mosquito control methods that are effective and safe for non-target organisms and the environment. The present study aims to assess the larvicidal activities of biosynthesized zinc and Nickel Nanoparticles using Allium sativum (garlic) oil against the larvae of malaria Anopheles spp. The garlic oil extracted was …
Published in International journal of Nanobiotechnology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERISATION OF NATURAL FIBRE REINFORCED EPOXY COMPOSITES BASED ON SESAME OIL
Abstract: ABSTRACT Epoxy sheet and its composites were obtained by epoxidised resin and coir fibres respectively. Epoxidisedresin were prepared by condensing sesame oil using hydrogen peroxide and glacial acetic acid as catalyst. The resin was characterisedby spectral studies such as FT-IR and Solvent Absorptivity Percentage of Epoxy Resin and its Composites.The epoxy composites have higher solvent absorptivity percentage in the solvents when compared to that of epoxy resin. The epoxy composites …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 38–40 Read article
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Experimental Investigation of Jatropha, Karanja, Mahua and Polanga oils based biodiesel using Analysis of Variance
Abstract: The paper focused on application of ANOVA in predicting statistical model of four non-edible oils based biodiesel using design expert 6.0.8 tool. The response surface methodology using Central composite rotatable design is applied to design the experiments and the biodiesel yield of Jatropha, Karanja, Mahua, Polanga oils is to be measured. The optimum process parameters for biodiesel yield are predicted through desirability approach. It has been observed that a design …
Published in International Journal of Structural Mechanics and Finite Elements · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Heat Generated Simulation with Bacteria and Fungi inCrude Oil Remediation in an Aerated Lagoon
Abstract: Studies on the heat generated by bacteria and fungi in an aerated lagoon were monitored by theapplication of MATLAB computed software simulation. Mathematical models were developed in termsof substrate utilization by microbes and correlated with the Monod’s equation model which revealedthe trend of heat generated at different operating temperature of 15°C, 30°C, 45°C, 60°C, 75°C, 90°C,105°C and 120°C. The heat generated varies with increase in the microbial concentration as favoredby …
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 27–45 Read article
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Optimal Route Assessment of Oil and Gas Pipelines using Geographic Information System (GIS)
Abstract: Oil and Gas pipelines constitute an essential part of infrastructure investment in petroleum projects. Itis essential; therefore, pipeline route selection must be cost-effective because an optimal routeinfluences the lifespan of the pipeline, from design and planning to construction and operation.Geographic Information System (GIS) is the cornerstone of well-managed spatial analysis. GIS isintegrated into the study for terrain evaluation and the identification and assessment of the optimalpipeline routes. The application of …
Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 19–25 Read article
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Growth Potential and Effects of Leucaena leucocephala on Physicochemical Properties of Spent Engine Oil Polluted Soil
Abstract: Reclamation of spent engine oil (SEO) polluted soil is important for agricultural development in our environment. The greenhouse experiment was conducted for 16 weeks to investigate the potential of Leucaena leucocephala (LL) to survive in and improve the physicochemical properties in soil polluted with SEO at; 2.5%, 5%, 10% v/w and 0% served as the control. Plant height and girth were taken weekly and bulk density, porosity, pH, nitrogen, phosphorus, …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 15–23 Read article
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Investigation on the Viability and Performance of Justicia Carnea Plant Extracts Treated on Crude Oil Remediation in Loamy Soil
Abstract: This study was carried out to investigate the viability and the performance of Justicia carnea plant extracts treated with direct sunlight and the absence of sunlight on the bioremediation process of crude oil contaminated loamy soils sample obtained from the Otari community in Abua Local Government Area of Rivers State of Nigeria. Total petroleum hydrocarbon degraded, total microbial count, pH, amount of nitrogen, phosphate, and potassium, soil total organic carbon, …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 1–21 Read article
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Optimization of the Process Parameters Exceeding Extraction and Characterization of Gin Flavor from Juniper Berries
Abstract: The objective of this paper work was focused on extraction, optimization and characterization of the essential oil from the berries of juniper to Gin flavor. A Juniper Berries of community family was the raw material of the investigational research which was collected from Chilimo forest 70 Km North West (NW) of Addis Ababa. First, the juniper berries was dried through sun drying. Then, the dried juniper berries were crushed in …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Separation Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 5–20 Read article
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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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Comparison of Theoretical and Experimental Investigation of Suspened Solids Sedimentation Model in Stagnant Water Environment on Crude Oil Degradation
Abstract: In this investigation the developed model of Ukpaka’s, Stoker’s and Newton’s were compared with the determine values from the experimental data obtained in the suspended solid (TS) in a stagnant water environment. Theoretical and experimental data established in this research demonstrated a good match as well as the evaluated deviation error reveals acceptable range indicating the usefulness of these models in monitoring and predicting the TS sedimentation mechanism in crude …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Separation Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 1–16 Read article
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Application of Hengstebeck's Model in Multicomponent Crude Oil Distillation Design
Abstract: Mathematical models were developed for the analysis of the Atmospheric Crude Distillation Unit of Port Harcourt Refinery in Nigeria. The resultant system of equations was solved using the method of matrix inversion using Mathlab software and the models predicted with reasonable accuracy composition of side draws (different fractions) and temperatures. Also, the effect of process parameters on the overall performance of the unit was studied. In addition, the study applied …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Separation Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 13–19 Read article
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Investigation of High Corrosion Rate in Oil Production Carbon Steel Pipelines
Abstract: A comprehensive study to identify the causes and the types of internal corrosion of a 16 inch oily water production piping from production wells, which was found to be severely corroded (corrosion rate ≈5.5 mm/year) was considered. The study involves collecting and analyzing of different parameters like production data, flow velocity, CO2 partial pressure, water quantities and water species contents, gas species contents, scale chemical elements, etc. This study is …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 42–51 Read article
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Detection of Trans Fats in Oils
Abstract: Today’s society is highly concern about their health which focuses our efforts in one direction that is how to eliminate harmful elements from our daily diet. One of them being Trans fatty acids. Detections of these can be done by various methods, but most of them are lengthy and tedious with varying accuracy. This reason has been the driving force for development of alternative methods to find accurate measurements. In …
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 7–14 Read article
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Simulation of Heat Generated on Crude Oil Degradation upon the Effect of Temperature in Bacteria Growth Kinetics in a Bioreactor
Abstract: Model was established to simulate the heat generated by bacteria with the interaction of substrate (crude oil) degradation in a bioreactor upon the influence of temperature. The model was predicted by simulating the characteristics of bacteria interaction with substrate at temperature of 15oC, 30oC, 45oC, 60oC, 75oC, 90oC, 105oC and 120oC and heat generated is within the range of -1.0 to 7.1kcal/hr for bacteria in fresh water medium whereas for …
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 39–54 Read article
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Study of the Surface Roughness (SR) Using Main Effect Plots Using Glycerin and EDM Oil
Abstract: SR plays an important role in determining how an object will interact with its environment in real life scenario. In this paper, aqueous solution of glycerin with 80% glycerin and 20% de-ionized water and kerosene oil have been used as dielectric for this study. Only those parameters which have highest percentage of contribution to SR are generally taken into account. This paper studies SR versus current, duty factor, ton for …
Published in International Journal of Structural Mechanics and Finite Elements · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 15–17 Read article
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Mathematical Modeling of Mass Transfer of Heavy Metals from the Diffusion of Condemned Oil in Soil Environment
Abstract: The diffusion and reaction kinetics of heavy metals in soil are critical factors influencing pollutant migration and environmental remediation strategies. Understanding the diffusion and reaction kinetics of heavy metals in soils is crucial for assessing environmental contamination and designing effective remediation strategies. This study investigated the diffusion behavior of heavy metals in soil media under varying thermal and physical conditions, employing a first- order reaction model based on Fick’s second …
Published in International Journal of Analytical and Applied Chemistry · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 Read article
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Citrus Reticulata's Anti-Aging use of Essential oil Chemical Process
Abstract: Citrus has a variety of species, including oranges (Citrus sinensis), In vitro antioxidant and anti-enzyme tests were used to investigate the anti-aging activity of alcoholic extracts of C. reticulata Blanco peel. After two extraction procedures were utilised, isolates were found to qualitative and quantitative phytochemical examination. The Soxhlation (CR HAE) extract has a higher overall phenolic and flavonoid content than the maceration extract (CR CAE). CR HAE had strong DPPH …
Published in International Journal of Analytical and Applied Chemistry · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 40–44 Read article
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Organic Food Products: A Way towards Healthy Life
Abstract: Expanding interest for organic food and rising wellbeing cognizance among the individuals in the present situation drove the analyst to learn about the conduct of customer towards the organic items, its price, consciousness of buyers towards organic items and so forth in a progressively escalated manner.Farmers are not allowed to use synthetic pesticides,oil-based fertilizers and other harmful chemicals.Organic food advances a parity of human, other living beings and the nature …
Published in International journal of Nanobiotechnology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 56–61 Read article
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Inhibitors Used to Control Corrosion of Mild Steel in Crude Oil Recovery
Abstract: Industries first select construction materials on the basis of safety and cost-effectiveness. Physical requirements can be satisfied easily but corrosion effects seriously complicate the selection of suitable materials. The corrosion-mitigations can be enhanced by the coating of organic and inorganic substance but its costs must also be considered. The cost of material depends upon design and physical requirements of the material. The attractive facial appearance makes the material expensive. Initially …
Published in International Journal of Composite and Constituent Materials · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 18–39 Read article